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#1 Jairus

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Posted 06 February 2007 - 08:29 PM

Just finished this chassis for a body that I painted a few months ago and thought that a few of you might like to check it out!

Maximo1-vi.jpg

 

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maximo5-vi.jpg

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Posted 06 February 2007 - 08:34 PM

Jairus,

Incredible, just as I envisioned it . . . you are a genius!

Smile . . . smile . . . smile!

- Max

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Posted 06 February 2007 - 09:12 PM

An ISOMAXIMO! :mrgreen: :up:

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Posted 06 February 2007 - 09:37 PM

:shock: Incredible, mesmerizing, stupendous. :shock:

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Posted 07 February 2007 - 10:19 AM

Jairus, really wonderful work on a number of different levels.

What can you tell us about the attachment of the front axle to the chassis. I've never seen such a design before. What's the thinking behind it?

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Posted 07 February 2007 - 11:05 AM

It wasn't until while in the shower this morning (I can't sing. :lol: ) that I realized it was a MAX chassis. Clever design and well-executed Jairus! :) :)

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Posted 07 February 2007 - 12:09 PM

Wow, that is a beautiful job! It took me a moment or two to recognize the Max theme too, but that is just too cool!

I wonder if anyone still has photos of the first frames that Jairus posted here? The comparison between then and now is a true "metamorphosis", from caterpillar to butterfly.

What an inspiration to any would-be scratchbuilder - practice makes perfect!
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#8 Jairus

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Posted 07 February 2007 - 01:03 PM

Well, thank you, Dennis! Actually, I would rather forget those first frames, most of which have been torn down and parted-out for future projects. Practice makes perfect!
Thank you all for the comments but it was Maximo who designed the frame, I simply followed his drawing.
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Posted 07 February 2007 - 01:34 PM

Non-scale, or is that non-representational stuff?, often fails me.

But a different story here . . . that combo, particularly from the side angle, the colors, the front wheels, and scallops . . . is amazing.

Its been said so many times . . . I'll say it again; your work is incredible (and fast, too!). Is their no end to the twists you come up with?

More scallops in the future please . . . a little Figoni et Falaschi?
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Posted 07 February 2007 - 01:54 PM

Ha, ha, I just saw the M. D'OH! :doh:
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Posted 07 February 2007 - 02:20 PM

So how did you do the "AX" in MAX? Drill and file or "laser"? I wanted to do that in the drop arm with a lightning bolt but wasn't sure how to start! :? :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :up:
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Posted 07 February 2007 - 02:22 PM

I drilled holes at the ends and used a Dremel and files to cut the area out between the holes.

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Posted 07 February 2007 - 02:27 PM

It sure looks good enough to have been stamped with a die but I bet with the use of a drill bit, jeweler's saw, and some needle files you'd be well on your way to creating that lightning bolt.

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Posted 07 February 2007 - 06:25 PM

I guess the best tools are a steady hand and patience!
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Posted 08 February 2007 - 01:39 AM

And posessing an artist's ability to concieve of the finished product, and then to transfer it to the working materials certainly doesn't hurt, either! :lol:

Again, Mr. Watson, a masterpiece . . . after three weeks of dealing with this flu bug, your handywork has me itching to resume my toil at the workbench! :lol:

Take care, Jarius! . . . Great job! . . . Good racing! ;)

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Posted 09 February 2007 - 04:10 PM

Jairus, really wonderful work on a number of different levels.

What can you tell us about the attachment of the front axle to the chassis. I've never seen such a design before. What's the thinking behind it?

Greg, I guess I missed this question. Sorry, dude!
The front axle attachment is simply a matter of getting as much material around that axle to solder to in order to make it solid. That is why the main rails bend over like that, so that the axle can be soldered from the top and bottom. Also running the 1/16" pin tube across full width and attaching it to the axle doesn’t hurt either . . .

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Posted 09 February 2007 - 05:23 PM

Maximum koolness. You're doing Shinoda proud. :up:
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Posted 09 February 2007 - 06:49 PM

Bob,

That is the ultimate compliment! You indeed get it!

Jairus is a dedicated and articulate craftsmen who endeavors to excel like so many others here like yourself and Steve Okeefe and Rick Thigpen to just name a few. The cars that you gentlemen have built in the past has layed the inspiration and influence of the cars of today. These efforts are indeed undertaken to make cool thingies that would do Larry Shinoda proud and further equip La' Revolution!

"Live life to the Maximo!"

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Posted 10 February 2007 - 04:24 AM

Long life to Maximo!

(and Jairus too!) :clap:
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