Bronze21 wrote:MAD MAXING: Weber Electric has a set of sequentials for about $80.ooUS, that includes the bulbs, sequencer modules (2) and the harness wiring with current Mustang female plugs...which I can get the male pigtails to splice into the new wiring loom.
DRAKNOIR: Looking at the pics on HLJ.com of the production 1:18 MM2 BoB, I'm willing to pull the fender flares off of one and send them to you for casting. The spoilers are removable as well. This way it won't wreck either of your cars. I'll send the CONCORDE fascia this week. OK?
Sounds like a capital plan! I've got my new casting supplies.
The molding process is non-destructive, so you should be able to reinstall the spoilers and flares.
"Two days ago, I saw a vehicle that would haul that tanker. You want to get out of here? You talk to me."
Here's the finished prototype. It ended up being 69 pieces in total after a couple of retro-fittings. It's not a project I care to repeat...except when I make the custom front for my "1:1 scale Interceptor", making the 1:18 piece to match. The 1:1 XA tail lenses are almost ready for casting now.
Looks frigging awsome, Jay. I see you even put the little "attitude turn" to the front wheels for the pic. The detail is amazing, even the little "flare" at the bottom edge looks right.
I'll have to look into Weber for my wife's car. She wants sequential signals in her '66.
Thanks Steve. I had to do a shameless plug for Draknoirs wheels...it's a team effort afterall. All of the details are copied right off of the "1:1" nose sitting in the garage, so even the offset of the lower side scoops and the angled return under the bumper is there. The real nose is probably going to be made into a wall decoration like Adrian did.
I'm making the box to send it to him (Draknoir) now and he should have it by Friday or Saturday. Whenever the two cases come in, I'll pull the flares and send those along. Outside of the RVS radio, I think we'll have all the parts for a MM1conversion kit now.
I've been watching this thread in awe and anticipation for months now.
The quality and detail of the parts you guys have made is mind blowing.
Is there a plan to put together a 'kit' for those of us with bratworst fingers who are limited to working in 1:1 scale and if so keep me in mind as a definite customer.
Holy crap, Jay.....that nose looks the business. Nice photos as well.
You planning to sell any copies? Mine has nice flares and spoilers, but your nose cone makes mine look like a jellybean.
My 1/18 boot spoiler is pretty much done, and the body shell is finally headed off to Keith tomorrow for moldmaking.
"Y'know - piece from here, p-piece from there....it just sorta happened, Max."
Thanks MANX. Actually, I just supplied the CONCORDE buck/mock-up to DRAKNOIR so he can start casting them, so, you'll have to talk to him about getting a copy. Selling sets are all dependant on the mold longevity and cost-to-profit ratio.
I've started setting up for the mold. I just can't believe how perfect this part is. I'm going for a one piece resin mold. I'll post photos when I get a decent casting. I'll leave the selling of kits to Jay... it's obvious that a LOT of work went into this nosepiece... you have to hold it in your hands and see it snapped onto the model to appreciate the craftsmanship. I just have the easy part of reproing the master.
Manx: My workbench is cleaned off and ready for your car.
"Two days ago, I saw a vehicle that would haul that tanker. You want to get out of here? You talk to me."
The detail is amazing, even the little "flare" at the bottom edge looks right.
