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Post by Calvin on Jun 26, 2009 23:53:06 GMT -5
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Post by racerbrown on Jun 27, 2009 5:59:01 GMT -5
thanks for sharing! please keep 'em coming. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2009 17:10:20 GMT -5
Very nice work! I have never really seen the car, but I am looking forward to seeing your finished model! ;D
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Post by Calvin on Jul 22, 2009 23:13:20 GMT -5
Coming together....  Rear Wing almost done, I worked on the front nose and I rounded the top front of the engine cowl in front of roll bar. I also added the extra were the seat would normally fit in.  |
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Post by indy on Jul 23, 2009 0:24:24 GMT -5
Nice work on this one - keep up posted!
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Post by stonecold44 on Jul 23, 2009 18:49:18 GMT -5
Looks nice. I have the 1972 Donohue car and haven't touched it yet. I'm hoping to get some insight from watching this one get built.
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Post by Calvin on Jul 31, 2009 17:01:02 GMT -5
All most done just a few fixes and touch ups..... Over all its OK, just a modified AMT. Im happy with how the rear wing came out and where the seat meets the engine cowl. But I hate the thick wind screen.     |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 31, 2009 19:46:02 GMT -5
Nice job, and it's good to have a Gary B car in a collection.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2009 8:52:53 GMT -5
Really nice conversion!
Mongo
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Post by macsparty on Aug 1, 2009 10:47:26 GMT -5
That looks great! I really enjoyed doing this build as well, but you captured some things I didn't know about, like on the rear wing. And I hate those windshield too! That sure was a pretty car.
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Post by stonecold44 on Aug 1, 2009 13:20:28 GMT -5
Very nice.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2009 20:44:56 GMT -5
I know what you mean about the windshield...Great job. Where can I get some of those decals?
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Post by racerbrown on Aug 17, 2009 5:18:21 GMT -5
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Post by professor on Aug 17, 2009 6:50:55 GMT -5
Wish i still had my old Mattel Vac-U-form. That would do the trick for the windshield!
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Post by russd on Aug 17, 2009 8:59:08 GMT -5
Wish i still had my old Mattel Vac-U-form. That would do the trick for the windshield! Well, I happen to have a Vac-U-form downstairs in my basement. However, I'm not quite sure how to make the "positive" (or whatever its called) that you use to make the copies, and, where do you get the clear plastic from? I'd be happy to give it try. RussD |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 9:51:06 GMT -5
RussD...
Easy, Evergreen plastic makes several sheets of clear and white plastic and is available at most good hobby shops, just make sure it isn't too thick. I have a rude vac-form I have used for years.....Just heat the plastic until it's sags a bit, then do your stuff!!! You'll make mistakes at first, but that's part of learning. The clear plastic isn't too expensive. Have fun!
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Post by russd on Aug 17, 2009 10:16:06 GMT -5
RussD... Easy, Evergreen plastic makes several sheets of clear and white plastic and is available at most good hobby shops, just make sure it isn't too thick. I have a rude vac-form I have used for years.....Just heat the plastic until it's sags a bit, then do your stuff!!! You'll make mistakes at first, but that's part of learning. The clear plastic isn't too expensive. Have fun! Best to you Russ Russ Thanks for the info. I'll give it a shot. One more question ... I'm guessing that I need to make a casting of the windscreen to use as the master. Is that correct? RussD |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2009 12:01:34 GMT -5
RussD,
That would be a good start. Take the part you need, a wind screen in this case, make a small pedestal for it to sit on, leaving a over-hanging gap so the plastic will tuck under during the vac-form process.....not hard, it will take a few tries at first. Have fun with it.
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Post by indydog on Aug 31, 2009 20:46:50 GMT -5
Well, I happen to have a Vac-U-form downstairs in my basement. However, I'm not quite sure how to make the "positive" (or whatever its called) that you use to make the copies, and, where do you get the clear plastic from? I'd be happy to give it try. RussD Here ya go RussD: www.gaugepods.com/vacuform/sheets.htmYou should be able to use the original as a master. I think that it's thick enough that the heat shouldn't hurt it. The pedistal Russ mentioned can be something as simple as a blob of clay. |
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Post by russd on Sept 1, 2009 10:50:08 GMT -5
Well, I happen to have a Vac-U-form downstairs in my basement. However, I'm not quite sure how to make the "positive" (or whatever its called) that you use to make the copies, and, where do you get the clear plastic from? I'd be happy to give it try. RussD Here ya go RussD: www.gaugepods.com/vacuform/sheets.htm I'm surprised that there is still support for these "toys". The Vacuform is about as old as I am (ok I'm a bit older, but I remember when Mattel first came out with them). I have found a local place here in Madison that stocks the Evergreen sheets as well, so I have the supplies I need and I have plenty of the AMT M-16 kits that I can use for a donor windscreen. RussD |
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