Roy vd M. Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 You work extremely diligently, it's inspiring stuff and a reminder to try doing so myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Coming along very nicely Dan. Regards Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Hi everybody!I told you about the central crossing, a small world all by herself ...Here it is. And it lacks the pedals!In the foreground, the belt tensioner of the enormous dynamo that will take place on his bracket, on the right:The mechanism of the cable brakes a small poem also ...Normally, this part is chain based. We forget! The cable will do the trick:And of course, we complete the rear deck with its tie rods:[/url]Some pieces, in bulk ...The last ones are for the front axle ...The cable is not suitable for my taste, it will be changed ...Have a good week!D 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Propeller I was slightly afraid this build was going to be equally slightly less spectacular than the Talbot-Lago's, especially since a lot of the Pocher stuff seems to be already good for unmodified use out-of-box (after a bit of tweaking to each part, as I learned from Mr Codger, as no single parts seems to completely fit) but you don't disappoint, again! This build is very much worthwhile following. And I do like your poetry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Stunning attention to detail. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Incredible, just incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Thank you very much gentlemen! To Roy, the Pocher kits was very good at the time. And for sure becomes an excellent basis... I try to confirm that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Not only the added detail but also the finishes of these items are really good. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks Pouln, it's my challenge... Well, after the front axle, the rear axle, the chassis, what next? It's time may be to the engine, first the engine mounts: It was a big milling chalenge for me... Here, front mounts: Dry fit for measurements... Thanks for watching... Dan. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Very nice Dan Regards Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thank you very much Keith! With the hydraulic shock absorbers, the rear axle is completed! The retaining straps will be tight later... Another milling challenge! Many foundry parts here, as this cross piece. Not very easy! Not 100% accurate, never... Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Leather straps to limit axle movement.... You are showing us the model, are you. These are not pictures you took in the local Bugatti resurrection garage? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 What a joke Poul... Unfortunately not! Well, today, battery tray, a box in fact: With some improvements... Dry fit in situ: Brake system comes nicely... Next challenge, exhaust. With an oddity, again! Made with an hight technology tool... The goal: Thanks for looking! Dan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Dan are you sure there is only one battery box? When I visited the T50 I noticed there were two similar boxes like that, each under one seat. Of course this could be different on the individual car you are replicating. See the discussion in Crazycrank's topic about the battery box(es). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 No doubt here for me Roy! In red connectors, yellow for fixing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) In the Louwman car there is a similar box underneath the passenger seat. There are therefore two more or less identical boxes. I didn't see the battery or batteries so I don't know if one of the boxes did not contain a battery. Edited March 3, 2017 by Roy vd M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) On 03/03/2017 at 10:55 PM, Roy vd M. said: In the Louwman car there is a similar box underneath the passenger seat. There are therefore two more or less identical boxes. I didn't see the battery or batteries so I don't know if one of the boxes did not contain a battery. If I can provide my opinion, or more my certitudes On the Louwman's Bugatti T50, there is two similar boxes, a bit shorter, one of each side, and I can affirm without any doubt they contains both, batteries Indeed, I've studied your photos, and we can see, among other things: - From the left box, an electrical black cable that runs to the electrical starter. - From this left box, an electrical red cable that runs to the right battery box. On the Louwman's Bugatti T50, the two batteries were 6V each, and were connected in series, so tensions added, and the two batteries provided a 12 V tension. BUT, if the first T50 chassis (n°50112), and the T50 sport chassis had also two batteries housings, they were both on the right side of the car ! And contained each one a 6V battery, connected in series to the other one... I think, having studied reference photos, that the reason is the exhaust muffler was very long on this chassis, running forward to end at the clutch housing level, contrary to the Louwman's T50 The muffler took all the place o the left side of the car. On the T46, as far as I know, there is really only one battery housing on the right side, that contained....I think two 6V batteries, connected in series. On the T41 Royale Bugatti, there was, as on the first T50 Bugatti, two battery housings, on the right side, and they probably contained both, a 6 V battery, connected in series to the other. Edited March 7, 2017 by CrazyCrank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 No pics CrazyCrank... Vintage photo: (T50) On a T46: Note the "finger hole" for opening... Another chassis, another model of course, but the same implantation... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi gentlemen!Today, around the chassis, more. the goal is to put on the chassis all _ I hope _ the components before the assembly of the front and rear axles... Of course, to reduce further manipulations!Today, muffler.Brakets:Ready to go, before paint...In situ, definitively...Next? Gas tank...Thanks for looking,Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hi Dan Looking at your wonderful work, i'm thinking there will be some emulation between us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 As promised, gas tank... An annealed sheet of brass, and let's go: Ready for paint, with its metallic straps: And definitively on the chassis: Thanks for looking. Dan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Always and again an impressive work, Dan You're a master "scratch builder " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 You are doing some great work on the scratch built brass parts! I have a quick question about the type of solder and flux that you use on the brass. Are you using a 50/40 or a 50/50 solder or something completely different? The other question is on the type of flux, do you use a liquid and a needle applicator or just a brush on type? Up until now, I haven't done much more than solder electrical wiring but, my upcoming build is going to require a bit of brass and PE soldering and a chance to use the new resistance soldering station. Thanks, keep up the great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 You make it look so easy. Looking real good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thank you very much guys for your kind words! To larchiefeng, my different solder: Green one, standard, on the left, f= 180°C tin 60%, lead 40%, on the right f=145°C, tin 43%,lead 43%, bismuth 14%. I got some years ago an American Beauty resistance soldering station! The same? Very useful for tinny pieces... Well, today, pedals... On the left clutch, brakes and throttle. All different! Settings, always... Brakes differential mechanism, cable brakes you know... Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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