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08/01/2025 11:53 am
I'm confused.....is he a master model builder or an author?
- Truth be told, I do write a fair amount, but only a FEW things have ever made it to print. I was playing a bit of a trick... NONE of those books are actually mine. My son, however, has many published works - but mostly academic "egg-head" stuff.
- At one point I actually did have a few websites, but that was long ago.
- "Master model builder?" No, not really. I see MANY folks on YouTube & online who easily blow ME out of the water, working with materials & equipment I don't even know how to use. I appreciate ALL the compliments, honest I do... but I'm really just VERY GOOD at the basics.
08/01/2025 12:03 pm
....one day I'll fix or START OVER on my slightly botched 1/64 car hauler (yes, another car hauler! 🙄 🙄 🙄) project.
I INCORRECTLY assumed too many measurements & proportions. My biggest (rookie! ) mistake was to start fabricating BEFORE I had ALL the necessary reference photos. I know better ... but GUESSED anyway.
**WRONG!** Lesson learned! 🙄 😫 🙄 😫
09/01/2025 3:22 pm
Dayum,
Well, Chris certainly is "modest"...🤣
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09/01/2025 5:01 pm
@chris Well....from my "all thumbs" perspective I would say you're a master model builder Chris. I LOVE those car carriers; especially the yellow/black Ford.
Like you, I write a bit; a fair amount more in recent months, since I bought my crayon sharpener. I had a number of web sites as well, mostly under my rear deck, but got 'em with the long handled broom.
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09/01/2025 5:32 pm
I write a bit; a fair amount more in recent months, since I bought my crayon sharpener. I had a number of web sites as well, mostly under my rear deck, but got 'em with the long handled broom.
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09/01/2025 5:40 pm
I LOVE those car carriers; especially the yellow/black Ford.
Thank you Jack, that's VERY kind of you to say. With over 24K views on the 1/18 Forum (it seems to be popular ) I just might have to take it to a show one day, who knows?
09/01/2025 11:06 pm
@chris Well....from my "all thumbs" perspective I would say you're a master model builder Chris. I LOVE those car carriers; especially the yellow/black Ford.
Like you, I write a bit; a fair amount more in recent months, since I bought my crayon sharpener. I had a number of web sites as well, mostly under my rear deck, but got 'em with the long handled broom.
Jack,
Were you lucky enough to have the 64 box of Crayola's ? 😁🙏
10/01/2025 6:37 am
I love that the hubcaps aren't on the cars
Thank you Steve, it was extremely important (for realistic purposes ) to me ALSO that these "new" '58 Fords NOT have wheelcovers! But you'll recall finding scale 14" rims was impossible, so I had to fabricate a prototype then cast dozens, ensuring I'd have "the best set of 16" possible.
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10/01/2025 5:12 pm
@100ford2003 I had the big pack one time but now just the dozen pack. My wife got frustrated with me eating the odd one from the large pack....she can be controlling at times.
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10/01/2025 6:46 pm
Lol, I hear that certain Crayola colors can have extreme calming effects on some "kids".
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11/01/2025 2:11 am
I love that the hubcaps aren't on the cars
Thank you Steve, it was extremely important (for realistic purposes ) to me ALSO that these "new" '58 Fords NOT have wheelcovers! But you'll recall finding scale 14" rims was impossible, so I had to fabricate a prototype then cast dozens, ensuring I'd have "the best set of 16" possible.
Chris,
Did you keep track of the number of hours you invested in your development of those rims ? Inquiring minds are curious. Steve
11/01/2025 11:06 am
Did you keep track of the number of hours you invested in your development of those rims?
Hmm.... I've never been asked that before. The short answer would be "A LOT!"
- First, I had to search for just the right scale 14" rim, or in this case, "rim pieces."
- Turns out, I needed two pieces to make one rim.
- Once I modified each piece, I then had to make MORE THAN ONE mold of each.
- Then I had to start casting.
- Then I had to "machine" EVERY "raw" piece to ensure proper specs.
- Next, I had to fit each TWO-PIECE rim to ALL 16 '58 Ford hubs and make them fit accordingly.
- BUT EACH HUB had to be modified.
- Then I had to color-match paint for four cars.
- Next, came test shots.
- Then final color application for 20 rims (5 rims per car with spares - yes the spares also match! )
- Then I had to remove 20 tires but soaking them in hot water, so they'd be soft & flexible.
- Lastly, came final assembly & installation of all 20 rims.
Needless to say, many hours/days were involved - I'd say about one week to ten days total.
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