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Post by Kit Karson on Jan 25, 2010 6:55:16 GMT -8
The Mock Up:  Hosted on FotkiSoon to be a highly modified '29 Ford Roadster Salt Flats Racer The Rims & Tires:  Hosted on FotkiRevell Snap-Tite '57 Chevy Salt Flat Wheels in the AMT '34 Ford & '28 Lincoln Tires Gettin' the idea, now!?.  |
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Post by demonhunterfan on Jan 25, 2010 11:27:32 GMT -8
:oah!......now I see!  very cool looking Kit! Love the big skinnies back there. You gonna have a turtle deck, or a gas tank back there? Very interesting engine cover build up. Later and God bless  |
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Post by 84vanagon on Jan 25, 2010 18:54:52 GMT -8
You got my attention, Wes!
8-)X4!!!
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Post by Fletch on Jan 26, 2010 0:18:19 GMT -8
Brother Wes, you sure know how to get peoples attention!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Kit Karson on Jan 26, 2010 0:21:50 GMT -8
You gonna have a turtle deck, or a gas tank back there? Now there's a thought... maybe both!! Combined!?. Film at 11!!! |
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Post by Kit Karson on Feb 2, 2010 11:29:52 GMT -8
Brother Wes, you sure know how to get peoples attention!!!!!!!!!!! Studied under P.T. Barnum and Ripley, believe it or not!?. That brings me to the next installment in the '29 Saltster build: What goes behind the roadster body and between the back '28 Lincoln tires? Answer: An Oval Tank & a Turtle Deck!  Hosted on FotkiSources: The Oval Tank, soon to be made from the shorter of the two shown behind the mock up, will be placed between the outer halves made by splitting the taller one in two... and the Turtle Deck is from the old Monogram Stinger Dragster kit... Tank Parts:  Hosted on FotkiThe Tank, the Turtle Deck & the Plan:  Hosted on FotkiOne half of the taller parts will be cut into and added to the back of the body... the other half will be mated to the front of the turtle deck and the smaller unit will become the oval tank in between the body and the turtle deck... Have a very Blessed day and Happy Modeling! |
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Post by Fletch on Feb 2, 2010 17:45:49 GMT -8
That was exactly the source of the tank for the '29 stretched rod (note to self, get this one finished). The cool thing is you can change the length or the cross section just by making a couple of cuts. That plastic doesn't bond well with anything except CA type glues. The 'Standard' size works well for 1/16th scale as well.  Hosted on Fotki |
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Post by 84vanagon on Feb 2, 2010 19:23:17 GMT -8
To Wes; the Saltster is getting cooler every update!
To Dave; oh yea buddy. Please progress!
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Post by Kit Karson on Feb 7, 2010 15:43:22 GMT -8
To Wes; the Saltster is getting cooler every update! Got a little time at the bench yesterday:  Hosted on Fotki Hosted on FotkiI'd say I had almost a solid 12 uninterrupted hours at the bench... Have a very Blessed day! KK |
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Post by sigmaman on Feb 8, 2010 1:25:54 GMT -8
Me likey,likey!
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Post by demonhunterfan on Feb 8, 2010 4:26:54 GMT -8
To Wes; the Saltster is getting cooler every update!  [/URL] Hosted on Fotki[/quote] Kit Karson-- Man of Vision!  Wow Kit! That looks very elegantly functionally kool! What a way to merge it all together and incorporate the tank! One question tho: Why aren't you going to run with the luggage rack?  ;D  Gonna look good in paint! Later and God bless |
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Post by Kit Karson on Feb 10, 2010 0:49:44 GMT -8
Thanks, Guys! Your comments are greatly appreciated!! Luggage rack?!. Now there's a thought... Check out the Head Lights I'm considering for the Saltster: Pico Elgin's E&J Headlights  Hosted on FotkiThis is a prototype and not the final casting... Have a very Blessed day! KK |
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Post by sigmaman on Feb 11, 2010 11:56:27 GMT -8
Its a nice prototype.
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Post by Kit Karson on Feb 16, 2010 13:40:00 GMT -8
Spent some time at the bench while to snow flew down here in the southeast... AMT '34 5ive Window body panel ready to add between the '29 body & '34 hood:  Hosted on FotkiBody panel added between the roadster body & hood - '41 Lincoln Flat Head with 4x2 Barrel Manifold in the background:  Hosted on FotkiLots more to do, but thought this update needed to be posted! Model on & be Blessed!! |
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Post by 84vanagon on Feb 16, 2010 18:31:02 GMT -8
Cool engine choice! Did you make the intake yourself? |
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very cool looking Kit! Love the big skinnies back there. You gonna have a turtle deck, or a gas tank back there? Very interesting engine cover build up. 
