Scale-Master Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) The Corvette master cylinder (with J56 proportioning valve) has been installed and all the hard lines for the front and some of the rear have been connected. I put off making the bleeders on the master when I made it, so those were done today as well. The oil coolers have been reinstalled and plumbed. Edited July 16, 2022 by Scale-Master 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 This is looking better and better Mark. A last GSL overall winner perhaps? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Nice nice nice nice …. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 I 3D printed the vent screen masters for the Webers when I grew the other carb parts, but I didn't make the mold to cast them then. I used a platinum RTV mold against glass to cast these in resin. I made the four bleeders for each caliper and installed them before mounting the rotors and calipers to the spindles. The soft brake lines and hardware have been installed too. I also made the Willwood decals. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 The intake manifold has now been final installed, (with gaskets), and the fuel lines are temporarily attached until the upper carb gaskets are added and the distributor is installed. (The valve covers are not finished yet, but they make the engine look better than just the raw heads. And because… magnets!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 After the first round of paint for the interior it was time for another test fitting of some of the body panels to the tub. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 The distributor, as well as its hold down clamp, is installed, the signal wires are routed and vacuum advance hose plugged into the canister. The ignition wires come later… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 So many sports cars had sm bl chevy engines - in retrospect - shouldn’t GM have green lighted a rear engine Chevrolet sports car 25 years ago ???? Just sayin’. oh by the way - we’ve all been waiting - patiently (?) - for this to come together … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Ralph Nader would ha quashed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Mark you must have had a big ol' grin on your face when you mated the body to the chassis for a mock-up. Very exciting to see. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Thanks Tim! Yes it was rewarding to see the colors start to come together after 3+ years of it being in my imagination. I made the water temperature probe/sender and the bellhousing bolts & washers. I also made decals for the "fan" belts and fuel lines. I made the worm type hose clamps for the radiator hoses that connect to the engine. I also made decals for the hoses. The lower (water pump) hose is actually an upper hose for a small block C3 Corvette, and the upper is a big block C3 hose. That's just the way they fit in this application. (The lettering is intentionally distressed as the printing on the real ones is often that way.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Sigh … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 Rear corners ready to install. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Absolute perfection !!! Seeing the amazing detail and workmanship inspired me to get out into the garage and get back to work on my 1 to 1 scale 1949 Mercury pick up as our summers are shoet up here in Canada. Edgar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 The valve cover hold-down bolts and breathers were machined from aluminum. Both are patterned from the same line of Eddie Motorsports parts. Yes, there is a little grime around some areas… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 The rear suspension was going in just fine until I realized I needed to install something else first. But before I could do that I had to mount something else, and before that, another item… So I installed the instrument panels. The "A/C" hoses were installed too. The top of the dash and the Wink mirror were mounted to the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 29, 2022 Author Share Posted July 29, 2022 I figured I'd see what it looks like now that it has color on it so I loosely assembled the panels. Too bad it's a hazy day; the color pops more in direct sunlight. Gonna have to put the wheels on it soon too… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 WOW! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Wholadoodles! What a piece of art. Mark you are an inspiration to all of us that build models. Your attention to detail and fabrication is beyond astounding. I am looking forward to hopefully seeing this model at GSL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 4, 2022 Author Share Posted August 4, 2022 Thanks guys! Gear shifter. Aluminum. I was able to machine it in one piece except for the two fasteners. Front: Back: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I've learned so much reading up on this build. Lettering on the radiator hoses - - - brilliant! Can't wait to see the pics when it's done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 I finally installed the spark plugs and made & routed the ignition wires. They are the beefy 10.4mm size. I had already made the boots and spark plugs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I'm lost for words... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Yup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 I think the engine is as done as possible for now. There's quite a few more parts already made for it, but they will be added later. So the next trick is to install this… Into this… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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