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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 16, 2024 0:10:39 GMT -5
Small steps lead to the big ones!! That engine and bracing look really great. Nice work
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Post by handiabled on Jul 16, 2024 8:31:56 GMT -5
The paint work on the engine looks great!
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Post by project510 on Jul 16, 2024 10:07:47 GMT -5
Small steps lead to the big ones!! That engine and bracing look really great. Nice work The paint work on the engine looks great! Thank you both! Just needs a little touch up. Those bolts are hard to see even with 4x magnifier glasses. Need to do some black touch up painting. |
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Post by arcticwolf on Jul 16, 2024 11:09:06 GMT -5
When you see how it's built you realize it really was a 4 wheeled motorcycle.
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Post by project510 on Jul 16, 2024 11:27:34 GMT -5
When you see how it's built you realize it really was a 4 wheeled motorcycle. Very true! |
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Post by 2whl on Jul 16, 2024 12:18:06 GMT -5
Nice progress, James. What did you use for the gold color?
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Post by project510 on Jul 16, 2024 12:52:33 GMT -5
Nice progress, James. What did you use for the gold color?  Thanks, Paul! It is the recommended mix of color from the Tamiya instruction. |
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Post by joelw on Jul 16, 2024 14:19:36 GMT -5
Great start for sure on the engine. Looking forward to seeing it mounted sideways in the chassis, as it's the star of this kit.
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Post by project510 on Jul 16, 2024 23:39:00 GMT -5
Holy smokes this was difficult haha. I'm not very good with parts of this size.   Looks like a spider haha  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 16, 2024 23:48:02 GMT -5
That’s some pretty intricate work there James!!
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Post by project510 on Jul 17, 2024 0:00:52 GMT -5
That’s some pretty intricate work there James!! I should have taken a photo of the Tamiya piece next to it for comparison. Ill do that tomorrow. |
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Post by handiabled on Jul 17, 2024 3:32:55 GMT -5
Great work on the injectors!
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Post by joelw on Jul 17, 2024 9:58:35 GMT -5
James,
The injector 3D parts look outstanding to say the least. Like you, I have a real issue with seeing small parts, so needless to say I really do appreciate how you're working with them.
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Post by brandonk on Jul 17, 2024 10:03:08 GMT -5
This is so cool. Love the work.
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Post by project510 on Jul 17, 2024 10:29:19 GMT -5
That’s some pretty intricate work there James!! Thanks! It will get worse haha. there even smaller pets to add, and also the tiniest gauge wires ive ever seen lol.  James, The injector 3D parts look outstanding to say the least. Like you, I have a real issue with seeing small parts, so needless to say I really do appreciate how you're working with them. joel Thanks, Joel! Just taking it one tiny little piece at a time haha. This is so cool. Love the work. Thank you Brandon! |
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Post by joelw on Jul 17, 2024 10:56:02 GMT -5
James,
EGADS!! most of those parts in your posted picture even at greater then 1:1 I honestly can't make out. I'm really looking forward to your pics on how you handled them.
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Post by project510 on Jul 18, 2024 0:09:49 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 18, 2024 2:21:52 GMT -5
Excellent work getting those stacks installed!! That looks awesome. Good idea with the oil cap. That’ll be a nice touch when you get it how you want it. Now just that simple little fuel system and you’ll be in good shape. Lol
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Post by joelw on Jul 18, 2024 7:45:14 GMT -5
James,
We're always our own worst critics. Those Trumpets look just fine and have a visual sense of used rather then new and just polished to the nth degree. Personally, I like your better then the ones in the pictures. Way back in the late 1960's through the early 70's when I was running in time trials at Bridgehampton, I ran Aluminum intakes on my MGB. And even straight from the retailer they looked like yours, not the polished ones in the pictures.
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Post by project510 on Jul 18, 2024 9:21:58 GMT -5
Excellent work getting those stacks installed!! That looks awesome. Good idea with the oil cap. That’ll be a nice touch when you get it how you want it. Now just that simple little fuel system and you’ll be in good shape. Lol Thank you, Kyle! The fuel system is crazy haha. The resin kit comes with brown wire for the small lines, but in actual race photos they are thinner diameter fuel line. Ill have to figure that out. James, We're always our own worst critics. Those Trumpets look just fine and have a visual sense of used rather then new and just polished to the nth degree. Personally, I like your better then the ones in the pictures. Way back in the late 1960's through the early 70's when I was running in time trials at Bridgehampton, I ran Aluminum intakes on my MGB. And even straight from the retailer they looked like yours, not the polished ones in the pictures. joel I really appreciate that Joel. Thank you! And it sounds like we need to hear or see more about your time trials! |
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Post by brandonk on Jul 18, 2024 9:37:56 GMT -5
I forgot I have this kit in the stash. Now I'm not just watching, but I'm taking notes as well.
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Post by joelw on Jul 18, 2024 9:58:32 GMT -5
James,
Not much to tell as you race against the clock, and were never allowed to run the full straight. I only ran the tr[als for 1 year with my best finish a 2nd in EP as they allowed guys to bring full trailer race cars and we had to compete with them. Twice I went against two full race Elva Couriers and managed to split them where I finished 2nd which was my best finish in my short career. 1st time trial I ran there after their very short driver's school, I scared my self nearly to death as driving the Bridge was nothing like watching there.
After that I decided that the only way I could actually race was in Enduro Karts. So I bought a used one and ran the NE circuit for 3 years, winning my class in the 3rd year. Retired after that and got married. I still have that plaque hanging on the wall in my computer/model room.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 18, 2024 14:50:17 GMT -5
Excellent work getting those stacks installed!! That looks awesome. Good idea with the oil cap. That’ll be a nice touch when you get it how you want it. Now just that simple little fuel system and you’ll be in good shape. Lol Thank you, Kyle! The fuel system is crazy haha. The resin kit comes with brown wire for the small lines, but in actual race photos they are thinner diameter fuel line. Ill have to figure that out. James, We're always our own worst critics. Those Trumpets look just fine and have a visual sense of used rather then new and just polished to the nth degree. Personally, I like your better then the ones in the pictures. Way back in the late 1960's through the early 70's when I was running in time trials at Bridgehampton, I ran Aluminum intakes on my MGB. And even straight from the retailer they looked like yours, not the polished ones in the pictures. joel I really appreciate that Joel. Thank you! And it sounds like we need to hear or see more about your time trials! Model factory Hiro sells some different diameters of clear hose. Might be able to tint it. I’m not sure. Alternatively maybe some fishing line? I’m not sure. I’ve never looked into how to make those fuel lines like that. |
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Post by project510 on Jul 18, 2024 14:54:49 GMT -5
Thank you, Kyle! The fuel system is crazy haha. The resin kit comes with brown wire for the small lines, but in actual race photos they are thinner diameter fuel line. Ill have to figure that out. I really appreciate that Joel. Thank you! And it sounds like we need to hear or see more about your time trials! Model factory Hiro sells some different diameters of clear hose. Might be able to tint it. I’m not sure. Alternatively maybe some fishing line? I’m not sure. I’ve never looked into how to make those fuel lines like that. Yea fishing line is a good option, also the line they use to make lures. Its actual tubing and looks damn authentic. Looks like this.   This stuff I have is the wrong diameter but Ill see what I can find! |
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Post by adrian29341 on Jul 18, 2024 14:57:51 GMT -5
Lets get these trumpets painted and installed. I tried to separate them into groups still attached to the mold so it was easier to paint. This was the best I could do. It came with 2 extra but I was still super nervous. They are so tiny, and I have a bad habit of dropping parts. It worked out though. I didnt get the shine I hoped for, but to be fair im going to cover it in panel accent black and oil so      Also, I noticed on the real car the oil cap isn't flat as its molded on the kit. Its raised up. I took one of the extra trumpets, cut it down and did my best to make it look more like the real thing. I don't like it. I'm going to try again.   That engine is looking stellar mate! Love the greeny/gold on the headers and I know how hard it is working with tubing that small - well done so far! |
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Post by keavdog on Jul 18, 2024 15:02:51 GMT -5
Somebody posted fly fishing leaders. Hareline hollow tubing - comes in different sizes and colors. I ordered some but have yet to use it. Stupid cheap to < $3 www.caddisflyshop.com/hollow-tubing.htmlEDIT: James beat me to it  |
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Post by project510 on Jul 18, 2024 15:08:45 GMT -5
Somebody posted fly fishing leaders. Hareline hollow tubing - comes in different sizes and colors. I ordered some but have yet to use it. Stupid cheap to < $3 www.caddisflyshop.com/hollow-tubing.htmlEDIT: James beat me to it I found it searching for something to add to the lotus kit I never finished for our FSM F1 Group Build from last year. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 18, 2024 15:17:23 GMT -5
Hareline hollow tubing. That’s pretty cool.
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Post by keavdog on Jul 18, 2024 15:19:59 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 18, 2024 15:27:10 GMT -5
Very cool John!! Some great shots in there. It’s a really nice looking car.
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