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It's the radiator overflow catch can.

I went looking on ebay for some figures and ordered some to see if they might be scale compatible. Not really expecting much, but I might get lucky. Then I went searching around for posable models and stumbled onto scalable posable 3D model files that are played with in Solidworks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8KJ43YS08Q https://www.cadhuman.com/ https://www.cadhuman.com/store.html This is right up my alley. If I understand correctly I can get any pose I want and scale the model to any size I want and 3D print the result. The third link shows the models available and prices. Only thing I can't do is detail painting of the figures, but I think I could find an artsy craftsy young person to partner with.

If you mount with pins why not have all three options available? Chopped, not chopped and removed for racing.

Those lemonade signs are on counter top dispensers, not on the structure. There are repetitive signs on the upper tiers of the roof. I counted about 16 unique signs on the structure itself.`Top two tiers only have 2 versions each, third tier maybe 4 versions, over the counter and the bottom tier maybe only 3 versions each. Columns had maybe 2 unique daily special sign boards. I wish I could find a copy of the menu from one of these stands. Then there's the figures to find. More fun than signs.

It's all about the signs. Turned out there's no shortcut for me to get them and I have to create my own. Not difficult but takes me having to develop the skill set needed beginning with Coreldraw. I got the software and began learning how to use it, but stopped because I don't have the word copy all developed yet. I learn how to use software by working on an actual project. Each sign is an individual artwork and there are many of them to produce. The process is the same for all and pretty straightforward. It's what graphic artists do every day, however the artist has to have the job adequately described in some way to begin with. Size of sign, word copy, colors, general layout in pencil sketch form, fonts to use and need for special artsy fartsy fonts. I'm not making a mountain out of a molehill, just recognizing I can't make a molehill out of a mountain. The 3D modelling is the easy part. Constructing the model is relatively easy, but without the signs it won't happen. I know myself and my bad habit putting off difficult parts of a project and getting stalled by them. Usually because I didn't anticipate the difficulties, but in this case I got a little smarter and anticipated them and decided to attack them first. Gotta slog through my 1:1 life swamp to even get to the mountain.

13.3 at 98 mph 268 cubic inch Flathead on pump gas.

Amazingly simple. Was expecting to see some kind of whazoo pro setup judging by your results. Your videos give me the impression you have your eyeballs wired up to a camera.

One of the things I like about this forum is the many outstanding builders posting here from countries other than the USA. Has me wondering how large the modelling communities are in their home countries. How many countries are represented on this forum??

That sure is a lot of well done detailing in a small effective space. Looks like your guy is ordering some parts. Like the drill bit n the drill press.

I found this little machine by accident and I love the concept as well as how well it is made. http://www.lathes.co.uk/nora/ Click the link to see much more of this very versatile machine. It is so neat I may make casting patterns for it after I make a CAD model. This is the parent website. http://www.lathes.co.uk/index.html If you like machines bookmark this one.

What I found very useful when modelling an engine is an overhaul gasket kit. Did a Lincoln Zephyr block with photos, a repair manual and the gaskets. I have a Motor's Auto Repair Manual 18th edition that has frontal view cross sections for the hemi and the poly Dodge. Has a side section of the Plymouth poly which is the same block. Some libraries have manuals in their reference sections. When I did my Flathead Ford engine I had an engine apart and a full set of the factory blueprints and a GENERAL TOOLS, 837, CONTOUR GAGE. Red Ram intake https://www.ebay.com/itm/264671749471

Best build video I've ever watched with a superb result. Sure would like to see your camera setup.

Looks addictive. Can't imagine a boy child not wanting to do this. Also can't imagine an adult male keeping his hands off with a layout like that. Watched the guy's bio video on the website.

OP hasn't identified exactly what paint he used except for Model Master "Insignia Yellow" which is obviously wrong for a car being flat and not thinnible with laquer thinner if the acrylic version (is it also flat?). . A photo of the label would clarify everything.

I googled this and there are at least a couple different versions. Seems to me pics of the exact labels on the thinner and paint you used would make the answer easier to come by.

Right front engine has a fuel pump that feeds both engines on the right side. Left rear engine feeds both left side engines. Ingenious setup to keep engines balanced on fuel. In essence each pair of V8s became a V16 from the fuel pump's point of view. Saw that car run at Island Dragway NJ back in 1961 or 1962.

Any help here?

Only thing missing is the sound. What's the book on the console table?

I will not take another one apart for sure. Presents a problem in that to have a few sedans I'd have to produce a number of chassis models. Don't know if I've got enough gumption to spend a year doing the chassis 3D model. This is what a typical Chinese factory worker looks like.

Chose a roadster to take apart. Removed 13 screws and managed to get the body assembly off after some head scratching. The firewall and hood assembly stays with the chassis nicely, however the steering column is part of the windshield/dash subassembly that is attached to the cowl by a hidden screw. The steering shaft is somehow trapped in the chassis assembly so it wasn't a cake walk to get the body/dash/column assembly slid off it. A bit finicky because the gas tank is somehow attached to the body along with the gas line that routed down and under a chassis member and then over the top of the engine mount. I need to get the gas tank and steering column assembled to the chassis as Henry did it. Dropped the Stooges body on and it looks pretty good actually scale wise. Fun so far.

When trucking was a real job.

Found first semi, maybe. 1899 Winton car hauler. Interesting that it's a car hauler and not a general freight carrier.

Got three more dicasts today, but they are duplicates of ones I already have so no playing needed. One is a 1933 Ford coupe which is strange for not having horns like the 1933 roadster has, nice chrome ones. Someday might make molds from the roadster ones and resin cast some. I'm getting particularly enthralled with the various Model T offerings and would really like to play with them. What I want is a coupe and a 4 door sedan, but they weren't ever made by DM. Got a 3 Stooges 1:25 plastic kit that has a coupe body included, but it is too small. Time to take one of the DM T models apart and see what it would take to design 3D printed conversion bodies to fit the chassis.