Pouln Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Great wood work, you are displaying here. This makes it very life-like. I think this is becoming to be a museum piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Wow! What kind words, thank you very much gentlemen, much appreciated... Well, for the moment, bodywork it's enough for me. "Changement de pré réjouis les veaux" In french. May be in english: "Change of meadow pleases calves"... Come back to mechanic, engine! I do love this one... Some aluminum blocks, let's go: Big one for the main part, note I use the crankcase of Pocher... Now holes, many holes. For this kind of game(!), the ultimate weapon, a DRO! First piece of the exhaust... The other side, holes again, and tiny pieces: Exhaust again, part of Pocher's pieces, re-looked by me of course... Thanks for looking! Dan. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Yep that's one crazy looking engine. I prefer to see work on these mechanical parts as you call them, so I'm enjoying this update and am sure I'll enjoy the following few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Nice beginning, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Lous Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 A joy to watch this! superb! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks gentlemen!Well, small parts again, for Roy of course, but a big one after... The big one not finished, inlet pipe, in situ: How to? For the smaller part a night long in the freezer, the big one heated before the assembly... Same game for the small part of the big one! Exhaust line is also ready... Thanks for looking, Dan. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 The engine is coming, slowly but_I hope_ surely... Dan. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I wish I could see the pics......but there is no doubt in my mind that you'll be doing an incredible job, as always! Cheers, H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknose156 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 you are showing us a great built, talent and ingenuity from you. Also, i can t stop being amazed, in awe about the beauty and simplicity ( sophistication) of the Bugatti engineering and design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Dan. magnificent engineering on an ambitious project. What plating will you use on the brass parts like window frames? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks gentlemen! To Codger, Alclad chrome, no plating... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 2 hours ago, PROPELLER said: Thanks gentlemen! To Codger, Alclad chrome, no plating... I'm a bit anxious with this solution, because I don't think Alclad Chome will withstand the test of time I'm reminding you, my dear Dan, that I'm still OK to nickel plate your brass pieces.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Thank you very much CC, I remember that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 19 hours ago, PROPELLER said: Thanks gentlemen! To Codger, Alclad chrome, no plating... In case you are not aware, this thread here on the forum discusses the Molotow chrome process. Near the end of this page, the technique for spraying it is shown. Same process as Alclad but much more durable. Especially when overcoated with Alclad Klear Kote gloss. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235018615-liquid-chrome-pens/&page=2#comment-2725418 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Thanks Codger, I will try that... But for the moment, I bought some Alclad chrome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Well, today, for the fun and the moral, dry fit one more a time... But however, drive shaft, starter and dynamo and gearbox linkage are now there... The leather link between drive shaft and the gearbox. The lathe, multi purpose tool... Turning on leather: Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Beautiful stuff to be found between the frame halves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks Roy for your kind words... Nothing will be visible unfortunately, but I know it's there, and you too... Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hi gentlemen!Around the engine, more...But now on the chassis! Some wiring perhaps? Carburetor is also here : Exhaust side... How to? Carburetor in pieces... Without hardware! Dan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Nice work on the lathe! And a very neat arrangement of the engine parts, very sharp and tidy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Thanks Roy... Something new today, steering gearbox, and is was not a small business! For the machinists, my friends... Steering arm, not really easy! Of course, now, firewall is coming too... Thanks for looking, Dan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Stunning detail work as ever Dan, a treat for the eyes. Best Regards Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thanks Keith, much appreciated...Today wires, linkages and some plumbing... As usual, some hours spent for that: Thanks for looking... Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 It all looks very realistic Dan, as usual when it's on or from your workbench. I like the 'flow' of the cables, be it that one of them seems to have a very slight hitch. It's the second cable from the left, at the bottom. I know I'm nitpicking but honestly, you're not giving us a chance at reasonable criticism 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thank you very much Roy for your kind words and your humor. It's only an approach of the reality! Never hundred percent accurate, never... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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