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you build some cool stuff...and this is no exception

Cato, I have been watching this Pocher Alfa thread for a while http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/showthread.php?14237-Article-Re-Pocher-Alfa-Romeo-Monza-Build-Diary/page5&highlight=Ferrari+F40 It kind of died, but there was some great stuff in it at about page 5, post #69 when a brass axle appears and then brass framework I might just be stupid enough to try and fabricate a brass framework.....at least that is what I am working towards by skill building on this little bug Once I put away the project, it makes me all juiced up to get going on it again!

Hey thanks you three, I appreciate the moral support..funny how that happens the second I pack up shop!!! I am getting better at problem solving the soldering and jig setup for it. I need to work on my tight joints a bit more. Unfortunately the move in will be slow, done over July and August but we should be settled before September and school for the kids. I want to pack up and move my delicate model stuff now so I don't lose it, break it or leave it up to someone else to pack. I have been slowly moving my kit stash to my office cupboards so it is all safe and sound Have a ton of pics and ideas on how my hobby space will finish out....18 months house build time to plan it all

Thanks mate. it is getting fun, but I gotta shut it all down and pack up now before stuff gets lost in the shuffle Maybe I will move my modelling stuff early, claim a spare room and set it all up so I can be more comfortable I am calling the rental the "geriatric home" as it is oooollllldddd in every respect

Three weeks away from a house move, so i am packing up this project and two others and all my modelling desk and equipment. I will revisit this build when i get into a temporary space in the rental house. The soldering has been a lot of fun, something cool about making your own parts rather than just assembling thing. I have been doing everything by hand and a battery powered Dremel....no drill press or lathe or milling machines here; my new workspace will acquire some of those tools

Sorry to hear of all the problems....chin up and keep smiling

I have a Protar kit in my stash pile, interested to see how it will finish out

It is a good look you are headed for, much better lines

Awesome, awesome awesome!!!

Some more body parts to show Working on seam line down the middle and made second rear spring I got the driver's wind cowling soldered to its section...third try at that one before she stuck It is getting there. I want to get the frame halves together and axles made, but that is a bit of tricky maneuvering I need to work out a jig to get dimensions and angles correct. Cheers

Thanks Angel I will keep at it, just been a bit sick with flu the last week , so not at the workbench Will get back at it soon

Were the PE kits worth it??? Was disappointed with my F40/Testarossa stuff so a little gun-shy on pulling the trigger on PE that is twice as much as what I paid for the kit

Here here, I completely agree Cement the bonnet flaps on the car, make an engine stand and let the engine sit out of its own!!! That is really superb work

Yes, it is looking good, coming together nicely Think you will finish before Harry???

These little tidbits and pearls of wisdom are what I love about your WIP threads, Harry All very helpful for a rookie

Never thought of adding brass as window detailing....thanks for that idea

I really like it!!! It sounds like you are glad it is finished, I know that feeling after a long build Time for something completely different

I am so going to use this technique!!! Could do it in square brass stock as well. Your building motto should be "Speed and Beauty"......because you are doing both, even on a Pocher Great to see you building one off your bucket list. I looked at that engine detail link Did you get your valve sequences timed correctly??? When#1 fires at TDC, #3 exhaust and #6 inlet are open....are you freaking kidding me, THAT gets into stupid minutia

Oh wow. That is classy!!! Great work

Oooh magnets, now there is an idea

Loving the rear window fabrication Interested to see what you do for the rivets surrounding it Ok those CNC videos are just super

You will have to display her on a mirror to show off her beautiful belly!!!

Gorgeous, simply gorgeous

Made a copper floor pan, external oil cooler and a rear leaf spring with its mounting rod The rear springs are weird looking on this Bug, the fronts have a more traditional leaf spring look Whoa, those look a little rough polish wise in the photos, lots of clean up to do! The copper was a garden product used as a slug repellent around plants. I just folded two layers over and soldered the edges together after i bent it to shape so it gave the rigidity I wanted, then bent it around a pipe for the driveshaft space

That is a good tip...just watch out for fuzzies lifting off your clothes or in my case dog fur