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[Mooneyzs]

Tim... I am amazed at your talents and attention to detail that oil filter set up has. Man that is killer. Each component is a model of its own. keep up the great work.

[Nytrozilla]

Uh-Oh. Looks like Brother John is picking up my bad habits.

Mr. Machine. Nyce. Wish I'd thought of it.......

[comp1839]

great looking oil filters, tim!!!  absolutely the best looking donovan and parts on the board.

[Codi]

This will be my last post for the year so I wanted to say to those that celebrate it, MERRY CHRISTMAS and to ALL a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!    I want to acknowledge those that posted comments.

Niko - Mold lines, that's funny coming from you, I've seen your work and follow along as well, you are an excellent builder in your own regard.  Thanks again! 

Joe - Thanks man, I don't know about decals sticking to alum. but I'll experiment a little bit.  I just like the look of the alum. but I might anodize in red or blue the filter housing or ???  I've got some time to decide yet.  Again, thank you.

Brad - See my comment to DaveWilly below.  I've looked at your gasser / altered builds too and have the thread on your front suspensions in my notes as reference. They're helpful and a "guide" for when I get there. Many great ideas and methods on the forum shared by others that help a lot! 

Randy - That was your present Randy, now where's mine?    I asked Santa for new updates on a particular GT40 and Birdcage Maserati, oh and a shiny, cool, Ferrari FXX.........

John - Like Joe, I'm curious if  you still have the Mr. Machine?  That was a funny post and appreciated as always.  I think you should thank Santa for giving you a Mr. Machine many years ago,  I believe it helped to ignite the imagination candle as witnessed by your many creative builds over the years.  Thanks too for the compliment!

DaveWilly - I thank you sir, but it's kind of helpful to have Chris with his thread on the Vega lighting the way for me.  Our cars are of the same period and many of the features I'm attempting for this build he did to a level of accuracy that few have achieved in 1/16th.  I strive to put as much detail as I can and I have learned a lot from what Chris has done.  Granted, in 1/25th, it's a bit more of a challenge and there are some things I just won't be able to do I'm afraid.  Chris is not the only builder here that I look up to, but I count him too as an inspiration. 

PartsMarty - Appreciate your following along and that you like what you see. 

Chris - See above.

Dave (comp1839) - Many thanks sir for all you've done to help me and the friend you have become.  Cheers, Tim

[John Teresi]

Hi Tim......you are very welcome......."Merry Christmas " and a blessed "Happy New Year" to you too!!!!!!.......I really enjoyed wathcing you work your magical skills this year.......I can`t wait to see what you show us next year......BTW...yes,I do still have that "Mr.Machine" toy and a few  others that I grew up with......thanks for asking

[iBorg]

Enjoy the Holidays Tim. May this be a wonderful Christmas celebration. 

 

Don't keep us waiting, We might start thinking you're mortal in the skills department. I keep seeing things I don't think I'd attempt in 1/16 shrunk to 1/25. When my equipment is set up, be prepared for a lot of questions. 

[Art Laski]

Tim,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! Thank you for sharing your work here. It is truly inspirational and personally drives me to strive for more after seeing what's possible. Maybe someday I can acquire those machining skills. One can dream...

Art

[Codi]

Thank you John & Art.  I was able to sneak in a little bench time this morning and made the master cylinder.  I used that little trick that Chris shared to replicate the rubber boot on the end and stacked up 3 micro rubber washers.  To replicate the look of the top cap I machined a super thin groove all the way around the body. I'll use a wash to bring it out a little more during final assembly.  cheers, tim

[John Teresi]

WOW!!!!!!!

 

[Randy D]

That is an Awesome tiny little part Tim !!!!  Going to have to steal that o-ring idea !

 

Randy

[Mooneyzs]

Tim... that is such an awesome piece of work. That Master Cylinder turned our great.  You have many talents my friend. Glad to see you getting some bench time in.

[gasser59]

OK, let's see, what descriptive word haven't I used before in this thread?   Phenomenal!!

[Pete J.]

Tim, stunning little part.  This it the stuff that sets the best models apart!   Seriously, between you and Randy, you have inspired me to get back to work on some long overdue project.  I've got two Bugatti engines that need to get built.  Thanks for the poke! 

[Davewilly]

Thats a great way to end the year!  It makes that ding in the edge of that famous penny look crater on the moon!

[GoatGuy]

Not only do you put smiles on our faces with your work, but I see one on Abe's face too (the penny) !!

[Codi]

I just tried to post this and it wouldn't download.  I'll try this again. 

Instrument panel which will have an oil pressure gauge and kill switch.  I'll chrome the brass body of the box. Anodize some and leave the stainless steel as is.

Pic of the kit supplied piece.  Clearly not close to scale.

Edited January 2, 2017 by Codi

[gasser59]

This is too much. You and Dave must live in an alternate universe out there in PA and only enter our reality just to down load pictures and write commentary. Then you go back.

Ok, now where do you source your telescoping stainless steel tubing?

[Codi]

Thanks Brad.  The tubing is made by Hobby Design.  BNA Models of Australia has a full range of sizes from .4mm to 2.8mm I believe.  Hope that helps.  cheers

[mr68gts]

Beautiful work on that steering box! I wonder if Hobby Design is just using hypodermic tubing in the appropriate sizes to make it telescoping. Amazon sells Hypo tubing btw. Different grades and wall thicknesses to suit what ever . Comes in 1 foot or 6 foot lengths and the prices are pretty good.

Waiting for whats next.....

[Davewilly]

Another amazing little piece of art!  

[comp1839]

the master cylinder is just off the hook tim!!!! the detail (i know you've heard this time and time again but.....) INCREDIBLE!!!!! same with the steering box. just incredible.  can't wait to see this finished column....it'll take days just to take it all in.

[futurattraction]

the master cylinder is just off the hook tim!!!! the detail (i know you've heard this time and time again but.....) INCREDIBLE!!!!! same with the steering box. just incredible.  can't wait to see this finished column....it'll take days just to take it all in.

Nothing to add to Dave's comment...

[Codi]

Thank you for your posts.  I'm into the phase of the build where I'm adding the necessary brackets & bars for various parts of the car like steering, brakes etc.  Seems at times that nothing is getting done but I have a bunch of things made that I've not mocked up for pics.  As an example, today I made the 2 brackets for the master cylinder and hand brake. To fab, mock-up and solder everything up was an entire morning.  Nothing is permanently affixed yet other than the brackets themselves to the chassis. Just chipping away at it is the best I can say.  cheers everyone and GO STEELERS!!    tim

[gasser59]

I envy your soldering skills, well, every one of your other skills too. Looks great Tim.

[comp1839]

killer stuff there tim.  that looks awesome!!!! al it needs is a little brake fluid!!!