Ryan S. Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Beautiful work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Amazing work on the engine, looks just like Real Thing! Absolutely fantastic work, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eferrari Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Bill, I have watched most of your work on this forum and this is in the stratosphere. To take a block of aluminum and tool a engine that is this small is stunning. I worked in a plastic factory as a mold setter for almost 25 yrs. before our work was outsourced. I worked with many tool makers on new builds, but never dreamed that something this small could be made. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 IN-CRED-IBLE work. It looks Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Don't know what happened there, Bill. You engine work continues to amaze me and I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll with the rest of the the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cesar Bossolani Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 This is awesome!!! If this wasn't machined in an CNC you have a such talent and highly expertise with Mill secrets!! Please let me know!! I'm learning a lot!!! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 YOU ARE KILLING IT BILL...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Awesome work John, i really need to get a mill before i start my 1/12th camaro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Bill... I need to pick my jaw off the floor Bud.... Holy Crapola this thing is awesome. I really need to just shell out some dough and buy the lathe I have been wanting...lol. Nice work man. I can't wait to see you do another 1/16th scale build Chris, thanks man, it just so happens I just bought an old Mickey Thomson, Grand Am 1/16 F.C. I am really hoping the deacals havent went south in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Beautiful work so far. Amazing work on the engine, looks just like Real Thing! Absolutely fantastic work, Bill. thanks for the kind words guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Bill, I have watched most of your work on this forum and this is in the stratosphere. To take a block of aluminum and tool a engine that is this small is stunning. I worked in a plastic factory as a mold setter for almost 25 yrs. before our work was outsourced. I worked with many tool makers on new builds, but never dreamed that something this small could be made. Ron Ron, this is something I have all ways dreamed of doing,I am having a great time figuring all this stuff out, I guess it really is a dream come true to hold an all aluminum engine in the palm of my hand finally! thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) IN-CRED-IBLE work. It looks Awesome. Don't know what happened there, Bill. You engine work continues to amaze me and I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll with the rest of the the build. Brian, Jim I really appreciate that! Edited August 12, 2012 by vintagedragfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 This is awesome!!! If this wasn't machined in an CNC you have a such talent and highly expertise with Mill secrets!! Please let me know!! I'm learning a lot!!! Cheers! no secrets here Cesar, I am just using good ol common sense! I have all ways been artistic, and fairly good at figuring things out I guess, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 thanks Joe Tyrone I appreciate it Bro!! Joe, it does end up a fairly big expense, the mill is one thing, but its no good with out all of the tooling needed to use it! lol I still need (WANT) a lot of things, the cheapest DRO I have seen is 7 bills! not gonna happen anytime soon!! thanks for checkin on the progress man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derby1018 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 here is the water pump starting to take shape, it is 5 separate pieces, the housing, the pump, the lower neck, and the thermostat housing is 2 pieces. and also got the oil pump done and ready for a filter.thanks for looking! Beautiful work ... But I don't think this is CNC'd considering in the above picture there is the top of a CNC table. Not calling you a liar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Beautiful work ... But I don't think this is CNC'd considering in the above picture there is the top of a CNC table. Not calling you a liar... Back to topQuoteHomer, that is the mill table you see, most CNC's are mills with computer drivin motors that attach where the hand cranks would be, you can not tell by this picture if it is a CNC mill, that is a $3000.00 upgrade, not gonna happen here, you are more than welcome to stop by any time and have a look..MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Still watching. Still awestruck. Incredible work. By the way, I kinda thought I was a passable machinist 'til i saw this. Your freehand skills with a mill are truly inspiring. I gotta practice, practice, practice. Man, your stuff is nice. Edited August 12, 2012 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derby1018 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Just looked like a cnc to me... My dads a machinist for 15 years and he programs machines and writes programs as well.. so maybe I can see if I can't do something like this ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 It's not necessarily a CNC. It's just a milling machine that operates manually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebolt Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Whether it's hand milled, or were cnc'd. This is the COOLEST powerplant I've ever seen in this scale. Bar none! Exellent craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpa Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Awesome craftsmanship Bill. Truly incredible work! I wouldn't even no how to plug in whatever it is that you are using to mill the aluminum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Mad skills. I love this thing. It's art in raw metal. I would be hesitant to want to paint it. I would leave it as is to showcase the craftsmanship. Absolutely amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Still watching. Still awestruck. Incredible work. By the way, I kinda thought I was a passable machinist 'til i saw this. Your freehand skills with a mill are truly inspiring. I gotta practice, practice, practice. Man, your stuff is nice. thank you very much William, really appreciate that! I asked alot of questions to others who have machining experience, they were kind enough to give me some pointers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Just looked like a cnc to me... My dads a machinist for 15 years and he programs machines and writes programs as well.. so maybe I can see if I can't do something like this ! thanks Homer, here is the mill as she sits in my garage, notice the hand cranks on the table, I'm probably not smart enough to program if it was a CNC, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Brian, Corey , Mark really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.