tyrone Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Looks FANTASTIC !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Tim... Wow that is a Gem!! That rear end is looking Killer!! Very Nice Work my friend!! You never disappoint that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Has anybody seen my casting supplies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 this is simply amazing tim! love the details!!!!!! can't wait to see the rest!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Amazing Craftsmanship ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Out of this world! far far away too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Soldering this thing up has not been fun. I only have the "spines" and rear cover to put on yet, and then plating time. I've been on this for more than 3 weeks now and I'm more than ready to move on from it. At least 70 hours in it when all said and done. cheers, tim As mentioned above, the rear cover has not been soldered on yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Tim... That there is some incredible and admirable work my friend. I am loving it. I can see how you have so many hours into it and I can only tell you that the hours have paid off because its perfect. You have me itching to see this thing plated and when it turns out great from the plating I know I am going to want to know the secret as I have been having a real hard time using the plating system I have from Caswell on a few parts I have tired it on. I probably need to pull my plating kit out and experiment with a few pieces. I am already looking forward to your next update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 tim, nothing i can say, that you don't already know........beautiful dude!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I can believe that you have 70 hours in that rear. Hut if it easy we would all be doing ir. Amazing work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I can believe that you have 70 hours in that rear. Hut if it easy we would all be doing ir. Amazing work. I can.... Knowing what goes in to the machining process and the time to set things up. Let alone Tim probably spent a lot of time drawing things up to be able to machine it. I wish I could do this kind of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I've done a bit of machining and can only say......I bow before you all talented one!I look forward to the next segment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Dave, thanks for teaching me everything I know. I've said too many times that its more important to have a good mentor than anything else when learning a new skill such as machining. Always striving for more. The Donovan will be next after I get some drawings done. Again, thanks!! Chris, you're absolutely right. A lot of research and time goes into any part before putting tool to metal. Especially when I have to get "creative" in how to do a setup to achieve a particular result. I'm so much better at puzzles now than I was before taking up machining. Thanks Bob. Mike, thanks man. I'm still quite the newby at it but I believe I'm getting better at it with each new part. To stay grounded, I just go check out Dave's (comp1839) photo bucket for inspiration and ideas and then i "bug" him endlessly. Poor dude! I always seem to stumble across something new that hes made that just blows me away. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 You and Dave continue to amaze and inspire us all with your incredible skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks Tony, but I'm not in Dave's league, or zip code or.....you get the idea. I got the rascal soldered up and done today. Other than adding the necessary bolts to it and the pinion cover and plating, it's done. 8 hours of soldering / finessing the last few bits today to get it to this point. cheers everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Tim......that is some fine work ........STUNNING!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Very impressive Tim!I just looked at this thread....exited and then it said new pic's 5/23! Had to come back for a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Tim - that is nothing short of stunning. A masterpiece and this thread is just getting started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 WOW. But have to ask , is the reason stuff like this is done in brass is due to having to solder the pieces together ,,,,. As opposed to just doing it in aluminum same as the full size piece. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I stared at it so long, my session timed out........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Tim... what more can I say but that is one Sexy Rear End . I can only imagine what it will look like once it is plated. That is one piece that is a work of art. All of those long and hard hours have totally paid off 10 fold. Be very proud of that work you have done there. I can only imagine what the rest of the car is going to look like. I will be honest I would love to see what you could do in 1/16th Scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 And another masterpiece is presented to the world! Absolutely stunning Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 hubba hubba... that's one fine looking rear end you got there... Seriously, amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoatGuy Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Tim - I'm with Joe. I don't have the words. Can't wait to see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hope everyone had an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. I spent some time doing drawing to get the block / engine going. Dave's 417 Donovan info that he shared with me was of tremendous help and his ideas on how he did HIS Donovan were even more helpful. I've blatantly copied ( I prefer "adopted") some of his machining tricks too. Since this will be my first attempt at machining all or most of an engine, I wanted to proof out my numbers and even how to setup certain operations / tools to get the block done. I used Renshape for this block as practice for the real deal in aluminum. I was happy with how the proto turned out and with just a few tweeks, I'm confident I can pull off a reasonable version in metal. Can't wait to get to the heads and valve covers for this engine. Next is to solder the girdle together and plate it and continue doing drawings for more engine parts. Joe, you've not lost your humor and I truly enjoyed that laugh as well. THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE! cheers, tim One of Dave's tricks of the trade wherein how to get the ribs onto the block...........simple but VERY effective. To the best of my knowledge there are no 417 Donovan engines in 1/25th out there and the one I have was from a vintage kit. It has more than a few errors in its design / dimensions. Mine isn't perfect but I can say it is / will be better than the kit piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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