Randy D Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Hi Pat, Wonderful dio you are building!!! Will be stealing ideas from you when I build some more machinery for my shop. You are a talented scratch builder sir. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) FTB has completed another job,this time a 1958 Plymouth engine. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 I love watching different engines roll in and out of the shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) Started on a wall/floor mounted jib crane.I think the girder was part of a trailer kit . It will reach all the machines Used my new mini lathe to bore holes in a rod that will become part of the cable hoist carrier. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) This assortment of pen caps, buttons etc. will become an electric cable hoist. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 (edited) Working on the pulley block. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 (edited) Completed and installed jib crane. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Added two camshafts and two cylinder heads to the shelves. Added two crankshafts to the crankshaft grinding machine. Added a complete reciprocating assembly to the workbench. Added a cartful of engine blocks Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Pat your shop is excellent. Lots of detail. Is your lift truck 1/32 scale?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Pat your shop is excellent. Lots of detail. Is your lift truck 1/32 scale??Thanks Carl, the lift is 1:25. I got it in eBay. There are quite a few to pick from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie_modler Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Great looking dio Pat. I will be stealing a few of the ideas from you for mine, although I don't think they will turn out as good as yours did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) Something rarely seen at FTB, a MAN truck engine. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 awsome updates ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 (edited) FTB recently completed a Pontiac SD 421. It is the one from the ERTL parts pak, which is a drag engine with three induction options. I chose the dual four setup but "streetified". The starter, water pump ,fan/pulleys/alternator assembly, distributor came from the parts bin. The oil filter, fuel pump, distributor dashpot and various tubing were scratchbuilt. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) The next machine I was going to build was one of these block mounted cylinder boring machines. I couldn't remember seeing on what they placed the blocks to do the bores so I went back. they use one of these, an OTC revolver 6000lb. stand. I started on it this morning Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Completed and installed jib crane. I got behind viewing and it ALL looks spectacular so far! Everything just looks right. One little tip from one who spent a career designing cranes would be to add small lengths of angle on the web between flanges as bump stops for the hoist. These are always there and will be a tiny detail that's noticeable. They would be right where you have some bolt heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 I got behind viewing and it ALL looks spectacular so far! Everything just looks right.One little tip from one who spent a career designing cranes would be to add small lengths of angle on the web between flanges as bump stops for the hoist. These are always there and will be a tiny detail that's noticeable. They would be right where you have some bolt heads.Mike, I put the short tubings there as stops but if real cranes have angles, this one'll get them. thanks for the kind words and the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) Working on the uprights. A rounded end sprue will do a fine bottle jack. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Mike, I put the short tubings there as stops but if real cranes have angles, this one'll get them. thanks for the kind words and the suggestion.eheh, the bolts do look ok but won't stop that hoist from coming off the end. To bash it to death, a L3x3 is is commonly used. That's 3 inches) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Very nice work Pat! i like all of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hi Pat, Really like the newest additions to your motor collection. The scratch built additions on the Pontiac look great. I like the start on the boring machine and look forward to it's completion. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) A few more bits for the stand. The bottle jack with its swivel top and the revolving gearbox and shaft. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Some "bodywork" on the rotator thing. Starting to look like an engine stand. Edited November 19, 2020 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 An exceptional collection of builds and a real show case of your scratch building skills. This is a real joy to watch come together. It has also taken me down memory lane, I used to work in an engine shop and got to use all the big machines, except the crank grinder. Great experience, miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 An exceptional collection of builds and a real show case of your scratch building skills. This is a real joy to watch come together. It has also taken me down memory lane, I used to work in an engine shop and got to use all the big machines, except the crank grinder. Great experience, miss it.Thanks Lloyd. If you recognized the machines, it means they look OK to someone who knows them, which means I was somewhat successful in their representation. I took some of the pictures to the shop whose machines I copied and he had a kick out of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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