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Post by coopdad on Mar 8, 2010 22:42:40 GMT -5
Bobby, not sure if I will be able to be in Cookeville this year. Both kids have ear infections and the wife was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. So, if everyone feels better (and I don't have something) then I will be there. But do not know right now.
Willie, the tube is from my son's RC car. It is used to help the wire antenna stand up. Very lucky find. I wonder if they have it at Hobby Stores. I should check tomorrow night (model club meeting).
John
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 9, 2010 8:18:04 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that John. Hope everyone gets to feeling better.
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Post by fireguy14 on Mar 9, 2010 9:36:46 GMT -5
Awesome work John! Tell your kids I really like their cars as also!
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Post by z24dude on Mar 9, 2010 10:04:41 GMT -5
Cool build, cant wait to see it finished. Where did you get the tires?
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Post by coopdad on Mar 9, 2010 13:54:01 GMT -5
Thanks guys, $400 worth of medicine BETTER do the trick! We will see if it can do it by Friday night. Brian, the tires came from (I believe) a Revell Honcho J-truck model. Don't know if you build offroad vehicles but here is a link to tire info that might be helpful: www.magazinepublisher.com/models/tires/tires.htmlJohn |
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Post by coopdad on Mar 26, 2010 7:45:59 GMT -5
A little more done.Rear cage painted and plumbed.  Now onto the front plumbing. John |
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 26, 2010 21:30:05 GMT -5
A lot of nice work going on there John!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 26, 2010 22:25:48 GMT -5
Thats some great detail work John.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 28, 2010 8:26:41 GMT -5
This is looking so great. And to think it started out as a toy. Unbelievable work!
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Post by coopdad on May 26, 2010 13:09:32 GMT -5
A little update on Big Oly. Of course very slow progress but I have a few pix of newly completed stuff. The interior panels:  Rear suspension:  Front suspension (less the shocks):  I can finally see the end of the tunnel with this build. John |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on May 26, 2010 22:03:16 GMT -5
Awesome John. I cant wait to see this one in person.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on May 27, 2010 8:06:06 GMT -5
I "exalt" you on this one. Fantastic workmanship.
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Post by fireguy14 on Jul 12, 2010 19:31:07 GMT -5
That is looking terrific John!!
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Post by coopdad on Jul 13, 2010 22:33:44 GMT -5
Thanks David and Gary (and all). It means a lot from such good craftsmen.
I have made much progress on the truck but not made time to get photos. I will get some more posted soon.
John
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Post by coopdad on Jul 19, 2010 8:30:10 GMT -5
I have some more photos:   Interior is basically done except for a "floormat" under the driver and seatbelts. Body panels are painted white and will get their strange "goldish" beer can color and decals as soon as paint is completely dry.  Can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel! John |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Jul 19, 2010 9:12:54 GMT -5
This is looking fantastic. Great job.
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Post by wtsf150 on Jul 19, 2010 14:26:25 GMT -5
John i'll have to second what Gary said and add a big ole WOW!!!!! awesome work my friend
Willie
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Post by fireguy14 on Jul 19, 2010 16:29:08 GMT -5
That is some fantastic work John! Really looking forward to seeing the end result!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jul 19, 2010 16:52:09 GMT -5
Awesome stuff John. Cant wait to see it in Cookeville next March.
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Post by coopdad on Jul 20, 2010 20:59:44 GMT -5
Thanks so much for the kind words guys. Means a lot since I admire (and are inspired by) all you guy's work.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Sept 29, 2010 21:51:48 GMT -5
Any updates John?
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Post by coopdad on Nov 5, 2010 20:31:22 GMT -5
Yes, Bobby, many. Just too lazy to post... Here you go: Got the gold paint and decals on:  and nose:  interior in:   and as it is tonight:  Thanks Bobby for prodding me to post. John |
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Post by wtsf150 on Nov 5, 2010 22:14:41 GMT -5
Beautiful work John a masterpiece in the making
Willie
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Nov 5, 2010 23:23:20 GMT -5
Fantastic work, and your craftsmanship ...... unreal! Hope I get to see it in person sometime. ;D
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Nov 6, 2010 0:01:00 GMT -5
Awesome work John. Cant wait to see it in Cookeville in March.
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Post by fireguy14 on Nov 6, 2010 9:56:09 GMT -5
That is just stunning John!
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Post by z24dude on Nov 6, 2010 10:25:57 GMT -5
WOW!!! Would love to see this one in person as well, great job!
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Post by kod38 on Nov 7, 2010 14:25:15 GMT -5
Holy OLy..
Dude your builds are a whole other level..lol
Big fan.
I sold all my model junk to a friend, but recently got the itch again. Now seeing this makes me crazy.
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Post by wtsf150 on Nov 7, 2010 16:52:43 GMT -5
Doug we at least i would love to see you back hacking some plastic your builds weren't to shabby either as i remember as you said too John's builds are at a different level huh
Willie
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Dec 20, 2010 12:02:21 GMT -5
Any new updates John? Want to see this one finished.
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