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Re: Couldn't find one so I made one
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Hey Raidmagic, wasn't your car the feature/cover car for the October 2010 issue of "Vette" magazine? I have that issue! That's your car!! Beautiful job on both the 1:1 and the 1:25!

Car modeling has been a passion of mine for as far back as I can remember. I was away from the hobby for many years, but got back into it a few years ago. Like you, they never made an exact kit of my '92 coupe, so I made one myself: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/p/99230/939475.aspx#939475.

I've had some good luck at local model contests with these two as well:

http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/p/64835/702856.aspx#702856

http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/p/89218/875110.aspx#875110

Ron

You do some nice work, Ron! Got any more pics to share?

I have a profile on the SA site, but I can't seem to login to it. But I have been posting a little on the Model Cars forum - I just like the forum layout better for some reason. And I don't have a bunch, but feel free to check out my model car pics.


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Great work Matt! Hope to see it in person someday.

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Re: Just showing off my other hobby . . .
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That is absolutely amazing!! Great work!!


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Re: Just showing off my other hobby . . .
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A Motion/Astro-Vette complete with a tri-power 427?!! Now THAT is creative modeling at its highest level! Unreal. Just completely unreal.

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I don't know how I missed this the first time around - incredible work!

Thanks guys!

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Re: Finally got the parts car to the house and apart.
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Trae, I did not know that. The interior is perfect other than the drivers seat, I'll post them for sale for C-3 guys too.

I haven't tried it myself, but from what I understand, they're pretty much a bolt-in replacement for the stock C3 belts. Considering the cost of stock refurb/replacement, its a popular option. If they're a common color, they should sell pretty quickly.

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Re: Finally got the parts car to the house and apart.
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Just an FYI, lots of C3 guys use the rear seat belts out of those. You could probably make some decent money off of them, assuming they're still there and in decent shape.

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Re: Hello to Everyone
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Welcome!

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Re: 1980 Grand Sport Vette
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I really like Admiral blue.



Looks fantastic on the C3 curves.

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Re: issue with 77 rear end
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When you put in the new fluid did you add friction modifier?



That would be the place to start. Mine did the same thing when we first got it back on the road. New fluid and a couple of bottles of Posi Additive smoothed it right out.


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Re: Go Butler!!
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<----- Butler fan today.

And again, 364 days later.

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Re: I have nothing to say .............
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Re: Craigslist find of the day!
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Gonna pass on that one.

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Re: 1969 colors, production numbers
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Welcome!

I can't really answer your question either, but I believe I've seen a handful that color.
These two are local:

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Re: Cruises?
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Tail of the dragon... I have always wanted to do that one.

If you want company, just let me know.

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Re: looking for a set of A-mold wheels...
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I'll take a look through my collection, but I don't have much C4 stuff.

You could also search eBay for "AMT ZR-1". There's lots of kits and promos on there reasonably priced - you might score one for pocket change.

Oh, and those promos were produced by Ertl I believe, and should be 1:25 scale.

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Re: looking for a set of A-mold wheels...
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My uncle builds scale car models for a living.

Does he have a website?

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Re: Couldn't find one so I made one
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Nicely done (both of them)!

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Thanks all!

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That is COOL.


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Yep, I saw that display last summer. I suppose if someone can get a spot for a toilet seat, my model may have a chance.

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Wow, just wow.

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Came out nice

I've seen the real one in person

Thanks!

Last August was the first time I had seen it in person, that pic is at the old entrance to the NCM. Hopefully it will still be there the next time we go, would be cool to have pics of the model next to the real thing.

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Maybe the museum would be interested in it. They do have some models there. Nice!

Hmm, that's an interesting idea. I remember seeing sealed kits and diecast in their cases, but I don't recall if they have any "built" ones.

When I get tired of it collecting dust in my cabinet, I may just take it up there.

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Ok, the toaster oven...did you custom mold the windshield?

Nice catch!

Yes, I vacuum-formed the windsheild out of .010" clear plastic. The original was way too thick to look realistic, so I just used it as the master.

Here's the original:

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Our super-high-tech machine consists of a cheap toaster oven, an old industrial vacuum pump, and a Radio Shack project box and perforated circuit board.

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That's spectacular work.

How much of those scale models do you fabricate yourself, and how much is from a kit?

Thanks!

In regards to "scratch-building" (building from raw materials), it really depends upon the model. This one is mostly kit parts, but from several different kits - you can tell that from the different colors of plastic. The spots where you see "basic" shapes in white plastic, such as the upper control arm mounts and rear chassis extension, were created from raw plastic stock. And in this case, the body is actually a cast resin replica of an old out-of-production kit body.

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I also turn some aluminum parts, like the outer rim of the wheels.

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Not really a “collectible”, but I thought you guys might appreciate it anyway.

I started building scale model cars over 20 years ago, long before I got into this full-size stuff. Although I don’t get to do it nearly as often anymore, it’s still a fun hobby and I try to finish one every now and then. Not to mention, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper to build hot rods in 1:25 scale. I rarely build a straight-forward, “stock” model – customs, “what-ifs”, and unique subjects are just too much fun.

I’m currently putting the final touches on this one. The idea was … what would the Motion guys do with the old Astro-Vette concept? Here’s what I came up with.

I’ve also got a bunch more pics, with several in-process shots, right here.

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Re: Facebook updates in your car? WTF?
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I passed a lady the other day on the highway that had a notepad on the steering wheel, a cigarette in one hand, a pen in the other and her cellphone wedged against her shoulder... all she needed was some Facebook updates.

What, no Big Mac and fries?

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Re: C3 tank sticker
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Awesome find! If you do drop the tank, make sure you scan that thing so we can see it too.

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Re: A Few Car Show Pics
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Nice pics Tommy!

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Re: 1980 headlights....
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to what these guys have said.

Mine acted exactly the same at one time. I'm guessing your headlights go up rather slowly (?)

When the headlights go up, the two moving linkages travel past center and "lock" in place with the help of the assist springs. It sounds like your system is providing enough vacuum to raise the lights when you turn them on, but not enough to "unlock" the linkages when you turn them off. In the meantime, you can lower them by hand by reaching underneath and pulling downward on the forward linkage, but be careful not to pinch off your fingers!

Hope this helps!

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Welcome!

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Re: What is your winter vehicle?
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My DD is an '03 Dakota 2WD w/o ABS - driving that in our snowy hills can be adventureous.

My wife's DD is an '03 PT Cruiser, which we usually take out when the conditions are questionable.

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Re: Thursday Chat 01.12.11
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We're having a typical winter, haven't seen snow in two weeks. 51 degrees yesterday and sunny, grilled burgers out on the deck for lunch.

Let me just say

So far, the cold and snow here have been anything but typical.
Fortunately I had planned on spending much of the winter in the garage anyway.

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Re: Some bad shots of my garage!
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Cool wallpaper!

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Re: New to Corvette Guru saying Hello
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Welcome Lonewolf!

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Re: Some pics of my C5
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Hopefully can run into some of you guys on a Tail of the Dragon run this year.

I'll try to remember to post up before our next Dragon run.

What part of TN do you call home?
I was thinking earlier that your car looks very familiar. Is it possible I've seen it somewhere in the area?

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Very nice!

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Nice work Andy!

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Welcome WarBonnet!

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Great find, Bill!

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Merry Christmas!

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Wow, some incredible stuff there.

Wish I had the room for that kind of setup.

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Welcome!

I remember when mine was in that state. Two years later I drove it for the first time. Hopefully you're faster than that.

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Welcome!

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“Yes, could you please unhook my suspenders from your side mirror?”


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Welcome Steve!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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If one was thinking of buying and setting up a slot car track in their basement, how long a track is minimal? 25' 50' 75'

I see track packages anywhere from $500 to $1700 and higher

The easy answer is ... as much as you can afford.

What scale are you considering? HO, 1:32, 1:24?

My table is about 4' by 13'.
The 1:32 oval is roughly 25ft in track length, and that isn't much. If I were going to set up a road course, I don't think I would consider anything less than about 40ft.
The HO course is also roughly 25ft, and I would consider it average size for a 4-lane home setup. If I were doing a 2-lane, I would certainly go longer.

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Here is our vacuum to electronic headlight conversion kit:

http://www.retro-electro.net/Productcorv.html

Feel free to ask questions.

Mark

Good looking system.

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