Mr. Don Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 (edited) As I am still new here, and just starting on the resuscitation of a modeling project, I will post all future progress here. It makes sense to do so and allows me the opportunity to correct my previous misstating the scale. If I haven't said so before, I am very impressed with this forum, I appreciate the comradery, the humor, and the breadth of "your" hobby and hope to reflect that in mine. ("Zero to 120 in seconds!!! -that really is a pretty good joke!) Edited January 8 by Mr. Don (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. Don Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 All the above, I had already posted here in another thread, and these are only parts of parts, that I had done a year or two ago, and sort of abandoned. I chose the Model A, as it is probably the best documented car out there. (Arguably) And my intent is to, of the visible parts, make them one for one, and as accurately as possible. -I am very familiar with probably all the skills of model making, I managed one of the best scale model shops here in California for almost 18 years. Then did a few years making movie models and props. And for the last 26 years, I have been in the prototype / concept car business. (Hired as a modeler, but I don't get to do much of that anymore) Anyway? I think I'm here for a while, so please stay tuned, and again, thank you for this opportunity. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I can’t imagine every trying a project like this so I’ll be following along with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 What body style are you contemplating? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Don Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 Hello jpage, initially a 1931 pick-up. -and as I progress, (when I finally start to progress!), I will make multiples of parts, sometimes exploring different ways of making whatever. -for example, I have several methods in mind for making the instrument panels. Way down the road, I may have a few chassis' and enough parts and time to make some other body/bodies? I might do an ambulance, a military ambulance? (I have a reason for this choice.) -in short a '31 pick-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Good choice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Don Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Well, a few months have gone by and nothing to show! Sorry. -I have not given up but, been distracted by day jobs. And trying new to me techniques. Welding life size, and "micro-welding" (miniature tig welding for jewelers), and a once tried, gave up, and now new interest in casting aluminum. Lost foam technique, but on a small scale. Anyway, I have been clearing a path to my workbench and am hopeful that I can resume my obsession soon. Stay tuned! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 My grandparents had a '31 Model A sedan when my Dad was a teenager, so I got him this: motor city classic Ford Model A Pick Up valley green 1931 1:18 Scale | eBay I'm looking forward to the progress on your pickup, Don. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Don Posted Thursday at 02:23 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 02:23 PM Hello, I hope to offer newly made chassis rails in Brass, and the front cross-member. -then I can start to make some progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Don Posted Thursday at 02:25 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 02:25 PM (edited) The following is not for the Ford, but it is part of my excuse for the delay. A Bugatti Type 35 radiator shell in Nickel/Silver and a front axle in Stainless Steel Edited 7 hours ago by Mr. Don (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TexRiv_63 Posted Thursday at 06:00 PM Share Posted Thursday at 06:00 PM Subscribed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted Thursday at 08:35 PM Share Posted Thursday at 08:35 PM I like your work. I own a 1930 model A so it will be fun to follow. My Grandfather built models and sets at RKO studios in Culver City for the movies. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Don Posted Thursday at 09:51 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 09:51 PM RKO Studios, eventually, eventually, slowly, became what is now, SONY. 26 years ago, already, I made models there. The first Starship Troopers, Contact, and the first Stuart Little. -best jobs I’ve ever had! Lots to learn and good people! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Don Posted 7 hours ago Author Share Posted 7 hours ago (edited) So when you discover a basic, basic mistake. (a-hem!)(cough - cough!) You just go back and start from the beginning and make sure to be a bit more methodical! That means rechecking your info, dimensions and lots of photos. Another pattern and a new former. And cut some more stock. Edited 7 hours ago by Mr. Don (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Don Posted 7 hours ago Author Share Posted 7 hours ago Oops! I forgot to mention that I discovered a basic mistake! My radiator shell is not tall enough! My method here is to make a pattern to dimension, scaled down of course. Parting wax was applied and a very durable epoxy jacket was created around the pattern. Some more Nickel/Silver was cut, annealed and bent to fit. At this point I’m filing the edge square and only after it’s flat will I solder it to the front. Stay tuned. (Perhaps I should make this a separate thread?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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