1980 TIM RICHMOND 1980 Rookie indycar Finished...3-17-19

Started by Gary Davis, September 01, 2018, 01:38:45 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Print
Go Down Pages 1 2 3 4 5
User actions

Marty W

#45
February 12, 2019, 01:17:18 PM
That looks great! Really looks like metal.

Gary Davis

#46
February 12, 2019, 04:30:24 PM
Hey Marty....yea...that Alclad metal paints is great for making plastic look like metal. I like working with it.
"Man...I love the smell of Methonal and Dirt in the morning. Then....Methonal and Asphalt in the afternoon is GOLDEN also."

john2

#47
February 12, 2019, 04:39:09 PM
 :)  Gary, I don't think I have commented on this one, as I am  not much into these racers.  However, it is quite a piece of work, and you are to be commended for it.  You are very much a builder.
Look to the Lord and His strength -  Seek His face always.
Psalm 105:4

Gary Davis

#48
February 12, 2019, 05:05:29 PM
Hey John....thank you for stopping in and Saying something. Even though you don't learn towards this kind of motor sports...your comments and support is appreciated.
"Man...I love the smell of Methonal and Dirt in the morning. Then....Methonal and Asphalt in the afternoon is GOLDEN also."

john2

#49
February 12, 2019, 05:17:52 PM
 :) Well,  you have to appreciate a guy's skills and time.
Look to the Lord and His strength -  Seek His face always.
Psalm 105:4

Gary Davis

#50
February 17, 2019, 02:56:41 PM
Update on the Paint. The RED and White paint scheme is on. I shot the red yesterday it is still gassing out. I'll let it go for at least 4 days before rubbing it out a tad. The lines of the red don't match up... but that's not an issue as the black stripe will cover all of that. I can almost see the light....Thanks for stopping in and looking around...







"Man...I love the smell of Methonal and Dirt in the morning. Then....Methonal and Asphalt in the afternoon is GOLDEN also."

sentsat71

#51
February 19, 2019, 09:49:57 AM
Oh yeah.....!

Looking GOOD!!
Ed K.

Gary Davis

#52
February 19, 2019, 12:48:23 PM
Thanks ED!!! It's getting real close now. I still need to rub it out a little more and then the decals will go on. That's going to be a pretty good challenge in itself.
"Man...I love the smell of Methonal and Dirt in the morning. Then....Methonal and Asphalt in the afternoon is GOLDEN also."

Bob P.

#53
February 19, 2019, 02:23:39 PM
Looking great Gary, I can't wait to see this finished.

Bob

Gary Davis

#54
February 19, 2019, 06:16:34 PM
Thank you Bob and David. It's getting real close. A few re-do's and I'll be on track again...
"Man...I love the smell of Methonal and Dirt in the morning. Then....Methonal and Asphalt in the afternoon is GOLDEN also."

Gary Davis

#55
February 24, 2019, 12:54:51 PM
Front suspension is complete. The safety harness is next. Then...it's on to the GREAT Looking decals. Here's a few pics of the chassis in mock as I can't attach the engine/rear suspension permanently until the stripes are put on. Progress is being made...a little at a time... Thanks for looking folks...







"Man...I love the smell of Methonal and Dirt in the morning. Then....Methonal and Asphalt in the afternoon is GOLDEN also."

Bob P.

#56
February 24, 2019, 07:03:54 PM
Fantastic fab work Gary.

This build is really starting to pop. This is going to be an outstanding replica when finished.

Bob

Gary Davis

#57
February 24, 2019, 11:53:17 PM
Hey Bob...thanks ...I started on the decals today. Hopefully I'll have it finished in a few days. There are a few that have three layers to do on them and I want each layer to dry a day before doing the next. It's really getting close to track time though.
"Man...I love the smell of Methonal and Dirt in the morning. Then....Methonal and Asphalt in the afternoon is GOLDEN also."

sentsat71

#58
February 25, 2019, 06:34:55 AM
WOW!!

Looking GREAT!!!

Ed K.

Gary Davis

#59
March 17, 2019, 04:04:20 PM Last Edit: March 17, 2019, 10:37:05 PM by Gary Davis
Thank you ED.....


It is FINISHED. It was a very interesting build to say the least. Finding reference pics for this build proved to be a little  challenging but as we know....that's part of the build. A special Thanks for the Decal sheet as it was made for this build by Gary Sleeper from Circle Track Decals. Thanks folks for stopping in and commenting... 

1-1 at SPEED....











Rear shot showing Tim and His ROOKIE Stripes.... 


"Man...I love the smell of Methonal and Dirt in the morning. Then....Methonal and Asphalt in the afternoon is GOLDEN also."
Print
Go Up Pages 1 2 3 4 5
User actions