Hot off the bench Kurtis Kraft Indy roadster. PICS

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 17, 2007 9:17 PM

Excellent build. Don't you just wish there were more of these still around in kit form. Awesome job on the base too.

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mkhoot

Member since
January 2004
From: Westland. MI USA

Posted by mkhoot on Sunday, November 11, 2007 8:18 AM

Thanks I didn't add anything to the engine compartment. I glued the hood closed.

When in doubt just build it. Mark http://www.ipmslivonia.org/ipms/

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masonme2

Member since
October 2003
From: Crest Hill, Il. U.S.A.

Posted by masonme2 on Saturday, November 10, 2007 1:03 PM

I got this kit off e-bay a while back. If I may ask did you do anything to the motor at all as far as detailing? Also what color did you use for the frame? I'm working on the old AMT kit of the Grant King sprint car. I figure these to cars are from about the same era. Any info you can supply will help me out.

"Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock" Will Rogers

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proosen

Member since
December 2002
From: Falun, Sweden

Posted by proosen on Saturday, November 10, 2007 12:48 PM

Been looking at this thread a couple of times now but never had the chance to sit down and write something.

I think you've made a great looking car and you're right about the wheels. They sure do look like aluminium with that colour.

Excellent work!

Niclas

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mkhoot

Member since
January 2004
From: Westland. MI USA

Posted by mkhoot on Sunday, November 4, 2007 11:49 AM

Thanks for the compliments, the exhaust is K&S 3/32 aluminum tubing.

When in doubt just build it. Mark http://www.ipmslivonia.org/ipms/

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rjkplasticmod

Member since
February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Saturday, November 3, 2007 12:46 PM

Almost missed this one, but sure glad I didn't. Sweeeet build .

Regards, Rick

RICK

At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...

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RALPH G WILLIAMS

Member since
November 2005

Posted by RALPH G WILLIAMS on Saturday, November 3, 2007 9:46 AM

Classic with a very cool display. Nice choice of paint and very well done. What kind of tubing did you use for the exhaust ? It appears to be in the correct scale.

Thanks for showing

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mkhoot

Member since
January 2004
From: Westland. MI USA

Posted by mkhoot on Saturday, November 3, 2007 8:46 AM

Thanks guys, It was just a quick build to get me going again. The wheels were painted with Tamiya Silver leaf spray. I think it simulates polished aluminum pretty well.

When in doubt just build it. Mark http://www.ipmslivonia.org/ipms/

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FreedomEagle1953

Member since
December 2012

Posted by FreedomEagle1953 on Friday, November 2, 2007 9:57 AM

Hi ya mkhoot ...

Darn ... that is one fine looking vintage Indy Car ... !!! Your pit wall display is very cool too !

What did you finish the wheels with ... they look like they were machined ... but you mentioned that the kit was mostly OOB ... ??? Thanks a bunch for sharing ... really nice Approve [^]