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I miss old model instructions where they taught you engine anatomy as you assembled the kit. So I have to ask, what the heck is that box thing at the back of the transmission with all the orange wires??? Those research pics are great and man that is one complicated bit of engineering

Wise words from a wise man. Thank you sir, that helps immensely

Darn, I was hopping you had some suggestions. As I look through photos there is a HUGE variety Something so simple makes things complex.

Thanks Mike! Harry has me thinking about the wiring though. I think I will cross the other side like he showed an see how it looks Darned if I can find that photo of the leather around the cowling...at any rate it will stay as body surgery on a powder coated metal model was not in the cards

This is the straight line version I was after. If I had finer wire and pegs I would be even happier. I will see how she looks back up on her wheels. It isn't all that hard to wire it up, so can be easily changed. I didn't like a lot of cross overs when I wired it that way. Some of the scale model T35's with zig zags made it look very bulky and noticeable. As I think about it, I am sure these panels were wired and unwired over and over by different people in different ways, thus explaining the variations I see when I research it Still looking for the leather wind deflector pic...must be on work computer

Both sides are drilled, left hand side is wired, I am spent

Poor moulding, had a HUGE gape under the wind deflector. I have seen a pic of a real car with leather there, so that is what I did.

Wiring and carbs are in. Engine compartment is done I duplicated the safety wire on the right rear as well

Thanks Ray, lt is a tough slog through the whole thread so you deserve a gold star just for that! Thanks for the comments and looking in on me

I agree with you. The wire is close to scale, but the copper pegs are too large. I need that size to be able to wrap the wire and have it hold...the smaller diameter copper is too flimsy. All the better reason to do more linear wire lines so not as distracting to the eye...IMHO

I think I will try the wire straighter with less zig zag...looks a bit too busy Ya, a bit better and more realistic

Well, I have sailed the ship across the Atlantic, found land and burned the boats in the harbour. ie Point of No Return has arrived I chose a zig zag pattern to be a little more subtle wadda ya think??? BTW It is done and will be done everywhere else on the body b/c I am not tearing this apart, stripping, filling and re-painting

Sweet

Incredible project and great application of technology. If you do a video, please post a link so we can see...I thought these things only cut thin materials like card stock and maybe vinyl

Me too Larry, it blows me away. Nice to see someone with that talent show a bit of how he does what he does. And the TL is very cool as well

Was hunting for this one for your interest....turns out from another site Scratch built TL T26 race car, fabulous build http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/classics-and-vintage/18730-article-motm-29-winner-tie-1-8-talbot-lago-t26c.html?highlight=talbot

I have the same model Bburago Skip and it is a god awful strap and hinge for sure. The Type 35 has a front/back strapping as I mentioned that will cover those areas I contemplated cutting out the hinge and redoing it, but then sat down and re-gained my sanity

Nope. It is what it is, a bit of a sloppy casting. Instructions say to cement the whole thing together. A leather strap will go over the end closest to the firewall and the end by the radiator...so maybe why the spacing there??!! I drilled out the two hinges at each end so I could thread wire through and have the hood hinge actually work I was happy that I got the firewall to radiator distance..there are no positive seats on any parts involved so it was all guess and adjust

Some progress Manifolds fitted Steering column under construction Faux wood steering wheel test fitted and bonnet tried on Low angle beauty shot There we go, up to date

Hey, don't you usually build things in brass???? With your talent, this is gonna be spectacular

Your pics struck me as how incredibly clean your build is....engine compartment and side view, so crisp and neat Just a pristine example of modelling Very impressed

Oh crud, sorry to hear this. Best wishes

Congrats on finishing it, you have done a fine job! Gorgeous F1 car from when a very cool era of race cars

Superb build, love it!!!

First rate build, love the engine/ chassis wip's. It was a year well spent! Looking forward to see more of your work.