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

[WeaPoN [X]]

Keep it rolling! youre doing an awesome job so far!

JeFF

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by blownalcoholboy

WHOA, that gauge cluster would be so hard!!!!!!!!!!! if i do a project like that i dont think im going to put as much detail into it. im plannin on goin topless and fabbin a lightbar with small led's along the top(functional) hopefully i can start it soon. i would like to finish the vette first but its been put on hold temp because of lack of funds . for the aluminum body i may try the english wheel

Just a couple pieces of advice. Dont attempt a complete scratchbuild unless you know you're capable, not just think you're capable. I had put about 400-500+ hours into the planning, scaling, measuring, engineering, and design before building.

As far as aluminum goes, why are you so bent on aluminum? Its more expensive, and harder to work with. The only benefit is that its a little lighter. Do you have an english wheel either? English wheels run about $699.99USD. English wheels take a lot of time to master, they look a lot easier then they really are.

Dont get me wrong, I'm not trying to scare you away. I have been working with metal for years and I know how hard it can be to work with and get to look right.

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BTW I will have pics of that grill in just a few minutes.

[mike@af]

UPDATES:

Heres a sketch of the grill. It was the biggest pain in the ass to draw, well trying to draw the back of the grill while looking proportionally correct was the pain. Anyway heres the sketch of the grill with some close ups:



Below: Back of the grill. With a close up of how the grill pieces will be attached to grill frame/housing. NOTE: The grill bar will not be spaced out that much, I just left them that way so it would be easier to understand.



Below: Orthographic sketch of the grill.


Ta-da!

[Spitfire7]

Wow that looks really ambitious, i couldnt build anything like that. When are you planning on finishing this project anyway?

[vwman]

Looks good plan for the grille!
Btw: im scratchbuilding 1/9 Chopper-Bike now.

[StephenDeli]

The grille looks really sharp! Very agressive looking. Keep up the good work Mike!

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by Spitfire7

Wow that looks really ambitious, i couldnt build anything like that. When are you planning on finishing this project anyway?

It needs to be complete by November, November 10th at the latest.

Originally Posted by vwman

Looks good plan for the grille!
Btw: im scratchbuilding 1/9 Chopper-Bike now.

I will also build a couple choppers as well, with a steel frame and all. Except they may be 1:4 scale.

Originally Posted by StephenDeli

The grille looks really sharp! Very agressive looking. Keep up the good work Mike!

Glad you like it, because all you will be seeing is sketches for awhile. The project is at a stand still. The owner of the welder is tired of me bothering him, my uncle is tired of me bothering him to go to the welders, my parents dont want me to get a new welder in the new house because there is no cement walled shop. I get my next pay check this Friday, so I will try to grab a new MIG welder that weekend. Only problem is that weekend I am supposed to pack up the rest of the shop and basement to move.

Frankly, I dont give a shit about the move. I want a new welder, I will get a new welder, and Im going to use it. This is BS. I'm not going to stop this project now.

Fwew I am pissed...

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[1986Z28]

whoa, the grill is nice good luck on that.

[mike@af]

I dont mean to whore my own thread, but I need to relieve some stress without leaving you in the dark. This will be the censored version, as I will use lots of swearing in the thread in stress release.

Well I was just over at the new flat looking to where I would build my shop. I had my dad come down and take a look at my ideas. The minute I said the word "welder" he said "No, uh-uh, absolutely not". I asked why and he follows up with the "Youre irresponsible, you can burn the house down, you dont know what you are doing". I have been welding for years, and he goes to say I dont know what I'm doing. Thats BS. He doesnt know jack shit about it, to him its like "it creates sparks, it will burn the house down".

Theres the short version, needless to say I am about ready to go on a rampage.

[Macdaddy4738]

weld yourself a welding "cubical" at your old shop...that should keep em quiet.

[GvEman]

that looks beautifull!

[StephenDeli]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

needless to say I am about ready to go on a rampage.

Weld your parents cars together!

[Raz_Kaz]

Things are looking good...MORE pics please!

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by Raz_Kaz

Things are looking good...MORE pics please!

Tonight I'm going to weld...at least I think I am. So I will have more pics tonight!

[smelmygreddy]

what r u using for the grill? i think i have and idea if u dont have one and get on aim i need to talk to u lol!!!!!!!!!!