ULTIMATE SCRATCHBUILD: 1:12 Hot Rod-Updated 03/12/06

[amusegt1]

looks crazy!

[willimo]

Most excellent work, Mike.

[Mr.1/16th]

now that's what i'm talking about man!!! i got my fix for now and i'll be back for some more mike!!! i have a project that i'm on with my company So Cal Innovations that might just interest you !! love your work man!!!

[GvEman]

Nice to se you working on it!

[AstroRide44]

just wondering, how much money have u invested in this project? i mean there has got a be hundreds of dollars just in plastic sheet. how much more do u plan on putting into it?

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by AstroRide44

just wondering, how much money have u invested in this project? i mean there has got a be hundreds of dollars just in plastic sheet. how much more do u plan on putting into it?

• $90 Styrene
• $10 Glue
• $10 bolts/nuts
• $5 on a tap
• $30 order about to be place for bolts
• $20 on putty
• $3 on brass rod
• Total of $178USD so far.

I'll probably spend another $100 in styrene soon. Scratch building ain't cheap.

Thanks for all the comments guys! Of course, I forgot to bring my camera to school today.

[white97ex]

lookin good mike

[mike@af]

Worked on the upper control arm. Unfortunately I have no progress pictures. But not to fear, I will post some for the lower control arm to show how it was built.

I like my projects to be very clean and smooth lines that are not obstructed by bolts and nuts. I took this belief directly to the control arms. The shocks mount in the middle for a very clean look.





To make the design of the control arm smooth and unobstructed I built it entirely as one piece at first. Then cut out the middle piece as seen above, and it bolts together. The bolt is sanded flush with the control arm so once painted it will not be noticed and will leave people wondering how the shock was mounted.






The bolt is still removable but requires a special technique and tweezers. I like to create an original design to this model instead of using other basic off the shelf parts. I am very pleased with the result and how hidden the bolt and the removeable tube are.









Thanks for looking!

[Whumbachumba]

WOW! Once again, your skills amaze me.

[Zlaja_]

What the.. how the..

[675datsun]

Wow! Very sexy control A-arms!
Love how the bolt is sanded flush.
So will the upper arm have the same hidden shock mount, I'm confused how the shock mounts will be hidden.

[ImolaEK]

Looking fantastic Mike. Good to see you still building I admire the work you've put into those parts ! Can't wait to see more.

[amusegt1]

damn nice control arms!

[blubaja]

I don't think I ever posted on your thread man! This is just godam amazing! I'm hooked now! Keep up the great work!

[white97ex]

amazing work mike. can't wait to see more