Randy D Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Working on the engine next and then will hook up the clutch. Thanks for looking in! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Holy sweet mammajamma. That is some kinda fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Darn it......Bill beat me to it. I won't take a year to reply to YOUR post Randy so here goes..............as President of the Randy D. fan club, I can only say that this is some of the absolute, finest scratch-building, if not THE finest in the country. What I love about your work is not just the attention to detail and your ability to transfer it to the part IN scale, but you capture the "delicacy" of it all. Which describes the Birdcage Maserati itself. You've captured it like no one else Randy. Can't wait for more and so glad to see you back posting again. Cheers my friend, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Velcome back have you seen the printed resin Webers from that German site ? ??? got some very nice .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Looking at the carb linkage... brass or silver? and material sizes? .012 wire with .022 tube ? and the nuts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Awesome to see you back at it Randy...Brings a smile to my face to see updates from you! Cheers my friend, have a great new year building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Pure insane beauty!!!!...the Metal Master!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Dang.... ? the ultimate Hero build! I would be happy to accomplish just the linkage type details. Reminds me of pocket watch artisanship. Godspeed. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 It doesn't matter that its nearly a year between posts. Looking at the quality of workmanship, it's easy to see why. Thanks so much for sharing this amazing build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Ya Ya good to see more progress!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Been waiting for this for a long time! Superb work. I'm just glad you are back at the bench. Love seeing this! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Awesome work Randy, very inspirational for the rest of us. I have a couple of questions, what gauge nickel silver sheet do you use and where do you purchase yours from? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Fantastic work as usual randy! Glad to see you are back on this project! Its beautifully complex.. Hopefully I will get to see it in person again soon, that was one of my highlights of last years NNL East! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 I really admire the folks with the skills and patience to work in metals. To the point I think where I would find it a shame to apply paint. It's not something I would try, because I don't think my modeling ADD would allow me to put in that kinda time and get very far, regardless of materials. I probable put 30-60 hours in a build. Something like this would require hundreds. Nah, not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Hi Folks, Hi Bill, appreciate the comment( still planning on sending you a package! ) Tim, You are too kind my friend. but really nice to hear:) Andy, Yes, those "Mad Mike" produced carbs that Scale Production sells are really sweet. (I sell them in my store also, but currently out of stock) But the ones I print are pretty cool also . The linkage is made up from a small length of nickel silver tubing that I stuff a RB Motion Rod end into. The opposite end gets a wire rod with a RB Motion nut slipped on. Nickle s. tubing is Albion Alloys .5 mm O.D. .3mm I.D. The rod ends are the smallest ones #1501 RB Motion The nuts are the smallest ones .020" RB Motion Bruce, Thank you buddy! I wish I could find more time. Mark, Glad you are liking this one. Dann, Thank you ( enjoy all your many projects!!! ) Thanks Kurt, I see you doing this stuff all the time Sonny, Thank you ! Mike, thank you for following along. Hey Pete, Like Tim says, If I can post an update how about you:) Tom, Glad you like it, what pieces are you looking at ? Thank you Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Fantastic work! I've soldered a few dragster chassis, over the years. I'm not sure that combined, they have as many joints as this thing does. This entire project is amazing! Thanks for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Randy the nickel silver sheet I was asking about is what you used for your leaf springs. And also a good source for purchasing some. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Randy, I'm very glad to see your Maserati back on the bench. A work this spectacular deserves to be finished. Thank you for taking the time to document your work. This project is now and will doubtless continue to be an example of the pinnacle of what can be accomplished with our hobby. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Thank you Daniel ! Tom, It is 30 gauge sheet stock that came from an jewelry supply store on ebay. It was a while ago and I could not find the actual purchase in my history. If you would search "nickel silver sheet stock" you should find some opitions. Hope this helps:) David, Very kind of you ! Eric, Did not ignore you yesterday, had to check and see if the trip out to NNL was still on. It is , look forward to seeing you again! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 wait a minute you're printing carbs ?? hmmm …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 1/22/2020 at 2:52 PM, Randy D said: Eric, Did not ignore you yesterday, had to check and see if the trip out to NNL was still on. It is , look forward to seeing you again! Randy Fantastic! I look forward to seeing you again... and ill bring some extra $$... You had lots of great goodies on your table last year... I will need to get more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Hi Folks, Eric, Really hoping to see you this time:) Finally starting on the motor for the Tipo 61. An inline 4 cylinder , DOHC, aluminum block and heads with twin side draft Webers. Twin sparkplugs, dual coils, dry sump developing 250 h.p. Typical of the period, this little motor had a whole bunch of stuff hanging off it. Fuel pump, oil pump, generator and water pump all gear driven. Lots of photos from the web, one really helpful drawing and some great photos from Joel Finn's book have provided reference. Going to build it up from 'white metal', ally, nickel silver tubing and aftermarket nuts and bolts. As an old model train guy I have alot of white metal castings that provide stock I can shape using hand files. Will assemble with epoxy and super glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Sample of some white metal cast train parts used as stock... Lots of printing out and scaling photos lets me figure out dimensions..... With the crazy 45 degree tilt of the motor the intake side valve cover becomes the focal point so I started there. Lots of filing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Exhaust side valve cover next.... Valley pan ...... Upper part of block and heads..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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