bobthehobbyguy Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Question on head and oil pan. Are they layered styrene? How did you get the fins on the head to line up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) On 1/22/2019 at 11:42 AM, bobthehobbyguy said: Question on head and oil pan. Are they layered styrene? How did you get the fins on the head to line up? its actually just the ribbed and V-grooved evergreen styrene... I got really lucky with the material I used on the head, the fins fell in the perfect spots like the 1:1 finned head. I detailed it with .30 hexagon rod cut into bolt heads, after the glue drys I go back and sand the bolt heads flat. It really cleans it up nice, and it looks like a kit part in bare styrene. Here is a better photo of the cleaned up head: And a little bit of progress last night.... scratch built a transmission/drive... it would have to have a pretty small flywheel, but it looks the part.... nothing like scratch building in a bottle. haha Edited January 25, 2019 by Impalow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Thanks. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 The work so far on the bike is off the chain, going to be another amazing creation that's going to blow everyone's minds when complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) Thanks Luke and Bob! Here is a quick update.... just made a curved radiator, Ive always wanted to make one that you can see-through.... this seemed like a good chance to do that. I scratch built a surround then added photo-etch screens from a crazy modeler Ferrari FXX detail set. It really worked out nice Last night I spent about three hours making different types of carbs/intakes that all ended up in the parts bin... so that is a bummer, just nothing I made looked correct or had the level of detail I wanted. So tonight I will try again, just a shame to spend that much time with zero to show for it, its all part of the process, I guess. Instead of carbs I'm going to go with dual throttle body Hilborn inspired mechanical injection system, something like you would see on an offy... hopefully I can pull that off. Edited January 30, 2019 by Impalow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 You are doing one heck of a job here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 Thanks Ray! Got the exhaust all bent up last night! Still need to figure out the tail section, but ill figure something out... maybe some oval tubing... Next up is the injection... have i mentioned this thing is tiny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Clean work Eric, always enjoy your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Very nice fab and detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 Thanks guys! Still fab'ing away at this bike.... almost time to start painting... Basically just the seat insert to fabricate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 All very inspirational! A 21st century board track racer. Everything flows so cleanly from those swoopy headers to the curved radiator. Just SWEEEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 Thanks Tom! Started spraying a little paint last night.... I really like the engine block color , it is Splash Paints Aston Martin Almond Green just feels like a modern take on the original ford green. The header is Alclad exhaust mainifold and Alclad chrome. Im really getting excited to see this little guy come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Glad to see progress. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Thanks Bob! A little glimpse at the color.... 1972 Ford factory color Winter Green... this will also be the primary color for the bronco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 More Progress.... new seat insert is made! I feel like i've done this before.. haha.. at least its only one this time. Incase anyone is wondering the white grid is 1/2", and this thing is so tiny. and a little mockup to see the colors better... hopefully I can wrap this guy up in the next week or so and get back on the bronco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Seat looks great. Great color choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) New intake is spot on. Very much in style with the overall design of the balance of the project. Edited February 17, 2019 by misterNNL My kindle is smarter than I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks guys! im still plugging away on this little guy.... Hoping to have it done as a stand alone item for the Columbus show in a couple weeks... then back onto the bronco hauler. Here are some progress shots: And starting the engine assembly... those RBmotion manifold bolts were fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Looking soooooooo good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I'll bet those carbon fiber decals on the front forks was also fun! Anxious to see the bike complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Beautiful work Eric (as always) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 No hiding any flaws in photos that close up. Outstanding work !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Thank you guys!! im almost done with this bike! Here are a couple photos of in progress... the seat lacing was especially tricky on this one... everything is just so tiny. and all wired and plumbed.. and where it sits now.... just need the tanks and driveshaft and this puppy is done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Clean and creative work Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Love the bike. That 4 banger is really nice. Great concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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