smithbrother Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) I'm nearly finished with my 32" Buick/Google inspired solid walnut/copper Locomotive model. Note, two center wheels are the DRIVERS, and rear is GIANT DRAG SLICK. Over 400 hours, and hope to wrap up this month. I'm doing the details at the moment. Side trim, (missing in photos) will be approx. 24" long, and will be a solid copper BULLET. THEME: Buick powered Loco, faster than a SPEEDING BULLET. Exhaust smoke stacks, (2) are sheet copper. Front stack is longer and taller than one behind. Super fun build, now to push my 15,000 miles 79 CUSTOM Vette into the shop for a complete re-do. That will be fun, and we ALL know,"FUN IS GOOD"! Dale in Indy Edited November 24, 2014 by smithbrother (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Looing great!! Can't wait to see the finished product!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 You have make great progress since you showed it to me back in early October. You are very talented and skilled craftsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thank You, g-g-g0, and Barney,,,,,,I have found, as probably most of you, that when you ENJOY doing something, YOU usually end up doing a good job.I have built cars from the ground up, and still love getting down and dirty, but free hand model building without plans, or any kits, well, it is super fun, IMO.I love one off projects. Going to revive my 79 Vette next, but will be looking for my next model build. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 That is huge, much larger than I envisioned it was going to be. And it is awesome!! You will be bringing your artwork to Springfield I suppose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 The Trestle is 40" long, and with Locomotive on such it measures nearly 14" tall. Just now tonight I finished turning the bullet out of solid copper round 1-inch bar. Now to slice it down the middle. I am doing details this week, Yes, I will be bringing my 4-Buick inspired models to Springfield. Got to say the 1945 Buick float came out so cool, as did the FuturLiner Buick powered bus. My father would be so PLEASED to see my models of Buick stuff. I know there are lots and lots of LOYAL Buick people out there, but my dad, was loyal for over 60 years of Buick work. He used to laugh and say, " If you don't drive a Buick, you are the scum of the earth". Myers Marshall Smith 1912.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 SUPER work Dale! What happened to the base of the trestle though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 John, the piece of wood it is sitting on is just a flat/straight piece since the card table isn't flat, so didn't want it on a non-flat surface while I was doing some detail work.I assume that's what you are referring to.Thanks,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I see what you are taking about. I thought the flat wood on the bottom was attached to the trestle. The trestle itself is a work of art! You must have quite the tool collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I love one off projects. Going to revive my 79 Vette next, but will be looking for my next model build. Dale in IndyFor your next model build, may I suggest: YOUR 1954 Buick Century as it was when you built it, but rather than the scallops being painted on, that they be carved into it. "Maybe"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 WOW, can one imagine a '54' Buick Century in SOLID WALNUT, stance on a slight rake, approx. 30" long, with CARVED SCALLOPS. Then pulling a two-wheel trailer built with 49 long rear fenders, my choice of, (FENDER OF THE CENTURY). I like my models approx. 30" long, they make a real statement. I hope to post the finished Buick inspired Locomotive pictures in a few days. In small detail it will have carved into the walnut, POWERED BY BUICK. I'm a thinkin, Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 DaleI think you should build a full scale Buick Float and bring to Springfield.Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Other than mounting the right side long copper trim, and darkening the smoke stacks, well it is FINISHED. 40" long, 18-1/2" tall as a combo. All solid South Dakota walnut, and solid copper. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 So COOL!!! Hope you bring all of your pieces to Springfield. I also like Mr. Earl's suggestion for your next project. Wish I had your patience and skills!!Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Yup, Very Cool. :cool: Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigDogDaddy Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Awesome job, it looks Spectacular ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just occurred to me...BUick...gooGLE...put them together and get BUGLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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