Winter time model building thread.

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Hemizach, that looks like a cool project. Is it goining to be a v8 or a built up 2.2?
 
dge467 said:
Hemizach, that looks like a cool project. Is it goining to be a v8 or a built up 2.2?
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V8... not sure what though. I have a hemi or a 383 that I can use. I want to try and make "fabbed" valve covers for the 383 and build it to look like a race engine but we'll see. If not then hemi it is... this is my first "scratchbuilding" project so it's going to be a nightmare. haha.

I am going to build a slant 6 rail job too! :-D
 
dge467 said:
That's some great work. That take's some real skill!!!
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I'm doing it all on a lathe as I don't have a milling machine.....wished I did......:(.
I'm now making a "tool post grinder" so I can grind the crank-pin to size.
 
hemizach said:
V8... not sure what though. I have a hemi or a 383 that I can use. I want to try and make "fabbed" valve covers for the 383 and build it to look like a race engine but we'll see. If not then hemi it is... this is my first "scratchbuilding" project so it's going to be a nightmare. haha.

I am going to build a slant 6 rail job too! :-D
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How about doing a twin-engine /6 rail? That would be kind of trick.
Or even better, how about a twin-engine /6 takeoff on Tommy Ivo's 4-engine dragster? With one slant powering the rear slicks and one slant powering the front slicks? The engines would 'lean' in different directions. That ought to challenge your scratchbuilding talents a bit.
 
These are my "dream" builds for my 68 GT
Never could find a Dart Hemi model, so I butchered a Mr. Norm kit :-D
 
I got a few work in progress builds. Hopefully they will be finished up by winter.
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here is my build photos of my new hydro SI 3 air boat
I will have three different motor combos to use motor plate is bolted to uprights.
#1 Fox .25 or OS.25
#2 Super Tiger .34
#3 ASP .46
guy in NC has one with OS .46ax running 55+MPH
 
Finally getting some things done on my L-body Charger. Got a lot done to the engine lately. The pic of the body is just showing the slicks and the wheels I bought.

But the Oil pan, valve covers, and intake manifold are all completely scratch built. The covers are 6 pieces each, the oil pan was something like 8-10, and the intake was 15+... and that's a low estimate. This is the first time I have really tried any scratch building. It's fun but time consuming.

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WOOOW if thats your first scratch build,,im super impressed,,, motor looks killer,,,love the stance of the omni charger
 
They're finally on the market...Lindberg #72170 in 1/25 scale. Time to hit up your favorite hobby shop or internet hobby source.
Got mine yesterday.


 

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question,,,,im just settting up to do a scale model of my real 66, ive collected several kits to get the parts ill need to make it as close to my real 66 as possible,,,ill be ordering a resin hood ,and thinking a few motor parts from a guy that makes real looking race engine parts i found,,,dizzy with wires , realistic carbs, and blower belts,

*****what kind of glue is out there these days that lasts ??? doesnt dry out and fall apart its been 20 plus years sinice i built a kit,,,pics of what im starting with soon
 
fstfish66 said:
question,,,,im just settting up to do a scale model of my real 66, ive collected several kits to get the parts ill need to make it as close to my real 66 as possible,,,ill be ordering a resin hood ,and thinking a few motor parts from a guy that makes real looking race engine parts i found,,,dizzy with wires , realistic carbs, and blower belts,

*****what kind of glue is out there these days that lasts ??? doesnt dry out and fall apart its been 20 plus years sinice i built a kit,,,pics of what im starting with soon
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Not sure if it last 20 years but it's real easy to use without alot of extra going where you don't need it.
Testors Model Master
 

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thanks for the replys,,ill look at both types, the closest hobbby shop is in the city,,and the only hobby shop in my area now,,getting a list together hoping to make one trip for starters,,,

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