Codi Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 It took me a while Daniel but I did get caught up with all of your progress and updates. Sorry to hear about the "mend" you had to make but it all looks good from here.  cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 8 hours ago, Codi said: It took me a while Daniel but I did get caught up with all of your progress and updates. Sorry to hear about the "mend" you had to make but it all looks good from here.  cheers, tim Thank you, Tim. Yes, it's really none the worse, for wear. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mom. Glad modeling has provided something of a relief, for you. Take care, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 The brakes are plumbed. The material I used for the braided line is somewhat springy. Of course, it's wire. Wire tends to "springy". That quality caused a mishap on the left-hand side line. It moved, and left me about 1/16" short. To repair it, I cut it back farther, and spliced a new section on, using a piece of small-diameter wire insulation. I touched it up with some Dark Anodonic Grey metallizer. It's barely visible, here. It should be virtually undetectable, once the car's together. I appreciate your questions and comments. Thanks for looking! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 WOW, looking better and better, those lines look realistic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 6 hours ago, Tortuga Kustomz said: WOW, looking better and better, those lines look realistic Thank you, Marcos ! I think the bead wire worked out for the fine brake lines pretty well, too. For some reason, I decided to mockup the car. This is as close to seeing the overall "done" look, as I have got. I'm still trying to figure out the layout, for the paint, now that colors are determined. Questions comments and critiques are always appreciated. Thanks for looking! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Kustomz Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 looks amazing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 26 minutes ago, Tortuga Kustomz said: looks amazing Thank you, my friend! I'm not sure if I am done with this, or not. I started working on the output shaft cover. It's what's called "adjustable length", in that the end pieces can be slid along the tube, to match the length needed. I'm still researching these things, because I am having difficulty finding proper dimensions. The brass piece is intended to be the shaft speed sensor for the computer, but I still haven't found a decent photo of that installation, either... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Looking totally killer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 17 hours ago, Dragline said: Looking totally killer... Thanks, Bob! I apprecaite it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Some things I've been working on: First is something I picked up from Andy Sapiro; Parafilm is great for protecting finished surfaces, while you're working. It doesn't leave a residue, and it only sticks, lightly. It doesn't have any adhesive, so it removes, easily. I, too, would recommend it. Second is a pinion carrier. I think I just about have this driveline sorted out! I also was messing around with connectors for the data acquisition systems. This is .030"X.030" styrene strip, bored through. Wire is Detail master Detailing Wire. Comments are always welcomed and appreciated. Thanks for looking! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 More work on the driveline. I detailed the speed sensor, and wired it. I'll paint the connectors and the fitting on the sensor body. Not pictured; I turned and drilled the mount for the back of the reverser. That completes the driveline tube, sans a few nut/bolt castings. Thanks for looking! Whaddya' know? The photos look decent, for a change! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 These modern FE cars have all the bells and whistles their older siblings didn't have so they are a detailers dream. Add to that your skill set and we get this killer digger. End result is gonna be off da hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 17 hours ago, Dragline said: These modern FE cars have all the bells and whistles their older siblings didn't have so they are a detailers dream. Add to that your skill set and we get this killer digger. End result is gonna be off da hook. They pretty much do! Except the fuel and ignition systems are only half the work.😂 Thank you, Bob! I'm really having a blast, with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Looks great Daniel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 4 hours ago, afx said: Looks great Daniel. Thank you, JC! I appreciate that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Gracious! Where and How do you get such patience and dedication? Absolutely amazing work! Thanks for the documentary on the right way to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Great job Daniel, the driveshaft is absolutely gorgeous, this build just keeps getting better! 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said: Gracious! Where and How do you get such patience and dedication? Absolutely amazing work! Thanks for the documentary on the right way to do it. Thank you, Dan! It's just what I enjoy doing.🙂 I'm always happy to share what I'm working on. It's extra cool if somebody gets something useful out of it. Thanks again, sir! 2 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Great job Daniel, the driveshaft is absolutely gorgeous, this build just keeps getting better! 👌 Thank you, so kindly, my friend! I'm pretty happy with the way it's going. Positive response is truly icing on the cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 I've got a little more work done, over the last couple of days. Still working on the driveline, so I can finish the cockpit. I painted the data link connections, and the bellhousing. I started work on a new reverser. I painted the bellhousing with Krylon Original Chrome over Walmart Paint Place Gloss Black. I got a little hasty, and left a couple of small marks on the finish. Since one will be down, under the reverser, and the other beneath the adjustment/inspection cover, they won't be any issue. I decided against stripping the part. The dust exhaust tube is 3/32" aluminum tube, bent using a bending tool I made, many years ago. Its length will be adjusted, once the floor pan is fitted to this assembly. Questions and critiques and comments are always welcome. Thanks for looking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Daniel, the work you have done on the drivline is spectacular and your attention to detail is spot on. This thread is becoming a master class in building a current nostalgia front engine TF car and how to create details for almost any type of model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 10 hours ago, Ian McLaren said: Daniel, the work you have done on the drivline is spectacular and your attention to detail is spot on. This thread is becoming a master class in building a current nostalgia front engine TF car and how to create details for almost any type of model. Thank you, so much, Ian. I appreciate knowing that it's inspirational and informative, to others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 Added more details to the clutch can, and reverser. This stuff is all just stacked on hat 1/16" rod, and none of it's cemented, yet. I made the new inspection cover from flashing, and polished it. I can say this: Krylon Original Chrome is a dead match for polished aluminum. I think the driveline is getting close. I need to figure out exactly how I am going to install the driveline into the cockpit, along with the motor plate, and be able to plug the engine into that, once it's built. I have an idea, and I don't think it'll be too difficult, but I want to make sure I'm not wrong.😃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I like that Krylon ‘chrome’ for polished aluminum too!  It’s a weird paint - it’s tough to get other paint to stick to it sometimes (I tried using it as a base for candies) and the paints I tried would often bead up on the surface, but it’s great for what it’s great for! Really enjoying this build still - it’s a real masterclass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 2 hours ago, CabDriver said: I like that Krylon ‘chrome’ for polished aluminum too!  It’s a weird paint - it’s tough to get other paint to stick to it sometimes (I tried using it as a base for candies) and the paints I tried would often bead up on the surface, but it’s great for what it’s great for! Really enjoying this build still - it’s a real masterclass I'd never tried it as an undercoat, but, it does look super-slippery. Thank you, kindly, sir! I hope to keep this thread interesting. I enjoy sharing what I'm doing, and it's nice to hear when others are enjoying it, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 I'm going to give it a bit of weathering, but, this is otherwise done! Next up, I will work out exactly how I'm going to install this and the motor plate, so that the engine can be easily installed, when its time comes. I used short lengths of black wire insulation for the reverser bolts. Most of the Lenco reversers I found had black anodized cap screws, so...Questions, comments and critiques are always welcomed. Thanks for looking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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