wallfish 17,012 #51 Posted February 22, 2019 8 hours ago, formariz said: This one will be one of kind (hopefully not) but you know as well as I do that no two would be alike. The next dilemma. Trying to get the tires to appear they look alike. It's much more difficult to copy something like doing an RJ because everybody knows what it's supposed to look like and getting it close to dimensional correct is a lot tougher than making something that's completely original. If the part comes out the wrong size then it's start over. When it's something original, then when it's made it's always correct. Everything Cas posted is spot on! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,237 #52 Posted February 22, 2019 Wow. Amazing work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #53 Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) All I could get done tonight. Estimate the tire size and draw a circle Next is sand the ends of the pieces so they meet and form the proper size ring Glue each ring one at a time and then fit and stack them. Easier said than done but not too bad These need to be clamped to keep the seems tight. I have left them loose to simulate the tire tread on other pieces. Then fill the gap with glue and rub them with dirty hands to leave the glue joints darker than the wood. I do that quite a bit all over the piece just to emphasize that these are toothpicks and not solid wood. Not always on purpose but mostly when filling little imperfections. No patience to wait for the glue to fully dry. With the glue semi dry and still tacky, adjustments can be made to align the circle. Once completely dry it's a little more difficult. Plus when sanding with the glue barely tacky, the dust mixes with the glue and fills some imperfections. The inside of the ring has to be sanded as well for the next pieces of the side walls. Sanded tires. Next is the side walls then the rims. (the one on the right is tire pictured above for mock up. Just seemed too small so the new ones are a little taller) Edited February 23, 2019 by wallfish 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #54 Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Next update Taking a break from tires and went back to the trans. Installed a drive pulley. There's a pulley groove even though it'll be covered by the belt guard but it may be visible if there's ever a fine close up white glove inspection. Just trying to get as much detail as possible since each part is getting shown and displayed here as the piece progresses. (put the details where you can, so where you can't it doesn't matter) Back to the brake band parts. Built the lever which activates the clutch pulley and pulls the brake band. Went through 5 or 6 broken pieces in different stages of drilling the 3 holes in a small piece. Still going to make it move for now but think it's more of the challenge to see if it can be done. Getting things aligned Got it on which was difficult. The biggest obstacle is my poor eyesight. This took a while! BUT, it moves for now. notice the lever position. The rod for the brake band just slides through the hole for now Back Forward Then prep the lever for the belt's idler pulley. This can't be glued until the frame is on and maybe the engine. Edited March 15, 2019 by wallfish 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #55 Posted February 24, 2019 The coolest form of art I’ve seen in a looooong time! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #56 Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, pullstart said: The coolest form of art I’ve seen in a looooong time! It's too bad Wheel Collectors are a bunch of blue collar yahoos like me. If you all were eccentric art collecting millionaires, you too could commission your own piece for the measly cost of 10 grand and I can become a full time crazy eccentric artist. Wallfish Warhol My new haircut after you place the first order! Edited February 24, 2019 by wallfish 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,387 #57 Posted February 24, 2019 such meticulous work, all I can say is WOW!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,227 #58 Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Howd He do dat. Edited February 24, 2019 by Ed Kennell 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #59 Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) It's definitely getting "a little carried away" at this point and this is by far the most detail on anything I've done. Kind of pushing the limits on what can be done with this wood on such a small scale. Maybe a metal one would be something cool too. Aluminum is fairly easy and quick to shape so maybe a @buckrancher stainless RJ replica outta polished aluminum? Edited February 24, 2019 by wallfish 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #60 Posted February 24, 2019 14 minutes ago, wallfish said: It's definitely getting "a little carried away" at this point and this is by far the most detail on anything I've done. Kind of pushing the limits on what can be done with this wood on such a small scale. Maybe a metal one would really be something. Aluminum is fairly easy and quick to shape? And we’ll start the bidding at 20 grand. Can I see 20? Hamanahamanahhamanah 21! 24! There’s gonna be a Wallfish Collection Series at the Barret Jackson Classics of 2020 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,332 #61 Posted February 24, 2019 Super cool John...and a great write up! Keep em coming 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,700 #62 Posted February 24, 2019 That is really cool keep up the good work. I enjoyed reading all the comments and progress! Can't wait to see the finished product. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #63 Posted February 24, 2019 I can’t wait to see him train a mouse for the parade night in PA! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #64 Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) Progress has slowed down a bit since life gets in the way. Not much of an update but did get a couple things done. Had a hard time with a few other things like the steering wheel and the hood stand for some reason. Just couldn't get them to look right so multiple attempts were a waste of time but should have them done later today. Frame connected to trans and the belt idler ready Hood mounting pin and hole drilled in frame. The hood will be pinned on so it can be removed. Should the steering wheel be "glued on" just like factory? And little tiny on off switch added. (whatever that is on the bottom that makes it look chipped in the pic, can't be seen by my naked eye? Tried to fix it 3 times and it still shows up) Edited March 1, 2019 by wallfish 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,600 #65 Posted February 28, 2019 Amazing details! Beautiful work! BTW...If you glue on the steering wheel you may be posting a thread here in 40 years about needing to spend three weeks soaking it with PB Blaster, heat, wax etc. and needing a 1 ton press to remove it... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #66 Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Amazing details! Beautiful work! BTW...If you glue on the steering wheel you may be posting a thread here in 40 years about needing to spend three weeks soaking it with PB Blaster, heat, wax etc. and needing a 1 ton press to remove it... AND, you'll have to be very delicate not to damage it as a replacement will definitely be like a hen's tooth on this one. Thanks for the nice compliment and glad you're following along! So, sometimes I search out the toothpicks with imperfections to use as highlights but mostly they just happen to end up wherever they do. Like these did. Noticed the one in the hood shortly after making it. Then this same one appeared on the hood stand. Kinda like these were destined to become a WH with the red line. Never saw this before and been through MANY a toothpick. Usually it's just a darker color or small dark spot or line. So far this red "imperfection" has only been found in this particular box of toothpicks although I haven't searched through them all. The box was opened and used before, probably for the motorcycle. Hood stand and idler pulley on Edited February 28, 2019 by wallfish 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #67 Posted February 28, 2019 Red Stripe. Thumbs up stuff right there. Even on a ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #68 Posted February 28, 2019 Without a doubt the most difficult part to make up to this point. Steering shaft support and hood stand. Must have tried 10 times for that little pipe but finally got it. 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #69 Posted February 28, 2019 Gonna put it in paint when it's done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #71 Posted February 28, 2019 Should be easy to patina that thing up...imagine it could be pretty convincing too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,012 #72 Posted March 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Gonna put it in paint when it's done? Absolutely not. It would probably be close to complete if it wasn't made outta toothpicks and done with just wood. I wouldn't want to cover up all of art of crafting it because it would only look like it's made out of plastic if it's painted. Couldn't find that thread where a guy made perfect replicas by 3D printer and the thread which inspired this build to get started. That thing looks perfect down to the smallest detail. That's the stuff for paint and would bet painting it in very extreme detail would be an art all on it's own. Painting this one would be like covering that one with broken toothpick pieces. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #73 Posted March 1, 2019 Not if it was thinned, and done as a wash to enable the grain to show through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #74 Posted March 1, 2019 Oh boy ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #75 Posted March 1, 2019 Plain awesomeness John! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
