Hi Everyone,
Thanks again for all the encouragement. I had a chance to do a little work
and snap a few pics. I'm working this weekend but will hopefully post some
more next week.
The boys needed a few fixtures so we broke out the raw materials. The
shop also saw the addition (finally) of Martin and Park's 2003 Rally Finland
winner and a Testor's metal car trailer (already undergoing modification). I
apologize in advance for the first shot (hand-held w/flash
) but it shows
all the vehicles etc. in place. I promise better pics next week.
I also made a decision on my next build, which you'll see at the end
(assuming you start here).
Cheers!
Let's see, which one should we load on the trailer today?
Some new additions to the shop
The table looks big because it is. Scale size is 4'x8' and will eventually
recreate a solid steel welding table similar to one I once used. 1" plate steel
surface, 4" square tube frame, and and expanded mesh steel shelf from
leg-to-leg. It had 1,000lb casters and could barely be moved by one
person. We estimated it's weight at well over 1000lbs, if not closer to 2000.
When I get short on time, I make stuff like this. I found 1/24 wood palettes
on that auction site for $3ea!
(and, if I may say, not half as good
looking). I may have to go into production...
The piece of brake ducting on the bench was scratch-built using a tutorial I
may have found on AF. It's just wire wrapped around a rod (like the springs)
then covered with teflon tape. The shaped styrene rods are prototype
exhaust pipes for the 320
The palette is pretty straight forward...
The stairs take a little more time...
The trailer is nice and heavy, but far too shiny. I tried a little wash on it but
I'm not convinced. It wasn't built five minutes and I lost the foot for the
jack
Of course, now I need something to tow it...
A little short on styrene so we went for the small race box (with tire rack)
for now. Probably enclose the whole thing at some point.
And finally, the next build! I've decided to start this while I strip the Subaru
and sort out my plan for it. I'm a big Evo fan so the choice was easy.
That's it for now, thanks for viewing! Comments, questions, suggestions are always welcome.
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