mr68gts Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 Thanks Tim, I've had a lot going on lately, so it's been nice to be back building even for a little bit. I was pretty disappointed in the old chassis color which set me back a bit. While a cool color it wasn't what the real one wore so I set it aside. I really would like to finish this by the end of the year. Still, lots to do. In fact, I just ordered a bunch of 1:1 scale AN fittings in various sizes, so I can model them up in SolidWorks. (What the hell was I thinking.... HAHA) I need to cad the fuel tank and I think that's it. Sadly, the only kit parts are the severely hacked up body, the bellhousing, oil pan and the brake calipers from the old Aurora FC kit. The rest is all 3d printed or aftermarket lol. I hadn't planned on going this far with it, but one thing has led to another. At this point the last thing is the gas tank as mentioned and everything, but detail bolts and fittings/hoses are done! All that's left to do is build lol. Thanks for checking it out! Paul
mr68gts Posted March 31 Author Posted March 31 Printed a dual filter setup. Had to add a bracket to the chassis to mount it and touch up chassis color. Re alcladed the rear end. Machined bolt head pins to hold it to the chassis. Threaded the "studs" into the hub to check fit with the rim. Onto the next portion of this project.... 4
iBorg Posted April 1 Posted April 1 This is really a great build. It's great inspiration. I hope the 3D parts you've created become available after you finish this materpiece. 1
gtx6970 Posted April 1 Posted April 1 All I can say is WOW !!!! Impressive is an understatement And to think Im happy if my added spark plug wiring lays out to look kinda sort real
mr68gts Posted May 16 Author Posted May 16 Newly printed front axle with brass tube for a "weight bar". I also printed the spindles. New 5 spoke spindle mount centers. Just need to make the heim links for the upper bars and the steering components. 1
Codi Posted May 16 Posted May 16 Hi Paul, the new wheels are "crisp".....nicely done and the tires you made look great with color on them now, you've a keen eye for detail. cheers, tim
mr68gts Posted May 18 Author Posted May 18 On 5/16/2025 at 12:36 PM, Codi said: Hi Paul, the new wheels are "crisp".....nicely done and the tires you made look great with color on them now, you've a keen eye for detail. cheers, tim Thanks Tim, I actually reprinted the tires in a different resin as I am trying different resins with the new printer. I bought a larger format printer with better resolution which has made my prints come out far superior to my previous efforts with the old 2k! Paul
mr68gts Posted May 21 Author Posted May 21 Officially off the deep end..... Articulating heim joint in 16th scale....🤪 20250518_225033.mp4 1
mr68gts Posted May 22 Author Posted May 22 (edited) And the reason for the heims.... Edited May 22 by mr68gts Grammer 4
Bainford Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Stellar! This is how one sweats the details. Excellent work here.
mr68gts Posted May 27 Author Posted May 27 On 5/22/2025 at 11:15 AM, Bainford said: Stellar! This is how one sweats the details. Excellent work here. Thank you! Looks like I habe some repair work to do on the chassis lol.
Mattilacken Posted Friday at 08:13 PM Posted Friday at 08:13 PM Looks great! Nice cad work and finishing of the parts with painting and all! Will be following!have my own 1/16 builds.
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