AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 5 Author Posted February 5 I don't understand, I wrote a message to explain the inconveniences I had with the forum and "poof" the photos that I tried to post 5 or 6 times were published without me trying to include them, it's really strange! I deleted the photos and edited the post stating the reason. I'll give it another try... 🤔
Claude Thibodeau Posted February 5 Posted February 5 35 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: I don't understand, I wrote a message to explain the inconveniences I had with the forum and "poof" the photos that I tried to post 5 or 6 times were published without me trying to include them, it's really strange! I deleted the photos and edited the post stating the reason. I'll give it another try... 🤔 Salut Francis! I created a new thread in the Model Cars UNDER GLASS section 30 minutes ago, with 10 pics, and not a glitch. Strange indeed! CT! ct
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 5 Author Posted February 5 4 minutes ago, Claude Thibodeau said: Salut Francis! I created a new thread in the Model Cars UNDER GLASS section 30 minutes ago, with 10 pics, and not a glitch. Strange indeed! CT! ct Yes I know, I just commented and my text passed without problem, I tried different save formats and reduced the resolution but nothing works. Maybe it's a sign that I've reached the end of the story, who knows! 😢
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 As mentioned yesterday, I can't update due to a technical problem with the forum? You can see in a previous post the screenshot of the error message I receive on each attempt. I haven't seen an answer to my question on the thread How To Use This Board: (Can't seem to post to a thread?) and (Oops, That page can't be found.) about whether the admins are working on a solution but I know I'm not the only one having this problem. I'm doing another try (test) with only 1 photo just out of curiosity but I don't know if I will be able to continue posting updates on this thread. The build of the Demon continues but I may not be able to continue feeding this thread until the situation returns to normal. Sorry for this inconvenience, this message could be outdated by the time you read it if whatever is blocking the pipe clears the way! TEST 1
stitchdup Posted February 6 Posted February 6 11 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: As mentioned yesterday, I can't update due to a technical problem with the forum? You can see in a previous post the screenshot of the error message I receive on each attempt. I haven't seen an answer to my question on the thread How To Use This Board: (Can't seem to post to a thread?) and (Oops, That page can't be found.) about whether the admins are working on a solution but I know I'm not the only one having this problem. I'm doing another try (test) with only 1 photo just out of curiosity but I don't know if I will be able to continue posting updates on this thread. The build of the Demon continues but I may not be able to continue feeding this thread until the situation returns to normal. Sorry for this inconvenience, this message could be outdated by the time you read it if whatever is blocking the pipe clears the way! TEST it is being looked into, if you keep a note of the time, time zone, operating system and browser it all helps Dave investigate the issue 1 1
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 8 minutes ago, stitchdup said: it is being looked into, if you keep a note of the time, time zone, operating system and browser it all helps Dave investigate the issue Thanks Les! My last test worked fine with just one photo, I have to leave for work but will try again tomorrow afternoon. I respect your work guys, I know it's not your full time job and we have to be patient (which I am!), there seems to be light at the end of the tennel. 16:00 pm EST, Mac 10,15.7 Firefox 135.0 3
Straightliner59 Posted February 7 Posted February 7 12 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Thanks Les! My last test worked fine with just one photo, I have to leave for work but will try again tomorrow afternoon. I respect your work guys, I know it's not your full time job and we have to be patient (which I am!), there seems to be light at the end of the tennel. 16:00 pm EST, Mac 10,15.7 Firefox 135.0 I've experienced it a few times, once on my Badman thread. That time, after I'd written the post and added the photos, and received the error page, I went back, then copied my text from the original message. I then closed the page and navigated back to it, and clicked the "reply to..." icon. Once it opened, I pasted the copied text, added the photos (they may have even automatically been there, from before--I don't recall, exactly) and then hit "Submit Reply", and it worked! It seems to be pretty random, as to when it happens. 1
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 OK guys, I've had a lot of trouble posting this update since the beginning of the week so I'll keep my explanations to the minimum in case the text was the cause. Francis I didn't want to machine the main body, so I drilled a brass tube to simulate the larger section where the rack is placed. This is the driver side mounting flange at early stage of machining. After further cuts on the milling machine. Now in the lathe chuck to separate it from the raw rod. A lot of work for such a small part! This is were the final part will be finally installed. You can see part of the print I used as a model. 3
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 Second Part. The mount for the other end. View of the top, I will use 2 brass pins for the final assembly. I don't know how to call this part but I think it's an access to inspect and make some maintenance to the rack. Another fairly small part. Most of the machined parts are now soldered to create something. From a different angle. 3
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 Third part. I sort of "machined" the boots from a hard rubber tube. A little test to check if it makes sens. I think it will do the trick! It will look like this! It will be chrome plated later when most of the brass part that need to be chromed is all made. The steering is supposed to work. the rod inside slides left to right. 4
BK9300 Posted February 7 Posted February 7 More awesome creations, Francis. Glad you were able to get past your posting problems - would be a shame not to witness these pieces being made! I've always marveled at your end results - to be able to machine the pieces is one thing, it is quite another to imagine how you hold these little components in place, at the right angles, to solder them into a whole! 1
Scott Eriksen Posted February 8 Posted February 8 ..............I'm just blown away with that Francis !!! "walks away sulking and goes back to playing with Legos" 😛 lol 1
Straightliner59 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Such fine work, Francis! It looks fantastic. The flexible boots are wonderful! 1
Pierre Rivard Posted February 8 Posted February 8 You think this will do the trick? I would say it is nothing short of a masterpiece. All these finely machined tiny components adding up to a functional rack barely bigger than a coin... mind boggling! 1
Straightliner59 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 4 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: You think this will do the trick? He sounds just like us, Pierre!😃 1
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 21 hours ago, BK9300 said: More awesome creations, Francis. Glad you were able to get past your posting problems - would be a shame not to witness these pieces being made! I've always marveled at your end results - to be able to machine the pieces is one thing, it is quite another to imagine how you hold these little components in place, at the right angles, to solder them into a whole! Thanks Brian, I have to admit that at one point I thought it was over, I think I made at least 10 attempts and I think I found the cause of my problems. Anyway, the most important thing is to be back and to be able to continue sharing my passion with all of you. As for soldering and positioning all the elements in the right places and angles, my resistance welding unit is probably more the reason for my success. I am in admiration for those who use a small torch, they are real magicians and having already tried, I can confirm that it takes patience and know-how! 19 hours ago, Scott Eriksen said: ..............I'm just blown away with that Francis !!! "walks away sulking and goes back to playing with Legos" 😛 lol Thanks Scott, This is definitely my most detailed yet but there is always room for improvement, you have to draw a line and accept your limits because it will never end. I still have a lot of projects in mind and the car in your profile picture is my favorite Mopar model, I hope to get on board with this project one of these days! 11 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: Such fine work, Francis! It looks fantastic. The flexible boots are wonderful! Thanks Daniel, This is the best solution I found and I thought of you when making them because you are good at this kind of thing, it is ironically the most difficult part of the set to make (or to make credible) and there are few solutions available to replace them. 8 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: You think this will do the trick? I would say it is nothing short of a masterpiece. All these finely machined tiny components adding up to a functional rack barely bigger than a coin... mind boggling! Thanks Pierre, It's the dime that does all the trick!😉 There is still a little finishing to do and a few details to add like simulated bolts and collars but the part will only be visible from underneath the vehicle, I will have to display it on a mirror so that we can see it. Thank you again for your support and comments, it makes sense to it all! 😊 Francis 1
Straightliner59 Posted February 9 Posted February 9 2 hours ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Thanks Daniel, This is the best solution I found and I thought of you when making them because you are good at this kind of thing, it is ironically the most difficult part of the set to make (or to make credible) and there are few solutions available to replace them. I appreciate your kind words, Francis. You solved that problem, very nicely, my friend! It's always a good feeling, to find something that just works! 1
cifenet Posted February 9 Posted February 9 Just incredible! The fabrication work is amazing and that steering is looking sooooooo good right now. Thanks for sharing these activities. 1
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 15 hours ago, cifenet said: Just incredible! The fabrication work is amazing and that steering is looking sooooooo good right now. Thanks for sharing these activities. Thanks Steve, It's always a pleasure to share, that's the reason for the WIP category and this forum, right? 😊 I still have many things to make and share so come back whenever you want! Francis
rv1963 Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Hi Francis, that rack and pinion steering unit is really beautiful work, the rubber boots were a great idea.
absmiami Posted February 10 Posted February 10 what they said ... the rubber boots - the slots are made - how ?? a hack saw blade - or a tool - or a - what ?? maybe an abrasive cord ??
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 On 2/10/2025 at 7:33 AM, rv1963 said: Hi Francis, that rack and pinion steering unit is really beautiful work, the rubber boots were a great idea. Thanks Robert ! On 2/10/2025 at 11:06 AM, absmiami said: what they said ... the rubber boots - the slots are made - how ?? a hack saw blade - or a tool - or a - what ?? maybe an abrasive cord ?? Tanks Andrew! I started with a "V" shaped cutting tool on the lathe to initiate the groove (guide line). I then used the tip of my Xacto to accentuate the "V" shape, then I used sandpaper (180) to smooth the grooves with the lathe at low speed. It's not perfect but not bad in my opinion! Francis
absmiami Posted February 11 Posted February 11 OK - i get it now low speed - rubber supported on a brass or metal rod create the slot and then open w sand paper a hack saw blade mite work ? source for hard rubber tube ?? Amazon ?? its about 1/8 dia ???
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 12 Author Posted February 12 4 hours ago, absmiami said: OK - i get it now low speed - rubber supported on a brass or metal rod create the slot and then open w sand paper a hack saw blade mite work ? source for hard rubber tube ?? Amazon ?? its about 1/8 dia ??? It was all basically a trial and error, I had this piece of rubber the right size in my parts bin. I think it was a piece of gasket that came from the lid of a 5 gallon oil bucket. The center of the gasket is hollow and the right size (or very close...) for our scale (1/25). Sometimes you have to do what you can with what you have on hand! I hope your research is fruitful, in any case, you will have motor oil in stock. 🤔
Codi Posted February 13 Posted February 13 Nice rack Francis..........😁.................cheers, tim 1
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