mr68gts Posted February 1 Time for the next logical step.... PHOTO ETCH! 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackbeard Posted February 3 those would look great in photo etched Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted February 12 New oil pan for dry sump set up! Got the dry sump pump just about done. I need to finish up the photo etch for the rear end then move onto the engine pieces as there is some parts that need to be photo etched instead of 3d printed. Engine program is moving along nicely at this point and am nearing the end of all the parts for it! (finally!) lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
comp1839 Posted February 13 WOW Paul!!!!! you're parts are looking incredible. Great job on designing and creating them. can't wait to see them all together and on a build!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted February 14 Thanks Dave! It's certainly getting there! I got involved with a instagram build off with this thing so I need to have the engine done in roughly 3 months time. Just want I needed to kick my arse in gear and get this done! A bit difficult working in the 5th wheel trailer whilst we look for a house but I'm making it work. Had to take the printer to work. Trailer too small to have it buzzing away with fumes and a wife and dog here. Update: Got the supercharger belt some what figured out! I am literally one tooth too long or 3 teeth to short to having an accurate belt! I need to change the length a bit so the teeth match up correctly but it's BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH close! How close? the mating portion of the belt is .01 too short! I have some dimensions from rcd so I will be redrawing the belt and going from there to make it correct. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 15 that's awesome, i believe we are in the same build of on Instagram, am super behind so let see, i like that blower hat for one of my future projects, hope i can get one some day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted February 17 On 2/15/2021 at 3:50 AM, Tortuga Kustomz said: that's awesome, i believe we are in the same build of on Instagram, am super behind so let see, i like that blower hat for one of my future projects, hope i can get one some day We are! I've managed to get some paint on a few of the parts. I need to break out the lathe and get busy with the air servos and the adapter ring in-between the lenco cases. I may still machine the rear lid for the lenco but not sure yet. I will probably have the lench assembled this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted February 18 (edited) Little bit of mock up using blu tack! Getting there! Need to locate some carbon fiber for the valve covers still. (Hence the black paint) Edited February 18 by mr68gts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tortuga Kustomz Posted February 18 UUUhhh, that carbon fiber valve cover are going to look killer, looking forward for more updates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted February 20 I had some time to fix the injector hat tonight. Looks much better I think. When mocked up with the old one it looked to wide. Still need to change the spacer to look more like Matt Bohr posted a while back. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted February 20 played with the scoop some more! After several more hours of changes and fixes I am now going to leave it and get it ready for printing! I did leave the spacer alone instead of changing it. Changing it would require a new supercharger print as I'd have to change the flange at the supercharger to reflect what Matt Bohr had posted. Assembled with the supercharger and spacer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackbeard Posted February 22 looking fantastic paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Codi Posted February 24 That's the baddest blower hat I've ever seen and one of absolute favorites. Your efforts to "massage it" to make it even better were well worth it. cheers, tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted February 27 On 2/24/2021 at 4:22 PM, Codi said: That's the baddest blower hat I've ever seen and one of absolute favorites. Your efforts to "massage it" to make it even better were well worth it. cheers, tim Thanks Tim! It was definitely a move in the right direction even though it was a giant pain in the rear to go back in a modify it all! I can't wait to print it and see how it comes out. I have some new precision model resin coming next week to give a try! With all these engine parts nearing the end it's going to be time to build soon! Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted March 7 Shortblock is about put together now! Nee to do the hardware in it now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackbeard Posted March 7 that is taking shape looking great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted March 14 Thanks everyone! Sobi had a couple of mishaps. The timing cover chipped while drilling and there's an issue with the front end. Discouraged but not swayed, this model will still get done. Just gotta concentrate on the engine for now and go from there. Head studs are in and I'm making new gaskets for the heads. There are "dowel pins" that properly locate the heads to the block so I had to drill the holes first then cut the gasket to shape.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackbeard Posted March 15 Fantastic looking motor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted March 17 Getting further along with this engine! Valve covers have been covered in carbon fiber from scale motorsports and semi gloss cleared. Just gotta drill for the hardware and install the bolts. I chipped the front timing cover drilling for the hardware and had to print a new one. Its been printed and is ready to prep and paint. Hopefully this one goes better than the last...🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackbeard Posted March 17 that is looking killer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr68gts Posted March 21 I am getting seriously close to printing all of this thing! New timing cover since I chipped the other one. Injector spacer printed awesome! Kinda surprised it printed as its pretty thin along with the blower belt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
