roymattblack Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Many thanks Simon. I've now made the water pipe for the cylinder head - two of them cast - one for the other engine. I've also made the Dynamo - no alternator back then... (Wiring still to add.) Lower drive pulley also cast and fitted. Weber carbs and manifolds next. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 For those following... A pair of Aston lumps so far. Roy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'm always following Roy, I just don't say much. Really splendid job on the engines. This is a beautiful car, the shape of the body is stunning. I'm really looking forward to see your 1/8 reproduction. Keep up the superb work Best Regards Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms111s Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Im like Keith, I check in but don't tend to say much. I do appreciate the effort you put into keeping us updated and the hints and tips you provide us with. I can't wait to see more. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 I've made a short manifold for the stand-alone engine as there's no need to make it any bigger. I make my exhaust manifolds from old microphone cable with the core removed, and brass rod inside. The weld lines are added using a hobby stained glass beading pen, and then all is painted afterwards. I spent quite a while adding the small nuts to the mounting flange but once fitted they're hidden... ! A few decals are now added and also some wiring. Carbs and linkages next. I won't be fitting an exhaust manifold to the 'car' engine yet, as it will have to be made to fit inside the engine bay and through the bulkhead wall. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Another update... I've painted the manifold satin black/grey and added a few decals. There's now also a short piece of firewall to the stand-alone engine for the twin coils and brake reservoir to sit on - eventually. I ditched my original Webers as the mould had been over used. A new mould - and far better carbs. These are now fitted, awaiting fuel lines and linkages. Still lots to do. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Gorgeous. Great casting. Roy; does the dynamo sit in a clamp of some type or will it require a separate bracket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 It still needs an 'L' bracket at the front. The large silver band is a big 'circlip' that clamps to the engine at the back end. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Nice work Roy and a good shout on the thicker HT leads, IMHO. Carb velocity stacks look good too! Did you use a brake pipe flaring tool? So many good threads here at the moment I never have time to digest them all. Off to read Codgers epic build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 ....Carb velocity stacks look good too! Did you use a brake pipe flaring tool?...... Want a giggle...? Bootlace ferrules from an electrical co. cut short, then moulded and cast in resin. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) Want a giggle...? Bootlace ferrules from an electrical co. cut short, then moulded and cast in resin. Roy. Excellent stuff! I spent far too long making a flaring tool to do this on alloy tube in the lathe...yours look identical - grrr! Edited July 22, 2015 by vontrips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 Sorry about that VT... Here's where I'm at so far. Coils etc fitted, wired, some fuel lines added. LOTS still to add. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) The stand-alone is getting there now... Roy. Edited July 23, 2015 by roymattblack 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Looking great Roy! If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion? My OCD brain is telling me the centre carb needs moving forward (by half a gnats knicker!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 You're probably right there - but there's no way I can move it now... Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffsrw Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 roy, you are a top modeller, engine looks superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 magnificent work mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi Roy, The engines are coming on very nicely and the new casting of the Webers is very sharp indeed. All of the details are really coming together now on the stand alone engine. Best regards Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck63 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Absolutely gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Lovely work Roy as usual. Always a pleasure to read your builds. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 There are no more superlatives in the English language to hurl at you for the design and execution of your work Roy. But I will tell you (and hope encourage you) that the lump you've now got would be 'other-worldly' under the hood of a Sedanca or Ambassador. True 'gentleman's express'. And I'm positive it would fit. Arranging its gearbox and a probable new driveshaft is cake. A couple of linkages through the firewall, and hoses for fuel and water and Bob's your uncle. Webers in a Roller...Please make my dream a reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) On Friday I went to a very wet Silverstone Classic and spotted a component that Roy has completely omitted from his model! ........ ........ Edited July 27, 2015 by elderly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 He will surely do a tonneau. But it won't have a poster on it I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 He will surely do a tonneau. But it won't have a poster on it I think...Somewhere under that umbrella was sitting the driver!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Effete snob. Carroll would have been sitting there with no cover, bare-chested and snarling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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