Short Track Models

Construction Topics => Fab shop-under construction pics => Topic started by: Bob P. on February 16, 2019, 09:23:06 AM

Title: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/16)
Post by: Bob P. on February 16, 2019, 09:23:06 AM

This is going to be a replica build of the Palmer Special, driven by Hal Browning, during the 1967 thru 1970 racing season.
This was very similar to a sprint car with different body work. It also had cross torsion bar suspension on the front.
They raced in Central Pa. and Maryland.

(https://images40.fotki.com/v719/photos/4/3814514/16113100/received_293584404660683-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/received-293584404660683.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

A couple pictures cut out for templates.

(https://images34.fotki.com/v1212/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190211_181841_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190211-181841-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Frame lengthened with some brass tubing.
Roll cage plastic coated wire.

(https://images51.fotki.com/v731/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190212_172121_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190212-172121-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Templates made from photo paper.

(https://images56.fotki.com/v1664/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190214_115223_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190214-115223-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Body side panels cut out of thin aluminum.

(https://images53.fotki.com/v1495/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190214_163906_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190214-163906-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Body panels glued together for body.

(https://images34.fotki.com/v1605/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190215_164631_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190215-164631-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images59.fotki.com/v886/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190215_164655_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190215-164655-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images20.fotki.com/v682/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190215_172704_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190215-172704-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Waiting on some tires and wheels from Big Donkey resin.

Bob

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench
Post by: Olderndirt on February 16, 2019, 09:47:37 AM

 I live where you’re going with this. I love this era of short track racing.


  Olderndirt

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench
Post by: john2 on February 16, 2019, 05:01:53 PM

 :)  Aren't you something, Bob P ?  Might try that sometime myself, on something.  Not a replica, though.   lol

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench
Post by: Bob P. on February 18, 2019, 01:01:58 PM

Small update,

Rear bumper made using plastic coated wire.

(https://images14.fotki.com/v390/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190218_132458_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190218-132458-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Front torsion bars removed from chassis and front bumper installed.
This car will have a cross torsion bar set up on the front.

(https://images108.fotki.com/v360/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190218_132522_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190218-132522-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images41.fotki.com/v1670/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190218_132651_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190218-132651-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Thanks guys for your comments on this build.

Bob

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
Post by: sentsat71 on February 19, 2019, 09:54:27 AM

WOW!!

Gonna' be another GREAT replica build!!

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
Post by: Gary Davis on February 19, 2019, 12:55:41 PM

That's sure looking good Bob. Your fab work really is shining on this one....That style of car sure looks Like the Super Modifieds here on the west coast that ran during that same time period.

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
Post by: Bob P. on February 19, 2019, 03:25:37 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone. I'm working with the car owners son on this build. He has provided pictures and some detail I normally don't have available for these replica builds.

Bob

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
Post by: Fordguy01 on February 19, 2019, 09:17:43 PM

That will be one spectacular model car when done!
Al

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 2/18)
Post by: Bob P. on March 07, 2019, 05:41:12 PM

Small update, Pictures below.

(https://images44.fotki.com/v1644/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190307_140934_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190307-140934-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Wing made and aluminum hood.

(https://images60.fotki.com/v1621/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190307_141003_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190307-141003-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Engine wired and frame painted.

(https://images108.fotki.com/v1221/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190307_180201_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190307-180201-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Bob

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
Post by: Gary Davis on March 07, 2019, 06:44:38 PM

This is sure looking good Bob.

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
Post by: john2 on March 08, 2019, 06:39:00 AM

Verra nice. 

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
Post by: ModelCarMan AKA Ricky on March 08, 2019, 09:07:10 AM

Great job, Bob!

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
Post by: Bob P. on March 08, 2019, 11:09:10 AM

Thanks all for the comments.

Bob

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/7)
Post by: Bob P. on March 16, 2019, 11:01:58 AM

Small update on the build.

I have all the components made and soon will be ready for final assemble.
A few pictures added below.

(https://images51.fotki.com/v1654/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190316_113538_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190316-113538-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images40.fotki.com/v1075/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190316_113557_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190316-113557-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

(https://images14.fotki.com/v1665/photos/4/3814514/16113100/20190316_113623_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/hal-browning-6/20190316-113623-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)

Next update when completly finished.

Bob

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/16)
Post by: Gary Davis on March 18, 2019, 06:04:59 PM

Man Bob...this is really looking cool! You sure nailed the look and feel of the 1/1 for sure!! Can't wait to see the final shots of this bad boy...

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/16)
Post by: sentsat71 on March 19, 2019, 06:49:43 AM

WOW!

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/16)
Post by: David Bogard on March 19, 2019, 11:55:21 AM

This really starting to take shape Bob and I can "see" it now. Terrific! Hey, where did you source those injector stacks? They look really cool.

Title: Re: Hal Browning #6 on the bench (UPDATED 3/16)
Post by: Bob P. on March 19, 2019, 03:43:44 PM

Hi David,

The injector stacks came from Larry at Big Donkey resin.
Tires, wheels and valve covers also from Big Donkey.

Bob