Big John

Ford sold the rights to A.J. in the 70s so it may well have had them.

The MFH stuff is over the top in detail and pretty much out of my price range. For all the extra parts and cylinders it wasn't that much more competitive than their V8. I think they only won one of two races before retiring the engine. Still it is a Wicked piece of kit, as it were. Here are a couple of my research pics the last one I believe was from a Road & Track article and my fave.

Clear as mud. They pretty much expect it to reference off that pin on the intake. So, are the 348 and 409 pretty much the same engine just de-stroked? I always liked the valve covers. Did a search and answered my own question they are all W blocks. Found the really cool pic too.

This is an old photo of my SMTS 1/43 BRM H-16. Basically box stock but for aluminum tube intakes and wire snakes. I would expect that, because of the engine layout this would be a good candidate for the engine stress member concept.

Was that going to be a Lotus with the BRM H-16?

So true... and once you've cleaned up you will want that part that you knew exactly where it was and is now in some nebulous place where you though was exactly the perfect place to put it but wasn't.

My heart goes out to you... Did it have the FORD or FOYT cam covers?

Plastruct bends and strait tube just like the big boys. Very clean indeed, can't wait to see the finished motor.

Basically the blower drive shaft connects to the drive box at the front.

and my kit is buried somewhere in a closet and I can't find it otherwise I would scan it for you.

Your work on the carb is fantastic, especially after seeing what you had to start with! Not that the whole build isn't.

or add a sleeper for those long hauls to the concourse.

What a Fun build in deed. Way back when I was but knee high to a hubcap my family had a teardrop camper. Your build brings back wonderful memories and answers many questions about the layout of cabinets and so forth. Thanks for sharing!

Love it Bugatti Fan, I'll have to search for more. Now this isn't chrome bur a nice finish anyway. The manifold feed tubes are a combination of Testors spray 'Aluminum Plate' with an over coat of Tamiya 'Anodized Aluminum' that I believe I picked up from the lexan RC paint rack. It drys with a gloss finish but still keeps some of the satin look.

Thank you all for the warm welcome and kind words about my models. It has been a passion for much of my life. I look forward to seeing and learning more about you own work in the future. Model On! John

Hi Mike, Glad to have found this forum too, it means making commitments though. Which is not always a bad thing. Lee, I am working on putting together comprehensive production print sets of parts, to get the most bang for the buck, to be followed by getting quotes from 3D print companies. A daunting task with the complexities of this project. I don't have the production capabilities, and I know Mike has a head full of his own projects to keep him busy. Well let you guys know as the project develops. Thanks for all the great responses and interest.

When at first it don't look good do it again. If only they would come out right the first time. I'll have to check out the TMM line, good micro hardware is hard to find.

Yeah, I think carving them in will be the way to go, I'll do some tests before commitment... Kind of like love.

Have to admit that is a Hawk 1/6 weathered version that I picked up cheap to use as reference for my 1/8 stock version.

Thanks for the Detail Associates info, model train stuff is a great resource. I saw a tip once about using 'O' gauge "glad hands" air couplers for 1/24th truck break hose connections. They can even connect and dis-connect like the real thing. Do you ave a carburetor for that thing? "notice anything missing in the engine bay?"

Thanks Dave, I like the whole Van Vooren Deco look and Jean Bugatti's typ. 57 roadster show car. The back came out really nice. I think the innie louvers well be best.

Then we'll put on the salt! Still working on color variations...

I hate to pick nits but your blower is mounted too high and does not connect with the drive. Just saying...