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

There's a new post on the Scalemotorcars site where a member scratch built an older modified in 8th scale and used R/C tires. Have a look.

 

Hey Jeff welcome aboard buddy. I love that truck. And there's that steering wheel again. I see by the detail that you've been hanging with Keith. Great work my friend.

 

Thanks Jim ! It sure has been a labor of love/hate sometimes ...LOL... This build is slowly wrapping up and I have started to turn my attention to the T1 VW bus build as Allan has a bit of a head start on his already

I know 3 of these steering wheels have been ordered in stainless steel by Al, Ralph, and Marty so I've been eagerly waiting to see the results

Cheers

 

You are definately doing an excellent & unique job on both the engine & truck Jeff.

Me too !!!!!

 

Thanks Al !

I should have mentioned that you mastered the "34 cab as well


Cheers

 

I like the signature. I have added one as well...

 

I have a bunch of these if anyone is interested , the larger ones.

 

........ Sounds interesting.. I might order a couple for my 1/6 RC '41 Willys build...

 

Does Amazon.com still offer these 1/6 scale R/C Willys for $49.99 ? I have one here already.... But at that price I'm sure more would be interested.

 

Year end cleaning up, I found these "drivers" that were used in some 1/5 scale cars on screen for the filming of "Escape from LA" movie. I sold the prop cars a while ago and just found this bag of men. One is missing half of one leg. They sit approx 8" tall and are also about 8" toe to back. Again, just want shipping costs is all - for one, two or all three. Where else you going to get a deal on a screen used prop?? These were in cars during the earthquake scene among others.

 

Greta deal John !

Wish I had something to use them in ! Somebody grab 'em !

 

Got mine off of ebay for 19.95 brand new.. Plus another 20 to ship it. That was like?? 3 years ago. I started taking mine apart after I spent hours chasing my dog around the yard wit it.. That was a blast!

 

isettajohn,
Pm sent,I'm interested!

 

If you guys ever find one for sale let me know. I would be willing to pick one up cheap. It doesn't have to run. I just want to detail it.

 

Try this site out they got it all !

http://quartermilers.proboards.com/index.cgi?

 

Drivers are now heading further south for the winter. Thanks Carl. I'll post more offerings as they turn up. Everyone, be safe and have a Happy New Year. Peace!

 

Thanks, I'll try it

 

Yhis is a good thread!Man! , some of you guys have got great tallent for this stuff!!

 

You aint seen nothin yet. Go to the site in my signature to see more of the same talent.

 

Had mine for the same amount of time but have never charged the batteries ... But the chance to chase the animals around the house makes it sound like it may just be a good idea to charge it up.

 

Got one in the classifides
could be yours Now
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=542765

ran when parked

 

In regards to other large scale sites, there's also the Model Car Magazine forum and Scalemotorcars.com.

Having said that, this thread is probably the best large scale thread anywhere. Thanks to Guido for starting it!

 

Thank you Rick! And Merry Christmas buddy!

 

Definately, thank you.

 

Thanks Al!!

 

Thanks ! And Merry Christmas everyone !

 

And Yes those are all 1/8th scale builds! fantastic vid Jeff thanks for sharing. And Happy Holidays to everyone as well.

 

Long time model builder here. Never did the 1/8th ones...no room and can't afford them. I like doing factory stock and obscure stuff. So I have a lot of sports cars and them furrin jobs too. How about a Chinese Limousine?


Or this nice six banger Chevy

 

sure i'm into large scale 1/8 size. right now i;m building a early style front eng. dragster. scratch built most everthing. 394 olds powered, hilborns metal tube chassis 10.00x 15x31 rubber slicks. also have 41 willys p.u, 41 willys coupe, 48 anglia coupe, 67 corvette early style funny car/ gasser.way to many projects going on. mike

 

I want to wish all the modelers of all ages around the world a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! P.S. Hope Santa has filled your wish list!