wkennerley Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 It is indeed Borez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 So far looking real good, Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Wayne, it's looking good. Are you going to be doing any sort of weathering on the engine? Personally, I have never been much good at that but, maybe I'll give it a try on one of my next builds if I ever finish the Mercedes. I'm glad to see you back, it's been a while and there aren't that many Pochers still going. At one point there were about 7-8 started but now it seems like only 3-4 are still active. Keep pushing on its looking good and don't wait so long in between posts, we go through withdrawals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hi Larchiefeng, Don't think I will be weathering like Codger did, more highlighint, shadows to bring out detail as I have - I tried a bit of weathering on the gear box but was not very successful. I will try not to have such big gaps but finding time is difficult. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I understand about the time and especially with these models. They are not easy and when you aren't working on them frequently it takes a while when you get back to it just to figure out where you are and what is next. I think that things like a little highlighting and dry brushing to bring out some details will give it some life and elevate it. Looking forward to seeing more as you progress, it's looking good, hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 This is coming along brilliantly. I love all the little extra's. Re: ignition leads, as Mr C suggests - an old computer printer cable will yield anough coloured wires to last umpteen models. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hi All, been fettling with the chassis parts today cleaning up mainly - Codger could I ask a favour please, could you tell me the dimensions inside of the chassis rails at the three metal cross members please. I seem to have drilled the holes a little deeper whilst geting them wider - Thanks Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hi All, been fettling with the chassis parts today cleaning up mainly - Codger could I ask a favour please, could you tell me the dimensions inside of the chassis rails at the three metal cross members please. I seem to have drilled the holes a little deeper whilst geting them wider - Thanks Wayne Would love to help Wayne but...I would have to disassemble a great deal of body work and flip it to do so. BUT; I can tell you the assembled width to the outside edge of the frame rails is 99mm at the front member and 122mm at the rear member. Can't get to the middle one, but the other two should establish a width for you at that location. You could shim with 'plugs' made from plastic rod in one end of the holes to get those numbers. Failing this, possibly a line to Peter at Pocher Parts to see if he has an available chassis and parts to check. Hope that's of help. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 I am sure that will help thanks Codger Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 very little visual progress today, been making spark plug connectors - 12 connectors and so far 10 pins, 0.6 nuts threaded onto copper wire - Have to wait for more nuts to make the other two - Also filled the existing spark plug holes on the engine with a piece of ali tubing to reduce the hole size. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 So having spent some time this afternoon making the ht lead connectors I had a look tonight at some PII engine pics and they have push on leads, so I had a look this evening at making one - seems to have come out OK - Now do I leave it with the screw connectors, esp since I have ordered more nuts - Or do i go with push on leads??? Damn I hate choices Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Your choice. Current day restorations of this engine have both. Not in 1932. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thanks Codger, I am thinking this to be a modern restoration - I am off to a Rolls-Royce event at the end of June and will have a look at a few cars there as well. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Thanks Codger, I am thinking this to be a modern restoration - I am off to a Rolls-Royce event at the end of June and will have a look at a few cars there as well. Wayne Please bring a camera and share some of the wealth (pun intended) with me / us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Cameras are going with for sure - Picked up some off cuts of veneer today, will try a new dash and cappings with them - If anyone wants any let me know - May have to cut the longer sheets to fit an envelope - They are a little wavy but I hope that glueing them to a kit part will help. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Couple of photos from the Rolls-Royce event, not many PIIs around, I did get these pics of a 1934 engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 This guy better changes his belt immediately. It looks like it can break anytime. There is a lot going on at this side of the engine. great to see all these details, but to duplicate all this in 1/8, would be a bit too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 But we can try get in as much as possible, or even just enough to make it look right Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Your adventure in wood and leather is just beginning Wayne; enjoy the tedious trip! And many thanks for fantastic pix of the '34 engine. You took great detail shots, especially of the front dress. Pouln, mere mortals can get serviceably close; here's mine. Dave Cox and John Haddock start from here and make all those linkages work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Codger, true, but you are showing us the real car telling us that it is model.... And what I've seen from John, that is simply unbelievable unreal. Anyway, you all are building a feast for the eyes. Keep going! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 I recently took delivery of some Pocher Merc and R-R spares that a friend purchased for me in South Africa. In them were these axle stands, are these Pocher parts or from somewhere else? I think I will use them to display my car, to keep the weight off the wheels. On the subject of wheels, Codger do you know whether the Model Motorcars tyres will fit the kit wheels? I just cannot afford the MMC wheels as well. Thanks Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Yes, these are Pocher parts intended for the purpose you describe. As far as I know, the MMC tyres fit the Pocher wheels as many people buy them without the MMC wheels. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) Roy's right Wayne. Those are Pocher stands and MMC tires fit perfectly and look much better than the hard plastic stock parts. EDIT: If you put the stands under the axles, you still have the weight compressing the springs. To stop them from sagging, put stands under the chassis rails.Here's my MMC tires: Edited July 1, 2016 by Codger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Thanks Codger, yes I was planning on putting the stands under the chassis not the axles Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkennerley Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Bit more progress on the engine Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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