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Hodakamax I did put in a little overtime today on blending all this together even the headlight seams. This should add a few MPH to my upcoming record run by cheating drag once again! Max
I did put in a little overtime today on blending all this together even the headlight seams. This should add a few MPH to my upcoming record run by cheating drag once again!
Max
Ah, thanks Greg and Steve! Thanks for humoring me!
Reminds me of a "Stremlined Butterfly ! ( That can "roast your eye's out at 400 MPH !)
You "may" need a wing to keep all 4 feet on the ground.
Can't wait to see her "flying" down the Salt Flat's .
Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"
I never knew that Testors even made a Corvette model kit. Very interesting take on this build there Max. Will be watching.............
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Thanks Mustang! Just a kit I won at model show that needed processed. Stock didn't appeal to me at all. I couldn't even trade or give it away. I decided to make something practical out of it. lol.
I don't think these wimpy stock side pipes are going to allow us the full potential of the turbine. I've changed the twin exhaust manifolds into a all-for-one sewer pipe configuration that is used by the military and is constructed of Unobtainium. With our air intake mods, exhaust temperatures probably would have melted the two stock pipes into dual puddles.
Nifty thinkin'. Love it.
You may recall the great Eddie Miller, who used to make amazing kitbashes.
I love this stuff.
Modeling is an excuse to buy books.
HodakamaxI don't think these wimpy stock side pipes are going to allow us the full potential of the turbine. I've changed the twin exhaust manifolds into a all-for-one sewer pipe configuration that is used by the military and is constructed of Unobtainium. With our air intake mods, exhaust temperatures probably would have melted the two stock pipes into dual puddles.
Max... Good thinking. You have all the angles figured. Lol. This is a fun project and a fun WIP. Keep up the good work sir.
Recent wind tunnel tests have shown a serious yaw to the right probably from the jet engine intake which wasn't intaking at the time. Hopefully this right hand drag will be offset somewhat by the front turbine exhaust exiting to the right and the jet engine operational. I may need to have an opposite side air brake which would have direct linkage to to the jet engine throttle and be proportional to the speed. I'm on top of it.
Maxie
mustang1989 I never knew that Testors even made a Corvette model kit. Very interesting take on this build there Max. Will be watching.............
Lotsa work going into this build. Continuing to watch.............
Ridiculously cool Hodamax. Ya gonna keep it a "T" top or rig up some canopy system. Dare I ask if the FAA will require ejection seats? Wait EXPERIMENTAL you can do what ever ya want.
we're modelers it's what we do
Hodakamaxtunnel tests have shown a serious yaw to the right
Just watch out for the sound barrier and where that demon lives.
HodakamaxRecent wind tunnel tests have shown a serious yaw to the right
Just "drag" your arm out the left side window.... that should pull her back in line.
Dont forget, regular car tire's cant handle speed's in exess of 300 MPH.
Better get some "aviation" tire's ..... off of an F -16 ..... or a B - 58 .
You guys are as least as funny as the kit! Silly but entertaining. Thanks for the laughs. About the only time I work on it is when it gets real quiet on the Forum. Only then do bizzare thoughts enter my devious brain---(maniacal laugh!)
The only issue I can foresee is the AB flames and heat are going to play hob with the paint and composite body panels........
goldhammer The only issue I can foresee is the AB flames and heat are going to play hob with the paint and composite body panels........
Ha! These special highly reflective composite panels already deployed in interior hot spots will protect the critical exterior places near turbine and jet exhaust panels. This material is rated for "very hot" and should be sufficient.
I've been checking out instrumentation for the project. A machmeter, it seems, could be cool and useful in testing. Obviously we won't be exceeding Mach one with this set-up and tires. This 1.5 Machmeter would be overkill. I like this one with both machmeter and knots. Hmm, these are still steam guages, maybe we need something more futuristic glass cockpit stuff with recording GPS speedometer and machmeter. I do like the old look but I'm having trouble finding anything in 1/24 scale. Still looking and contemplating for now------Maxie
kensar OOh! Its a muscle car! Says so right on the box. Most times they're sports cars.
OOh! Its a muscle car! Says so right on the box.
Most times they're sports cars.
Eh, when I was in high school I drag raced my dad's 1979 280ZX 5 speed against my buddy's dad's 1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary automatic.
The 280ZX wasn't a fast car, but it was quick. Quick enough to beat his dad's 'Vette.
Turned out the 350 in that model was the base engine and made 180HP at the crank.
Datsun put down about 165 at the rear wheels, and had the stick.
He and I were together off the line but I pulled away from him. Once I hit third, which wasn't the best gear for that car I had a big enough lead on him I was able to hold it.
In fact California models around that time didn't even have a 350 but the smaller 305, due to emissions.
This just keeps getting better and better as it progresses. I can't get over the whole idea for the car. Good stuff Max.
These twin enclosed parachute canisters mounted in the rear fenders, shown with stainless steel covers, should solve the problem of toasted parachutes. Not only is there extreme turbulence at speeds over .4 Mach, but the exposed fabric covers would most likely be incinerated by jet blast and heat. These pressurized canisters with explosive bolt pins securing the covers blast out the parachutes but only after fuel has been shut off to the jet engine. Long Nomex lines spool out, much like a spinning fishing reel, and deploy the chutes at a safe distance should the jet engine still be slobbering burning fuel which is another problem I need to work on.
Another problem solved.
Hey Max! You are thinking of everthing! Lol. Another problem solved. Well done. I can't wait to see what you do next!
Hey, check out my latest update. You are on the hook friend-o.
You are going to have to look in on LT's Slingster build. When you both get done, going to have to run him......I'm betting on the Hemi for the first 1/8 mile after the hole shot, then neck and neck at the line, once the turbine spins up.
Yes, I've been keeping an eye on the LT Slingster. Plenty cool I must say. I might just run him with one engine so's he'll have a slim chance. The jet engine of course. lol.
Hodakamax I might just run him with one engine so's he'll have a slim chance. The jet engine of course. lol.
The "ONLY " way I'll have a chance...... is if I "sneek" over to your pit area before the race..... and let all the air out of your tire's. ( Wont matter ..... at the finish line I'm still going to be looking at the South end of a Northbound "Vette" ! )
Ah Jimmy, never bet on untested technology. This Corvette thing could go Ker-boom! on the first run or worse yet go ballistic causing a testing of the new Martin-Baker zero-zero seat. Hope not. Don't knock that decades-old Hemi proven technology yet. Maybe it would be safer for us to just compare ETs and bet a beer or two. I'd hate to singe your eyelashes on our first meeting.
HodakamaxDon't knock that decades-old Hemi proven technology yet.
I'm "pretty sure" that I forgot to install the piston's, when I glued the engine in.....
( There were none in the kit ..... as far as I could see ...)
Hey, mine's fake too. Don't tell. This is an experiment in imagination and silliness. Most people don't get it I'm afraid.
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