absmiami Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 This ghosted view shows the forward location of the engine - notice that the trans / clutch housing is at least 6 inches ahead of the bulkhead/ bonnett line … hard to tell exactly because of the side vent - but this engine is pretty far forward … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 So here’s mine - i’m within a scale inch - i think - of the eng location on 2287 - it seems too far forward but it is actually pretty close …. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 You continue to impress Andy!!! Your dedication to getting the details right on this car is really fun to watch. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Insulation on brake lines - just in case you were lurking … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Hard to see - will have to post better picture of said brake lines …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 Cleaning up the electric wires on the right side of the engine bay and attaching the splash panels to the bonnett - these parts are super thin - well done, Harold … extensions to the exhaust pipes - needed because the chassis was lengthened …. Maybe some exhaust stains and heat stains to add ?? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Saved most of the drama for the end- the bonnett swivels on a subframe that also supports the radiators - the kit part is resin - won’t be strong enough - ive replaced it w a brass part - but i had to modify the frame , the air duct, and the radiator for a - not good - but a reasonable fit … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 The left side exhaust header brace was cut apart to fit the exhausts into the openings in the cyl head - then repaired w some Evergreen strip - and some Tamiya weathering was applied … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 The steering rod is U jointed - the kit part is correct but needs an extension with my other mods - and it just sneaks through the pipes … the measurements were made to help locate the sub-frame when it was glued to the fr of the chassis … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I wonder if the heat from the header runs up the steering shaft after 12 hours and creates a problem for the steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Heat ? The Shelby crew cut a hole in the roof four hours after the start of the Sebring race - if you can peer at the underside of the roof of 2287 at the Simeone, you will see the welding scars fr the repair … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I was thinking more of a problem for the driver's hands than the actual cockpit temperature. But actually, it's probably a dumb question to start off with, yup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Carroll was down to the shop this morning - as the fuel tank and lower brace was installed - he was not happy - Carroll: 2287 was supposed to be on the trailor this morning headed to Sebring - us: its not ready Carroll - maybe tommorrow morning, Carroll - Carroll: im locking the shop on my way out- no one leaves til 2287 is finished … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 The wipers on 2287 were set at 10 o’clock on the windshield…. These are the kit wipers - air-brushed w Molotow - w added washer fluid lines … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Some final corrections / mods to the radiator and air duct - then attached - just enough room around the posts to hinge the bonnett - but i got to figure out how to install the oil radiator … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Love that you're continuing with the gorgeous detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 Gracias Rattle - if only i had fashioned some working bonnett clips …. Managed to connect the oil lines to the radiator …. Had to shorten the radiator to fit within the subframe - not spec but it will do … 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 4 DAYS … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 2 hours ago, absmiami said: 4 DAYS … Looks like you'll make it to practice. How may entrants do you have on the grid and how many more might make it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Andy, The pics of the engine compartment show your modeling skills my friend. All the details and colors make an outstanding show piece!!!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Over the years I have built a total of 6 Cobra Daytonas but after watching this build, I may never post another. 😔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 20 minutes ago, Gramps46 said: Over the years I have built a total of 6 Cobra Daytonas but after watching this build, I may never post another. 😔 Life is short. Keep building. So far I have only built one and that was decades ago. I forgot I also built a Supercoupe Mini Exotics kit which I believe you had a hand in creating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Gracias - The upper radiator hose is a kit part - which was fished into the opening in the air tray and glued onto the radiator … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 The wheel nuts are resin kit parts- they required some tedious cleanup - but look good with a coat of airbrushed Molotow - and the tires look better with the MFH Goodyear markings - much closer to scale - thankfully running out of parts … 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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