Bantam Fuel Altered - New pics 1-7

[bobthehobbyguy]

Those brackets are amazing. Definitely a great update.

[gasser59]

Man you are really getting into this manual stuff on your mill / lathe. Superb update.

[Pete J.]

Ok, Tim.  You got me again!  How did you cut them off?  I can't imagine you using a cutoff tool.  A slitting saw maybe?  You skill just stops me in my tracks!

[iBorg]

Two questions.......would photo etch pieces work or are they too thin?

Also, how did you cut the individual pieces out of what you made on your rotary table?

[Codi]

Thanks everyone, I think they're going to look pretty trick when all is done and assembled. 

To answer Pete & Mike's questions, I used a .5mm slitting saw on the mill to cut them off. Each is .36mm in thickness which is very close to the thickness of the photo-etch pieces I've used on this build. I made custom brackets as there are no available PE pieces for me to use. As Dave (comp1839) noted earlier, most of the brackets / tabs will be custom in nature due to the uniqueness of what I'm trying to copy.  Makes a heck of a mess on the mill "parting" them off this way with the shavings & cutting oil all over the place..........that's a 30 minute tear down / clean-up I don't relish.  Thanks for the questions too!   cheers

[mr68gts]

Tim,

 What are you using for oil? I've just been using cutting/tapping fluid in a spray form. Works pretty good but the clean up.... lol

Paul

[Codi]

Hey Paul, I use stuff called "BurLife" by RioGrande Jewelry supply.  Part number is 117-983.  I apply it with either a glue wand (when drilling tiny holes) or a very small brush (when doing using the slitting saw)  as I use a little at a time. It's a very light oil and a little bit goes a long way and it truly does add life to your bits or blades.  I'd probably try something else if I was machining something bigger just due to the cost.  A big bottle lasts me quite a while though.  cheers

[comp1839]

tim, those mounts are rockin' brother!!!!!!!  wow, does that look good!

[Codi]

Getting closer Dave.  I finished the necessary brackets now I have to drill the chassis for the 4 link brackets and assemble it all.  The only missing piece to fab yet is the panhard bar but I'll get to that after I get the shocks and 4 links in proper position.   Don't laugh at my bracket drawings okay.........promise me!!    cheers, tim

well, okay, you can laugh Dave if you must.............it's a long ride to Jersey!!   

 

 

 

Edited January 14, 2019 by Codi

[Davewilly]

Fantastic looking brackets Tim!   It is coming along very nice!

[Nytrozilla]

I was going to post a pic of a Minion looking at blueprints and scratching his head, but you get the visual.

Nice work as  always my friend.

 

[Randy D]

AMAZING skills you have my friend !!!!!!!!

I really love the fact that the front end will be very visible on the completed car

Randy

[comp1839]

no laughing goin' on here tim.   i love it!!!!   dream it.....design it......build it.  i'm really excited to see this come to fruition!!!!!   beautiful!!!!

[Mooneyzs]

Tim... what an awesome update my friend. Love the drawing and the finished product. This thing is gonna blow everything out of the water.  I still have a hard time with the fact that it's 1/25th scale. So much smaller than 1/16th.  Keep up the killer work.

[gasser59]

Tim....holy flipping graciousness!!  Every update you're treading new ground and leaving us mere mortals in the dust. Unbelievable craftsmanship. I bow to your awesomeness. We're not worthy.

[gasser59]

OK....its been almost a week and I'm josin' for an update. I know you've got some more awesomeness to share. I've been able to get my head around your last update finally and am ready for more learning.

[mr68gts]

Tim,

Thanks for the tip on the cutting oil! All the brackets are looking phenomenal! Can't wait for the next update.

Paul

[gasser59]

     Can't wait for the next update.

 

Yea, me either. Where are ya? We didn't approve a vacation request.  LOL

[Codi]

Still here Brad, snuck off with Dave to the NNL  East show. My first in 40+ years and really enjoyed it. I met Leonard as well....super nice guy and he had his Camaro there.  What a nice build, there were quite a few and the vendor areas were packed.

Only the shock towers to put on and the front's done. I'll have those on this week but I was messin' around today looking forward to returning to the engine to finish that part up.  I won't be doing the scoop after all and will do the Crower Injectors with them exposed. I cut up quickly some 2.5mm stainless steel tubes and placed them on top of the blower for giggles & to get an idea as to what it might look like.  I also lowered the engine (this was bugging me for quite a while) by 1.0mm.  Makes a big difference to my eye and I stare at this thing way too much.  Couple quick mock-up pics to verify everything works and fits properly (it does) and now I'll finish up the front suspension.  I'm really anxious to get onto the Crower. The 3D printed manifold & blower were from Chris btw.  I'm going to use the manifold AND the blower if I can't machine the blower design that I want for the car. The pieces are VERY nice that he sent me.  Thanks again Chris!   Couple pics to tide you over Brad.  cheers, tim

Edited April 24, 2017 by Codi

[Davewilly]

Looks pretty mean!

[Red rocket 10]

What a beautiful piece of art Tim , just outstanding craftsmanship, it was great meeting you at the NNL. 

[Randy D]

You know I love a good mockup

Thanks for the fix my friend!!!!!

Randy

[comp1839]

OOOHHH MYYYY!!!   the minion inside of me just giggled!! or maybe that was that hamburger? hehe..... off the charts tim. completely off the charts!!!!

leonard what a pleasure to see you again on Sat.!!!! the camaro was simply AWESOME!!!  tim and i had a blast. saw some really incredible builds and let me say there are seriously talented painters out there. wish tim would've brought something. you guys really are not getting to see this, until you see it in person!!!!!!!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Wow. This gets more and more impressive with every update. That engine is stunning.

[John Teresi]

Tim.......Wow man, what an up-date......that mock-up is just way cool man......I love it......this is going to be so sweet when finished