Frogeye Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I've started the very basic Lindberg kit and have so far spent two weeks converting the artillery wheels to spokes. I am now struggling to find the detail for the linkage of the suspension to the front and rear springs. Can anyone out there point me in the direction of some reference photos? I have lots of general shots but cannot find detailed ones. Grateful for any assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Hopefully this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Many nice images here: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=1914+mercedes+french+grand+prix+2018&t=hj&ia=images&iax=images 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeye Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 That's great Roy. The images of the shock absorbers are brilliant. Many thanks. Does anyone have anything showing the detail of the bracket that fastens the shocker to the spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 From a Youtube vid (click here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Any photos? Looks like a challenging one but await further details with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeye Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 Thanks Roy. The stills from the vid are really useful. I had seen it but it was before I was looking for suspension detail. Its a shame that there's not more of the rear detail. I'll have a go at making something up. I am struggling with Photobucket at the moment but this is where I am at the minute. Long way to go! I knew I might find advice and expertise on here. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Frogeye said: Its a shame that there's not more of the rear detail. I'll have a go at making something up. You could try sending an e-mail to Revs Institute. Their second-to-none quality collection includes one of these Mercedes Grand Prix cars. They are very friendly folks, I went there to measure and photograph the Delage 15-S-8. I think they would be willing to take a photograph for you. Meanwhile I'd guess the front / aft suspension mountings could be similar. See also the next video... the first 6 minutes repeatedly shows views of the front- and rear suspension. Pausing the video at the right times might give you the visuals you need. At 11:45 minutes you see the front suspension in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Welcome to the fray Frogeye. You've definitely come to the right place. I can't say this is a familiar subject to me tbh, but consider my interest piqued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeye Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Just a quick update. I followed your advice Roy and contacted the Revs Institute who were very helpful. I received 4 close up photos of the rear suspension by return email. Thanks for the suggestion. So I am in the process of making up the first trial version. I've also thickened up the brake drum and made up the brake lever . The centre of the top shock absorber unit will be covered by a cover. It might look better when it's primed. Only the other three wheels to do. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Nice work man! Looks like a nice bit of scratch building on the suspension! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 2 hours ago, TGA said: Looks like a nice bit of scratch building on the suspension! It does, indeed. Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Great job on the shocks... looks absolutely gorgeous. And kudos to Rev’s Institute for being so helpful. They are a rare gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeye Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) A bit more progress. I have started to extend the rear bodywork and modify the shape of the inset fuel tank. I'm using plasticard for the body panels and milliput and car body filler for blending and shaping. I'm also starting to use Flickr rather than photobucket so I hope this works. 220219 Edited February 22, 2019 by Frogeye trying to get photo to post 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Looks good to me mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Looks very good indeed. Looking forward to seeing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeye Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 I have been concentrating on the interior cockpit. Making up the button back seats in milliput and constructing the front firewall with steering column support and foot pedals. Also primed the chassis rails but this still needs some more sanding. Still it's moving forward. Here's a few pics (hopefully). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeye Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 I have been working on the fittings for the top of the fuel tank - the big manhole cover quick release fuel cap, the pressure pump, the two fuel feeds and the manometer. Difficult to get a close up on my phone but here goes. I keep testing the cockpit into the now painted chassis just to make sure everything is sitting right. Also done some work on the fiddly bits just to break the routine. The handbrake in the kit was nothing like the original so mine is carved from 60 thou plasticard. I used the same process on the gear lever. In the kit it's a stock item in the middle of the floorpan so I made something up carved from plasticard that more resembles my reference photos. I am also working on the bodyshell but having some difficulty casting new resin louvres. Work in progress. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I'm impressed by your custom handbrake and gear lever, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 2 hours ago, JeroenS said: I'm impressed by your custom handbrake and gear lever, well done. Me too! great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeye Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Thanks for the encouragement folks. I managed to get some paint onto the re-spoked wheels and thought I would have a trial assembly of the rolling chassis. I had to trim down some of the axle stubs but eventually I got them to fit. Also wanted to see whether the cockpit interior would sit OK. I think the metal tank on the floor is for oil and the two clock type keys protruding through the hole are for adjusting the rear and transmission brakes. I have now started to look at the engine. This is the item that comes in the kit. And this is what it should look like Don't know yet whether I'll be able to find a way to open the body panels to be able to see it but it seems a shame not to. I might need some advice on decent metal paints for the copper and brass when I get that far. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Great progress so far! For metal paints, I highly rate the AK interactive Xtreme Metal range. It's incredibly durable, so handling the parts afterwards isn't an issue, unlike Alclad, which rubs off as soon as you look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeye Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) A little more progress to report. I started work on the front grill. It needed the Mercedes three pointed stars adding. The first one was carved and shaped from milliput and a simple silicone putty mould made (in blue). Two stars were then cast in resin and fitted. I managed to fine some suitable mesh for the grill protector which was added together with a fine wire frame. The correct radiator filler cap was carved from milliput on the end of a styrene tube and trial fitted. I was a bit disappointed that the tyres in the kit have no tread pattern. I thought slicks a bit early for 1914. So I managed to find a tyre tread image on the internet and made a set of decals. Not perfect but a bit more presentable. Also started work on the fly screen. Carved from plasticard and with a fine metal mesh insert. I think the paint will need to be fine for this. Edited April 5, 2019 by Frogeye 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknose156 Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Coming along very nicely. The brake and gear lever are a huge improvement. I need to take a look at those on my SSKL, I have a feeling similar corrections will be necessary. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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