Bugatti Type 35 Revival of Italy...small steps to a Pocher

[Twokidsnosleep]

Had everything in my head other than the masking tape and the wire twist....will do that thanks

Edited May 14, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep

[sjordan2]

I know you have all the reference you need, but I thought you'd be interested in today's e-mail from ultimatecarpage.com

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/chassis/2859/Bugatti-Type-35-4450.html

[Twokidsnosleep]

Thanks Mr Skip, some great high resolution pics there and some views I have not seen so very helpful

and brake line routing with subtle "safety wire" body wiring

 

Last night making the steering linkage out of brass rod, nut and tube with silver solder and flame

I threaded one end of the solid bent rod and tapped a hole in the tube. That allowed me to screw them together, solder them and then drill out the tube and cut it off to form the ring. Hope that makes sense. 

Black is the kit part using as reference

Test fitting onto the chassis

Still have to file the shape more and cut the rod to proper length.

Edited May 13, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep

[Greg Myers]

Enjoy  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCP_GJ8JBOE

[sjordan2]

Let me know if you have clear images of how the brake cables attach to the rear drums. I've got the front brakes covered.

[Twokidsnosleep]

This is my best pic so far of the rear

 

Fronts are a bit more obvious

[sjordan2]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Enjoy  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCP_GJ8JBOE

Interesting, love the sound effects of the accidents

thanks for posting

[Belugawrx]

Details, Details, eh Scott ...looking the part

Cheers

[Harry P.]

Last night making the steering linkage out of brass rod, nut and tube with silver solder and flame

Just curious... why not use the kit part?

[Twokidsnosleep]

The plastic linkages are really weak and prone to breakage. I want to be able to solder or screw them where I can

One of the plastic front wheel assemblies did a little creak/crack as I tightened it and I am awaiting a disaster there

So to make a long answer short...Why: to torture myself, practice scratch building  and make it stronger

Edited May 17, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep

[Twokidsnosleep]

Details, Details, eh Scott ...looking the part

Cheers

Thanks  Bruce, good hearing from you

[Twokidsnosleep]

Stringing brake cables for the front wheels

 

Watch parts for the mechanism

Scrap wire for the cable....sorry Skip it isn't braided

 

Putting it all together

[Cato]

Very cool gadget making Scott. Nice idea and collection of watch parts. Did you buy them as a collection of parts commercially or collect them at home over the years?

[Twokidsnosleep]

Very cool gadget making Scott. Nice idea and collection of watch parts. Did you buy them as a collection of parts commercially or collect them at home over the years?

Thank you sir 

I make no claim on the originality of that idea. Our own Skip Jordan suggested  to me a year or so ago watch parts as dashboard accents, switches etc.

You can find them on E Bay very inexpensive

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/5g-VINTAGE-WATCH-Parts-Bits-HO-Model-Train-Slag-TINY-Sprinkle-Steampunk-Confetti-/201508597032?hash=item2eead92d28:g:RQoAAOSwpRRWoXy4

[Cato]

Thank you sir 

I make no claim on the originality of that idea. Our own Skip Jordan suggested  to me a year or so ago watch parts as dashboard accents, switches etc.

You can find them on E Bay very inexpensive

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/5g-VINTAGE-WATCH-Parts-Bits-HO-Model-Train-Slag-TINY-Sprinkle-Steampunk-Confetti-/201508597032?hash=item2eead92d28:g:RQoAAOSwpRRWoXy4

Thanks Scott. Maybe a bit small for 1/8 scale but loads of doo-dads there in 5gm bag...

[Twokidsnosleep]

I broke down the brake lines and rethreaded them so they are braided...just intertwined two lengths

It looks better, could just hear the unbearable silence over those skinny wires

I have saved myself from Skip-harrasment 

[sjordan2]

I broke down the brake lines and rethreaded them so they are braided...just intertwined two lengths

It looks better, could just hear the unbearable silence over those skinny wires

I have saved myself from Skip-harrasment 

Sounds good. How will you keep the wires from unraveling? I'm going to school on your approaches.

Looks easy enough to do, but I'm wondering if there might be commercially available wire in this small size for a lazy guy like me.

Edited May 26, 2016 by sjordan2

[Twokidsnosleep]

Your silence was deafening!!!

Every time I looked at the wires, I heard your voice in the back of my head...."those should be braided" well, because, really, they SHOULD be braided

 Used a simple winding technique with of two wires, they seem to hold together well as long as not overwound and kinked...then it breaks. I could silver solder I suppose at the ends.

I will get some pics up soon, just a bit busy and currently fighting with wheel hub fitments

 

Edit: now I look at that great reference photo you posted and see the gauge difference with the brake line and the safety wire..so I am glad I did the braided the cords and will use the single strand as safety wire

Edited May 26, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep

[peteski]

What diameter is the wire you  need?  Many computer ribbon cables (like  the ones used to hook up the IDE hard drives, CD-ROM drives or floppy drives to the motherboard) use 30 AWG (approx 0.010" diameter) tin-plated stranded copper wire. You just have to strip the insulation.  It looks just like the cable in Skip's picture.

Edited May 30, 2016 by peteski

[Twokidsnosleep]

So double wrapped the wire and silver soldered both ends. Larger diameter looks better and the single diameter will be good for the safety wire

I have some of the computer wires as well...they are a bit too thin and floppy for this application (i.e. they droop) but useful elsewhere

Edited May 31, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep

[peteski]

 

I have some of the computer wires as well...they are a bit too thin and floppy for this application (i.e. they droop) but useful elsewhere

I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing. Maybe you are thinking of magnet wire?  The one I was recommending is not floppy at all. Besides, it will be strung between 2 attachment points to keep it taut.

[Kit Basher]

I realize I am way late mentioning this, but the next time you're somewhere that sells fishing tackle, (even Walmart), take a look at steel fishing leaders. They are braided stainless steel, and come in a variety of sizes. I've been quietly following your work, and enjoying it very much. You're doing a fantastic job!

[Harry P.]

I agree with Hugh... it's looking very good. Nice work.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the messages

We can find a lot of stuff, sometimes from weird or unexpected sources, that can be used for a car build.

I am getting there with this one, trying not to bore everyone with small progress pics.

Seat is cemented, dash and firewall as well. Made the rear brake lines and attached them to the axle. Was working on the throttle linkage tonight to add some realism to the engine bay. The body is not attatched just yet, still some time to fiddle with fit and get some details in.

I did manage to get a CA glue thumbprint on the back boattail of the body...dead centre top too. It has been wet sanded and the gloss is drying. Few steps forward and then some more back 

Edited June 3, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep