CrazyCrank Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 Evening my friends Not a big progress today, indeed I had, like Hercules, to clean the stables of Augias, by tidying my garage ! It was a merry mess, to speak rudely ! (sorry for the sensitive souls, if there's anyone here !) However, I stuck the fuel pump (filter ?) in place, and the distributor as well. And I began to work on the fuel lines of the carburetors, a challenging work at this scale. I took inspiration of this photo (and many similar others) I used: - 0.25 mm Nickel-Chrome wire to represent the fuel lines - some outer 0.5 / inner 0.3 mm diameters brass tube - 1 drill bit 0.3 mm - Soldering paste - And Superfluide CA glue (Loctite 420) - Short sections (2.5 mm) of thin Electrical black wire (0.5 mm diameter) Process: - cut off a short section of brass tube, about 0,75 mm (part 1) - Thread it over a 4 mm section of 0.25 NiCr wire ( part 2) - Drill a 0,3 mm hole perpendicularly on a 2 mm section of brass tube (part 3) - Thread in this hole the NiCr wire (part 2) and let the short section of brass tube which is threaded on it (part 1), slip until it touch the drilled brass tube (part 3) - Solder - Cut the excess NiCr wire which overcome of the drilled brass tube (part 3), sand and polish . - You have now a brass "T", in which is threaded 1 long section of NiCr wire - Unclog the holes of the drilled brass tube (part 3) - Glue with superfluid CA 2 long sections of NiCr wire in the holes(Parts 4 and 5) - You have now a brass T with 3 branches of NiCr wire - Cut 2 short sections of 0.5 mm black electrical wire, remove the cable core - Thread them over the 2 horizontal branches of the T (parts 4 and 5) And that's it ! It remains, obviously, to shape the NiCr wires correctly and to fix the piece you'll get between the fuel pump and the 2 carburetors. Stay connected for next step, not before the end of this week 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 So's mine, I reckon I'm about a year and a half away from a cataract operation but that, unfortunately, is Life and we just have to deal with it. You have my sympathies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 Morning everybody I didn't see the time go by, and I just finished to fix on the engine block the carburetors and their fuel supply ! It was no picnic ! I've also simulated the throttle linkage of the carbs with small pieces of 0.2 mm NiCr wire, shaped little by little. On the pictures below, the air filters are not glued on the carbs, just put on, to get an idea of the final result. They will be glued in place only when the engine is fixed on the chassis. It seems to be coming to life, doesn't it ? Stay connected for next steps 😉 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Stunning detail. That is going to be some engine when finished. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 "Coming to life" is an understatement! Have you tried starting it yet? 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Fnick said: Stunning detail. That is going to be some engine when finished. Nick Thanks Nick...I hope so 1 minute ago, Neddy said: "Coming to life" is an understatement! Have you tried starting it yet? 🙂 Nope, coz have not yet plugged the spark plugs on the distributor, and moreover, I'm still thinking about the best way to get sparks at 1/24 scale 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvp Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 3 hours ago, CrazyCrank said: Thanks Nick...I hope so Nope, coz have not yet plugged the spark plugs on the distributor, and moreover, I'm still thinking about the best way to get sparks at 1/24 scale 🤣 Amazing work so far! I think a .5 volt battery should get you the spark you need😉 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Error Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I saw the 'full size' at a motor show in october. It looked very much like yours! 8- D 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 53 minutes ago, Major_Error said: I saw the 'full size' at a motor show in october. It looked very much like yours! 8- D Wow, thank you so much for this huge praise , @Major_Error 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Some very delicate work, the engine looks fantastic - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 Morning guys Very busy in my elder son's house, so not a big progress since my last post. Moreover, the wet and too cold weather didn't allow to spray paint....until today afternoon ! So, hereunder is the result of the two first coats of GRAVITY COLORS Chamonix White over the chassis and the two doors. The primer on the doors was light grey, but on the chassis it was medium-dark grey, what explain its grayish look . When the third coat is sprayed on those parts, they will have the same color. Thus, please, wait a few days for final result... In day light, colors look very similar, and much more white and lighter That said, I think the original color, PEARL WHITE, is a bit lighter and whiter, but I've not found the perfect match on the Web markets, and it would have been risky to try to get the perfect match, mixing two colors, not knowing previously which exact amount of it I needed, because the mix should have been made only in a one time, to avoid differences of tint between the different body parts. See you later my friends 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Evening guys As promised, here is the result of my painting job for Elvis BMW 507's bodywork I do think the final color is very close to the original white pearl it arbors since its restoration 😎, the same color as it had when Elvis bought it. I've been very surprised when I placed side by side my damaged and unpainted plastic body and the painted one, because in day light, the colors are very similar 😲 It remains now to give it some layers of gloss clear coat. This will be done in a few days. And then, the assembly will be able to go ahead 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Looks totally awesome, perfect foundations to build another stunner- Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 Evening gentlemen I'm waiting for the delivery of my varnish order I placed December 8th, and it's been delayed until tomorrow, so, if weather allow (and it seems it will be the case for the next 10 days here), I should be able to spray the clear coats on the bodywork very soon. So, stay tuned 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 Evening gentlemen I'm waiting for the delivery of my varnish order I placed December 8th, and it's been delayed until tomorrow, so, if weather allow (and it seems it will be the case for the next 10 days here), I should be able to spray the clear coats on the bodywork very soon. So, stay tuned 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted December 29, 2022 Author Share Posted December 29, 2022 Evening gentlemen I progress slowly since a few days, my family being at home for the end-of-year celebrations. The chassis has been clear-coated, semi-gloss on the whole underbody but the trunk, and gloss on the inner and outer sides of the wheel arches and the underside of the trunk. Don't take in account the molding marks in front of the radiator and on the top of wheel arche"s...they will be hidden once the assembly is done ! I began to paint and assemble the exhaust lines, and the rear axle. A little bit of weathering remains to do on these. The transmission shaft has been painted (gloss black) and is temporarily put in place, waiting to be glued on the rear of the gear box, at its front end, and to the differential housing at its rear end. About the rear axle, it remains to to add the shock absorbers, but those supplied in the kit are ....how could I say it ?.... awful ! So I decided to scratch them: - A 3D designed and printed part for the upper part - And a true metal stuff for the lower: I haven't decided yet whether it will be a nickel-plated brass rod, or a polished and varnished aluminium one. I"ve to sleep on it ! The horns supplied in the kit, that have to be glued on the front of the radiator, are very bad pieces of ugly plastic, twisted and unrealistic, so;, I designed them as well ! The kit part: My 3D one: At least, the radiator has been modified, by the addition of a very thin piece of mesh on both sides Stay connected for next steps if you like 😎 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 Evening gentlemen and happy new year to all of you and your families A little bit of progress today with the completion of the rear axle. Finally, for the shock absorber's pistons, that must look like polished steel, I decided to scratch them with a rod of brass, that I nickel-plated, and they look great, even if their is a bit low (1.0 mm instead of 1.3 on the kit part) The upper resin part has been painted red and gloss clear coated. The horns have been primed and painted semi-gloss black, and are now glued in place in front of the radiator . I'm now able to promise you that this model will be finished before the end of the year 🤣, but not very soon, since I leave France soon for a long stay (6 weeks) in Canada. I've already cleaned all the parts of the front axle, there was A LOT of moulding burrs, and just primed them. They will be painted, clear coated and assembled in the next days, and if I've time, I'll be able to install and complete the engine before my departure...😎 So stay tuned 😉 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbourne124 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Hi @CrazyCrank I’ve been lucky enough to watch a few of your builds commence, I have to say you have an amazing eye for detail, I’ve learned a bit from you, and look forward to seeing more of your great work! Thanks -Jared 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 54 minutes ago, Jbourne124 said: Hi @CrazyCrank I’ve been lucky enough to watch a few of your builds commence, I have to say you have an amazing eye for detail, I’ve learned a bit from you, and look forward to seeing more of your great work! Thanks -Jared I'm pleased you enjoyed my builds and appreciate very much this kind comment 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 Morning guys (I didn't s seen the time pass tonight !) The front shock absorbers are those of the kit, but have been enhanced with some painting: I used a very nice chrome (Gravity Color Mac Laren chrome set), sealed with Alclad Aqua gloss Front axle assembly achieved, not without a lot of difficulties, since the instructions are very poor, and the drawings not explicit. But it's done, and it works It remains to give the front axle a little bit of weathering, because the restored car has already be driven on several roads, and I'll use some road dust pigment and polished metal pigment to highlight the reliefs of the axle components. Of course, it will be done at the very end of the build. The chrome exhaust tips still need to be made. The parts supplied in the kit are of poor quality, incorrect size and are solid, whereas tube is required. They will therefore be turned on the the lathe in brass rod, then nickel plated. The engine will be placed soon in the chassis 😎 Stay connected if you like 😉 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 Evening everybody The engine has been placed and glued in the chassis, and of course connected to the transmission shaft. Don't pay attention to the dust and stains on the bodywork at wheel arches level, I know I've to tidy up the engine bay ! I've tried to make a test fit with the radiator and it appeared that it's not possible to position it vertically for two reasons: - one: the fan is too protruding and hit the rear side of the radiator - two: the lower edges of the radiator hit the wheel arches, what prevent it as well to set vertical So, I've had to make a delicate surgery: - cut off the fan, and decrease the thickness of its hub, on the rear, from about 1 mm - trim out the lower edges of the radiator And now, all's OK, or so (on the photo below, the radiator bend slightly forward because it's not glued and the weight of the horns is unbalancing it) However, the radiator won't be glued immediately, because my hands need room to place easily my tiny spark plugs and their wiring ! Stay tuned for next episode 😎 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Very neat work. She's looking great - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 Evening gentlemen 1 minute ago, Toftdale said: Very neat work. She's looking great - Andy Thanks a lot Andy for your great comment, I'm pleased you like her 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 Good evening, happy fellows I've spent no less than 5 hours to place correctly the ignition wiring ! Not less than 8 spark plugs connected on the distributor, plus the ignition coil plug ! A lilliputian work under magnifying glass, with several pauses in order to calm my tremor ! But it was worth the efforts ! During the process: Once achieved: Once painted: A total of 42 parts were assembled for the ignition system ! I'm bringing her to life 😎 Stay tuned for next episodes 😉 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, CrazyCrank said: I'm pleased you like her Even more so now she's wired up, you've definitely got a biblical level of patience. - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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