Scale-Master Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 This is the lower center link for the rear suspension. It mounts to the frame and to the DeDion tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Outstanding Mark! Beautiful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys. Got some more done... This is the rear end cover. All brass, soldered together. Here are some of the parts partially assembled. Edited April 24, 2013 by Scale-Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Mark, I assume this that acid etching process you are using. I really like the looks of it. Very clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Yes Pete, it is. And thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 amazing stuff Mark!! gorgeous work man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 I made the exhaust connecting flanges at the same time I made the brass parts for the rear end cover. First one was added to the collector, then a second to the pipe that will connect to the muffler. It has room for the gasket I’ll add later… I’ll cut and bend the pipe later, after I set up the muffler on the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 What's your method for cleaning up the soldered joints, Mark? Please tell me there's a quick and easy method which has escaped me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 You sure have some crazy mad skills . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas SCR Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Not sure what Mark uses but Ajax and a toothbrush works great on brass and solder joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I must admit, after all the bending, filing and sawing on that header over the last two days, my fingers are really sore. Something plastic doesn't cause... It's still worth the effort. I think there are only two Crown Burgers, (both in SLC), only been to one myself, it's enough... Way better than In & Out! Crown Burgers is pretty tasty... Pastrami on a burger is mighty good...lol and did they also have a fry sauce?? which was better than just ketchup.... There is one up in Latyon just south of Hill Air Force base off I-15 and Antelope ( this is about 30 mile north of Salt Lake). We used to go there every time we had to travel for work to Hill Air Force base for a company that I used to work for. Mark... these parts for the rear end and headers are looking great. Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Thanks guys! Casey, As far as cleaning up the joints, it’s just a little filing or Emory cloth and a brass wire brush. Then a wash under the faucet with some liquid detergent and a toothbrush to remove the caustic leftovers from the paste and rosin. Pumpkin time… I started off by building a brass armature with the mounting points and receiver points for other subassemblies. That will provide plenty of strength. Then I added styrene for the shapes and details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Nice work on that diff. Updates are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormL Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Great work! it is a pleasure to check in and see what new has been done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 So, Mark, are you gonna use 90-weight in that or something else? Seriously awesome work, my friend! Maybe one day I'll actually build another Seven, though it'll probably be box stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Thanks guys. No plans for fluid at this time. It's British enough I'm afraid it would leak out... Gotta love the Tamiya kits. A true joy to build (even “just”) box stock. More progress on the differential. Still needs more bracing, plenty of cleanup, and other parts/details… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Dang, that's sweet. Any chance on being a teacher and teaching me the way of the brass samurai?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Funny you ask, held a class yesterday in my shop, (honestly!). Others have asked and I have explained the way i do it. If you have a specific question, I'll be glad to answer it. But I am no Samurai, just someone enjoying the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas SCR Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Mark didn't you have liquid in the car that won at the GSL in the oil pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 No actual liquid, but painted oil on the dipstick. I finished adding the bracing, cleaned it up and textured it. The texture photographs a bit coarser than it looks to me in person. I also machined a few parts for it and dry assembled it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Mark - What did you texture it with? Looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas SCR Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Very nice work Mark and see you and your father in a few days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Mark - What did you texture it with? Looks very nice. Thanks guys. Just threw some baby powder at it like I used on the transmission parts. The key is finding powder made from fresh babies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If you can't find fresh, frozen babies work just as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks guys. Just threw some baby powder at it like I used on the transmission parts. The key is finding powder made from fresh babies... That's sick and funny all at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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