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danski0224
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That's pretty amazing.
sqznby
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That is awesome.
I absolutely love 1/43 resin kit models.
I absolutely love 1/43 resin kit models.
OP
‘I think that scale would drive me bonkers…
What is that little hand lathe thing he is using? The chuck looks super cool.
sqznby
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It is something where if you get frazzled you have to stop, or things will go sour rather quickly ha-ha.
It's almost like fishing to me, very relaxing and satisfying to. It has been a very long time since I have made but I am building up a collection to start building again.
I actually messaged him about the tools he is using, I love them and would like to add them to my 1/43 assembly line ha-ha.
smokey0810
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I’m trying to figure out how he’s securing all the pieces together…that was a pretty amazing video, thanks for sharing!
sqznby
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He mentioned that all tools and materials used in this build was in the description of the video.
Go check it out again guys, I did
Go check it out again guys, I did
Private Lugnutz
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Agreed!Ryan said:
Tangentially, the author, Cormac McCarthy (Blood Meridian, The Road, No Country for Old Men, etc), who died recently, published two interrelated novels last year. In one of them, called The Passenger, there's a passage where the anti-hero, a gearhead and a former Formula 2 driver, goes home to a farmhouse in Tennessee, where we get a glimpse of his boyhood. I am friends with a few McCarthy scholars, and I have published some essays on his works in a few journals, but much of the content of this one went right over everyone's head, including these lines, which blew my mind. The average person doesn't realize what it would take to make what I am guessing was probably a 1/18 or thereabouts scale model of a '54 Barchetta that didn't come in a box with pre-fab numbered parts, instructions, and a tube of glue, etc - as a young man!
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Agreed!
Tangentially, the author, Cormac McCarthy (Blood Meridian, The Road, No Country for Old Men, etc), who died recently, published two interrelated novels last year. In one of them, called The Passenger, there's a passage where the anti-hero, a gearhead and a former Formula 2 driver, goes home to a farmhouse in Tennessee, where we get a glimpse of his boyhood. I am friends with a few McCarthy scholars, and I have published some essays on his works in a few journals, but much of the content of this one went right over everyone's head, including these lines, which blew my mind. The average person doesn't realize what it would take to make what I am guessing was probably a 1/18 or thereabouts scale model of a '54 Barchetta that didn't come in a box with pre-fab numbered parts, instructions, and a tube of glue, etc - as a young man!
I was internet pals with Cormac. A long time ago, another writer did an experiment by channeling Cormac in his Yelp reviews. The result was amazing: https://yelpingwithcormac.tumblr.com/
Anyway, I made a comment on one of his entries that Cormac saw... which then lead him to The Jalopy Journal and a story I did about Bonneville: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=5827
Cormac reached out to me, and that initial contact blossomed into a years-long conversation about the art of writing, the importance of one's unique voice, and the wellspring of inspiration. We often debated whether I could truly be considered a writer, given my profound influences from Cormac and Hunter, or whether this fusion of influences constituted my distinct voice. Cormac argued that my voice was the merger itself and that "books were made out of books." He could make you feel really special in that way...
Our discussions delved deep into these philosophical territories, and Cormac's intellect often left me in awe, though not always fully comprehending his depth. I treasure those email exchanges immensely. His passing left me with this selfish sadness as I realized I would never again experience the excitement of finding a new message from him in my inbox.
I'm a big fan... obviously...
K13
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His patience is incredible. I have to say with all the intricate details he put into it the way he mounted the steering wheel was a little disappointing.
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Private Lugnutz
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Sad, indeed. I had no idea. Very cool. I've been reading him since 1979 when the novelist Paul West handed me a copy of Suttree. That's earlier than most of the leading academics, who, um, er, tolerate me for my outsider's perspective.
Have you read The Passenger and Stella Maris yet? If not, you should. I just had a long article about them published by The Pennsylvania State University Press. It is behind a paywall, unfortunately. One could probably fake a student pass thing for 50 free reads or something like that through one of the library systems. If the title of it - "All the Pretty Horsepower" - is not a strong enough hint for you, maybe the GJ thread I started on a reference one of the main characters makes to "desmodromic valves" (see below) will!
There are a lot of things going on in these books, but make no mistake, The Passenger is very much "a car guy" book. As I put it in my lead-in, "Never before has McCarthy written a novel that would be as enjoyable to Fields Medal recipients as the kinds of men who read MotorTrend, Car & Driver, and Road & Track magazines, at home, not only in the dentist's office."
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Sad, indeed. I had no idea. Very cool. I've been reading him since 1979 when the novelist Paul West handed me a copy of Suttree. That's earlier than most of the leading academics, who, um, er, tolerate me for my outsider's perspective.
Have you read The Passenger and Stella Maris yet? If not, you should. I just had a long article about them published by The Pennsylvania State University Press. It is behind a paywall, unfortunately. One could probably fake a student pass thing for 50 free reads or something like that through one of the library systems. If the title of it - "All the Pretty Horsepower" - is not a strong enough hint for you, maybe the GJ thread I started on a reference one of the main characters makes to "desmodromic valves" (see below) will!
I dropped out of high school to pursue a racing career... Plus, I love diving... So yeah - The Passenger spoke to me.
Carquest
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His deft touch and steadiness is amazing to watch...... He has the hands of a surgeon.
pcmeiners
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Absolutely amazing detail work. The patience and concentration required for this work is incredible.
Banjorear
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Incredible. I, in no way, have the patience for that, but I can really appreciate those who do.
number3
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I don’t have the eyes.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.
That Bonbon Scale Model project is seriously impressive—seeing that level of precision and patience in 1/43 resin modeling is nothing short of inspiring. The way the builder uses micro tools (like that tiny hand lathe/chuck) really highlights the artistry and dedication involved. 