Noel Smith Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 I already have a Bentley Kit and am about to source an Italeri Bugatti. So I would guess like others, what sets for what car will you be marketing first? A question. I looked on your website at the Bentley Wheel kits. A bit confusing as it says both coming soon and also out of stock? Are the wheel sets actually available for the Bentley that could be bought now prior to the release of the parts you are currently developing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 36 minutes ago, Noel Smith said: I already have a Bentley Kit and am about to source an Italeri Bugatti. So I would guess like others, what sets for what car will you be marketing first? A question. I looked on your website at the Bentley Wheel kits. A bit confusing as it says both coming soon and also out of stock? Are the wheel sets actually available for the Bentley that could be bought now prior to the release of the parts you are currently developing? Hi Noel, as to what comes to market first it's a question of getting reliable, production prints for everything and this is what takes the time. Also a lot of these things won't 'stand alone' the Bentley Engine for example, wont fit the airfix kit directly as there is so much else wrong, eg the radiator, bulkheads, cross member etc. So I'm trying to get a complete set complete, then I can think about which batches make sense to bundle together. As to the wheels, sorry you're confused but they're coming soon, so therefore not in stock, when they arrive, they will be in stock. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 I realised there is a bite out of the front of the fuel tank to miss the differential which I missed. Easy enough, there is a similar bite out of the mesh grille too - not quite as easy! but nearly there 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Calling all Bentley Experts, now I know it doesnt really matter as it can't be seen, but I would like to know what happens to these straps on the front, concave face of the tank. Everyone, Airfix included, has them magically adhereing to the face of the tank which clearly wouldn't happen. Are they rivetted? are there keepers or rods of some kind on the inside faces to retain the straps? anyone have a photo? I've scoured the internet for a picture of the front of the 30 gallon Le Mans tank and found nothing. Regards Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, nick said: I've scoured the internet for a picture of the front of the 30 gallon Le Mans tank and found nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) Thanks for the latest update about the Bentley Wheels and other items Nick. It's just that I was thinking about getting some wheels done whilst you were still developing all the other bits and pieces. The fuel tank detailing is really coming on well. As to that elusive bit of detailing you are trying to find, as a suggestion you might find a full size Bentley restorer might be able to help? Or perhaps the Bentley Drivers Club might be able to help put you in touch with a UK owner to get a look at an original. The only two museum examples I can think of are at Beaulieu, Hampshire and Caister, Norfolk from what I can remember. Edited June 10, 2023 by Noel Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Malc2 said: Brilliant, well found. So it looks to me like the straps are just held in tension against the chassis cross member then? Some big mush head ship rivets and joints I didn’t know about either. Bonus. I’m thinking of making the fuel tank out of CNC cut Ali, because:- 1. will look ace before painting 2. Mainly though. I can thanks for all the contributions everyone- much appreciated Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Looks like you already found the strap details you were looking for Nick. Nice to have plenty of contributors helping with info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Noel Smith said: Or perhaps the Bentley Drivers Club might be able to help put you in touch with a UK owner to get a look at an original. I emailed them last week as I don’t mind joining (about £150 or so) if you get access to drawings etc, and I think you do, and they haven’t even bothered replying. So not very impressed this far. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Juliet Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Wow! Definitely one to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) To get no reply from the Bentley Drivers Club was a bit disappointing and you should have expected better as I believe they have full time staff. As another thought, maybe Bentley Motors have an archivist who might be able to help as the company might have drawings on file. You might even be able to gain access to their own Blower if they keep older examples of their cars on site. Crewe isn't too far from North Wales so it might be worth an enquiry. And hey, you might even get a factory tour thrown in! Edited June 11, 2023 by Noel Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 So as usual, more to this than meets the eye Nearly finished now anyway. Just got a bit more to do on the Fuel Cap then it's finished - Fun with Printing/CNC to follow no doubt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Looking good Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 On 6/10/2023 at 1:42 PM, nick said: I emailed them last week as I don’t mind joining (about £150 or so) if you get access to drawings etc, and I think you do, and they haven’t even bothered replying. So not very impressed this far. Nick I was a Marshall Member and volunteered at their Silverstone meetings for many years and still haven't got any replies from them. They are not interested in anyone "below their status". Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jered Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 http://www.kingsburyracing.com/ Based in Bicester, Oxfordshire. A colleague of mine had a stint in restoring old cars, I asked if he could ring his old workshop to see if they had any drawings. To which he laughed and said they're like rocking horse droppings! Apparently back in the day, Bentley or Rolls-Royce etc. would sub out all the body-work and joinery to coach builders. Might seem obvious to some but not me. I can imagine how plans and drawings would get lost in the mists of time. Anyway, his old workshop didn't have any but he said that another restoration workshop over in Bicester currently has one which they restored and now race. Hope that helps and apologies if that's all stuff which has been covered before. Jered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 Some Progress and finally an appearance in the real world for some of this stuff It even fits together! Lordy. And its a proper 3 dimensional mesh, not just a flat pattern for perspective, Airfix Bentley Thanks for looking Nick 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 After seeing that, may I erase my last post? Astonishing! Metal parts make me jealous... Congratulations Sir. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Extraordinary work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 It’s a wingnut thing, oh, wrong site, anyway. A bit of detail and primer later… Nick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 Slightly better version - reduced the layer height from 50 to 30 microns which although slower, does produce a more reliable result. Both sides done now. Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) I was a bit sceptical of wire mesh in resin, but that result is simply astounding! Shows what I know......!🤣 Malc. Edited June 15, 2023 by Malc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Indeed, what Malc said, that is looking way better than I expected! Very well, if (when?) I ever tackle this beast I will have to have these parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 Latest progress Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The guy from quebec Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Hello Nick, In response to your question about the tank straps, they begin and end on the front of the tank. They effectively do not follow the concave shape of the tank. I noticed this too late for my tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 3 hours ago, The guy from quebec said: Hello Nick, In response to your question about the tank straps, they begin and end on the front of the tank. They effectively do not follow the concave shape of the tank. I noticed this too late for my tank 3 hours ago, The guy from quebec said: Just been looking at your builds - magnificent. I can’t believe I haven’t seen your work before, are you posting your build logs somewhere? if you don’t mind me asking, where are you getting your data for the Bentley? You seem to have info and images I haven’t been able to find? I love the fact you scratch built crank, rods, pistons and cams for you Alfa, I tend to draw internals in my CAD but I don’t think I would be dedicated enough to scratch build it in real life the way you have. I salute you. I’ve also employed the printing stickers for ali idea too, nice to see someone else doing it! I can also see you’re using CAD so maybe we could help each other out? Drop me a pm if you’re interested. thanks for the info regards and keep up the inspirational work Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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