Great looking car posted by "The Chief".
I love the art deco style (IMO) body.
"Balls-Out California Choti Proxy" official rules
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, May 11 2012 01:02 PM
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 12:42 PM
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 12:51 PM
Well, I finally got the paint on and have submitted photos in the other thread.
Jaak, you asked what I've named it...Well Ray suggested Excalibur which I quite liked. Though I thought ' X-calibre ' might be a nice play on words. What do you think? Always open to suggestions.
Here it is again.
For anyone who is interested in getting hold of a body or two I am hoping to produce a plaster mould in the near future, which should give a superior finish to the wood mould. Then I'll be able to do a short production run. Any one who is still keen if you could please PM me then I'll know how much PTEG to order, and have a record of who wants what.
ATB
Al.
EDIT: Thanks Mike. You posted as I was typing. And yes, it was supposed to look a bit Deco.
Jaak, you asked what I've named it...Well Ray suggested Excalibur which I quite liked. Though I thought ' X-calibre ' might be a nice play on words. What do you think? Always open to suggestions.
Here it is again.
For anyone who is interested in getting hold of a body or two I am hoping to produce a plaster mould in the near future, which should give a superior finish to the wood mould. Then I'll be able to do a short production run. Any one who is still keen if you could please PM me then I'll know how much PTEG to order, and have a record of who wants what.
ATB
Al.
EDIT: Thanks Mike. You posted as I was typing. And yes, it was supposed to look a bit Deco.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 12:54 PM
How about Hispano-Suizatti ?
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 01:52 PM
Well guess I won't have to thrash painting 2 bodies this weekend since there is now no way they will be done and back to FL before Friday. That is of course if they even show up in the mail today.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 03:34 PM
Looks great Ali, nice body/etc.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 04:09 PM
Thanks Ray, the orange is in your honour..
Mike, Hispano-Suizatti (amongst others) was exactly the look I was hoping for. (in a thingiefied manner) Cheers.
ATB
Al,
Mike, Hispano-Suizatti (amongst others) was exactly the look I was hoping for. (in a thingiefied manner) Cheers.
ATB
Al,
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 04:39 PM
Looks Great Al,
I do like the Excalibur but then again X-Calibre has a Spanish ring to it, kinda like a reference to Hispano Suiza.
I do like the Excalibur but then again X-Calibre has a Spanish ring to it, kinda like a reference to Hispano Suiza.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 06:46 PM
I can just picture the driver climbing out of the cockpit, wearing a top hat and tails, twirling a walking stick.Mike, Hispano-Suizatti (amongst others) was exactly the look I was hoping for. (in a thingiefied manner) Cheers.
ATB
Al,
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 07:57 PM
Hey Al beautiful bod! I would like 2 when you get ready!
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 09:21 AM
Did we lose an entry?
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 12:00 PM
I'm still in the hunt even after a few mishaps like losing the only decent 7 tooth steel pinion I had...and almost drinking out of the mug that I am using to dye the crown gear. 
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 01:29 PM
Warm up the dye Bob, it works faster. When I boil the dye it only takes 3 to 5 minutes.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 02:37 PM
Jairus' formula works well. I tried just the liquid dye and had terrible results. I asked Jairus for his magic formula and he said to add a cup of water with a touch of salt and some vinegar. My gears liked the apple cider vinegar we had in the pantry. As he stated 3-5 minutes at a slow boil and then rinse in cold water while scrubbing with a toothbrush.
So much DRAMA for such small cars....
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Don't DQ me for having the wrong SHADE of orange on my McLaren... after all, it's ONLY a toy car!!!
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 03:33 PM
Thanks guys! I think it worked!
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 05:52 PM
Just a small step for the Thingie - community, but a great step for me:
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 07:08 PM
Jauris, just finished testing at Mike Swiss's king. You better have some serious spray glue, otherwise carnage is ruling!!The downforce on these cars in minimal at best. Just trying to help.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 07:13 PM
Yep....blip (or drive) the bank!!
So much DRAMA for such small cars....
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 07:15 PM
With a BIG wiggle coming out of the bank!!!!
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 07:20 PM
i can full punch the bank at BPR,its everywhere else,where it wiggles,Yep....blip (or drive) the bank!!
but overall im handling really well,will know a lot more after testing tomorrow,
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 07:26 PM
BPR is a Gerding King, wait till you try a non Gerding track! Good luck.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 07:40 PM
A little late in the game to be testing, ain't it ???
I sincerely hope you guys are not changing the cars after they have been seen and approved.....because that would be cheating.
I sincerely hope you guys are not changing the cars after they have been seen and approved.....because that would be cheating.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 07:45 PM
Almost done...body is masked and ready to go...spray bomb or airbrush... 
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 07:48 PM
Adding weight is not changing, just tuning.Basic car remains the same. Havent even seen the "final entries!"
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 08:01 PM
I agree with that, John A.
As far as "final entries" , the pics that are on the Cars of the California Choti Proxy
ARE the "final entries".....
If there is confusion, maybe Jairus can help here. I am NOT the "Choti Police".
But I sure don't think it's fair to be changing cars in a major way after everyone has had a chance to submit challenges.
As far as "final entries" , the pics that are on the Cars of the California Choti Proxy
ARE the "final entries".....
If there is confusion, maybe Jairus can help here. I am NOT the "Choti Police".
But I sure don't think it's fair to be changing cars in a major way after everyone has had a chance to submit challenges.
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Posted 14 September 2012 - 08:05 PM
Basic tuning is legal while testing.
Gentlemen and all those who got their cars in on time I owe you all a huge apology. We have 5 entries still yet to be posted and therefore I pushed back the deadline. Most everything will be posted sometime Saturday, tomorrow, by this time. Some however will still be minus bodies as those are at the painters. Pics of those are forthcoming so please be patient and please forgive me for being "LAX" with the rules.
We still have 15 days till the race anyway so lets take it easy, encourage the guys working to get ready instead of berating them for being late please. It's suppose to be fun so let us please keep things in perspective.
Thank you all for taking part in the discussion, the building, posting and helping each other find parts to get ready for this race. It looks be one of the best and most exciting two races thus far in the Thingie circus.
Oh, I am going to get Randy (are you listening Randy?) to take a pic of all the cars on the track just like the "Thing about Thingies" article. Not sure what to do with it yet.... maybe make a large scale color photo print available or something.
Respectfully submitted,
(NOW GET YOUR CARS DONE!)
Gentlemen and all those who got their cars in on time I owe you all a huge apology. We have 5 entries still yet to be posted and therefore I pushed back the deadline. Most everything will be posted sometime Saturday, tomorrow, by this time. Some however will still be minus bodies as those are at the painters. Pics of those are forthcoming so please be patient and please forgive me for being "LAX" with the rules.
We still have 15 days till the race anyway so lets take it easy, encourage the guys working to get ready instead of berating them for being late please. It's suppose to be fun so let us please keep things in perspective.
Thank you all for taking part in the discussion, the building, posting and helping each other find parts to get ready for this race. It looks be one of the best and most exciting two races thus far in the Thingie circus.
Oh, I am going to get Randy (are you listening Randy?) to take a pic of all the cars on the track just like the "Thing about Thingies" article. Not sure what to do with it yet.... maybe make a large scale color photo print available or something.
Respectfully submitted,
(NOW GET YOUR CARS DONE!)
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