NYLIBUD Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Wow,I guess I've gotta long way of waiting to see the car finished.Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 Deck is DONE! I'm on a mission lately. Excited to get these projects out of the way so I can work on this TDR Nova this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 sounds great brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 Ok.... I found some time as work was slow today. Goal was to wrap up this engine block. I think I like it now. Any input guys?? Thinking about 3D printing it first before I cut it in ren wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 that looks dead on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 The starter may be a tad small but I'm only concerned with the block first. My 1:1 isn't getting done as quickly as I had hoped at the chassis shop so I may see what I can do with this on vacation time, doesn't sound like my wife will be dragging me off anywhere and my projects are done for the most part. Pretty sure I have everything I need for materials,.....kicking myself in the rear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) Messing around this morning with my new 5-axis software. This particular NC program... the work piece spins on the x-axis while the cutter stays on Y zero and bumps up and down on the Z axis to the part shape. It makes its way from the front of the block to the rear of the block. I see it crashes into the timing chain area so I need to alter that. Might try some ren board and see how it cuts one of these days. Edited August 18, 2018 by underdog1495 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Ran into some post processor issues last week but I think I have that portion figured out and solved now. Next will be getting used to the cnc controller and getting the G-code loaded into the machine to try and cut something. Amazing I haven't ran cnc in 25 years and it's just like riding a bike still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Messing around with a blower design. It's not accurate yet but I'll keep tweaking it but thought I'd share it. I need to work on an oil pan also, the one I have is a stock looking one so I didn't include it in the image.....getting closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 great looking motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Engine design is coming right along... Can't wait to see some prints... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Can not find any of your 55 Chevy build pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 I sold the 1/8 scale resin 55 body and put the money towards this 3D printed Nova body. The items on the 1st page are from that previous build. Some I made, Some were made by MicroNitro. I never built a chassis for it before I sold it off. Work has been a nightmare lately and when I get home I have no energy for this project. I have everything to start the chassis, just have to sit down and start. The 1:1 Malibu build has been taking up some of my spare time as well. We just set the engine and making the front and mid-plate for it. Did an engine mock up with ProCharger to make sure everything fits, next up is the rack & pinion and mount the seats then I'll have it at home to start wiring the entire car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I thought you had a 1/16 55 chevy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 I used to have one but I gave it to my nephew as a birthday gift. I was hoping he'd finish it but he hasn't touched it. I may get it back, LOL. I do have Andy Chew's 1/16 55 Chevy, he started it, chassis is done, a lot of parts, just needs to be assembled pretty much. I haven't even touched it since I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 any pictures on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 I found two of mine. If you are asking to see Andy's I'd have to break it out of its box and take some pics.  I think this one is mine as it's on the design I did for the chassis. I had a couple of them long ago. One I did and another I bought off eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 can you email me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 If you want to  brake Andy's out of the box to take photo's that would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 I found some images of Andy's 55 Chevy. I had this one originally, sold it to Andy as he wanted to try a 1/16, he built it to what you see and sold it to Rafael Torres, then I bought it from him, so yeah it's been around the world I think, LOL. I hope this helps you out …. Back on topic now. It's snowing here in Michigan and I'm hoping like crazy I can get started on my brass chassis, maybe Sunday fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 thank you so much for the photo's and how much snow are they calling for up your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Really struggling finding some time at home for the chassis as I've had to stay late everyday at work the past month. I did find time last night to wrap up my supercharger tweaks and I was able to do the hat last Sunday. I think I'm about done messing with this. May change up the oil pan some but I think this thing is 99%. Thoughts, comments...concerns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 that's looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underdog1495 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Okay, I tweaked the oil pan with less of an angle on the bottom. I really like how it turned out. i'm calling this engine design done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 your knocking the motor out of the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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