xffw45343tg Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Don't get me wrong - it's better than anything I've finished already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hi Kirk, I didn't have much time when I replied yesterday and my reply did seem a little curt; sorry! I might just have a free afternoon tomorrow to finish the engine off, then it will be time to start the interior next. The frame is all moulded on to the body parts and my intention (as I'm now clinically mad anyway) is to replace it all with brass tubing. But then what better subject to go to town on than one that you are passionate about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hmm. I have a 936 in the stash that seems to be crying out for that approach but to be honest I'm a little scared of the learning curve required to silver solder(?) the tubes together. Please feel free to post your tutorial though!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Silver solder? Hmm.. It might just be super glue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 The engine and shocks are fantastic - can't wait to see the rest take shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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heloman1 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Lookin' good there Mark, a very nicely detailed ending. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Not finished by a long way Colin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 A bit more progress tonight and I have made a start with the fuel lines. That little lot took up all evening! I'm hoping that it'll end up resembling this at some stage: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Spotted a mistake; it says 1:24 at the beginning. And the fuel pump belt is broken. Other than that, it's looking fab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 That's looking fantastic Mark but you've missed the wooden chassis floor shown in the photo!! Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Cheers guys. Kirk, you're right! Something that the macro lens picked up but my eye didn't. Will be fixed tomorrow.... (as well as all the dust and stuff on it) Warren, it's going into the chassis, not on a crate. That is if I get a move on! Otherwise it'll be an entry into the Le Mans GB as it is... What I will say is that this is my first attempt at anything by Model Factory Hiro and yes, it's expensive, but worth every single penny!! It's amazing to work with, everything fits and the detail is stunning. Incidentally, the fuel lines vary between pictures of the real thing; they don't all seem to follow the same routing, neither do the ignition cables. So I'm not quite sure if my engine accurately represents the model I'm doing! But then Spitfire modellers argue about rivets, so I'm not that bothered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hi all, OK, I'm calling the engine finished now. I had a go at soldering this afternoon and, err, well, let's say I'm cr@p at it! so I'll be leaving the tub with the moulded on framework, which most of it is hidden anyway. On the engine, the braided pipes have been replaced with MFH parts. These are not truly braided, but are made from soft metal rod which has been etched. It is slightly better scale than the original attempt and allows for better shaping. Here's the final pictures of the engine before it gets shoehorned into the chassis: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Is it just me, or is that not a thing of great germanic beauty? (Claudia Schiffer, get in line.) Shame about the soldering; I was relying on you for the inspiration to give it a go. What flux are you using? (This is something that Gerald Wingrove discusses at length in his books). Maybe the superglue route is the way to go after all. Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 That's really nice Mark, will look great in the chassis but would easily stand on its own. No pressure now with the rest of the car! Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 I've been looking at ways to mount the engine in the bay. Any suggestions? The kit is almost a curb side, so new engine mounts need to be made etc. and the engine needs to be attached to the gearbox, which is provided in the kit. So I think it's a case of getting the gearbox and engine together first, then mount the gearbox where it should go on the framework, then try and worry about engine mounts later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Just noticed this thread, I am probably to late but why do you want to silver solder? Wouldn’t ordinary solder be more appropriate as it's far more controllable. I use ordinary solder exclusively when building brass model locomotives. Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) I've been looking at ways to mount the engine in the bay. Any suggestions? The kit is almost a curb side, so new engine mounts need to be made etc. and the engine needs to be attached to the gearbox, which is provided in the kit. So I think it's a case of getting the gearbox and engine together first, then mount the gearbox where it should go on the framework, then try and worry about engine mounts later. Think your plan sounds about right, the gearbox needs to go where it is intended in the kit as everything else will be out of line.Though it does seem a shame to hide that engine! Cheers, Warren Edited April 27, 2013 by Madmonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Oh no! Just over a month to go but looking like another four months work to do!! If I don't get cracking with this one, then it'll be popped over to a WIP and I'll start something simple for the GB instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 ...so, get cracking then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Anymore progress on the 917K? Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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