Codi Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Just wonderful details you're capturing here Mark. As others noted before, great great job cheers, tim
Scale-Master Posted March 8, 2019 Author Posted March 8, 2019 Thanks Guys! Made and installed all the hose clamps (including the hex head worm drives) for the fuel lines and radiator hoses.
gasser59 Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Fantastic craftsmanship Mark. I swear this thing would fire up if any fuel got even close to it. Edited March 8, 2019 by gasser59
Scale-Master Posted March 10, 2019 Author Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks Brad! I think it just needs a couple bolts for the thermostat housing and a radiator cap... Finished the stone screens and fasteners for them.
Scale-Master Posted March 17, 2019 Author Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) The radiator cap is finished. Machined aluminum/custom decal. Also made the overflow tank and mounting hardware. Edited March 17, 2019 by Scale-Master
Scale-Master Posted March 19, 2019 Author Posted March 19, 2019 From the near start of the project I planned to make the spare tire and support section of the frame removable for part-time racing. The main bolt to hold the wheel to the car frame was fabricated from brass. The hold-down strap with ratchet buckle is scratch-built. I also made a "working" connector for the wiring that powers the license light and machined all the mounting hardware. (License plate/frame and wheel are also made from scratch.) Looks like I better hurry and finish it before the tags expire…
Belugawrx Posted March 21, 2019 Posted March 21, 2019 Unbelievable detail Mark I'm sure you will be installing a ferrule to the hole through the rear Gulf logo... Cheers
Scale-Master Posted March 21, 2019 Author Posted March 21, 2019 Thanks Bruce. Yep. It's already threaded, that's why I went with steel threads on the main hold down bolt.
Scale-Master Posted March 22, 2019 Author Posted March 22, 2019 I cut and installed the front fender welting…
Scale-Master Posted March 25, 2019 Author Posted March 25, 2019 Thank you Jim! It has wings… Or front fenders as we call them in America. Windshield and roll bar are installed and fitted to accept the brass roof too.
Anglia105E Posted March 26, 2019 Posted March 26, 2019 I just know this is going to be a stupid question on my part..... but Mark, why have your front wings / fenders got holes in them? Had a look through loads of photos of the 1:1 Caterham 7 Gulf cars and all of them have the smaller wings, like motorcycle mudguards. Only the Sprint version has the longer wings like your model has, and .....no holes in sight !!! ( I realise that you have built a race car, but I just don't get those holes? ) David
Anglia105E Posted March 26, 2019 Posted March 26, 2019 On 10/03/2019 at 4:20 PM, Scale-Master said: Thanks Brad! I think it just needs a couple bolts for the thermostat housing and a radiator cap... Finished the stone screens and fasteners for them. Maybe this is what I am missing? Stone Screens. ( sorry ) David
Scale-Master Posted March 26, 2019 Author Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) The holes are to relieve some of the air pressure that builds up under the fenders at speed. (Note that the holes are angled for airflow too.) I've seen quite a few full fendered race (modified) Sevens (not all Caterham's/Lotus's) with vent holes, and from firsthand experience I know these cars with cycle fenders throw gravel into the cockpit. It only makes sense to try and let only air through. Stone screens limit the debris, and truck bed-liner coating helps keep the inner fenders from getting chipped up too bad. While cycle fenders would be my choice on a real one, most in my collection have them too and I wanted something a little different this time. Edited March 26, 2019 by Scale-Master
Scale-Master Posted March 27, 2019 Author Posted March 27, 2019 Time to make the ubiquitous (at least in my cars) fire extinguisher. The bottle was turned on the lathe from aluminum. The bottom has the correct "dimple". The head with gauge and nozzle also turned from the same stuff. The handle pieces were freehand milled and then hand finished before being painted black.
Anglia105E Posted March 27, 2019 Posted March 27, 2019 On 26/03/2019 at 3:36 PM, Scale-Master said: The holes are to relieve some of the air pressure that builds up under the fenders at speed. (Note that the holes are angled for airflow too.) I've seen quite a few full fendered race (modified) Sevens (not all Caterham's/Lotus's) with vent holes, and from firsthand experience I know these cars with cycle fenders throw gravel into the cockpit. It only makes sense to try and let only air through. Stone screens limit the debris, and truck bed-liner coating helps keep the inner fenders from getting chipped up too bad. While cycle fenders would be my choice on a real one, most in my collection have them too and I wanted something a little different this time. Thanks Mark..... your clear explanation makes sense to me. Like the fire extinguisher also. David
Scale-Master Posted March 27, 2019 Author Posted March 27, 2019 Rear-view mirror and mount parts, all aluminum.
Kit Basher Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 I hesitate to comment on your models because anything I say may not do justice to the amazing level of work you do. It's fascinating to watch your machining/detailing/scratch building. The results are spectacular!
Scale-Master Posted March 28, 2019 Author Posted March 28, 2019 Please do comment Hugh. Thank you for the kind words! Assembled with the mirror face installed…
John Teresi Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Mark ......Looking really nice.......your just moving along on the build ......with all the other stuff you got going on
cobraman Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 That model could be mistaken for real it is that nice. Wow, that engine !
Scale-Master Posted March 28, 2019 Author Posted March 28, 2019 Thanks guys! Yes, it is a busy time. But my bench is full of cool stuff! The gauge has the correct face and the needle is on a raised pin. Custom drawn decals for the gauge and label. Safety pin is correct diameter.
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