Scale-Master Posted August 21, 2014 Author Posted August 21, 2014 I found it easier to build the linkage for both carbs onto and into the linkage for the front carb.
Scale-Master Posted August 22, 2014 Author Posted August 22, 2014 The carbs are mounted to the intake manifold and the linkages for the return springs are installed. I machined brass for those nuts and washers. Still a little more detail work before the tops of the carbs go on.
Modelmartin Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Pretty fine photography, too! It lets all of us see all that great detail up close. When the image is bigger than the part is and it still looks real good, you know it is good!
DonW Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) "Posted 15 August 2014 - 04:50 PM Thanks guys. I guess it is hard to see in the photos, but the spare is secured to the floor of the trunk. (I too learned that lesson in my Z/28) There is even a metal reinforcement plate on the outside of the bottom of the trunk floor for the threaded rod to anchor to." Brilliant! I'm glad I asked, even more impressed now! -Don. Edited August 22, 2014 by DonW
Scale-Master Posted August 23, 2014 Author Posted August 23, 2014 The tops of the carbs, ready to install. Brass for the fittings, wingnuts and hardware. The little flathead screws are stretched sprue with the slot cut into them.
cobraman Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Outstanding ! Love watching this build come together.
Scale-Master Posted August 23, 2014 Author Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks! I made and installed the throttle cable. Edited August 23, 2014 by Scale-Master
Scale-Master Posted August 24, 2014 Author Posted August 24, 2014 Return springs and a section of fuel line have been added. This assembly is ready to be installed onto the engine. Still a few details to add, like hose clamps and printing on the fuel line…
Tumbler75 Posted August 25, 2014 Posted August 25, 2014 Amazing work! I've been following along since you started this build. This just amazes me and inspires me to build better models. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us.
Scale-Master Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks Jason! The front fenders have been finished with a rubberized paint on the inboard sides and mounted to the spindle/brake assemblies. Ready to install onto the suspension arms…
Scale-Master Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 Test fitting the engine and header…
Scale-Master Posted August 27, 2014 Author Posted August 27, 2014 Test fitting some body panels… They are not secured in these photos so they don’t line up as they will when properly installed to the frame.
Scale-Master Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 Once I had the wheels and body panels on, specifically the nose, I measured for the chin spoiler and started making it. I put a layer of tape on the nose where the spoiler will mount and then I CA cemented the sheet styrene spoiler onto that. I also cemented the center brace, (still needs to be shaped in these two shots). I added the mounting flanges and drilled them for the hardware then removed the assembly. Cleaned it up and painted it… Top: Bottom:
Art Laski Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) It's on wheels! I know, it's only a mock up, but it is really coming together now. It's been fun to see it from the beginning when you just had a sheet of brass for the hood. Edited August 29, 2014 by Art Laski
Scale-Master Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 Yes, it is nice to see it becoming a car... Made the bolts and washers that hold the lower panel (under the header) for the driver’s side body work.
Scale-Master Posted August 29, 2014 Author Posted August 29, 2014 I installed the ignition wires and added the studs, nuts and washers to the cam cover. I’ll add the lettering to the wires after the assembly is on the engine.
Scale-Master Posted August 31, 2014 Author Posted August 31, 2014 I didn’t like the way the hood fit after I bolted the side panels on and fine-tuned the fit of the nose and cowl so I soldered a little more brass to the trailing edge. Primed and sanded it out. Now it fits much more uniformly. I also made the front hood latches from brass and styrene.
Modelmartin Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 The picture with the tail section off looks like a pickup truck. Light Commercial class at GSL?
Scale-Master Posted September 6, 2014 Author Posted September 6, 2014 This will be the grille (brass). To speed up the chemical cutting process I milled a hole in the center of each hexagon. The black is the vinyl resist. It was close to being fully etched at this point and if I left in the acid too much longer it would burn more away in some areas than I wanted. So it decided to hand file finish it. Several hours later with a small square file Ready for primer, and more filing to fine tune
Nacho Z Posted September 6, 2014 Posted September 6, 2014 That grill is just beautiful. Unbelievable.....
Scale-Master Posted September 6, 2014 Author Posted September 6, 2014 Thank you. That was my fifth try over the last six weeks, I had to fine tune the chemicals, and the overall process as well, to get a more delicate part than I previously had etched. I didn't keep track of the exact amount of time, but it took about two hours to prep each piece of brass before dunking it, and a few days to cut with the acid. I know there's over five hours hand filing on this one, so far. And my fingertips are still recovering from the filing...
Harry P. Posted September 6, 2014 Posted September 6, 2014 Probably should have gone with bigger "starter" holes on the grille.
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