Danno Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Aha!!!! That's store-bought wire!!! Slacker! Phony! But it's scratchbashed store-bought wire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 I concur. Actually much of the wire I use comes from years of scavenging it from electronic devices, toys and junk. Some of the best ignition wire I have came from a remote-wire-controlled car toy; hairdryers often have insulated wires that look like braided hose. I do have a few spools from electronics stores, but just like the aluminum I buy from the metal yards, it too is raw material. Plus I have to make the plugs, looms and ends... and add the lettering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Ok Mark, for the next one, I will show you how to draw wire and you can get some of that plastic handle dip that the tools stores sell and you can make your own wire. Oh, wait, that won't satisfy some, until you dig the ore out of the ground and smelt your own metal and drill for oil for the petrochemicals to make the insulation. Ya, just can make everyone happy, so like you say, just make yourself happy! Ignore Harry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Ok Mark, for the next one, I will show you how to draw wire and you can get some of that plastic handle dip that the tools stores sell and you can make your own wire. Oh, wait, that won't satisfy some, until you dig the ore out of the ground and smelt your own metal and drill for oil for the petrochemicals to make the insulation. Ya, just can make everyone happy, so like you say, just make yourself happy! Ignore Harry! And don't forget he has to make his own oil rig from scratch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 All kidding aside, I just realized… I did actually “scratch-build” some wire a couple months ago. (Pete, I think I told you about it at the meeting 5 weeks ago.) I made this 0.005 diameter “wire” from Schedule C PVC sprinkler pipe on my lathe. I also made some 0.009 diameter. That comes out about 18 & 20 gauge wire in 1/12 scale. It can be painted or dyed with sharpie or hi-lighter pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 You're already the King of Scratchbuilding in my book... no need to gild the lily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I don't think scale model building gets any more precise or realistic than this. Wonderful skills, always a treat to look at the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbike-shaun Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Mark, just curious, what prompted you to say to yerself( yes I know its spelled wrong) self........ I need to scratchbuild me some 009 pvc wire? shaun.s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas SCR Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Mark I love the work you do but could you please show how you did the collecter's on the headers please? I been doing a lot of scratch building base off your stuff this last year and I'm stuck on that part so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 All kidding aside, I just realized… I did actually “scratch-build” some wire a couple months ago. (Pete, I think I told you about it at the meeting 5 weeks ago.) I made this 0.005 diameter “wire” from Schedule C PVC sprinkler pipe on my lathe. I also made some 0.009 diameter. That comes out about 18 & 20 gauge wire in 1/12 scale. It can be painted or dyed with sharpie or hi-lighter pen. Oh yes, I do remember that, you had quite a handful of it. Yup, scratch built wire! That's the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Shaun - It’s not that I decided I needed to make the “wire”, was making something else and that was the by product. (But I’m always on the lookout for fine wire and recognized how useful this “free” stuff could be.) I made a bunch of it once I figured it out. Chas – This photo pretty much explains it. Five pieces of brass tubing soldered together. The four collector tubes were bevel cut on the rear ends and soldered; then the center piece was added. Once I was done cleaning it up with emery cloth it I soldered the flange onto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbike-shaun Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Gotcha,yes its funny how that happens sometimes! great work Mark! shaun.s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Now you're just showing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Fuel tank. Yes, even the wire is scratch-built… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Tire iron. Mostly brass, aluminum for the bit. Yes, it fits the lugs and functions as a real wrench. It’s a small one, only a foot long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas SCR Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I want to say thank you for the collector pic as I did up a set this last weekend and with your help I think they came out real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Glad I could help Chas. I decided to “brand” the tire iron… This is the finished rear end. A bit of dirt and grime ready to be installed into the frame… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Fantastic, Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks Dan. Oil tank and mounting assembly. Tank is aluminum, mount is brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Mark, great work. I particularly like your homage to Tim Allan and Home improvement. Binford tools indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks Pete. Started putting some junk in the trunk… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 sigh, just the indentations on that jack make my eyes wide open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Oil overflow tank and mounting bracket. Also aluminum and brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Mark, great work. I particularly like your homage to Tim Allan and Home improvement. Binford tools indeed! I like that too, Pete. But I wasn't sure I could get away with mentioning it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Why any concern of mentioning it Dan? I'm missing any logic there. I added the clamp mechanism to the oil tank as well as some of the line fittings and the cap to the overflow tank. The brackets have the mounting hardware installed and are painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.