longshanks Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Coming together nicely now........... It all looks the part Nice Job Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thanks Kev ! Hey Everyone, It's been a rough 10 days or so with this build. I finally managed to get the bottom end of the Drive Train installed. Because all of this is at the bottom of the frame, I had to finish each piece before I installed. The way I work makes this a some what slower process...anyway. The first parts to be painted and ready for install was the little side mounts for the bracing. I thought it would be easier to paint as I went along down the frame.... I found some paint that said it was a "hammered metal" finish, that I thought would look cool under all the grime I was planning to add. Good idea, bad results. The paint turned out to be a sort of glitter paint, that a cheep date would wear as finger nail polish. I re-sprayed with a light grey color and all looked ok for what I was going to do. I did my pin washes, and stains before I set into the final position... Now all I had to do is march right down the line and paint and stain as I go... All the inside of the frame still needs a bit of staining and powders, but I have been looking at this for to long. I'll add a bit more later... I have been playing around with the wheels and tires while I have been waiting for supplies. I'm just about ready to try casting the tires. I'll show ya. Bye for now...Rich 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Looking amazing Rich, looks to be a big step forward on your long road................. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rky Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 You're right about that "hammer" paint. It looked awful at first on the parts. But now they're installed and had a bit of dirtying up they look great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Still epic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thanks Guys! A very small update today. I have installed the lateral cross braces that stiffen the frame. I built the braces way back when I was putting the frame together. These braces are on the top side of the frame and I needed to install the drive line first before installing these. These are simple cross members made of styrene rod. This is just a bunch of photos of the drive line close up...I think I'm about done with the ageing of the inside of the frame... I have started the construction of the Axle "U" joints. I have eight drive axles to build, and the u-joints look to be a bit much... On another front...I had to order more legos for the tire molds. The tires where a bit overwhelming for the few legos that I was using to build the dam around the tire. Thinking ahead a bit, it's time to get to back to the suspension. I'm feeling a need to get the old girl up and on her feet. Be Back Later... Rich 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 It looks amazing Rich, you must have the patience of a saint to keep this build going. Julian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thanks Julian, I'm just getting started with this thing...check back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I'm way impressed with those last few photos, that doesn't look like a model, more like something you dragged out of the tundra, that really is beautifully done. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 So they build something that looks so strong and complex & don't use an anti rust paint? Tsk! Shame on them! Ha ha! It just keeps on getting better & better, Rich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thanks Guys for your nice comments. Steve, thanks for the "dragged out of the tundra" comment. It's just what I'm trying to render. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hey All, I have finished with the drive axles. These little things took a bit of time to build. The nature of the parts were that I produced each one at a time. Just a lot of filing and finishing. And don't ya know, when I installed these, they can't really be seen... The parts... Eight new Drive Axles... Once I got these installed, a person barley notices 'em... So that's the current state of affares with the frame ...On a different front... I attempted my first mold for the tires...I poured the rubber at 1:00 in the afternoon. I went to bed at around 9 pm. During that time all looked well with the mold, no leaks and all the rubber was still in the mold. I got up in the morning... It took me about an hour to clean up the mess...I ended up with this... I spray varnished the heck out of the original, to the point that the rubber came off with some mineral spirits. It took a bit of time to clean, but I'm ready for round two. More photos to come... Rich 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 17 minutes ago, RichO said: a person barley notices 'em... Ah! But we know they are there ...... 19 minutes ago, RichO said: It took me about an hour to clean up the mess... That looks to be a right bu**er Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 "That looks to be a right bu**er" Alright Kev, I'm American. I don't speak English. I have no clue what you just said. But thanks for hangin' in there with this build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Pop a couple of GGs in there Rich, just like in this ad from New Zealand I've noticed its a word that BMs swear check dosn't even pick up. Steve.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 I need to get out more. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 2 hours ago, RichO said: I'm American. I don't speak English 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: just like in this ad from New Zealand Love it Steve, still laughing now................ 2 hours ago, RichO said: But thanks for hangin' in there with this build. I am here for the journey, it's great watching you with each sub-assembly Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: Pop a couple of GGs in there Rich, just like in this ad from New Zealand I've noticed its a word that BMs swear check dosn't even pick up. Steve.. Nice one - couldn't help thinking of another antipodean ad XXXX 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Good one Bar Side! Steve, I also have no clue about GGs. You guys just start talking together and it goes right over my head. And Bu**er is a swear word??? I was doing a sing along with Monty P. and didn't know I was swearing?? English Slang Dictionary time... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 This common language can be a bit of a buMMer at times....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 How has round two gone on the tires Rich? was the rubber old for it to do that? details are coming along brilliantly . Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Richard, Yes I believe that the rubber was to old. At least 6 months old, and the catalyst was that old also. I had company over this weekend so no modeling for a few days now. The new molds on Monday. I'll post what happens with the new mold. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Hey Guys, So I got some new material for round two of casting the tires. I didn't get to work on the build over the weekend, but yesterday and today I have built the wheel. Well half a wheel anyway. Be back with round two... Later, Rich 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TristanR Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 This is incredible! Very nice, I look forward to more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Blimey Rich that looks brilliant Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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