Scale-Master Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 I finally got around to bolting the starter onto the engine. Just needed to make the hardware… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 The master cylinder is done. The cap was machined as were the fittings and mounting hardware. The seals between the reservoir and cylinder were made from soft vinyl. The decals were drawn and printed by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 This is way out of my league..... ? Nice work!.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Thanks Guido! The header had already been modified to work with the other LHD converted pieces from when I wrote the Scale Auto article chronicling how to do it. It was in two pieces still as it comes in the kit. I cemented them together and filled the seam and ejection pin holes. The flanges have been drilled to accept the mounting hardware (that I still have to make). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Side terminal connectors for the battery made from brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 As others on here have said Mark, your skilled scratch building for this project is something to admire, and indeed learn from. Certainly, this type of work is beyond my skill level, and I like the 3D drawings showing your detailed understanding of each component part. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thank you David! Heat shield for the muffler rough cut from brass and reinforced with aluminum rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nice job on the muffler Mark....... just remind me please..... this Lotus is a 1:24 scale model car is it?.... or is it 1:12 scale? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 1/12 scale Caterham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 The muffler was machined and etched with the logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 The pipes were bent from brass tubing. The rear bracket is brass sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 I milled flanges to attach the exhaust system to the header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 I finished making the battery cables for the side terminals. (The hex heads are the correct size.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 The battery is done, slightly weathered/dirtied up. (I can't attach the cables until I know how to route them after I install it.) The top terminals are scaled correctly so the positive one is a hair larger diameter than the negative post. I drew all the art and printed the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 The connector pipe between the header and muffler is done. I machined the hardware (with lock nuts) and made a gasket too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Muffler & tail pipe. With heat shield and connector pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 I finished the header. Added the studs/washers/bolts to the head flanges as well as a gasket. The welds were added to the joints where the tail pipe and connector pipe meet the muffler. The finished exhaust system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Mark, looking great! Glad to see you are 3D printing as well. Superb model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Thanks Pete! Get a load of this... I got the ignition parts back from the grower. I'm impressed with what he could do with my files. The coil actually slides onto the mount as a full sized one would. I still need to make some hardware and the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Mark...... that exhaust system of yours is perfectly accurate to the 1:1 exhaust system, and from your photo you couldn't tell the difference I bet. Good results from your 3D printer guy and clearly you got the 3D design files right. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Thank you David! A little paint and a couple custom made decals and they are coming to life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hi Mark....I haven’t checked in for awhile ....but, Wow this sure looks like another big winner for GSL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 amazing detail you are putting into this build.. just draw dropping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Thanks Andre and John! I machined the oil tank and all the ancillary parts for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Painted the fittings and assembled it… Made the overflow tank too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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