Gurney Eagle T1G

[joelw]

Paul,
Egads, you're blowing through this build like it's a plastic model. I'm actually having trouble keeping up with your massive updates.

The engine install to the rest of the body, front suspension & brakes, and then their expert matting to the main body as usual are expertly done. I never see a misalignment, glue stain, or anything that would tip the viewer off that this isn't a restoration of one of the few remaining Eagle F1 cars.

joel

[406 Silverado]

Some very good progress going on with this build Paul and that powertrain looks good sitting in that frame. Braking components are looking quite the part as well. Masterful work so far.

[2whl]

Aug 6, 2024 18:06:00 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Great progress! What is your process for cleaning up the metal parts? I've got a white metal gatling gun that needs a lot of clean up. And I'd like to get the process down before investing in one of these MFH beauties.

Thanks John.  Chris has beat me to it.  But I might add that I also use a brass brush to clean the surface.  I have also used #000 and #0000 steel wool.  Then files and sanding sticks just like plastic.

Aug 6, 2024 18:08:52 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Quick work and just as nice as ever. This is looking truly wonderful.

Thanks Kyle.  But I probably spend just as many hours at the bench as you do.  It's just that this is my 9-5 job.   LOL

Aug 6, 2024 18:41:09 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

Just ripping right through this, looking good my friend 😁

Thanks Chris.

Aug 6, 2024 22:27:57 GMT -5 project510 said:

Thats it, I quit. It was nice knowing y'all

J/K, but seriously. WOW. Those wheels are a sight to see for sure.

Thanks James.  

Aug 6, 2024 23:44:01 GMT -5 arcticwolf said:

Oh Gawd, not another Eagle.

Yep another Eagle.  The shop has been busy.

Aug 7, 2024 7:18:46 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
Egads, you're blowing through this build like it's a plastic model. I'm actually having trouble keeping up with your massive updates.

The engine install to the rest of the body, front suspension & brakes, and then their expert matting to the main body as usual are expertly done. I never see a misalignment, glue stain, or anything that would tip the viewer off that this isn't a restoration of one of the few remaining Eagle F1 cars.

joel

Thank you very much Joel.  You're too kind.  I wouldn't say I'm blowing through it.  I've just been motivated to finish it and have been putting in a lot of hours at the bench.  Like I told Kyle, it's my 9 to 5 job.

Aug 7, 2024 8:07:09 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Some very good progress going on with this build Paul and that powertrain looks good sitting in that frame. Braking components are looking quite the part as well. Masterful work so far.

Thank you Joe


Cockpit is done.




Then I spent a bit of time getting the front brakes plumbed.





Next up was the radiator and hoses.  First was getting the pipes ready.  Then trying to assemble all of the parts and keeping them in alignment.








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[chrissmith]

I need a new job 🤣

[kyledehart5]

Aug 9, 2024 22:18:58 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

I need a new job 🤣

Me too. Paul’s 9-5 seems much superior to my own. 😂😂. Beautiful progress too Paul. She’s looking great.

[handiabled]

What outstanding looking detail!

[2whl]

Aug 9, 2024 22:18:58 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

I need a new job 🤣

Sorry, we're not taking applications right now.  

Aug 10, 2024 0:05:13 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Aug 9, 2024 22:18:58 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

I need a new job 🤣

Me too. Paul’s 9-5 seems much superior to my own. 😂😂. Beautiful progress too Paul. She’s looking great.

Thanks Kyle.  

Aug 10, 2024 2:21:19 GMT -5 handiabled said:

What outstanding looking detail!

Thank you Brent



While getting the pieces of the rear suspension sorted out, I managed to break the rear sway bar link.  I'm not showing you this because of the break, but to show you a very useful tool.   It's a dead center drill starter sold by our very own Art Laski through Scaleproshop.com.  I've got a back-up still in the package because my first one is still going strong after several years of use on white metal.   




After the repair, I got the rear suspension installed.






Since all of the suspension was on, I decided to mount the wheels to make sure all four were touching at the same time.  Plus I was able to check the height of the stand-offs that go under the car to support the weight.  All was good.





The decaling process has begun.  


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[kyledehart5]

That all looks stunning. Great details and the mock up looks perfect. Plus 1 on the Dead Center. I absolutely love mine.

[handiabled]

Looks wonderful on all 4 wheels! Great fix and tip with the centering drill bit

[joelw]

Paul,
I'm totally in awe reading through your update that covers a ton of work and progress. One thing I noticed while looking at your completed cockpit pictures is the seat cushion. My word does that really look just like the real deal. For one, those snaps that hold it to the sides look perfect. And for some reason the shading in the creases of the seat padding added that last extra touch so that one really has a tough time figuring out real from model.

The radiator plumbing is just beyond. the hose straps must have been a real pain to install, but boy do they make a huge difference. And the brake plumbing front and rear really adds some super detail.

looking forward to following you decaling as well. Could you go through your decaling process as there's Micro Set, Tamiya Markfit, and Walthers Solvaset. I'm assuming that you're using the Markfit as a substitute for Micro Sol.

joel

[2whl]

Aug 10, 2024 20:36:50 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

That all looks stunning. Great details and the mock up looks perfect. Plus 1 on the Dead Center. I absolutely love mine.

Thanks Kyle.  That dead center has saved me a number of tines.  

Aug 11, 2024 3:32:01 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Looks wonderful on all 4 wheels! Great fix and tip with the centering drill bit

Thanks Brent

Aug 11, 2024 8:19:24 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
I'm totally in awe reading through your update that covers a ton of work and progress. One thing I noticed while looking at your completed cockpit pictures is the seat cushion. My word does that really look just like the real deal. For one, those snaps that hold it to the sides look perfect. And for some reason the shading in the creases of the seat padding added that last extra touch so that one really has a tough time figuring out real from model.

The radiator plumbing is just beyond. the hose straps must have been a real pain to install, but boy do they make a huge difference. And the brake plumbing front and rear really adds some super detail.

looking forward to following you decaling as well. Could you go through your decaling process as there's Micro Set, Tamiya Markfit, and Walthers Solvaset. I'm assuming that you're using the Markfit as a substitute for Micro Sol.

joel

Thank you Joel.  And yes, those hose clamps are a pain.  I used to heat them with a mini-torch, but that discolored them.  So they didn't look right.  Then Chris told me that he just manhandles them, so that's what I do now.

As for my decal process, first is to get my water hot with the coffee cub warmer.  Then I brush on some Micro Set.  When the decal is ready, I put it (with backing paper) on a napkin to wick away excess water.  Then I place the decal on the model. Once I have the decal where I want it, I roll it with a Q-tip, while making sure it doesn't shift out of place.  If needed, I use Solvaset to form the decal to the part.  I haven't used Markfit much yet because I've always used Solvaset and prefer it.  But if a decal doesn't seem to be  reacting to the Solvaset, then I'll try the Markfit.  It seems manufacturers decals react differently to either softening solution.


Windscreen progression.  There is not a lot of extra rivets so I'll have to be very careful not to ping any off of my tweezers.



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[arcticwolf]

Better you than me man. I hate those vacuformed windshields, lol. And I know the rivets would be flying!

[joelw]

Paul,
Thanks for your decaling procedures. The only difference from how I decal is that I go with warm water directly on the model, then the decal, Micro Set, and then Solvaset. I just find if I use the Set under the decal as they recommend, the decal sticks and is hard to position and or move around. The water lets me move it easily, then roll it and it sticks due to the very warm water. Then Set and let it do it's thing till it starts to dry, then the Q tip, and finally Solvaset to settle the decal into every nook & cranny.

joel

[kyledehart5]

Wow. I’d hate to see how many rivets I would lose to the black hole that is my floor. Another masterclass in vacuform windscreens is sure to follow this update. Nice work

[handiabled]

Another vacuformed windscreen that you have cut out perfectly. I don't envy your task of riveting it in place.

[joelw]

Paul,
Old Blind Eyes Here. Totally didn't see your once again perfect cutting & shaping of that vacuum form windscreen. And now for more magic installing it with scale rivets.

joel

[2whl]

Aug 11, 2024 14:57:43 GMT -5 arcticwolf said:

Better you than me man. I hate those vacuformed windshields, lol. And I know the rivets would be flying!

Thanks Paul.  I don't like them either, but they're a necessary evil.  

Aug 13, 2024 0:26:15 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Wow. I’d hate to see how many rivets I would lose to the black hole that is my floor. Another masterclass in vacuform windscreens is sure to follow this update. Nice work

Thank you Kyle.  I've got a pair of tweezers that I coated the tips with Shoe-goo to cut down on the losses.

Aug 13, 2024 1:17:31 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Another vacuformed windscreen that you have cut out perfectly. I don't envy your task of riveting it in place.

Thanks Brent.  

Aug 13, 2024 7:27:13 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
Old Blind Eyes Here. Totally didn't see your once again perfect cutting & shaping of that vacuum form windscreen. And now for more magic installing it with scale rivets.

joel

Thanks Joel.  


I got the windscreen on with no loss of rivets.      Then I installed the top bodywork.




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[Steve Zuleski]

Awesome, awesome, awesome!

[joelw]

Paul,
Installation with those rivets came out perfect.

joel

[kyledehart5]

So good Paul. Rivet perfection. That looks awesome.

[arcticwolf]

It's an insane amount of detailing. I'm still in awe of the hose clamps. I couldn't do it, plain and simple.

[handiabled]

Perfection! Your making mountainous tasks look easy

[2whl]

Aug 13, 2024 13:52:14 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Awesome, awesome, awesome!

Aug 13, 2024 14:16:57 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
Installation with those rivets came out perfect.

joel

Aug 13, 2024 20:09:49 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

So good Paul. Rivet perfection. That looks awesome.

Aug 13, 2024 23:15:08 GMT -5 arcticwolf said:

It's an insane amount of detailing. I'm still in awe of the hose clamps. I couldn't do it, plain and simple.

Aug 14, 2024 2:06:03 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Perfection! Your making mountainous tasks look easy

Thank you very much guys.  I try pretty hard, but I'm not sure about perfection.



More riveting action.  And then I have to assemble this exhausting puzzle.




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[joelw]

Paul,
I'm just blown away by your riveting of those air ducks. Just amazing work.

joel

[kyledehart5]

Exhausting, is it Paul? 😂😂

I see what you did there. Looking forward to the results of the puzzle. 

[chrissmith]

I think you need some more of those little springs 🤣
By the way it’s coming together nicely! I’ll probably bug the crap out of you, when I decide to assemble mine

[joelw]

Chris,
Ah. So you've got an Eagle as well. For us mortals especially me following your build would be like watching my all time favorite movie over and over again, and it get better each time. And that movie is GRAND PRIX.

Honestly, I never get tired of following both of yours builds. So glad that you both decided to come to the MSC.

joel

[Steve Zuleski]

Wow, the rivet details are what makes this looks so real, and that puzzle, that's all on you buddy cause none of us watching have a clue,

Aug 17, 2024 6:58:17 GMT -5 joelw said:

like watching my all time favorite movie over and over again, and it get better each time. And that movie is GRAND PRIX.

That's one cool movie, like Le Mans, and others, awesome.

[joelw]

Aug 17, 2024 10:54:20 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Wow, the rivet details are what makes this looks so real, and that puzzle, that's all on you buddy cause none of us watching have a clue,

Aug 17, 2024 6:58:17 GMT -5 joelw said:

like watching my all time favorite movie over and over again, and it get better each time. And that movie is GRAND PRIX.

That's one cool movie, like Le Mans, and others, awesome.

Steve
  LeMans is #2 on my list. From there I venture into WWII with Midway, Patton, & The Longest Day.

joel

[2whl]

Aug 16, 2024 19:12:23 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
I'm just blown away by your riveting of those air ducks. Just amazing work.

joel

Thank you Joel

Aug 16, 2024 21:34:53 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Exhausting, is it Paul? 😂😂

I see what you did there. Looking forward to the results of the puzzle. 

You caught that, didn't you !

Aug 16, 2024 22:42:19 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

I think you need some more of those little springs 🤣
By the way it’s coming together nicely! I’ll probably bug the crap out of you, when I decide to assemble mine

No, No, No more springs.  They were a pain in the a$$ to get into that exhaust pipe holder.   Bug away, you know I'll share whatever insights I have gained. 

Aug 17, 2024 6:58:17 GMT -5 joelw said:

Chris,
Ah. So you've got an Eagle as well. For us mortals especially me following your build would be like watching my all time favorite movie over and over again, and it get better each time. And that movie is GRAND PRIX.

Honestly, I never get tired of following both of yours builds. So glad that you both decided to come to the MSC.

joel

Thanks again Joel.  And yes he bought one also.  Joe invited me over here a year ago and I couldn't be happier.  I know you and Paul(articwolf) would reply on my posts over there, but that was about it.  It's great getting feedback from so many people.  

Aug 17, 2024 10:54:20 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Wow, the rivet details are what makes this looks so real, and that puzzle, that's all on you buddy cause none of us watching have a clue,

Thanks Steve.  I thought I didn't have a clue also, but I figured it out.    The secret was to put the holders and final pipes on first. Then slowly, one at a time, adding the engine pipes.





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