Pouln Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 3 hours ago, PROPELLER said: If you want see a more high level, ultimate one to my eyes, take a look at: Indeed, that’s a fantastic build. Also have a look at: http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/classics-and-vintage/36929-continental-mark-ii.html It’s quite unbelievable what Roger built, including motorized windows etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 7 hours ago, PROPELLER said: ultimate one to my eyes, take a look at: Thanks for that, Dan. I've just spent the afternoon going through it ...... WOW!!! I would sell my soul to the devil to be able reach a quarter of that level of cleanliness, never mind build quality. A bit of knitting is starting to look like a good option... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 16 hours ago, harveyb258 said: I would sell my soul to the devil to be able reach a quarter of that level of cleanliness, never mind build quality. Me too Harvey! It's just an another world. In my poor and dusty world, now nose struggle... The wrong way: The reason why... And now the good way: A relief! Be careful to the bonnet thicknesses... Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Checked! Just for the pleasure... Front suspension is coming too! Radiator is completed... Suspension arm in pieces: Dan. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 8, 2020 Author Share Posted September 8, 2020 Front suspension, more, and steering... Dan. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 A feast for the eyes. Especially the pictures of the front suspension look so great.👍 You really wouldn’t know that these are pictures of a model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 8, 2020 Share Posted September 8, 2020 Agree with Poul. But I'm also struck by the mechanical elegance of the parts you construct, they are not only 'real', they are beautiful Dan. Your linkages, brackets and actuating arms all have radiused edges and graceful forms. Art in its highest form. The rest of us are model builders......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Wow! Two immense compliments, really. Thank you very much gentlemen... 17 hours ago, Pouln said: You really wouldn’t know that these are pictures of a model. It's the ultimate goal. I try to... 12 hours ago, Codger said: Your linkages, brackets and actuating arms all have radiused edges and graceful forms. I just try to replicate these parts, at that time all mechanical parts, everywhere, was beautiful! About brakes parts... How to? Stamping: Of course brake drums have been realized on the lathe. Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 3 hours ago, JeroenS said: Wow... X 2 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Wow is rather far from what I feel looking at this splendid work and result. As I said a long time ago, I' m going to stop modeling and start knitting 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Thanks gentlemen! Thierry, you should wait your retirement and with more time, more quiet, then modeling will get for you another dimension... Well, after some brake fluid tubing, go to the rear axle! As usual, it will be a multimedia realization... Once painted... And with some accessories, the job is done! Accessories? Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 That is truly beautiful and inspirational work. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Magnificent this work is on another level simply awesome 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 Thanks guys for your kind words... This pic can't describe my pleasure at that time... Spoked wheels? You know my technique now... Material of the rims? Plumbing pipe PVC! For the fun, rear and front are not the same! In french, thy are called "butterfly nuts", pleasant isn't? Lathe and sweat... Tires? Are you seated? Monogram 1/8 Ford Deuce... Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Pedal brakes and gearbox today... Hand brake too: Clutch housing: The gearbox it's a Cotal one, an electromagnetically controlled gearbox built in France and widely used on high-end vehicles from the 1930'. Well known by Thierry on his Delage. But, on this one, with a transmission gear, remember: Beautiful mechanic part, a jig is needed! Another one... Go to the result: As you can see, clutch pedal is here... A complex system! On the top, selector shaft. Simple isn't? Are you still here? Thanks! Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Still here and loving every single moment, Dan. Thank you. Cheers, H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Hi Dan A little mistake above 🙃 I do know the Cotal gearbox, because it's in use on my Delahaye (not my Delage) and also on my Talbot Lago Record, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thank you very much Harvey for these very kind words! And to Thierry, my apologies for this unforgivable mistake .... Gearbox OK, rear axle OK, what next? Transmission axle right? I enjoyed the realization of this part, hidden of course at last... As usual, lathe and mill are indispensable! Some hours too... For the fun you can see here splines, non functional! Milling... Thanks for watching! Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Steering wheel story... And steering column. First, the dashboard : And of course the steering wheel! Another jig... And another milling session! Selector will be the next story... Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Just beautiful. I'm loving it. The offset drive shaft is wonderfully done. It had me thinking to begin with but then I twigged, the driver had to put his bottom somewhere. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Thanks very much for posting such a thorough summary of your process - it's really a pleasure to look at! Very inspiring indeed - and, the spline on the drive shaft! wow! Functional or not, a great detail - and, funny, compared to the rear diff that you make look so simple, yet so convincing. I find it very interesting to see the mix of materials and techniques used - Stating the obvious here, but great build. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I'd missed these updates but have now caught up. Awesome work: please post more and soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Thank you very much guys! Kind words always appreciated... This time, I have to be honest... I'm very proud of this gear selector! Engraving... Milling of course! You can trust me, it was a struggle! Now, selector linkage, easy... Steering linkage too... Thanks to watching! Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I know the building is the enjoyment Dan but it is sinful to cover this work with body. Even though that is beautiful fabrication. How about a finished rolling chassis and body separate on work stands? Both are feast for the eyes... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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