stewart Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) I built a one-off inline six engine for my fast and furious 67 chevy truck (see my other thread) and was asked to build a cummins for another member of the forum so I decided to post a thread on the build. I started by asking another member for some dimensions (thank you scale auto style). I then cut several rectangles of the thickest plastic sheeting I have and laminated them together until I reached the desired thickness. for the oil pan flange, I used a thin sheet of styrene cut to size. I then laminated several thicker pieces on top of this to create the basic shape of the oil pan which will be shaped with a dremel tool and file. I finished all of the basic shaping on the block. It just needs the head and valve cover to be made and placed on. All the engraving I did with my dremel tool, file, and knife. STewart Edited June 16, 2011 by stewart
Ben Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 I'm guessing this will be for a newer Dodge pickup project? Very nice so far! It would be a shame if you don't have it molded and cast once the master is finished! I can put you in touch with the guy that casts all my masters if your interested?
stewart Posted September 12, 2010 Author Posted September 12, 2010 I would be interested though I have an idea of my own on who to send it too. It depends on how much it costs. STewart
Ben Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 If you creat a detailed, sought after part, most casters will cast it for free and give you a few free copies in return for them being able to sell more copies to other people.
stewart Posted September 29, 2010 Author Posted September 29, 2010 I have completed the basic block and most of the engine front and pulleys. Now I am starting to work on the turbo, exhaust, and intake setup along with all the rest of the things. The engine front is just from sheet styrene, and the pulleys are from the parts box. I used Pro Tech photoetched bolt heads and a Detail master photo etch piece from their engine detail set for the oil fill cap. You can see the beginnings of an exhaust manifold in the previous and next pictures. STewart
stewart Posted October 4, 2010 Author Posted October 4, 2010 I am working on the turbo setup and have started the air intake. I made an oil filter and pirated an alternator from a Revell kit. I also finished the exhaust. STewart
stewart Posted October 4, 2010 Author Posted October 4, 2010 Working on the fuel injection system. I made the fuel log, the fuel pump, and filter. Now I just need to finish wiring them all and make the ECM. After that is done, all I have to do is to finish the turbo plumbing, the air intake, the intercooler, and the oil and power steering pumps. As soon as all that is complete, I am going to take it apart and send it to Alan from Ma's resin to be cast. If anyone is interested, contact me. STewart
mistermodel Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 what are the black and blue intake parts made out of?
stewart Posted October 5, 2010 Author Posted October 5, 2010 The black is 12 gauge stranded wire with black insulation. The blue is heat shrink tubing. STewart
stewart Posted October 17, 2010 Author Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) I have mostly completed the engine. All it needs now is the wiring to and from the oil filter and pump, a few more pulleys on the front, an oil pump, and a power steering pump. I have disassembled the engine to send to Alan at Ma's Resin for casting. Here are the pics. exhaust manifold on top, the mostly completed intake manifold on the bottom The engine front with alternator and bracket, and most of the pulleys. (on top) The fuel pump Fuel filter (bottom) fuel line connector oil filter Fuel pump Engine block with cylinder head in place Valve Cover Twin turbos STewart Edited October 17, 2010 by stewart
stewart Posted October 27, 2010 Author Posted October 27, 2010 The Engine is Completely finished!!! Now I just have to finish making the instructions and I can send it to Alan for Resin Casting. Here are the pics. I put the engine together to take pics and then I am going to take it apart to send to alan. The tranny is from an F-350 dually, the pulleys are from the parts box as is the power steering reservoir and alternator. Everything else is scratch built. STewart
stewart Posted October 27, 2010 Author Posted October 27, 2010 Here is a picture of the instructions I drew for the engine. STewart
cowboysevens Posted October 27, 2010 Posted October 27, 2010 nice job on the baby cummins, and great detailed instructions. i imagine this will be a big seller in the model community. dennis
stewart Posted October 28, 2010 Author Posted October 28, 2010 Thanks cowboysevens. It was a lot of fun to build but very challenging. STewart
stewart Posted November 2, 2010 Author Posted November 2, 2010 On its way to Ma's Resin for resin casting. Will keep you posted on the progress. STewart
stewart Posted January 24, 2011 Author Posted January 24, 2011 Alan said the engines would be about $10-12 each.
stewart Posted June 16, 2011 Author Posted June 16, 2011 Alan said he is nearly done and just has to cast the turbos. As soon as he is done, he said he would send me a sample to approve. As soon as I get it, I will post pics and write a review. STewart
Aaronw Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 I printed out the instructions you posted so I could try building one for myself, but you didn't include the basic measurements for the block, pullys etc. Could I get you to list those? Thanks
stewart Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 I will list those as soon as I get the engine from alan. STewart
Car Man Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 looks great do you have any pictures of the resin cast engine so it is a twin turbo?
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