Anyone here into large scale (1/8) car models???

SPIKE
Welcome …. But please tell more

What scale?
The tires ? (id love to have 1/8 land speed tires)

 

Here's what I have been up to. I have modified the new Ford to fit a 427 in it and it works awesome the whole engine is in complete, very little cutting had to be done to make this work I can't get good close up pics because my camera has broke and wont auto focus. If anyone would be interested in doing this I could help. The Willys is the new one I got yesterday sanded it down primed it and painted it in a satin red for right now.

I am very interested in how to paint rust any help? I have been surrounded by art all of my life and know its an easy one just not sure of the basics of what you need. I built a complete O gauge train set up for my grandpa by the end it was 30x14 almost evrything was had built by me, mountains, drive in theater and the screen was a real moniter and played old car movie's it was a really bad ass setup as far as trains go.I wish I had some pics so you could see that I am not exaggerating. But some family issues went down and I will never see any of it again even though it was promised to me. Any help will be highly appreciated.

 

THE FORD LOOKS GOOD ACE.
I LOST ANOTHER ONE ON EBAY, TOO MUCH $$$

HERE'S A YOUTUBE ON RUST, HE'S A MEMBER HERE & ON LSM
http://www.youtube.com/user/modelcarjedi

 

Right on man thank you. It seems like my post has put alot of people onto these cars maybe it wasn't the best idea

 

i should have bought them when walmart was selling them for $20 back in '05

 

That's when I got my '36.I passed on the '54 though.

 

i've got the '54, seems a little bug-eyed to me

 

I agree but all of the r/c cars have some bad points.The Willy's has goodguys interior, nothing is sweeter then a in dash gps and flip down screen with 20 speakers and a 25 gallon nos tank . The Ford's problems are the grill, tail lights and engine, the exhaust comes out of the valve cover. The Chevy's engine is better than the Ford but is still lame and like RAT T said it looks bug-eyed. The grill not being painted really throws the car off. but all in all they are still bad ass r/c cars

 

As you mentioned about the Willys.. When I stripped mine, I ended up tossing all that "junk in the trunk" in the trash can.. Gotta make room for a battery box..

 

Here is an update on the red Willys I got. This is by far the best one of the I have done.

 

Do you guys use those 1/6th diecast engine models under your hoods? Gary

 

I was thinking of using my GMP 392 Hemi in mine..

 

Anything good going in big scale land??? I'm still playing around with my BiG T kit.... Hope to have some pics to post real soon.

 

I've been looking for a 1/8 scale Entex Porsche 935 turbo Martini kit.

If anyone has one or knows where one can be had I'm willing to pay a fair price.

Any leads would be great as well.

Cheers

palmer@amtelecom.net

 

I'll keep my ears open for ya Jeff.

 

How about a brake booster? I still have to add some studs to mount the master cylinder to. I think Jeff (SIZZLER67) has a Wilwood master he is getting ready to cast but I'm not 100% on that.

 

Any interest in gauges? Maybe the flamed dash is off topic But they look just as good in a stock deuce dash. I also have a tach I will be doing soon.

 

I don't see it being off topic.... I think it looks pretty cool..

 

I bought an H.F. 7 x 10" lathe a few years back.. I still haven't plugged the damn thing in yet... I'd love to start making parts with it soon..

 

Deuces, Where you located? I'll show you how to use it... The nice thing is I use the big boys at work when things are slow. So I kinda get paid to create. Hell as long as I look busy they don't know & for the most part they don't care as long as my work is getting done. The pay is kinda low but it's not a bad place to work.

 

I'm also a machinist.. I made all kinds of gadgets on a manual lathe and Bridgeport including adjustable boring heads... I've been involved in prototype machining since '95 Thanks for the offer though!

As for slowdowns at a shop, be thankful your still working!! I've been laid off for almost 2 years now and I'm still pounding the pavement trying to find someplace close to my homestead.. I might just get lucky next week I hope!!
Thanks again Jim!!

 

I figured I would through this out there, I have to sell this rc car to pay bills. So if any one is interested its on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120748679062&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

 

You might also want to post it at: www.scalemotorcars.com
Someone there might be interested...

 

That sux dude! I hope things turn around for ya.

 

Yes it's a serious bummer, stupid power bill... This is by far my favorite car but its the best one I have and I need the money

 

I put a bid on it, hope it helps
Gene

 

Thanks man ,its highly appreciated

 

Me too! I hope it starts moving.

 

Glad to see she is poppin for ya! Hope it goes to a grand or more. That would be nice. Hate to see anyone get rid of their baby but at least you'll get a fair price for it.

 

I have a set of wide whites for sale. $25 shipped to the lower 48 states. Actual shipping outside the USA.