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Jul 1, 2015 16:38:20 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2015 16:38:20 GMT -7
ok, i'm gonna throw my entry up before i lose another idea due to hesitation. had this for awhile and now is the time to build it  incidentally, does anyone know the formula to calculate the correct scale sizes for the detailing? i.e. wires, hardlines etc  and this much work has been done when i got it   probably gonna be box stock except for that exhaust  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2015 18:22:01 GMT -7
Bout time you jumped in Frank. I was beginning to think you were avoiding this contest. Haven't seen this kit in a while. I don't know the formula off the top of my head but if you google scale calculator you should find some that can help.
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87 IROC
Jul 1, 2015 19:47:02 GMT -7
Post by sharp on Jul 1, 2015 19:47:02 GMT -7
Looks like a great choice Frank with the opening hatch and doors, lots of room for detailing.
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87 IROC
Jul 1, 2015 20:06:16 GMT -7
Post by gardnerpag44 on Jul 1, 2015 20:06:16 GMT -7
Great looking kit Frank should be a cool build |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 2:15:08 GMT -7
EVERYTHING i build is measured and calculated precisely by EYE !!
I reckon if it looks right, it is right enough mate, i find if i get too "nitpicky" with that sort of stuff, i lose interest and enjoyment.
That will be a sweet looking IROC i reckon Frank.
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Jul 2, 2015 5:27:51 GMT -7
Alright - this will be so cool~!!~~!
I know you will do this justice FER SHERRR!!!
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87 IROC
Jul 2, 2015 11:30:37 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 11:30:37 GMT -7
I know you said box stock but what about custom paint etc., any ideas on that yet?
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87 IROC
Jul 2, 2015 13:00:37 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 13:00:37 GMT -7
thanks guys "eyeball measurement" is what i normally go with too. as for the paint...i've always like yellow IROCs the best  |
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87 IROC
Jul 2, 2015 16:02:52 GMT -7
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Post by mike0157 on Jul 2, 2015 16:02:52 GMT -7
If I'm not mistaken you got a big scale general Lee a few weeks back I'd guess them plug wires with that kit should give you a good idea. Very cool choice by the way I don't think I've ever seen this kit before.
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87 IROC
Jul 2, 2015 17:38:12 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2015 17:38:12 GMT -7
hey know...that's good thinking. thanks Mike |
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87 IROC
Jul 3, 2015 5:55:03 GMT -7
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Post by mike0157 on Jul 3, 2015 5:55:03 GMT -7
Not a problem bud I just remembered when I built my General Lee it had the wires with it.
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87 IROC
Jul 4, 2015 16:44:20 GMT -7
Post by Big D on Jul 4, 2015 16:44:20 GMT -7
This should be a really cool build!
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87 IROC
Jul 4, 2015 18:28:27 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2015 18:28:27 GMT -7
thanks Dennis |
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87 IROC
Aug 11, 2015 18:38:11 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2015 18:38:11 GMT -7
sorry for the lack of progress here guys. i did start on some bodywork and found that i'm missing one of these(for the passenger side)  it goes here  and so i've been constipating on the best way to scratch-build one. hence the lack of progress :/ i have however started layin down some putty and primer  more coming |
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87 IROC
Aug 11, 2015 18:58:39 GMT -7
Post by sharp on Aug 11, 2015 18:58:39 GMT -7
I hope you can get that part you need Frank,maybe someone in the club might have one
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87 IROC
Aug 11, 2015 19:38:56 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2015 19:38:56 GMT -7
thanks Sharp, that would be kool  |
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Aug 12, 2015 2:13:39 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 2:13:39 GMT -7
Don't ya hate that!! Doing started kits can always bite you in the butt, my windows have cracks in them, but what do ya do??
Good to see some progress though mate.
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Aug 12, 2015 3:55:56 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 3:55:56 GMT -7
thank you for the vote of confidence Dale |
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87 IROC
Aug 28, 2015 8:28:32 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Aug 28, 2015 8:28:32 GMT -7
The scale of the kit ( 1/16 th) means its has a ratio of 1:16. So 1 divided by 16 equals .0625. Multiply .0625 by what the full sized part is and this will give you the scale equivalent. So if you want scale 8mm plug wires, multipy 8mm x .0625 = .5mm. now to convert mm to english (for those on this side of the pond) .5 divided by 25.4 which equals .019 thousands.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2015 8:42:51 GMT -7
Remember when we were in school be we used to think math was stupid? Now I use it almost every time I'm on the bench. Great help Alan.
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87 IROC
Aug 28, 2015 11:03:58 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Aug 28, 2015 11:03:58 GMT -7
Remember when we were in school be we used to think math was stupid? Now I use it almost every time I'm on the bench. Great help Alan. I'm a machinist by trade and do calculations like this all the time, only trouble is sometimes I over complicate things. Duh! After I posted the formula I would use I realized fhat all you have to do is divid by the scale. 8 mm plug wires measure .315 so divid .315 by 16 and you get the same answer .0196 |
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87 IROC
Aug 28, 2015 11:07:00 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Aug 28, 2015 11:07:00 GMT -7
Or if you're across the pond, 8mm divided by 16 = .5 mm
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Aug 31, 2015 13:45:46 GMT -7
Post by CoyoteCrunch on Aug 31, 2015 13:45:46 GMT -7
Or if you're across the pond, 8mm divided by 16 = .5 mm This is kind of how I thought of it from your first formula. Don't get me wrong, your first formula is true math, I LIKE IT! (I was a machinist in trade school as well - plus have always messed around with Trig / Physics, etc)
But all I could see in my head was, 8mm (8) - 1/16 scale (16) since it would take 2x8 to make 16, just split that in half (.5) Strange brain, I know, but hey - GREAT MINDS THINK IN DIFFERENT FORMULAS!!!
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87 IROC
Aug 31, 2015 15:19:28 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Aug 31, 2015 15:19:28 GMT -7
A lot of the time I eye ball the details on my models....so long as it's close enough that it doesn' t look out of scale, it's okay. Often I see plug wires on model cars that if you measured the dia. and multiplied it to full scale I think they would wind up measuring 1/2" or more! It's all okay, I just think I'd leave them off if they looked that far out of scale! just my 2ยข.
Hey sorry to hi jack your thread Frank! I'll go sit quietly in the corner now....
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87 IROC
Sept 24, 2015 16:12:32 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2015 16:12:32 GMT -7
no, you're good AK. that's useful info you're sharing on a different note, i don't know if i'll be gettin this one done in time :/ long days at work don't help but mainly the reason is that i've just kinda lost interest  |
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87 IROC
Sept 27, 2015 19:48:20 GMT -7
Post by CoyoteCrunch on Sept 27, 2015 19:48:20 GMT -7
I do know what you mean about the hours, going through that now myself. Hope to see you finish it someday though bud
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87 IROC
Oct 8, 2015 15:56:21 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2015 15:56:21 GMT -7
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87 IROC
Oct 8, 2015 16:48:11 GMT -7
Post by gardnerpag44 on Oct 8, 2015 16:48:11 GMT -7
Looking great Frank really like that color on there sweet smileyCASHS601_zps1c54a9c5
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Oct 8, 2015 17:58:08 GMT -7
Post by CoyoteCrunch on Oct 8, 2015 17:58:08 GMT -7
Wowzers!! This is freakin awesome Frank!! I agree with Paul, that color is a great choice, engine bay is tight, and that interior looks nice!! Very cool man!!!
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87 IROC
Oct 8, 2015 18:01:58 GMT -7
Post by sharp on Oct 8, 2015 18:01:58 GMT -7
Looks real good Frank,I like the under hood detail on the strut mounts and everything,nice work!!
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incidentally, does anyone know the formula to calculate the correct scale sizes for the detailing? i.e. wires, hardlines etc
