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

[Twokidsnosleep]

And that huge variety is your friend. Just as various 1:1 restorers have either copied the '30's factory method or adopted their own, you can do the same. Pick a style that's expedient to make or just plain suits your preference. The kit as manufactured already has so many compromises that you can't get authenticity, unless you strictly replicate a specific 1:1 and do a lot of work.

You're building a really nice representative model. It will look great in your case either way.

Wise words from a wise man.

Thank you sir, that helps immensely 

[Randy D]

Hi Scott,

   Your progress on this one is outstanding  my friend!!!!!!!!    The engine and carbs really look great.   That wire stitching on the body panels is just over the top you crazy guy

 

Randy

[Twokidsnosleep]

Hi Scott,

   Your progress on this one is outstanding  my friend!!!!!!!!    The engine and carbs really look great.   That wire stitching on the body panels is just over the top you crazy guy

 

Randy

Thanks Randy

Still working out the lacing pattern but I will get there

Bugatti did everything with elegance, so too should be that safety wire

[LaughingIndian]

Thanks Randy

Still working out the lacing pattern but I will get there

Bugatti did everything with elegance, so too should be that safety wire

scott or anybody,

would the body panels be removed often, say for lubrication or something?

If so, I'm not sure the lacing would be all that elegant ... at the time of actual racing anyway ...

 

 

 

 

 

[Twokidsnosleep]

 

scott or anybody,

would the body panels be removed often, say for lubrication or something?

If so, I'm not sure the lacing would be all that elegant ... at the time of actual racing anyway ...

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, I mentioned that to Harry on the previous page and why Cato was alluding to the variation.

The patterns are all over the place, so freedom to do as I chose

But a dude like Bugatti would still be artistic in how HE wired them

[Cato]

 

scott or anybody,

would the body panels be removed often, say for lubrication or something?

If so, I'm not sure the lacing would be all that elegant ... at the time of actual racing anyway ...

 

 

 

 

 

Mike, these were the days before quarter turn Dzus fasteners which make maintenance a breeze. I doubt racers back then would cut corners to wire panels on because a panel adrift you put you out of a race or kill you. So I think they sweated all the maintenance, buttoned up and let fly.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Safety wire is done...I took Harry's advice and added a few more cross overs

Steering assembly, tie rod and leather hood straps to go. Oh and exhaust too

Edited June 11, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep

[sjordan2]

Wires look good. But, like Harry, I'm bothered by the size and shape of the black paint running around what would be the windscreen hump on the cowling (I have no idea what it's called...perhaps a fairing?). The only black thing I've seen around there is a leather flap under the windscreen frame.

Edited June 11, 2016 by sjordan2

[Twokidsnosleep]

It is a bit of leather to seal the wind out

[sjordan2]

It is a bit of leather to seal the wind out

Butter won't melt in your mouth.?

[Twokidsnosleep]

Butter won't melt in your mouth.?

 I have not heard that saying before 

I think we will all live if I have a leather wrapping on the cowl.....remember my beautiful chrome around the cabin of the MG??? I do it just to tic you guys off so you have something to talk about. It is like reality model building...drama, controversy, conflict all that stuff.

Thank god I took off the white Dunlop Cord lettering on the tires, someone might have had an aneurism

 

 

ps I am being sarcastic here if you don't know me. Just building like I build

[Twokidsnosleep]

Hey Mr Skip, I need a reference for the leather strap attatchments...specifically the hardware that holds the strap to the car. Must have all my good pics on my work computer.

[GT4494]

Looks good.  for information purposes here is an attachment that explains safety wire.  How too, what sizes and aviation requirements.  Page 4 is a visual on how to do different sets of bolts.

10-3.pdf

Edited June 12, 2016 by GT4494

[sjordan2]

Hey Mr Skip, I need a reference for the leather strap attatchments...specifically the hardware that holds the strap to the car. Must have all my good pics on my work computer.

 

Metal

Metal sheath/extension which attaches to a round bolt thingy that fits into a body hole. Shown unsecured at the front belt.

You might also note the zigzag safety wire pattern. For wire, consider using a strand of your wife's hair.

 

 

Edited June 12, 2016 by sjordan2

[Twokidsnosleep]

Hmm, thanks 

I have some photo etch buckles that will work, that connection is complex. I should probably leave them undone so the engine can be displayed.

As usual, a bit more complex than I first thought

[sjordan2]

Hmm, thanks 

I have some photo etch buckles that will work, that connection is complex. I should probably leave them undone so the engine can be displayed.

As usual, a bit more complex than I first thought

The other side of the car is simpler with the long part of the belt secured to the frame, below the side of the hood, with a round bolt. My picture only applies to the right side. So you could leave the left side of the belts permanently attached and unplug the right side of the belts to open the hood. Or make both side attachments removable.

Edited June 12, 2016 by sjordan2

[Twokidsnosleep]

Yep, that is a great plan....opened from the drivers side and more engine details there too

I am going to leave her alone for a bit....getting sick of it and I don't want to rush just to finish

Thanks for your help Mr Jordan

Edited June 12, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep

[Twokidsnosleep]

Looks good.  for information purposes here is an attachment that explains safety wire.  How too, what sizes and aviation requirements.  Page 4 is a visual on how to do different sets of bolts.

10-3.pdf

Wow, that is a heck of a reference, sorry I missed it before I started this out and thanks for posting

I may be over scale but at least I used stainless steel wire 

Thanks for helping out, Norm

[GT4494]

You are welcome.  its an occupational hazard. Been using the stuff all my life.

[kpnuts]

Great work, looking very good.

[Foxer]

having a blast watching this exquisite work ...

 

[Twokidsnosleep]

having a blast watching this exquisite work ...

Oh wow, those are really kind words, thanks

Great work, looking very good.

Thanks mate

[Zoom]

Nicely done!
You are doing a great job.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Nicely done!
You are doing a great job.

Thanks for the comment Bo, I am almost at the finish line with her!!!

[GTJUNIOR]

Can't wait to see it finished. I think you're doing an outstanding job on this.