Roy vd M. Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Wow that bonnet is neatly aligned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanks Roy, but it's not completed!Well, I'm in full........ idle!But some work on the bonnet's clip: For each pieces... M1 rod... And of course some time on the lathe! Dan. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Idle, but... Some piece for fender and headlight: All is dry-fitted, of course... Head light, Pocher's piece but re-visited! Dan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 You're a true wizard ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.charles Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 an understatement, if ever ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thank you to Thierry and southpier...Today, a small playtime!The goal: With only one varnish layer... not so bad! How to? A mahogany sandwich: Never far away, the milling machine... Dan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Excellent job you've done, Daniel I'd planed to make a wooden steering wheel for my Bug, and had already imagined several methods to get this kind of result, but not your's,I must sleep on it, and probably will use a mix of your technics and my ideasCongratulations for this nice wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Thanks to my fans, finally, especially to Thierry... Little détails for fun: Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknose156 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just incredible from the first moment on ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Beautiful model and some great techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks gentlemen! So that you understand what will follow, you must know my definitive choice in the Bugatti models jungle, even for such a specific model than the T46 "surprofile". Here it is, vintage color photo please: Wire wheels?, no, the same with alloy wheels... For history buffs, this version is currently in Mulhouse ... in blue! http://www.automobileweb.net/index.php?page=type46coupesuperprofile Surgery... I'm not too far: Dan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parryj Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Dan, thank you so much for posting the pic of the T46 with wire wheels, and the web page links. Many years ago I started on my Pocher kit and built a set of wire wheels for it. That is about as far as I got, but your posting is starting to get the interest going again. And I would be honored if I may borrow your ideas and methods. The steering wheel build is simply superb and brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 You are welcome parryj! And thank you too... Well, all is coming nicely. During the paint drying, I intend to modify the wheels. Too fat of course! Some millimeters that change a truck wheel to a Bugatti wheel! On the right, modified! Pocher's one: After some surgery, on the lathe, of course! To the Bugatti's builders... Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Error on the sketch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 New wheels, an other world! Spare one, on... More bicycle wheel look: Work on the chain, like Mister Ford company in Detroit (Mi)...Recto: Verso... The verso secret How to fix a spare wheel? Verso... I do love my new wheels! Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Wow that's some attention to detail and incredible engineering skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Superb work Dan After three months without any work on my model (holidays, wedding of my second son, business, and a lot of family problems), I've been able to spend a few hours today on my lathe to begin turning a nut to fix my spare wheels, and I notice this night that you did exactly the same shape as I've planed to give to mine ! Below the ref. picture I take inspiration from: It remains for me to turn conical the two arms with ball ends, , and solder them on the nut. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Thanks Thierry, and nice machining! Well, today, fuel caps and air tubes valves... Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I do love your work ans skills Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks gentlemen!I hate paint and painters! Paint hate me too: Before committing suicide, I took care of the dashboard... Tail lights are coming too... Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Dan, you're doing some amazing work on this build! I admit being guilty of watching but, not making any comments lately. I've also been remiss about posting on my own build for some time. However, I've also been battling paint for a few months in my quest for the perfect paint job. Looking at what is happening on your fenders it almost looks like you used an enamel or acrylic primer and then used a lacquer color coat. It appears that, whatever black paint you used was a "hotter" paint and that cause the reaction shown in your picture. Just a thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks larchiefeng, don't worry! And for my "pain"(t) I think is the old paint (on fenders since 30 years) who dont accept the new one... Do you know a good diluent for that? Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 If I may offer a solution to removing the new and old paint.....as long as the parts are removable.....this product will do the job with every type of paint I have come across. https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/dettol-liquid-antiseptic-small Simply put the parts into a sealed container and cover them with the 'Dettol' for 24 hours....then scrub them with warm water and washing up liquid....should they need it....put them back in the Dettol bath for a few more hours. Regards Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Yeah, I think that you are correct. 30 year old paint is quite different from today's formulas of paint and you can't predict what kind of reaction you might get when painting over it. I'm here in the US and I use Castrol Super Clean which, does a good job of removing the old paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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