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13/06/2013 11:24 am
PICS - Time to take the plunge on the longnose Mustang funny car.
I've received 3 models of the AutoWorld Mustang and have completely disassembled them. Yes, it will require 3 bodies and two hoods to build the longnose Mustang. BTW, these AutoWorld models are GORGEOUS! These are really nice models and it seems a shame to cut 'em up. However, I really want my much desired longnose Mustang funny car! So, sacrifices have to be made and accepted.
I have already met with my machine shop and have agreed on a price to do the cutting for me. After my wallet has been cleaned out of any and all financial residue, it's on to the next step. Next will be to strip the paint and begin the measurements.
I'm sure you all remember that old adage, "measure twice, cut once." It doesn't apply here. This is measure, draw the cut lines, measure, check measurements, measure, and measure again. Then after it's been measured and checked, check again and THEN cut!
This is a little scary and fun at the same time. Whew!
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13/06/2013 2:10 pm
(PIC) Man....this BETTER work! LOL Wow, it's difficult to look at these 3 knowing what's coming ..
...but as you say, "gotta have it." Yes Marlowe, you really need a band saw but a Dremel would work. Remember, J-B Weld, Epoxy putty & Bondo can fill "anything."
What worries me is getting that "enlarged" rear wheel arch "just right." Occasionally, creating larger, perfectly round, wheel openings can be tricky.
Perhaps I could make one of these, WITH A PLASTIC BODY, in 1/12 scale.....now THAT would be cool-AND-easy to cut!
Hhhhmmmm......
Let's see, three AMF Mustangs fastbacks...some 1/12 Monogram wheels.........
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13/06/2013 3:05 pm
#1) I love the color of those 'stangs! Must be new. #2) How did you get my Wen-Mac FB? This looks cool!! Can't wait to tune in every day!!
13/06/2013 6:49 pm
Marty, Cajonies showing (3) oooh! are you sure? I know you are the master but?
The Very Best of Luck in your new Build Adventure! You have my Attention!
13/06/2013 6:55 pm
You Two are Nuts! Good Luck I'll wait for the result!
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13/06/2013 7:12 pm
I've tried cutting through the 1/4 inch thick Zamac body with a Dremel. All I did...
... was spend a ton of money on diamond tip blades. The thick portions of Zamac puts up a tremdenous defense and chews up and spits out those Dremel blades with no problem. And the thought of that blade failing and flying apart with the RPMs it's turning is frightening too. A band saw would be great but my machine shop vender using a wire EDM which produces a micron wide cut with very precise tolerances.
Yeah Chris! Go for that 1:12 scale Mustang! Needless to say, the plastic is a great material to work with and a heck of a lot easier too. Being a '67 it's the wrong year but you've never been a slave to convention. 😉
13/06/2013 9:55 pm
"Your cuts" will be the best. As for Dremels; I've cut the "thickest" diecast with heavy-duty....
..."regular" cut-off wheels. It can be done. I wish you the best of luck but with your "precision cuts" body filler will be kept to a minimum, which is always nice.
I must admit though, this is the FIRST time I've heard of a 1/18 mod-project being "sub-contracted." .....Nice! I like your style..LOL
As for that '67 AMF (I know the year is incorrect) I was kinda kidding. Don't think I have the heart to chop up 3 of those, unless I can find junkers.
Again, good luck. Too bad, once your body is completed, that a second sub-contractor couldn't be hired to cast plastic versions of the 'Stang. You could turn out a 50 piece run then "off them" on eBay!
I can see it now........
MJ REPLICAS, "When precision counts!"