Roy vd M. Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 On 2017-6-29 at 7:37 AM, PROPELLER said: It's only an approach of the reality! Never hundred percent accurate, never... I must say you're trying very hard to break that rule. On a different note, I hope I'm not to blunt to share a friendly request to all the people who have been reading / viewing / following this thread. I have noticed that the number of reactions in this thread is inversely proportional to the quality of the build. Still this topic was viewed numerous times. I understand that not everybody finds time to write a comment, that several of you are just too awestruck by the high level found here to even touch their keyboards and that many others simply don't want to just say "amen!" and "incredible!" upon seeing something like what is presented here. But nonetheless, for a builder it is often very motivational to get a reaction, short or long, indicating what you think of the progress. For me personally that's even one of the reasons to post build updates in my own thread. So please, go ahead and make that small comment. I'm sure it will delight Dan, even if he is a master builder. Or if you don't know anything to say, you can always show your appreciation by clicking 'like'. Thanks! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 On 02/06/2017 at 2:24 PM, Codger said: 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 Not sure about using Alclad Klear Kote gloss as it's cellouse based, Alclad aqua gloss is the safer bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Hi gentlemen and thank you very much Roy... I'm not sure I deserve the title "master", but I'm very touched by your intervention! Today, radiator in the good shape and more leather pieces... Dan. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 You've done a really impressive job with this "resurrection" of an old dusty Pocher model Some of your improvements will inspire me (with your permission of course), when I'll begin to wake up However, a question: why didn't you try to apply engine-turn pattern on the firewall and engine sides ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Well, I can't give in english a reasonable answer to CC. I'm sorry but the following will be in french! May be CC will translate that for you. Thanks by advance... Toutes les Bugatti restaurées ont ce fameux "bouchonnage" ou encore sur les moteurs ces "grattages" manuels, ces derniers encore utilisés sur les machines outils de grande précision. Je ne sais si ces artifices cosmétiques étaient demandés par les clients ou proposés par l'usine, mais ce dont je suis certain c'est que ce n'était pas une règle... Mais Pebble Beach est entre temps passé par là! D'autre part, pour l'avoir mesuré, ces marques de bouchonnage excédaient rarement 2,5 cm. Ce qui donne au 1/8 ... 0,3mm! Pour moi irréalisable... Et pour terminer, je dois humblement l'avouer, je n'aime pas cela! Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Erratum... 25mm:8=3mm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, PROPELLER said: Well, I can't give in english a reasonable answer to CC. I'm sorry but the following will be in french! May be CC will translate that for you. Thanks by advance... Toutes les Bugatti restaurées ont ce fameux "bouchonnage" ou encore sur les moteurs ces "grattages" manuels, ces derniers encore utilisés sur les machines outils de grande précision. Je ne sais si ces artifices cosmétiques étaient demandés par les clients ou proposés par l'usine, mais ce dont je suis certain c'est que ce n'était pas une règle... Mais Pebble Beach est entre temps passé par là! D'autre part, pour l'avoir mesuré, ces marques de bouchonnage excédaient rarement 2,5 cm. Ce qui donne au 1/8 ... 0,3mm! Pour moi irréalisable... Et pour terminer, je dois humblement l'avouer, je n'aime pas cela! Dan. I translate in english Dan's answer: All restored old Bugattis have this famous engine-turning, or have on their engines these manual "scrapings", these one still used on high precision machine tools. I don't know if these cosmetic artifices were asked by the customers, or if they were proposed by Bugatti's factory, but what I'm sure is that it wasn't a rule. Meanwhile Pebble Beach's show has been there ! On the other hand, having measured them, these marks of engine turning rarely exceeded 2.5 cm.. What gives at 1:8 scale: ...0.3 mm ! Unrealizable for me ... And to finish, I must humbly admit it, i do not like it ! Sorry my dear Dan, but 2.5 cm at 1:8 scale give 3 mm and not 0.3 mm.....perfectly doable !...whit the appropriate tool And remember Ettore Bugatti's motto: "Nothing's too beautiful, nothing's too expensive" ! But you're right: "les goûts et les couleurs, ça ne se discute pas" ("Everyone's taste is different") Edited July 3, 2017 by CrazyCrank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Salut Dan, Le niveau de ton travail est incroyable ! Superbe precision est des solutions geniales. (Hi Dan, The level of your workmanship is incredible ! Superb precision and genius solutions.) I absolutely LOVE your projects, been following them from the GT40 till now. You make it look so simple, but that it is certainly not. Your very sharp pictures and text, gives us mortals an idea how you make certain parts. And that will motivate others to build better models themselves. Thank you for taking the time to explain your project in detail. Sincerely Pascal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Merci Pascal! About engine turn pattern, more... What I hate: Today, bonnet...Aluminum sheet 0,4mm annealed, of course... Dan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 First piece of the bonnet almost OK, on the hinge... Dan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fiat Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Simply incredible work! And I have to agree with you regarding the engine turnings- too much can be too much! I'll enjoy this build as it progresses- keep documenting it!! Darin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfk2002 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Really impressive work! The hood looks incredible. Getting the aluminum to follow the curves of the hood is really tricky work. You and Thierry are creating some of the finest Pocher Bugatti's ever made! Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thank you very much gentlemen! Today, return to the jig. I have to realize a part, missed by Pocher and make the new fits for the fenders... The"new" part, settings: Ready, in situ: Of course, I can't solder. Another cheating... Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Well, today louvres, my way... At home, no press tool, but a milling machine! Lets go! Be careful, some people may be chocked... First step, block the rotation: Second hijack a flying cutter! More traditional... Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Dan, I must say that you and Thierry are, at this time, the modern Bugatti factory - marvelous hand craftsmanship. Of great interest to me is the hood and louver fabrication. Having just struggled with the same areas on my Rolls, I achieved much more modest results and all in plastic. This in spite of much experimentation with sheet metal. Your louvers are stunning, especially without a press tool. I wonder (as an academic point) could your equipment turn out Rolls side louvers of 11 degree vertical angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Of course Codger, it is sufficient to orient the guide ruler of 11 °... And thanks for your kind words! Dan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Well, when i setted the fenders the first time it was evident that the rear was wrong.Wrong cutting, body too low... A little bit surgery for the first point For the second point, I know the two guilty, the leaf springs. Everything wrong, shape and thickness! The real thing, on a 50': Found on Ebay another pack... Now, it's OK? Maybe a small gap? Let's go... Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Today, first take a look to springs, they will be invisible soon... She is now in french "dans ses lignes"... The back of the Pocher's "Surprofilée", a pity... Nothing! The real car: And a real challenge! It's not achieved... Dan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 We were in settings... Both sides have bee amputated: The result, not 100% accurate_ who said never?_ is acceptable... Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Beautiful work Dan. Regards Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thank you Keith, much appreciated! What happens? Since the beginning, this front train obsessed me. His camber was obviously wrong. On the model, 0°: After some work, it's OK for me! Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Today, bonnets... Inside... Of course, we would, one day, to stare them... Dan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fiat Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 That bonnet is a work of art!!!! And you made a strut out of a watch strap pin, correct? If you don't mind Dan, I would like to use some of your ingenuity in my Aventador build! Darin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Thanks Darin! No, it's not a watch strap... 2.5mm brass tube, 1.9mm spring (Knupfer Germany), one axle 1.5mm with a 1.9mm part an some filing and time! And for your built, you are welcome of course... Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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