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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2015 8:04:35 GMT -7
Although the AW Legends are really nice there was something about the Camaro that was not right to my eyes. It just seemed a little stubby in the nose. Out came the tools and I extended the body to allow the use of the forward most axle hole. Looks a little better. Now to finish it up and make a mold.   |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2015 15:15:49 GMT -7
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Post by steve1138 on Apr 5, 2015 21:38:45 GMT -7
Nice work, that's a lot better but still too short for most floppers of that era. You beat me to it though I can't stand the look aw Camaros. It could be wheelbase. They loved to shove the wheel wells as close to the grill as possible. I tried moving the wheel wells on the tyco body. Still not right but better than stock.  The funny thing is that Larson 67 Camaro USA1 car was really short, it looks stock sized. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2015 5:57:23 GMT -7
Nice work Steve! I agree mine could go longer but I wanted it to fit the 4G chassis without using a separate front axle.
I am working on another which will be longer for use with an inline and a separate front axle.
Again - Nice work.
Alan
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Post by pceng on Apr 6, 2015 6:55:35 GMT -7
Hey guys, Camaro's are looking good. Been putting my finger over pics. More specifically the top of both cars, front to back window. If roof line were shortened slightly in front..... hood would become longer without lengthening overall body.
Just a thought........ to many other unfinished projects have to get done here. LIKE GUIDE PINS ON SOMBODYS 143 before I go to PO.
.......... Peter
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Post by steve1138 on Apr 6, 2015 14:02:31 GMT -7
Yeah Alan, that makes sense. I can't wait to see your paint job for that one. Will you be selling these baby's?
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Post by rickvoegelin on Apr 6, 2015 14:03:47 GMT -7
I agree, Alan -- the AW Funny Car version looks too short in front, almost the same proportions as a production body. Your "nose job" gives it the look that I remember on the 1:1 cars.
Good work!
Rick V.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2015 15:51:29 GMT -7
Thanks for the feedback Rick!
On a different note. Those devices I mentioned to mount in the ceiling work great however they are a bit pricey but it sure solved my issue with the timing system!
ALan
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2015 15:55:01 GMT -7
Steve,
I will post a few pictures when the Camaro comes out of the paint booth but it will be awhile what with the back to back races to be held at Maple Groove.
I have a had many requests for the bodies I have done over the past and never really gave it a thought perhaps it is about time to open the doors but do not want to step on any toes of those already out there!
Alan
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Post by steve1138 on Apr 6, 2015 21:39:04 GMT -7
Alan,
Heck yeah you should. Your bodies are great and we need a new outlet for bodies.
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Post by TGM2054 on Apr 7, 2015 5:08:50 GMT -7
I don't think you'd be stepping on any toes. The guys that make bodies here pretty much do all different things, and then when we get them each one has their own idea of how they should look. Thats what makes it so great.
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Post by pceng on Apr 7, 2015 5:46:04 GMT -7
I don't think you'd be stepping on any toes. The guys that make bodies here pretty much do all different things, and then when we get them each one has their own idea of how they should look. Thats what makes it so great. Ditto......... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2015 17:04:18 GMT -7
I don't think you'd be stepping on any toes. The guys that make bodies here pretty much do all different things, and then when we get them each one has their own idea of how they should look. Thats what makes it so great. Peter and TGM, Never really thought of it that way. Perhaps its time to make them available and create some more. With the way my shop is setup now I can do a least two new molds a month. I will look harder at this. Thank you Alan |
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Post by lewis on Apr 12, 2015 19:21:55 GMT -7
Alan speaking of molds. Would it be any easier to 3d print these bodies.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 19:47:49 GMT -7
Hi Lewis,
Great question but in my book the answer is no. I have done a few on my 3D setups and found it to be very time consuming from start to finish. Many steps involved not to mention the final step of cleaning and smoothing off the print.
I use the 3D to do one off masters and take the time to clean it up then make a mold of the print!
Alan
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