absmiami Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 And we're getting a Grand Prix race in Miami in May - 25 miles from my back porch dollars to donuts the new track is nowhere near as nice as the new and improved Zandvoort ... And I can't wait to see what the ticket prices will be .... will probably still be cheaper to fly to Montreal and go to the Canadian GP ! or Austin !! Oh - and don't worry - if you would like some COVID - we'll still have plenty left in Miami in May '22 - rant over .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Well. now, it’s ON … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 Belly tanker Jim has sourced an ebay store site for wire - very nice - it measured to .011 - the first picture shows that it is slightly smaller dia than the Detail Master plug wire that we all like …. I’ll use the detail master orange wire for the 29 - but I’m using the lizard green eBay wire for the throttle wire - thanks Jim … and made some brace clips for the roll bar - to be painted black … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 The throttle wire and return spring attach to the last segment of the throttle link - at the back of the carbs …. Used the .011 green line for the throttle wire - glued to a section of .018 tube - the return spring is stretched from a MFH accessory spring package with a length of .006 brass wire running thu the spring and used to attach the spring to the tray and the last carb link - close as I can get to scale parts …. randy Ditton could probably make this functional - no thanks … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Abs, that is incredible detail ... Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 that level of detail at 1:25 is insane. I'm really enjoying watching your work here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Jay C. Thanks - but just for the record - this is a 24th scale build - the Mad Mike printed engine began life as a 24th scale Ford 289 - and there is no way to make a 25th scale Indy car with a 24th sc engine - so the parts that I am “borrowing” from the AMT Lotus Indy kit have been modified to suit - the monocoque is based on the Clidinst drawings copied in 24th scale … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Has anyone ever seen an off centered ignition coil ? Here’s one - as used on the Lotus 29 …. Wonder why ? The nipple on the Pro Tech part was razor sawed off and re- glued …. The coil is strapped to the roll bar brace that I will make next. … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Painting anD adding some of the electrical wiring …. The valve covers were razor sawed off of the block casting - then added the brackets for the plug looms and then painted Alcad Chrome … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 So here’s my question … I took all the stuff on the right side Of my workbench and moved it to the LEFT side of my workbench - does this count as “cleaning the workbench???! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 hour ago, absmiami said: So here’s my question … I took all the stuff on the right side Of my workbench and moved it to the LEFT side of my workbench - does this count as “cleaning the workbench???! No Andrew, that is just a short term fix...................... ! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Wait. What if I move all the stuff on the left side back to the RIGHT side of the bench - Will THAT count ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) What if just take a firehose …. ????? Edited September 17, 2021 by absmiami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I like the plastic wrap around the bottom of the engine... looks so warehousey. Awesome stuff though, really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 To be honest, Andrew..... my workbench is also a mess, with so much stuff piled up that there is very little space to WORK in. Every once in a while I do clear some workspace, and whatever works for each of us as model builders, that's fine ! I agree with Josh, about the plastic wrap around the base of your engine...... makes it look like a real engine waiting to be shipped or fitted to a vehicle. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Detail master .013 plug wires with angled plug boots and RB Bentley plugs … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingslug Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Fun working with tiny things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 On 9/17/2021 at 11:50 PM, Venom said: I like the plastic wrap around the bottom of the engine... looks so warehousey. Awesome stuff though, really! He uses Parafilm, to protect against wear. Great idea! And, you're right, it looks like shrinkwrap! 14 hours ago, absmiami said: Detail master .013 plug wires with angled plug boots and RB Bentley plugs … As always, sir--fine work! Everything looks oh, so right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Yes. Thanks. It is parafilm. Which is also handy for sealing that last half bottle of beer that you decide not to finish at O dark 30…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Just in case anyone is curious, that Ford decal on the valve cover is from a 43rd scale Indycals decal sheet for the Gurney 29 …. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 On 9/17/2021 at 4:35 PM, absmiami said: So here’s my question … I took all the stuff on the right side Of my workbench and moved it to the LEFT side of my workbench - does this count as “cleaning the workbench???! It does in my world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Michael Quarterman. RIP lets all build something in his memory today … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingslug Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Wow..I think my eyes would fall out if I tried this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Mine did. If it happens to you - be sure to soak your eyeballs in eyedrop solution before you jam them back into your skull. Avoids infection … yes the plug wiring for this engine is kicking my a-s. … The distributor boots are supposed to all point straight back - like good little soldiers …. Mine …. Do not … I’m just making sure I end up with the correct number of plug wires … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 On 9/29/2021 at 12:08 PM, absmiami said: Mine did. If it happens to you - be sure to soak your eyeballs in eyedrop solution before you jam them back into your skull. Avoids infection … yes the plug wiring for this engine is kicking my a-s. … The distributor boots are supposed to all point straight back - like good little soldiers …. Mine …. Do not … I’m just making sure I end up with the correct number of plug wires … Hahahahahaha haaaa!😄🤣😆😅......... Thanks Abs!!..I needed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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