Scale-Master Posted April 18, 2013 Author Posted April 18, 2013 This is the lower center link for the rear suspension. It mounts to the frame and to the DeDion tube.
Scale-Master Posted April 24, 2013 Author Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys. Got some more done... This is the rear end cover. All brass, soldered together. Here are some of the parts partially assembled. Edited April 24, 2013 by Scale-Master
Pete J. Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Mark, I assume this that acid etching process you are using. I really like the looks of it. Very clean!
Scale-Master Posted April 25, 2013 Author Posted April 25, 2013 I made the exhaust connecting flanges at the same time I made the brass parts for the rear end cover. First one was added to the collector, then a second to the pipe that will connect to the muffler. It has room for the gasket I’ll add later… I’ll cut and bend the pipe later, after I set up the muffler on the frame.
Casey Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 What's your method for cleaning up the soldered joints, Mark? Please tell me there's a quick and easy method which has escaped me.
Chas SCR Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 Not sure what Mark uses but Ajax and a toothbrush works great on brass and solder joints.
Mooneyzs Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 I must admit, after all the bending, filing and sawing on that header over the last two days, my fingers are really sore. Something plastic doesn't cause... It's still worth the effort. I think there are only two Crown Burgers, (both in SLC), only been to one myself, it's enough... Way better than In & Out! Crown Burgers is pretty tasty... Pastrami on a burger is mighty good...lol and did they also have a fry sauce?? which was better than just ketchup.... There is one up in Latyon just south of Hill Air Force base off I-15 and Antelope ( this is about 30 mile north of Salt Lake). We used to go there every time we had to travel for work to Hill Air Force base for a company that I used to work for. Mark... these parts for the rear end and headers are looking great. Very nice work!
Scale-Master Posted April 26, 2013 Author Posted April 26, 2013 Thanks guys! Casey, As far as cleaning up the joints, it’s just a little filing or Emory cloth and a brass wire brush. Then a wash under the faucet with some liquid detergent and a toothbrush to remove the caustic leftovers from the paste and rosin. Pumpkin time… I started off by building a brass armature with the mounting points and receiver points for other subassemblies. That will provide plenty of strength. Then I added styrene for the shapes and details.
NormL Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 Great work! it is a pleasure to check in and see what new has been done
Deano Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 So, Mark, are you gonna use 90-weight in that or something else? Seriously awesome work, my friend! Maybe one day I'll actually build another Seven, though it'll probably be box stock
Scale-Master Posted April 27, 2013 Author Posted April 27, 2013 Thanks guys. No plans for fluid at this time. It's British enough I'm afraid it would leak out... Gotta love the Tamiya kits. A true joy to build (even “just”) box stock. More progress on the differential. Still needs more bracing, plenty of cleanup, and other parts/details…
LAone Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 Dang, that's sweet. Any chance on being a teacher and teaching me the way of the brass samurai??
Scale-Master Posted April 27, 2013 Author Posted April 27, 2013 Funny you ask, held a class yesterday in my shop, (honestly!). Others have asked and I have explained the way i do it. If you have a specific question, I'll be glad to answer it. But I am no Samurai, just someone enjoying the building.
Chas SCR Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Mark didn't you have liquid in the car that won at the GSL in the oil pan?
Scale-Master Posted April 30, 2013 Author Posted April 30, 2013 No actual liquid, but painted oil on the dipstick. I finished adding the bracing, cleaned it up and textured it. The texture photographs a bit coarser than it looks to me in person. I also machined a few parts for it and dry assembled it.
Pete J. Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 Mark - What did you texture it with? Looks very nice.
Chas SCR Posted April 30, 2013 Posted April 30, 2013 Very nice work Mark and see you and your father in a few days!
Scale-Master Posted May 1, 2013 Author Posted May 1, 2013 Mark - What did you texture it with? Looks very nice. Thanks guys. Just threw some baby powder at it like I used on the transmission parts. The key is finding powder made from fresh babies...
Harry P. Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 If you can't find fresh, frozen babies work just as well.
uncle potts Posted May 1, 2013 Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks guys. Just threw some baby powder at it like I used on the transmission parts. The key is finding powder made from fresh babies... That's sick and funny all at the same time.
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