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thread  Completed. In Member's Galleries. "Double Down" Twin Engine Ford Hot Rod
FordBuddy390
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New Tuesday, January 3, 2012 12:34:50 AM GMT

For My Sectioning build I wanted to do something a bit different. I have been looking around and remembered an old hotwheel. Its called "Way 2 Fast". Its basically a 32 ford twin-engine sedan. I Decided having a similar build in 1/24 scale would be a neat piece. Here is a Picture of a similar Car. I also will have to scratch build the entire frame. I plan to solder Brass together for the frame. Before this project I practiced by making a Engine hoist from brass. I will use the engines out of a kit I bought for this occasion, the Raiders coach. I also have plans for the coach part in a build to come. Definaltey going to be a challenge, but a fun one.

Cody J.
Working on: Shorty's 41 Plymouth
Hey, what are all the left over pieces for?
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Shawn
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Joined: 4/13/2008
Location: Belfast P.E.I Canada

New Tuesday, January 3, 2012 1:24:03 AM GMT

This should be a cool build.Like the brass idea.Will follow this. title=

SHAWN Full blown Scout II
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D-50 project build 80%
65 chevy fleetside chopped
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FordBuddy390
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New Tuesday, January 3, 2012 3:55:03 AM GMT

Thanks Shawn Good to see you again! I have kinda taken off on this project and really am getting into it. The Frame took about 4 or 5 hours all together to solder, grind, fix, measure, clean, fix, redo, fix.... you get the idea. After Mutiple Fitting, adjustements, burns on my fingers, etc I began to get the hang of it. Basically its mini-welding. The steps are like the brass engine hoist I made. Start by cutting the main structure parts to length and at the correct angles. I used a nice little saw shown in the picture. I found it at harbor Frieght for about $20. It takes about 2 seconds to make a cut, versus about 30 with the little gringing wheel on my dremel. I then Clean the ends that are to be soldered. I used Liquid flux (The only way it will bond) and weld the ends together. Its nice because if the angle is wrong just heat it up and restart. I then welded the supports. I grinded and cleaned up the globs and here it is. It is also acceptionally strong. I think it would bend before the welds break. I am just starting to section and chop the top on the '32 Ford body. More updates soon! Thanks for looking!

Cody J.
Working on: Shorty's 41 Plymouth
Hey, what are all the left over pieces for?

Last edit by FordBuddy390 on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 4:05:09 AM GMT
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Clutch
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Location: Bargara Australia

New Tuesday, January 3, 2012 10:41:09 AM GMT

Very cool project Cody and tremendous work with the frame.

/ Joe
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3Remembered
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New Tuesday, January 3, 2012 1:13:02 PM GMT

You guys (Cody and others) are really setting the bar high for this project and that is great to see... Cannot wait to see some of these results... Simply amazing!

Thanks

Chuck (A true product of sniffing too much model glue)
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FordBuddy390
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New Wednesday, January 4, 2012 2:10:40 AM GMT

Thanks Guys Here is the body. Was 1 piece. Ended up in 10 parts if you can believe that! I bonded it all back together except the lower pieces near the rear fender. I chopped and sloped the top down a bit to give it a mean look. Also took a decent section out on the sides but I like the way it sits now! Of course there will be a lot of priming and sanding ahead...

Cody J.
Working on: Shorty's 41 Plymouth
Hey, what are all the left over pieces for?

Last edit by FordBuddy390 on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 2:14:44 AM GMT
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Mr. Bill
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New Wednesday, January 4, 2012 10:27:46 PM GMT

Beautiful job on that frame, Cody.

Has the word "disappear" gone missing from the English language?

Who Dat???
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SSDave
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New Friday, January 6, 2012 5:34:37 PM GMT

Looking forward to watching these forum builds.
You're off to a real nice start. Very nice work on the frame.
Later,

SSDave
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FordBuddy390
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New Sunday, January 8, 2012 1:17:12 AM GMT

Thanks Guys! Here is some of the Engine Work.

Cody J.
Working on: Shorty's 41 Plymouth
Hey, what are all the left over pieces for?
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wisdonm
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New Sunday, January 8, 2012 5:21:22 AM GMT

Wow Cody! That is sweet. title= You're really raising the bar. Now what's the scoop on that machine? Did you use it to cut the body also?



Don title=

Stand on it...brakes only slow you down.

Has a checkered past.

Last edit by wisdonm on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 5:23:12 AM GMT
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thread  Completed. In Member's Galleries. "Double Down" Twin Engine Ford Hot Rod