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Post by geezerman on Mar 18, 2008 6:21:03 GMT -5
Now you REALLY got me interested. This the kit axle? Hmmmmmm..... Yep. one of the little palstic nibs got broke off, so I went with this. Wanted to use my backing plate anyway.
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Post by geezerman on Mar 18, 2008 6:28:36 GMT -5
Nice work so far. How about a tutorial on using your dremel as a lathe? I've heard of guys doing it, but would really like to see how! Just chuck some sprue in the collet and go at it. #11 xacto knife blade as a tool. I also use one with the very tip snapped off. :oA little dicey, be careful. Don't dig the tip in at an upward angle against the rotation. Be nicer if the Dremel were mounted stationary, but I don't have that luxury.
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Post by racer13 on Mar 19, 2008 10:54:48 GMT -5
Hay Clay. How about some update photos? I check this thing several times a day to see what You've done and You're killing Me
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Post by modeler on Mar 19, 2008 13:57:00 GMT -5
KKKK what? I like to see alittle more on those kingpins.
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Post by geezerman on Mar 19, 2008 18:12:34 GMT -5
Just took a pic today of the front end. I have it a little further along. I'll get the pic off to Bob later today, I hope.
I got a new batch of resin, so I been sidetracked casting some stuff, Gotta try to use this up before it goes bad. prob is all my molds are for little stuff.
Modeler, KKKKK stands for Klays' Krappy Klusterphukt Kasting Kompany.
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Post by geezerman on Mar 20, 2008 6:12:17 GMT -5
Started putting the front end on. I drilled the axle ends for the pins pretty straight, but this thing looks like it'll have some major camber. ;D Got a long way to go, Y'all have to be patient. Making this front end stuff took some figuring out. I'm not just slapping a kit together here. Most of the kit Model A stuff is still on the sprue and in the box. I got a decent set of KKKKK wheels and have the first coat of whitewalling on.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Mar 20, 2008 8:36:17 GMT -5
patience?
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Post by racer13 on Mar 20, 2008 10:12:49 GMT -5
KKKKK LOL , That's some funny sh&@. The frame and front axle look great, Yea You got some negative camber goin there! I've got a local Guy that casts some super drop frontends very similar to the one You've used there, except they're casted in aluminum or some other soft metal that allows some "alignment" bending, they come with king pins, radius rods, spindles. steering box, and some other little pieces all for 7 bucks. She's looking tuff. Now get back to work!!
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Post by geezerman on Mar 20, 2008 11:16:27 GMT -5
KKKKK LOL, That's some funny sh&@. The frame and front axle look great, Yea You got some negative camber goin there! I've got a local Guy that casts some super drop frontends very similar to the one You've used there, except they're casted in aluminum or some other soft metal that allows some "alignment" bending, they come with king pins, radius rods, spindles. steering box, and some other little pieces all for 7 bucks. She's looking tuff. Now get back to work!! That sounds like a good deal. If he's doing it commercially, he ought to keep busy. KKKKK is strictly for home use. I have been tinkering with the idea of offering a couple sets of my truck wheels up for trade, to use up some resin. We'll see on that later.
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Post by modeler on Mar 20, 2008 15:26:16 GMT -5
Geezerman, I'm liken that Model A aready. And this is for racer13, how's about a name and address for the axle maker. I'd sure be interested.
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Post by HotRodTom on Mar 20, 2008 18:11:21 GMT -5
Geezerman, I'm liken that Model A aready. And this is for racer13, how's about a name and address for the axle maker. I'd sure be interested. Yeah! Post that in the "Links to stuff" thread!!!!
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Post by racer13 on Mar 21, 2008 11:06:53 GMT -5
OK Guys. Here's the major players. When I find the little pieces and order info I'll post it in the appropriate column, and contact You to let You know its there.
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Post by geezerman on Mar 24, 2008 12:49:36 GMT -5
Not a lot new to show, been doin a lot of small stuff. I do have the engine pretty much detailed. Starting on the weathering of the body.
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Post by ratbomb on Mar 24, 2008 13:54:34 GMT -5
I love this project
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Post by RodBurNeR on Mar 24, 2008 15:33:09 GMT -5
looking good! i like the detail around the drip rail.
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