CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby SLOTTING SINCE 1963 » Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:52 am

Clive ........ I'm impressed!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice work !!!!!!
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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby clivearmstrong74 » Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:43 pm

Thnx to ALL for the comments!!!

Some more work....interior is made with resin casts and PVC sheet
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The ride night is as close as it gets...
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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby clivearmstrong74 » Tue Mar 28, 2017 1:24 am

Driver finished...Go Go Go!!!
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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby clivearmstrong74 » Mon Apr 03, 2017 2:22 am

Final clear coat is on....now to assemble the chassis and she will be ready to go!
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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby Audi1 » Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:42 am

Boy, that is coming out nice, Clive! How much does the unpainted body and interior weigh?

Terrific job so far!

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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby gsmea » Mon Apr 03, 2017 7:51 am

Nice my Boeta.
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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby SLOTTING SINCE 1963 » Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:45 am

The word " Wizard" comes to mind !!!!!!!!!!!
Great SCOTT !!!!!!!
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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby Audi1 » Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:51 am

Who's Scott........... :lol:

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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby clivearmstrong74 » Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:35 pm

Rich...SCOTT....

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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby clivearmstrong74 » Tue Apr 04, 2017 11:37 pm

Thanx Allan, the weight after painting is 29g (body shell) and the interior is 5g after painting. I have not casted a second body to weigh unpainted, but will post here when I do. The chassis, motor, axles, wheels and gears, all come in at 44g. So total weight for the Ghia will be 78g...which I feel is OK?

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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby Audi1 » Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:18 am

Yes, that should be fine.

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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby kaneohekid » Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:28 am

How can I get one of these fantastic bodies?

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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby clivearmstrong74 » Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:05 am

Hi, Thanx for the compliment!
i'm not sure, but lets hope soon...

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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby clivearmstrong74 » Tue Apr 11, 2017 10:51 pm

And the final product is out...
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the windows are cut from a laminating pouch.

Thank you to everyone who followed my story.

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Re: CARacing -1968 Karmann Ghia

Postby chappyman66 » Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:07 pm

Lovely work! Very nice job from scratch!
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