Yup, that's some crazy scratchbuilding there Nesta!
Looking at the Mustangs rear end makes me think how bad it would suck to have to change the crown gear during the race!
Bob C.
Independent rear suspension... almost!
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Posted 17 November 2008 - 01:30 PM
Looking at the Mustangs rear end makes me think how bad it would suck to have to change the crown gear during the race!
Bob C.
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Posted 18 November 2008 - 01:16 PM
Update:
Body smoothed and cleaned up. Edges finished and front and rear coil-over shocks constructed (rears not installed).
Kit windshield fits now and the exhaust pipes finalized.
More here!
Body smoothed and cleaned up. Edges finished and front and rear coil-over shocks constructed (rears not installed).
Kit windshield fits now and the exhaust pipes finalized.
More here!
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Posted 18 November 2008 - 02:48 PM
Even just in primer, it looks smooooooth.
And the driver position looks great too!
And the driver position looks great too!
Richard L. Hofer
Remember, two wrongs don't make a right... but three lefts do! Only you're a block over and a block behind.
Remember, two wrongs don't make a right... but three lefts do! Only you're a block over and a block behind.
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 07:47 PM
Radius rods added....
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Posted 24 November 2008 - 11:26 PM
Rock on, Jairus! Make us jealous!
Richard L. Hofer
Remember, two wrongs don't make a right... but three lefts do! Only you're a block over and a block behind.
Remember, two wrongs don't make a right... but three lefts do! Only you're a block over and a block behind.
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Posted 25 November 2008 - 11:45 AM
UPDATE:
Finished up the brake details today. Used some after-market model car braided hose that I have had since 1985 to add this detail. The rear brake rotors are just washers I spun a texture onto. A little paint detailing on the wheels and things are starting to shape up!
Also note that the exhaust pipes now sport Dubro tapered exhaust stacks with that aluminum "wing" thing held on by little wire springs.
Rear view really demonstrates shows how neat a thinner rear axle will improve the look...
Yeah... I know the front tires are a bit narrow. Well... this IS a slot car after all and I built it to be more than just a pretty car. Sure it might win a MESTAC concours, but it will go fast and should handle well too!
Finished up the brake details today. Used some after-market model car braided hose that I have had since 1985 to add this detail. The rear brake rotors are just washers I spun a texture onto. A little paint detailing on the wheels and things are starting to shape up!
Also note that the exhaust pipes now sport Dubro tapered exhaust stacks with that aluminum "wing" thing held on by little wire springs.
Rear view really demonstrates shows how neat a thinner rear axle will improve the look...
Yeah... I know the front tires are a bit narrow. Well... this IS a slot car after all and I built it to be more than just a pretty car. Sure it might win a MESTAC concours, but it will go fast and should handle well too!
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Posted 25 November 2008 - 04:37 PM
We're gonna need a trampoline, boys, to get over THIS bar!
Richard L. Hofer
Remember, two wrongs don't make a right... but three lefts do! Only you're a block over and a block behind.
Remember, two wrongs don't make a right... but three lefts do! Only you're a block over and a block behind.
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Posted 25 November 2008 - 06:20 PM
We're gonna need a trampoline, boys, to get over THIS bar!
I hear ya Tex - this is real nice
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Posted 26 November 2008 - 12:08 AM
Keep it coming Jairus! This is great!
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Posted 06 December 2008 - 08:19 PM
Hi Jairus
That car is just to beautiful for words!
Fantastic, wish i had that sort of talent to be able to solder and band wire like that.
Keep up the great work.
That car is just to beautiful for words!
Fantastic, wish i had that sort of talent to be able to solder and band wire like that.
Keep up the great work.
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Posted 06 January 2009 - 09:21 AM
That is some of the nicest work I have seen in a long time.
Jairus, you are an artist.
Baz
Jairus, you are an artist.
Baz
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Posted 06 January 2009 - 09:27 AM
And don't forget Chris! The paintwork is beyond superb...
Gregory Wells
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 05:06 PM
WOW... That' s some crazy detail... and here I thought I was doing something original with my modern f-3000 build. But that's just ridiculous...
My magnifying goggles off to you....
I have a lot to learn still in the ways of scratch building. Your front and rear hubs, look so machined and precise, Do u mill them , or just shape them by hand.
My magnifying goggles off to you....
I have a lot to learn still in the ways of scratch building. Your front and rear hubs, look so machined and precise, Do u mill them , or just shape them by hand.
If you drive within your limits you'll never make improvement.
Alex Molle
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 07:52 PM
Thank you Alex. Shaped by hand... or tool.
Ah, file and jewelers saw to be exact!
Ah, file and jewelers saw to be exact!
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Posted 15 July 2009 - 08:20 PM
Jairus is.......The Man! 
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 07:29 AM
again Jairus is working in perfect in detail !!!
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 10:53 AM
Any luck on the narrowed axles Jairus?
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...This is what I am thinking of. Draw down the shaft to at least 3/32" Could be even more... but not less than 1/16th or the shaft will be too weak. (Look cool tho....
Taper the ends of the cut to increase the strength... otherwise it will be more inclined to break at a sharp edge. Need a 1/8th step behind the threads as a seat for the bearings....
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Posted 16 July 2009 - 12:06 PM
Nope, never arrived from the machinest. (Don't remember who it was now...) The car was finished with a simple 1/8th axle and I sent it on to the customer where it now resides in a European collection.
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