Anglia105E Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 30 minutes ago, landman said: No. However, at one time apparently I looked a bit like Eric Clapton. Truly a man of many faces ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) The new workspace is taking shape. Putting the dios back together, bit by bit. Some repairs needed but not too many. Edited June 13, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Looking good, Pat....... but you have quite a bit of work to do there. It's all quality time of course, and so satisfying ! David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 Reinstalled the big Dyno. Decided to swap engines. A Detroit V12 replaced the twin turbo Cummins. And, the V12 Ardun will go on the other one. But first, I have to find some exhaust manifolds for it as well as wire and plumb it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 You have some nice engines there, Pat..... My younger brother works for a Detroit Diesel service company here in England, where he has worked for many years in the parts department, 44 years he told me this morning ! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Found some Lambo headers which will do just fine. Started the wiring. Worked at it until I got cross-eyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Yes those are a perfect match for the big Ardun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 The dyno room is back together with two twelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Let us know the figures on that Ardun after you've run her through her paces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 8:28 PM, Big John said: Let us know the figures on that Ardun after you've run her through her paces. Did a bit of research. Found out that Ardun head kits are available from Don Ferguson for around $14,500. Also found out that an Ardun owned by Kohler Racing made 400 HP at 6500RPM on a dyno. So with a bit of extrapolation, the 12 churned out 600 Hp at 6500, all things being proportional. And that is with the weird plug spacing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Thanks Pat, surprisingly the v12 was only 267ci stock. I 'd be willing to bet that Kohler had it opened up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Big John said: Thanks Pat, surprisingly the v12 was only 267ci stock. I 'd be willing to bet that Kohler had it opened up. That could be. More research required.😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Putting stuff back on the various benches. The crankshaft grinding machine is back in operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Your workshop is looking really busy now, Pat....... The whole scene is just how the real workshop would appear, during the process of putting everything back in place, following a move from one site to another , such as a house move in your case. Your machines, engines, toolboxes and figures are so realistic, and the workshop area of this diorama can easily pass for the real thing in close up photographs. You must be enjoying this opportunity to get the diorama set up fully again. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Anglia105E said: Your workshop is looking really busy now, Pat....... The whole scene is just how the real workshop would appear, during the process of putting everything back in place, following a move from one site to another , such as a house move in your case. Your machines, engines, toolboxes and figures are so realistic, and the workshop area of this diorama can easily pass for the real thing in close up photographs. You must be enjoying this opportunity to get the diorama set up fully again. David I am enjoying it. Very relaxing. Glad you are enjoying it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Glad to see the shop opening back up Pat! Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 Got a driver for the tractor, some barrels, a pump, a chainsaw and a winch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Nice little batch of parts you have there, Pat......... The pump looks good, and the figure for the tractor too. Over in the WIP: Other Racing: section, I am building a 1:20 scale Red Bull F1 race car. Having a bit of trouble with getting the seated driver figure into the car at the moment. Good luck with your Background Diorama, Engine Rebuilders project ! David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPALA SS 427 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 looks amazing, where did you get the packard straight 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 1 hour ago, IMPALA SS 427 said: looks amazing, where did you get the packard straight 8? Thanks James. I assume you are referring to the engine on display.I got it from one of the Monogram kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Pat, your tractor 🚜 looks great and I look forward to seeing the driver painted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 5 hours ago, slusher said: Pat, your tractor 🚜 looks great and I look forward to seeing the driver painted.. Thanks Carl. It looks like he was made for that tractor, that is how well he fits on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 He sure does…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 Started the (bodywork). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 In primer, nice detail. Hope I can do him justice with the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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