mad mike Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Hello everyone, finally found some time to start another one of my big-scale scratchbuilt engines. And even better I remembered to take some WIP pics this time, so here are some parts of my DFV build. I started with the Hewland gearbox because it's fun to do with all those nuts&bolts, and since this engine will be loosely based on the Lotus 72, there will be inboard brakes! That explains the brakediscs. The valve cover was made by using the famous "bare-metal and wipe" method, worked like a charm, thanks to everybody who described it here on the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Oh no .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 And yes. There is some lovely red goop seeping out of the transaxle. Can even see it on my I phone ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mike Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Yes, I really wanted to make some sealing this time, so I used red insulation tape on the parting surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Very impressive. Very realistic textures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Who's nut $ bolt castings??? Fantastic work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mike Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Everyone, thanks for looking! Dave, I'm 3D-printing the nuts&bolts myself. There's not much 1/8 stuff available anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Man, that is really nice. Love those nuts and bolts. How did you paint "Ford" on the valve covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) Mein Gott im Himmel!? Very nice work. As someone else mentioned, the textures are beautiful. Edited December 1, 2020 by Straightliner59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mike Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 @John: I used Bare Metal Foil on the emblems first, painted over it, and removed the paint on the raised parts of the emblems again. That method has been described several times on this forum, and it works great. Now for some more WIP: completed the brakes and mounted everything on the Hewland. One caliper is made up of 16 parts now. Guess inboard brakes have a lot of problems and are rarely used, but they look great. It's that kind of sexy machinery that motivates my builds. Now on to the main engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 The Hewland family is pleased to announce the birth of their 24th scale baby Hewland .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Really nice, Michael! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mike Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Thanks, Andy, Art. Now it's on to the block - assembling the basic parts and the pumps. Those were a lot of work to design, with all the variations details. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Wow, couldn’t look more real! How are you getting the raw brushed surfaces look? BTW, I have one of your 1/24 GT40 MarkII engines on the way...Got it from Randy at Modelbuilders. I want to make a stand for it and display it next to my Le Mans GT40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mike Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 Thanks for buying one of my engines Josh! Would be glad to see your build here! For the raw cast surfaces I use black primer spray "dusted" on to get that rough surface, followed by Alclad dull alu and a bit of oil color washing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 That sump is ... sumptuous here’s what the sump looks like on your 24th scale casting. well call this “junior” ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Stunning work as usual Mike, The oil pumps are a work of art in them selves and your attention to the details even down to the raised lettering is very impressive. Can't wait for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd 7200 Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Can you provide the printed parts or a completed engine in 1/6 scale? What would be the cost? I have all the GMP 1/6 engines and never understood why they never did a DFV. Your work is amazing. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad mike Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Hello James, technically it wouldn't be aproblem to do a 1/6 version, but it's a lot of work. Would you be interested in both the engine and the gearbox? Are you an experienced builder so that you could build it yourself if I provide the basic parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cevert Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Hi. I'm new here and I immediately came across this amazing engine. Have I never seen something so beautiful? I bow before the author !!! Is it all 3D? Is it also available in a casting version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 What side of the Atlantic do you live on. ?? The 24th scale versions are offered on two sites that I know of - one in North America - and one in Europe … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigd 7200 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Mike: I'm not sure why I missed your reply till now. I could accept eather finished 1/6 model or parts for me to finish with the difference in cost being the deciding factor. I'll check here daily till I hear from you. Thanks, James Darryl Ramsey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesketh Racing Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Hi Mike. I saw your quite brilliant 1:8 DFV Engine. Would it be possible to produce 2 for us at full scale? I could probably put in contact with our contacts at Cosworth for more accurate plans if necessary. You can email me at info@heskethracing.co.uk Best regards Andrew Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) Wow Edited January 22, 2023 by LDO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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