Roy vd M.

Indeed, very small teeth. You could try finding the smallest cutting disk in existence, use that on the mill (using the dividing head to correctly align the cuts) and after that, manually use a needle file to V-shape each cut.

Yes I have a Proxxon PF230 with Proxxon UT400 dividing head; but a lighter dividing head should be more than okay for most purposes. Unfortunately I can't show you any specific / relevant current pictures, as all tools are currently being cleaned externally due to smoke damage. In the following post you can see the Proxxon combination in action a few years ago, it may give you some ideas of its usability: To make the narrow cut, I'd try using a small diameter mill bit. Like this: This was the interim result (don't mind the grooves on the larger wheel or the rough teeth on the smaller, both wheels were yet to be finished): For the steering wheel I'd use a smaller diameter mill bit.

You’re right, as I now see (typing my reactions on the phone, not having gone through the topic yet). Realising this, I have to compliment once more for build and inventive quality; that said I’d much recommend you purchase a milling machine (with dividing head), a tool that should enable you to even improve on the already high quality of this build, taken into account the chosen scale. Lathe and mill are, for scratchbuilding, yin and yang.

Very nice steering wheel but I’d hope in this major scale you would machine those teeth around the inner wheel diameter. Based on the ring of holes you have managed to drill very neatly, I reckon you have a dividing head so the teething shouldn’t be a major task, while it would make the steering wheel look ‘spectacular’ rather than ‘very nice’.

Again I haven't posted in awhile. That doesn't mean there's been no progress. I drew the wheel once more, the difference is really substantial I must say. After having drawn the rear wheel I copied it to the front. Then I drew the brake drum and the steering knuckle. Unfortunately that was when our house caught fire, as mentioned in my post of just now in Harvey's topic: Very brief: nobody was hurt, as nobody was home. Laundry dryer caught flame even though it had stopped its program (it was on 'standby' after having finished). Lots of smoke damage, mainly; everything will either have to be cleaned or thrown away. House will have to be renovated completely. We'll be out of our house for 6 months, but fortunately a house no more than 10 secondes away (=20 metres walk), purely coincidentally, was just being put to sale when we called and asked if we could rent it. The owner agreed and now we're very close to our own house where our little girl can play with her friends, bike to and from school and we can supervise the rebuild. Lot of administration going on of course... no time for modelling whatsoever. I'll be back in due time though! Impression of the progress made: Drawing has to be slightly amended, but is 98% okay for now.

Was notified of Hannes' post and took a sneak peak of the engine... looks brilliant! Will read all unread posts later though, I'm quite busy with all kinds non-modelling, as our house unfortunately caught flame three weeks ago and we're in the process of many administrative things. Beside that, busy at the job. In brief regarding the fire, nobody was hurt, lot of damage to the house and the stuff inside it. If you feel the urge or wish to respond to this, please don't do so in this topic. I'll write a post in my Delage-topic, see hier. As said I look forward to going through the unread part of this thread as it looks amazing. Fortunately the engine is one of those aspects of the build that can be reproduced quite well, as blueprints have survived.

Meanwhile, have you adequately instructed your cat? The original specimen of this Ferrari -or model Ferrari to those who will be aware of the scale difference- is of great beauty by itself. No question you will honour the cars’s high design quality through this build.

Well then, what's going to be your next project? Better to look forward than back.

Perhaps leave it be for a week, then have another look at it. It's usually better repairable than it would seem at first glance. All those hours you put into it... perhaps three hours of saving work if you're luckier than you were. Don't give up on it just yet..

Like the Ducati topic, the current build clearly showcases your talent and feel for realistic weathering finishes. I enjoy reading through the topic, a smile of approval often on my face. I realize I reply too little to fine topics such as these but per this post I'd like to show my appreciation. Technically, nothing to add (which says something, I often have something to nag about anything that could in my view be subjected to only slight improvement... such sentiment not necessary here).

Ah yes, with which information I'll amend my statement as to include both 1/24 and 1/16

The Fusion 360 drawing as well as the printed result of the knob look awesome. I might even say that I didn’t expect the knob to have resulted in such high quality. Although I really look forward to seeing your work on the 1/8 Bugatti resumes, your smaller scale work is not bad at all either.

Luckily your photo hosting server chose not to surrender to any Photobucket syndrome. Would have been very bad news if all photos were gone / taken ransom again. Very helpful tips and tricks to be found in this topic, once more.

What an incredible amount of correctional work. Not only will your Mustang most probably easily surpass the quality of any specimen built from this kit, I reckon it’s going to be one of the best 1/24 Mustangs around overall.

Thank you gentlemen. Yes I am happy the research has paid off. Took me long enough! :). 430. The wheel was sketched once more. 432. A number of details will have to be added on the 1/8-model: 1) Small reliefs on the tyre wall. 2) Winding around spoke. 3) Air valve. 4) Text on knock off. 5) Adjusting nuts. 6) As many texts and symbols as reasonably possible, both sides of the tyres. 433. Due to the different shape of this vintage wheel, the big difference between the official 1927-track width and the track width I measured in Florida, has all but disappeared. The difference of 49mm. has now become only 6mm. Here a comparison between both wheels. First modern, then vintage. Short video to emphasize the difference; the frame doesn't change in size. Building time: 47h. Dimensions study and sorting: 214h. Drawing time: 92h.

My apologies, didn’t realise.. as a fan I know how frustrating that is. Again my apologies.. 😔

Offtopic: congratulations on your countryman Pierre Gasly’s amazing F1 win on Monza.

Just as impressive as I first read through this WIP on the other forum. Highly inspiring.

That carpet looks to be on scale... what did you say it was again? Mesmerisingly convincing.

This build was finalized.

I not only bookmarked it but also copied all photos and text Landmark build..!

My thoughts exactly. And if I may grab the liberty to assume, these would be Mr Codger’s thoughts as well.

You're very right that the best way to improve upon a part is to look at it in detail, let the photographs do the pre-judging work and conclude in all honesty. Many modellers out there who'll just 'blame the photo quality' for errors / discrepancies. That's the easy way towards a finalized model, not necessary a well built / finalized one.

The poor old AMT heap of plastic doesn’t even realise what’s happening to its core and soul.

Wow... you really make your ambitions come true. It’s very inspiring for me. Making true rivets and fitting them into such a thin ring of wood... simply awesome.