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Post by Kit Karson on Jan 16, 2011 2:17:28 GMT -8
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Post by Fletch on Jan 16, 2011 12:51:18 GMT -8
Man I need to get some of them. I have several projects that are in need of split wishbones.
Thank you for posting them Wes.
In Christ
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Post by Kit Karson on Jan 17, 2011 1:09:10 GMT -8
Man I need to get some of them. I have several projects that are in need of split wishbones. Thank you for posting them Wes. In Christ Sweet, aren't they! Ron does good work... Be Blessed, Brother btw Got wheels? ('57 Snaps, that is...) |
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Post by Fletch on Jan 17, 2011 18:42:05 GMT -8
Man I need to get some of them. I have several projects that are in need of split wishbones. Thank you for posting them Wes. In Christ Sweet, aren't they! Ron does good work... Be Blessed, Brother btw Got wheels? ('57 Snaps, that is...) Actually, I didn't make it down to Albany, but Dave has 3? of the kits on hold for me. I'll get the $$ off to him in the morning and have him send them on their way. Got a couple other things that need to come your way as well. Blessings |
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Post by Kit Karson on Jan 18, 2011 1:04:13 GMT -8
Sweet, aren't they! Ron does good work... Be Blessed, Brother btw Got wheels? ('57 Snaps, that is...) Actually, I didn't make it down to Albany, but Dave has 3? of the kits on hold for me. I'll get the $$ off to him in the morning and have him send them on their way. Got a couple other things that need to come your way as well. Blessings Thank you... that is so cool! Be sure my account balance reflects all this favor, Brother Be Blessed in His Name |
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Post by sigmaman on Jan 22, 2011 22:05:13 GMT -8
I reckon truck wheels would make that look ultra tough kit.
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Post by Kit Karson on Jan 23, 2011 1:02:06 GMT -8
Tristan,
Brother, are you keeping dry? Are you affected by the flooding, at all?
We're praying for those who have been and will continue to be stricken by the over flowing water!
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Post by sigmaman on Jan 23, 2011 12:02:19 GMT -8
Thanks for the concern. No, I'm down in South Australia, In its capital city Adelaide. www.southaustralia.com/Adelaide.aspx Won't affect the city at all. The Murray River www.murrayriver.com.au/about-the-murray/ flows through the state about 70km(43 miles) east of here and the flood plains will receive some water in the coming months. Will only be camping grounds and shacks affected at this stage. A couple of the guys from the Scale Sprints forum I moderate live in Queensland but we've not heard anything negative from them. |
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Post by Kit Karson on Jun 16, 2011 0:13:14 GMT -8
I have been spending just a little time at my bench and wanted to bring you a bit of an update. Here's the new Saltster Nose Job:  Hosted on FotkiI've modified the Slick Grille Insert from the Revell '32 5ive Window Coupe to fit the Saltster's Narrowed and V-Cut Shell. In earlier discussions, it was duely noted that the AMT '34 Wire Wheels, that were initally going to be used on the Saltster Rev II, were not the best choice available. To that end, RRR ordered a set of R&MCoM Wires:  Hosted on FotkiHere's the interesting chapter and a major incentive to get working and finish both verisions of the Saltster! Way after the concept and the begining construction of the Saltster, ACME (Atlanta Car Model Enthiusts) decided on their theme for our 2011 Southern NNL. Now mind you, I had already been working on wheel combinations for the Saltster, but had no input in the decision making process for the upcoming Nats.  Hosted on FotkiSo, here are the Saltster's Wires, Steelies & Alloys:  Hosted on FotkiThere will be more added to this chapter in upcoming posts as the Saltster near its November, 2011 entry into the 14th annual NNL. Wes |
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Post by demonhunterfan on Jun 16, 2011 3:48:54 GMT -8
So nice to see the Salster in progress again Wes. Too many nice choices for wheels I daresay........ but how 'bout a set of full spun discs too?   IMHO they'd go well with that slick nose insert  How are you planning on showing it in it's variations at the show? Keep up the good works and may God bless  |
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Post by Kit Karson on Jun 16, 2011 23:58:21 GMT -8
So nice to see the Salster in progress again Wes. Too many nice choices for wheels I daresay........ but how 'bout a set of full spun discs too? IMHO they'd go well with that slick nose insert How are you planning on showing it in it's variations at the show? Keep up the good works and may God bless Have been giving thought to the full "Moons" but not quite sure, yet, Brother... Here's the plan: throughout the day the hard shells and hoods will be traded in and out, as well as, each set of wheels. Stay tuned and you'll see a couple of tricks that'll make the changes pretty easy... In His Name Wes |
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Post by Kit Karson on Jun 19, 2011 1:33:37 GMT -8
Saltster Wires, Steelies & Alloys (Continued...) Let's start with the front steelies: The front rims are from the Monogram '41 Lincoln and the front tires are from the AMT '34 Ford 5ive Window Coupe. Had to narrow the '41 Lincoln rim and add an inner lip:  Hosted on FotkiJust happened to have a couple of old and nasty Monogram '34 Mercedes-Benz 500K outer wire rims that seemed to fit the '34 Ford tires. So, I sanded the inside of the '34 M-B rim until the wire basket broke loose, thus creating the inner lip for the narrowed '41 Lincoln rim.  Hosted on Fotki Hosted on FotkiNow the '41 Lincoln Steelie inner rim is ready to mount to the R&MCoM Kinmont Brake Assembly.  Hosted on FotkiHappy Father's Day, Guys! In His Name Wes |
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Post by Kit Karson on Jun 19, 2011 12:03:11 GMT -8
So here's the trick that will aid in the exchange of the rims and tires on the Saltster (& Rev II): Inside the Kinmont Hub Assembly will be a metal slug and a very small and strong little magnet...  Hosted on Fotkithe magnet is the single chrome disc above the disc brake & rotor. The slugs are shown below.  Hosted on FotkiOn the left are the unassembled parts and on the right magnet and slug in place. The hub with the slug will be permanently attached to the front rim and the king pin; magnet and inner hub will be attached to the axle. So, all three styles of front rims will have the outer Kinmont hubs permanently attached to the rim. Allowing the unit to be separated between the inner and outer hubs and either of the other two styles of rims can be switched in or our, as desired. We'll modify them in an upcoming installment. Again, hope you had a Great Father's Day, In His Name |
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Post by demonhunterfan on Jun 20, 2011 3:26:49 GMT -8
Now that's a slick little trick, Wes! Wish we'd had that back in the early '70s when I was working at an Amoco service station, putting snow tires on for customers! ;D ;D ;D Keep up the great work and God bless Had a great Father's Day btw, hope you did too
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Post by Fletch on Jun 20, 2011 21:34:48 GMT -8
Impressive workmanship there Brother Wes, that is a sweet little trick. Keep the updates coming.
In Christ
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IMHO they'd go well with that slick nose insert 
