Adventures in soldering: The Rat Rod Wrecker

[bob letterman]

Man, that's cool! Where did the brass parts on the tree come from? B) :drinks

Yeah, I had the same question. They look like stantions from/for model ship railings. Are they?

BTW, Looks great!

Bob

 

[jknaus]

OMG :yipee
Really love this build.
James

 

[MrT]

 

[moon puppy]

Hi Tony, Thanks for checking in buddy

Hey Glenn, Thank you my friend !!

Hi Pup, The copper is .008 and yes, annealed.

Christian, You are too modest buddy !

Thanks james

Hi Paul, Glad you are liking this one !

Thanks Terry !

Hi Bob, Yeah, no paint for this one !!

Thanks jeff.


Some progress..

Building up the box.

Thanks for looking in!!


Randy

That's just kick ass...

 

[Sherman 18]

:woohoo:

 

[moon puppy]

Hey Randy, what will you do with this to keep it from tarnishing over time?

 

[chukw]

Crazy! Is that "bead" on the outer side of the fender soldered brass tubing? Such fine work- I'm dizzy! :yipee

 

[sharkman]

Wow! That's impressive work Randy!

 

[randy_ditton]

Hi Folks,

Have to thank you all for the kind comments and apologies for the tardy response

Mike & Bob, the brass parts on the tree are handrail stanchions for steam locomotive boilers.

Chuck, The rolled edge is solid copper wire. Able to end it so the ends don't show.

Bob, Always a problem of tarnish, I spray the model with lacquer between work sessions to keep it in check.

Some progress shots...

Working on the mast which will support the pulleys and motor for the hoist...

Adding some fenders ...

Thanks for looking in!

Randy

 

[Iron Mike]

Glad to see you back on this one, Randy. Excellent stuff! :drinks

 

[Sharkmouth]

Always a treat!

Regards,

 

[bob letterman]

I wondered what happened to my favorite topic. I looked in on this a couple of weeks ago! Great to see you back at it Randy!

Freakin' gorgeous!

Bob

 

[lupanzer]

Simply amazing!...pure art

:drinks

Luiz

 

[moon puppy]

Way to go Randy!

If this doesn't stir up some inspiration I don't know what would.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looking GOOD! Been a while but I know how you need a break and spme variety once in a while. Good to see more progress on it.

 

[chukw]

 

[Skinny_Mike]

:geek

 

[Swordsman]

Looking very good Randy ... nice job on the tanks and Fenders .... Heck all of it is Outstanding :woohoo: :salute

 

[Rhino]

Utterly, Completely AMAZING!! :drinks
We all have different Gifts. Your Model talent is crazy cool!! :salute
Will we be seeing your wrecker at the upcoming St. Louis Show?