TransAmMike Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 3 hours ago, MarkJ said: Need to clean it up a bit and prime and paint it. The headers were white on the real car. I don't know if it's some kind of porcelain finish or what. Going to try to do the right header today. In the last picture, the header is not installed. it's just placed in position. Looking great Mark, I may have missed it but what material are you using and what size?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 These headers are amazing! Do you use Evergreen rods or tubes. Just thinking tube would hold a bend better Thanks for sharing, I got to learn something new today. Cool stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 Mike and Pierre, the header tubes are evergreen rod and the collectors are tubes. I will have to get back to you on the size. The rods actually are so small that you can put a 90-degree bend on them, and they won't break. I was surprised how small the tubes of the headers turned out to be, but they fit the 1/25 scale picture of the headers perfectly. Thanks for your interest in the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Got the right header almost finished. Just need to fix where the tubes are put together and add a flange where the collector will meet the exhaust pipe. The left header appears to be larger then the right because it actually is for some unknown reason. I might have to do some adjusting if the left one drags the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Here is the image I used before making it into a 1/25 scale image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 21 hours ago, MarkJ said: Sounds great John. Do you have a link to your you tube channel? https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnPol63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) I put some putty on the headers to smooth out where they are welded together. I just placed the header next to the engine. it is not installed yet. Don't worry about the fan. i have the blades and will put them back on when I'm through with the engine. Edited December 7, 2021 by MarkJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 7 hours ago, John Pol said: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnPol63 Thanks, I will have to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 On 12/6/2021 at 12:30 PM, TransAmMike said: Looking great Mark, I may have missed it but what material are you using and what size?? Mike, the tubes are Evergreen 1/16-inch rod, and the collectors are Evergreen 1/8-inch tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, MarkJ said: Mike, the tubes are Evergreen 1/16-inch rod, and the collectors are Evergreen 1/8-inch tube. Well that's bit of a change from the aluminum wire and solder. So how do you get the rod to keep it shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 12 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Well that's bit of a change from the aluminum wire and solder. So how do you get the rod to keep it shape? You just bend it with your fingers and keep checking it on the pattern and the 1/16 rod is so skinny that it holds it shape. you make it a little longer than you need it for the section you are doing and then trim it on the pattern to get the right length. Then you put it in place on the sticky side of the tape that holds it in place on the rectangular piece of styrene that goes on the head where the header mounts, and then put the liquid adhesive that dries in about 20 seconds on it. I'm using the micro mark "same stuff". I would recommend using a respirator because the fumes are very strong and give me a sore throat and a cough if I don't. Learned that the hard way. I found that they do warn you on the label about the fumes. To me it's an easier process then using solder or wire. It's hard to glue those materials. Thanks for your interest in the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, MarkJ said: You just bend it with your fingers and keep checking it on the pattern and the 1/16 rod is so skinny that it holds it shape. you make it a little longer than you need it for the section you are doing and then trim it on the pattern to get the right length. Then you put it in place on the sticky side of the tape that holds it in place on the rectangular piece of styrene that goes on the head where the header mounts, and then put the liquid adhesive that dries in about 20 seconds on it. I'm using the micro mark "same stuff". I would recommend using a respirator because the fumes are very strong and give me a sore throat and a cough if I don't. Learned that the hard way. I found that they do warn you on the label about the fumes. To me it's an easier process then using solder or wire. It's hard to glue those materials. Thanks for your interest in the build. Thanks Mark. have a great day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarkJ Posted December 12, 2021 Author Share Posted December 12, 2021 Thats it, folks. There is no top for the air cleaner. The hood with a duct built into it was the top for the air cleaner. Whenever they opened the hood, they would throw a rag on top of the carb. I'm not going to model the duct in the hood because I have no ref pictures about how it looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Really nice carburetor breather, and air filter. I have a feeling more detail is coming.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 9 hours ago, slusher said: Really nice carburetor breather, and air filter. I have a feeling more detail is coming.. Thanks, Carl. I can't seem to find the coil in the Corvette kit so I might have to make one, But I think the engine might be complete except for painting it and adding spark plug wires. That's all the plumbing I do. I need to put the blades back on the fan too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 18 hours ago, MarkJ said: Thanks, Carl. I can't seem to find the coil in the Corvette kit so I might have to make one, But I think the engine might be complete except for painting it and adding spark plug wires. That's all the plumbing I do. I need to put the blades back on the fan too. a coil is a piece of cake for you… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 10 hours ago, slusher said: a coil is a piece of cake for you… Thanks Carl. Just need to find the right size tube or rod and put a top on it and some sort of bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bainford Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Man, there sure is a ton of work in this build. Those belts look great, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Can't wait to see the whole thing come together. You must be pretty close to the grand finale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Seats with the belts look great Mark, man thats a lot of parts there😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Great looking seat and belts Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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