Toftdale Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 @Spiny @CrazyCrank @Windy37 @Fnick @keefr22 Thank you gents for your kind words, I sort of lost my mojo on this one for a bit and even though about starting a new project, however I know myself well enough to know I would just end up will a pile of half built kits. That said I am really pleased with the current progress, so hopefully it won't be as long until my next update - Andy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Good to hear your mojo is returning. That's partly why I tend to build close to out of the box - I know if I got too far down the extra stuff wormhole I would just lose interest and struggle to get it back. Taking that step back before starting to hit the build again is probably the best thing you could have done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 22 hours ago, Spiny said: That's partly why I tend to build close to out of the box - I know if I got too far down the extra stuff wormhole I would just loose interest and struggle to get it back Wise words, I'm not sure what my next build will be, but it will definitely be a simple kit straight out the box - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 Just a small update to kept my momentum going. So I've finished constructing the engine, on one side I've added the starter, oil filter and alternator. and on the other the intake manifold My intention is to make a curbside model, that passes a casual glance underneath, so I don't think I need to add anymore detail. Thanks as ever for your patience - Andy. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 So nice to see this one back on the bench mate...and some more superb scratch work to boot Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 That's looking pretty good especially for "just" a curbside engine! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 That’s an admirable amount of work you are putting into this kit, fantastic work so far 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 20 hours ago, silver911 said: So nice to see this one back on the bench mate...and some more superb scratch work to boot Ron 7 hours ago, Fnick said: That's looking pretty good especially for "just" a curbside engine! Nick 3 hours ago, desert falcon said: That’s an admirable amount of work you are putting into this kit, fantastic work so far 👍 As ever thanks for the compliments (always appreciated 😀). It does feel good to finally making some progress again. - Andy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Next up I needed to make the bracket to attach the the exhaust to the side of the car, which was made from some spare photoetch. The bracket was easy to make, however gluing it was altogether a different game, a few expletives later and I got this. And now for a real milestone moment, I've applied some paint!😀 In reality the engine block is a bit lighter than the photo eludes to. But best off all I'm really happy with the level of detail that shows below the car and also with finished exhaust (which was included in the transkit) Finally the heat shield recieved some bare metal foil. I know its a small update, but I'm just over the moon to finally paint something - Andy 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 The engine looks even more convincing with paint! Nice 👍 Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Cracking progress Andy,coming on very nicely. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 46 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Cracking progress Andy,coming on very nicely. Keith Totally agree...great stuff Andy Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 This is awesome, it's turning out beautifully, you should be rightly chuffed with your superb efforts. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 12 hours ago, Fnick said: The engine looks even more convincing with paint! Nice 👍 Nick 6 hours ago, keefr22 said: Cracking progress Andy,coming on very nicely. Keith 5 hours ago, silver911 said: Totally agree...great stuff Andy Ron 2 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: This is awesome, it's turning out beautifully, you should be rightly chuffed with your superb efforts. Great work Chris I've always been quite happy with painting bodys (hopefully this statement won't come back to haunt me), but never been truly happy with the results I've achieved on the oily bits, they either look far to shiny or weathered with a complete lack of finesse, So I really appreciate your comments - Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 It seems almost a shame to hide all that work under paint, but it really is looking very good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 On 08/06/2022 at 08:45, Natter said: It seems almost a shame to hide all that work under paint, but it really is looking very good. Thank you - there must be a law in modeling that states the better you make a part the lesser it will be visible on the finished product 😀 - Andy 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 22 hours ago, Toftdale said: Thank you - there must be a law in modeling that states the better you make a part the lesser it will be visible on the finished product 😀 - Andy There is - it's the flip side of the same rule which says that if a build is going almost perfectly something will go wrong with the painting and/or body. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 On 6/9/2022 at 10:32 PM, Toftdale said: Thank you - there must be a law in modeling that states the better you make a part the lesser it will be visible on the finished product 😀 - Andy This is true. The amount of time I spend on parts that are then invisible on the finished build is crazy . But getting that part to look right and if only I know its in there and painted right is very satisfying . Gary. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 Blimey I didn't realise how long I've been off this, so hardly any progress to show for 3 plus months, but some 😁. So I've added the additional bracing to the bottom of the engine bay (and yes the engine still fits). Followed by the roll bar. The one supplied in the transkit is for an earlier model so I've had to make my own. Recently my son has bought himself (although I'm sure I paid for it) a 3d printer. It the sort that melts plastic (PLA) so it does not give the fine surface quality of a resin one. However it more that good enough to make a jig. First step was a paper template, then draw it up in cad, print it off. Finally warm up a styrene rod with a hair drier and bend it n the jig. And voila Like I said not much but is still progress....oh and finally I painted the grill (also from Motobitz) which is going to make a huge difference to the look of end product, if I ever get there - Andy 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Over 3 months? No wonder I'd forgotten all about it..... Good to see progress on her Andy, and tbh with a real Caterham to play with and the lovely weather over those months I can why you've not done much (I don't even have a Caterham and I've hardly done much more....!! 🤣) Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 21 hours ago, keefr22 said: with a real Caterham to play with and the lovely weather over those months I can why you've not done much Unfortunately earlier on in the year the K-series in my Caterham did what K-series love to do and blew it's head gasket! It failed almost instantaneously (but very much catastrophically). This meant the cooling circuit quickly became over-pressurised forcing it out through the cap on the expansion tank and exiting through the vents on the bonnet before covering the windscreen. At first I thought I'd driven through a puddle, but then I could smell it was coolant and instantly stopped. How many cars have that level of intelligent engineering to let you know about a head gasket failure? 😃. Luckily the only damage was the gasket so it's now repaired with a better quality gasket than the original Rover item, unfortunately though during that lovely weather it was in the garage whilst I was saving up for the repairs. - Andy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 HI Andy, Sorry to hear the news of your real car - seems you were lucky with only the blown gasket - not an overheat and ruined engine parts! The model is coming along nicely. I don't think you're alone with the temporary stoppage of work on a project - it's taken me a few months to get reengaged too. Looking forward to seeing this wrapped up - oh - i like the reuse of the exhaust collector on your exhaust manifold/header! great idea! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Ah that's a shame Andy, still I guess the silver lining is the engine survived. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Crikey sorry to hear about the head gasket,still if done hopefully smooth sweet motoring ahead now. Great job on the roll bar, the jig is a great idea. Looks fantastic Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 22/10/2022 at 21:16, keefr22 said: Ah that's a shame Andy, still I guess the silver lining is the engine survived On 24/10/2022 at 19:03, bigbadbadge said: Crikey sorry to hear about the head gasket,still if done hopefully smooth sweet motoring ahead now Thsnks Gents. When the head was removed the bores all looked perfect and now with the reinforced head gasket she's better than new. She's also had her thermostat moved, because when supplied new it was fitted in the flow from the radiator to the engine. Now its after the engine and before the radiator, where it should be. So next year I hope to take her on trip to either Wales or Scotland for a proper drive - Andy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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