Ferrario Progress (Page 38/51)
whadeduck DEC 15, 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by Amida:

That photo has too much shadow in it, try using a better shot with the car in better lighting.



Because it's not my car (It's MaxQ's), I can't really get a better shot than that. Would it be better to start with the red version?

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Whade' "The Duck Formerly Known As Wade" Duck
'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario
'84 Indy

85SEnochie DEC 15, 02:21 PM
I could not get my program to make it transparent so I brought it more to the front and maybe a little less decal?


Sharkman DEC 15, 05:35 PM

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I think this is the best one
Swedish Fiero DEC 16, 12:00 PM
Agree...

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Swedish Fiero



Dedicated owner of an 88 Fiero GT

Amida DEC 18, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by 85SEnochie:

I could not get my program to make it transparent so I brought it more to the front and maybe a little less decal?





I'm not a flame guy, but if you make it subtle enough, like a ghost image, where you'll need to do a double take before you notice it then that'll be cool.
whadeduck DEC 19, 05:19 AM
That's what I was thinking of. May be really difficult to do in photoshop though.

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Whade' "The Duck Formerly Known As Wade" Duck
'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario
'84 Indy

whadeduck DEC 21, 09:00 PM
A small update. Been working on creating adapters to correct the angular differrence with the C6 mirrors. It's about five degrees. That translates to about a 3/16" wedge. I glued two pieces of 1/8" plastic together and started drilling the appropriate holes for the mirror. Then I used a dremel and a sander to grind down the plastic to fit the profile of the mirror.





Now I just need to figure out a way to cut the adapter on a five-degree wedge with my mitre saw without chopping my fingers off.

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Whade' "The Duck Formerly Known As Wade" Duck
'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario
'84 Indy

Amida DEC 21, 09:16 PM
A sanding belt will do the trick, or a disc sander followed up with course sand paper on a flat surface. What's different compared to C5?
whadeduck DEC 21, 09:52 PM
The mirrors on a C5 and a C6 are the same I believe. To get the right angle, I need to have something that can cut or grind at precise angles. I'll also get something that'll look like it was built for the car. What I'm trying now is gluing the adapter to a piece of wood long enough to get my fingers away from the saw blade. Maybe it'll work. =\

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Whade' "The Duck Formerly Known As Wade" Duck
'87 GT Auto
'88 Ferrario
'84 Indy

Tony Kania DEC 21, 10:19 PM
Hey there. Like you say, just glue it to a piece of wood that is greater in diameter than your plastic design, and plenty long enough to hold on to safely. Wait for it to dry.....wait for it.....Then just cut it on a miter. When done with your 5 degree cut, lop it off of the wood. I have been in custom home building for most of my life. have done this with a lot of intricate work. Good luck, you are on the right track.

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Tony K