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Post by knotthead on Mar 9, 2008 13:52:08 GMT -6
Getting started Shaped and in primer, awaiting paint
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Post by Lucky 13 on Mar 10, 2008 19:22:58 GMT -6
That is one sharp car Knotthead !! I can't wait to see the finished product !! Lucky 13
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Post by DerbyDoc.com on Mar 10, 2008 20:37:03 GMT -6
That is an awesome car. Did you shape it with a dremel?
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Post by knotthead on Mar 11, 2008 5:08:57 GMT -6
Thanks for the compliments
Yes, the tail portion and drivers area were done with a dremal, but after the basic car was cut with a jigsaw.There is also a lot of hand shaping/sanding. The underside has been hollowed out with a 1" Forstner bit, so basically, what you see is just a shell. So far, the total weight with out-of-the-box BSA wheels and axles is 40.6g's. This guy is gonna have to carry a lot of weight, which, as I understand it, is a good thing. The inspiration for the car comes from the 1957 Indy car "Belond Special"
Lee
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Post by knotthead on Mar 11, 2008 5:59:37 GMT -6
The car with the wheels installed (temporarily) What it looks like underneath Lee
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Post by F.A.S.T Racing on Mar 11, 2008 6:05:04 GMT -6
Great work, It's so nice to see a little "STYLE "
The same 'ol wing/wedge is getting sooo pedestrian
Can't wait to see the color scheme...Going all 50's retro ??
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Post by knotthead on Mar 11, 2008 15:55:02 GMT -6
F.A.S.T., yep, gonna keep it simple, much as they did in the '50's. The Belond Special, which actually won Indy, was a privateer car with limited artwork on the the car body, so I'm going to do the same. The car will be yellow with red lettering/striping. The primer has been wet-sanded and ready for color, but I'm going to let it cure for a week before the color goes on. After painting, it'll be off to the sign maker for the artwork, then it'll be clear coated, fitted with its' wheels and axles, then a little test-n-tune for alignment before being sent to the April race. Probably the biggest challenge will be getting the mailing box made
Lee
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Post by F.A.S.T Racing on Mar 12, 2008 6:23:20 GMT -6
Sounds very cool
Just a tip: Most yellows don't cover very well. If you shoot a pure white basecoat first let it flash/dry then the yellow, it will give it more depth & "pop".
Good Luck !!
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Post by knotthead on Mar 12, 2008 16:49:33 GMT -6
Hey F.A.S.T., thanks for the painting tip. A friend at the dealership bodyshop said he would lay on a white basecoat for me tomorrow. I was pleasantly surprised to see your response with a picture of "The Special". Nice touch...
Lee
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Post by knotthead on Mar 18, 2008 17:08:31 GMT -6
Ready for the graphics and interior trim color Lee
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Post by knotthead on Apr 2, 2008 12:41:39 GMT -6
Ready for weight and alignment
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Post by sappingtonr on Apr 2, 2008 19:00:01 GMT -6
Knothead, That is really one beautiful creation. I have absolutely no idea how you put those graphics on- + body style is very classy. What class will "Pinewood Special" be entered in? Looks very cool and I'm sure just as fast. Good Luck.
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Post by Da Pine Racing on Apr 2, 2008 19:07:42 GMT -6
8-)great looking car
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Post by Knothead Racing on Apr 2, 2008 19:24:36 GMT -6
Hey [glow=red,2,300]Double "T" [/glow]
nice looking ride.
I love the graphics.
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Post by knotthead on Apr 3, 2008 5:12:10 GMT -6
Because the wheels aren't "stock" BSA wheels, I have to start my racing career (?) in the Pro-Stock class. Sort of like being shown "The Cliff", then told to "JUMP!". I chose the wheels from an asthetic point more than a speed choice, because they helped the car acquire the "look" I was after. They come from Hodges. If the car is almost competitive, then I may try something else, but even they will be the wide-tread variety
When I made my first car last November, I was introduced to a young sign maker that made the artwork for it. He uses vinyl film and a laser printing device, so naturally I went back to him for the "SPECIAL'S" artwork. He enjoys doing it and I love what it does to the "little racers"
Lee
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