munter Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I have used a diecast for the master of this shell. I have made the wing and shaker inlet as separate pieces. The inserts are finished and are made to fit Slotit 15inch rims. I still have to make the window bucks and an interior tray. This one is longer in the wheelbase than the Charger....too long for a standard Pioneer Mustang chassis....sorry Bram??? You can see a couple of cut out mistakes which made me toss the shell into the bin. The resin is surprisingly tough as I gave it a good twist in my hands before binning it. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slot car tragic Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Lookin' really good. Great idea to do the spoiler separate. Chris. Quote Late Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) nice Edited February 28, 2016 by mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 No other way really....thanks for the positive comment, Chris. Wish I could type the heading to the thread again though.... Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 very nice john the globes look sweet , but we expect that from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thanks Viv. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Looks a better option than the Scaley one ( if it ever happens ). As a user of Pioneer chassis , they can be easily modified , I can assure you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Munter - you mean the mixed caps and small type in the heading? It seems to be a glitch in the software, it changes stuff to lower case whether you want it or not is that better? Quote Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Custodian of many used screws (mostly loose ) * Total kidder * Companion of other delusional slot addicts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Yes, thanks for that Mark....a much better look than I put up. I was feeling a spike in heavy headiness at the time I put this up. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boslot Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Great work . Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) This is what a finished version should look like. This one is the first one I built to show case the resin kit back in 2007. Check what version you are building as some raced without the rear wing and front spoiler! Most of the Aussie guys that have built these used the Scalex Mustang Chassis with the front axle moved forward to suit, I would think the same is possible with tthe pioneer chassis. This build uses Patto decals as it was before I had the Alps printers,BUT the bonnet stripes had to be painted abd the ones on the decal sheet are too short, as I do not think that problem has been fixed, as many others have commented on the size of the decals. Edited February 28, 2016 by kalbfellp Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difinity Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hi Phil. I've got one from someone in tassie - can't remember who - which doesn't look anywhere as good as yours. Would be very interested for my GpC tourers house class. Chassis is a scratch built brass/wire with a slot.it sidewinder pod, H&R Jack Rabbit motor and roughly 2.6:1 gearing. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Tony. I sold a lot of kits, one guy in Launceston brought 3 or 4 lots to paint and sell on some years ago. Any one looking for decals should see if Stubbo still has his files, he did some nice decals. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difinity Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Mine has the shaker built in and appears to be a little out of scale (small) compared to the Monaro and Charger from the same bloke. The surface quality isn't the best either - has lots of bubbles. I am slowly working through the kits to get them to a reasonable standard, but would very much welcome a quality kit if available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 All the Falcons would have been moulded from the same die cast original, so the scale would be 1/32. These die casts make great masters for moulding as the detail is very good. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 I have seen one of these bodies that John has done and it is of the typical top notch quality that you can expect from him looking forward to having one of them on the work bench Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 These die casts make great masters for moulding as the detail is very good. dunno if I totally agree.The three I have done all required quite a bit of fiddling, fettling and finishing before I thought they were ready for the silicone. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I do know how much work is required John, BUT as you now know much easier than starting with a block of wood! I don't think people know just how much time and work goes into moulding and casting even from a die cast. Imagine how long it would take to do all that detailing in wood! That is why we make a furtune from casting! Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 My fortune has just gone back to Barnes...have resin, will cast. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Great work on the casting John, bet you can fit a sidewinder under there too, with a full interior to boot. Always like to see what's coming next from the Munter workshop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Sidewinder should fit BUT the full interior is a bit tight, I made a Vac formed shallow interior. Just used the original and part filled it and moulded from that. Very popular car. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattcrackers Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Yeah, my little crack at Scaleys choice to produce everything inline without full interiors. The cars should be built to suit each model with whatever motor. Still a great looking cast by John, and a finely finished model by yourself Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 The PhillK Mustang Chassis mod The full link Not hijacking, just showing that a classic never looses any interest, the original thread was back in 2007 My build Vince's build Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Body trimmed out ready to build window blocks. 24.5g as you see it. I was tempted to grind the wipers off and now wish I did as they are slightly indistinct. Tools used shown as well. Edited March 2, 2016 by munter Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslot Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 those wipers should pick out good enough I reckon John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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