David G. Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 The amount and level of detail are mind-blowing. Thanks for sharing the process with us. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 7, 2018 Author Share Posted October 7, 2018 Thanks guys! The reset knob for the trip odometer. Three pieces. The largest part of it is .030 in diameter and has the ribs machined into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 i need to go lie down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 The gauges are done for now and loosely fitted to the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) I started machining the switches for lights, blinkers, key, starter and windshield wipers. Edited October 9, 2018 by Scale-Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 The level of detail on this is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Key switch for the ignition is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 I used SMS C/F decal for the dash, but it was too light and a bit coarse/high contrast for the look I wanted. So I tinted it with Tamiya Smoke and Clear Blue lacquers before clear coating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Dashboard looks outstanding, Mark. Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 The gauges are installed in the dash… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 All your painstaking detailed work for the gauges and the dashboard has paid off Mark........ what an excellent result ! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Thank you David! It still is being worked on... But I was in the mood to make something else. The master cylinder needed to be converted to left-hand drive too, but it instead of modifying the existing part I made a new one from brass, aluminum and resin. I had a leftover resin copy I made years ago; I cut the reservoir off and fitted it to a hand filed and cut brass cylinder body. The flange was milled from aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Textured and painted… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Finished the dash. Machined all the switches and warning lights in aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 It wasn't until after I painted the upper frame (after converting it to left-hand drive) I noticed the Tamiya BDR factory build I cannibalized was built with the JPE version part that has a big boss to mount an overflow tank in the middle of the forward X brace. Keeping the Ford over GM (Vauxhall) theme I filled, whittled and filed the "error" into a correct configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 The parking brake lever was at the wrong angle for a LHD application so I cut it off the boot and machined a new one. The handle is rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hmmm… What will this be…? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 I milled the top of the battery so it snaps onto the brass body of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 6 hours ago, Scale-Master said: I milled the top of the battery so it snaps onto the brass body of it. Shoot Mark, I thought you were going to mount some smoke grenade launchers! Very nice battery! Love the complete scratch build of everything. Love the work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 My first thought Mike, was that the tubes were six vertical induction trumpets..... like you get on some V8 engines...... no, it's a battery ! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 "Made" this for it today. Designed a Mallory ProMaster Coil in SolidWorks. Then I made the factory mount to go with it. I'll have them grown separately and assemble them to this configuration, and then add my own milled hardware and wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 You've got the entire "tool-box" covered with the skills you have Mark. I chuckled at the trip odometer knob as it seems soooo obvious to make one (kidding of course) and it's a very cool little detail. Then you share your CAD work and it makes me just smile in admiration. I'm too old to take the time to learn those skills but to all of those builders that possess them all I can say is your imagination is your only limitation. This entire thread and build is pure fun to watch. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Thanks for the kind words Tim! The ribs around the top and bottom (with correct notches) have been added as well as the end details (flat panels). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Today's project was to make this Mallory HyFire6 ignition box in SolidWorks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 I added the side terminals to the top and notched the rib in the main body to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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