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Originally Posted by rsxse240
You know, it's my opinion that building models is NOT that difficult, if you take your time and just follow directions for the materials being used like glue, paint, etc.
This GTO is turning out to be quite the stunning car.
So let me get this straight...you scratchbuilt the rear AXLE, diff, springs, ladder bars, and shocks? If so...You sir, are no beginner. You may not have been doing model cars, or models at all for that matter, but you do definitely have fabrication skills and an eye for this kind of thing. Outstanding workmanship!
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Thanks. I really appreciate the kind words. The ladder bar was modified from the kit. It was molded onto the kit axle. I cut if off and slightly modified it. I should have scratch built it because it's not accurate. The ladder bar on the 1:1 looks like an I-beam. I made the ladder bar mounting brackets on the frame and the axle. I'm thinking about scratching a differential just to see if I can. I didn't show you guys all of my screw ups with this car. I can't tell you the number of times I've had to correct mistakes. But, I've learned a lot from my mistakes and I'm patient enough to keep doing it until it's right for me
I'm not very happy with the scratch rotors and will probably attempt to make them again. Here are a few shots of the axle with the ladder bar brackets on it.
