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

[Samurai75007]

Looks figggin Kick A$$

[86_SR5]

hmmm....this looks like boyd cottingtons alumatub.... cool mike, I didn't think you'd have done this much. Any updates on your motor, excuse me if you have, but I just clicked on page 4 to see if you had new pics.

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by 86_SR5

hmmm....this looks like boyd cottingtons alumatub.... cool mike, I didn't think you'd have done this much. Any updates on your motor, excuse me if you have, but I just clicked on page 4 to see if you had new pics.

Yes, that was my inspiration. It is a combination of Boyd Coddington's Alumatub, and my own design. I didnt like some aspects of his, so therefore I am changing some of it.

The motor...thats a tough one. I think I have found my motor, but I am not sure about it yet. I found a 1/12 Excalibur SS with a V8. I will probably use that since I have found that kit for only $4.99USD. However, on my Hot Rod the hood is longer, so I might think about a V10 to take up the extra space.

Also, if you want to see recent updates, go to page 3. Im not sure if you looked there, but its coming along.

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Right now I have to wait a little while. I am out of sanding drums. Im going to try to bribe my friend for some. I need some more sanding rough sanding drums before I can get much further.

[86_SR5]

Cool mike. Thought about just scratchbuilding one from styrene? Would take longer, but then again youd need the drive train to match the engine.

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by 86_SR5

Cool mike. Thought about just scratchbuilding one from styrene? Would take longer, but then again youd need the drive train to match the engine.

I have thought about making one out of some hard wax, then making a mold and resin casting. But that is so much detail work, I'd rather buy one.

I'll be post more pics in a few minutes, 7 new pics.

[supermod04]

it is looking nice mike, what about a motor and interoir? the motor will be the hardest

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by supermod04

it is looking nice mike, what about a motor and interoir? the motor will be the hardest

Thats what me and 86SR5 were just discussing. I have found a kit with a V8 that I will take the motor from.

The interior will be nice beige leather. Im going to stitch it and everything, I hated those sewing classes in middle school, but I guess they actually have a purpose.

[supermod04]

haha me to, i took home ec and we had to hand sew pillows but i guess it heklped cus i fix my pants n stuff.

how bout a chassis and any new pics?

[mike@af]

UPDATES:
Today I managed to get some interior paneling done, as well as create the door sill on the body. This side in about 90% done.

















COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ARE REQUIRED!!

[86_SR5]

If you pull this one off, which Im quite sure you will, this Will Be the winner of the AFMOTY!

[supermod04]

not bad looking nice, cant wait to see the chassis and the other side built and at least some what out up, then we can tell, right now it is still a work in prgress, but looking nice

maybe take some pics of it by something like a model to see the scale right now it looks like 1;24 or sor

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by 86_SR5

If you pull this one off, which Im quite sure you will, this Will Be the winner of the AFMOTY!

Thanks I appreciate it. This is the first "model" that I have actually stuck with for more than 3 weeks. I just keep thinking about the finished product and all the support here and it keeps me motivated.

Originally Posted by supermod04

maybe take some pics of it by something like a model to see the scale right now it looks like 1;24 or sor

Just one sidepanel is the size of the RM 1/25 Integra.

[GvEman]

sweet! you are the man!

[ImolaEK]

Magnificent job on that side Mike, just looks soo real. Love it. Keep the great work going.!!!

[mike@af]

Thanks for the comments guys. Unfortunately this is all you will be seeing for the next two weeks, I leave wednesday for spring break. Down there I will talk to some people about machining my rims.