Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I really enjoy looking at this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 I really enjoy looking at this Thanks for your support Mark. A little surprise will be posted tomorrow............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Unbelievable paint and weathering! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 In order to escape (for a while) the nerve-wracking detail, I needed some incentive and a look at where I'm going with this. So the engine got placed in the chassis. It is only placed, resting atop the rails. When installed, it will be 5mm aft and 5mm lower and a lot of things get connected. The photos are intentionally altered for exposure so you can see better-it's like a life raft in a phone booth to photo-it's that big in my tiny room. Tell me what you think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Cato....what can I say? I took a vacation day today to do some things around the house. In between chores I checked in on the board and came across this thread. Why haven't I seen this before? WTH? So I start at page one and have read every word of every post up to page 10. Geez, this thing is simply amazing! I have to take another break but I can't wait to dive in on page 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Cato....what can I say? I took a vacation day today to do some things around the house. In between chores I checked in on the board and came across this thread. Why haven't I seen this before? WTH? So I start at page one and have read every word of every post up to page 10. Geez, this thing is simply amazing! I have to take another break but I can't wait to dive in on page 11. I'm glad I was an escape from your chores John. Welcome aboard, there's more to come-like a year and a half maybe............................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Big Thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 These are the smallest linkage parts which I just made. They connect by rods with the distributor for advance and starting. They are as similar to 1:1 as I could get them. They are crudely made by hand as I don't have machine tools. They consist of 18 parts; 00-90 nuts, pins, styrene rod and .020 credit card. If I can snake them into place, I'll make the 3 control rods to connect to them, where the nubs of the pins protrude. I'll also have to make a distributor lever for one rod.. They will all be black and virtually lost under a lot of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkbig Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Excellent work, I like the weathering.........no! I love the whole built. Comparing it to my projects, I put all my ten thumbs up and will stayed tuned. Thank you for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Excellent work, I like the weathering.........no! I love the whole built. Comparing it to my projects, I put all my ten thumbs up and will stayed tuned. Thank you for sharing it. Thank for your support Michael and Mark! Plenty more to go yet.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Beautiful work. The distributor linkage is very impressive. BTW... did you use those plans I sent you as a reference for that assembly? This model is going to be a real showpiece when done. I see a future magazine cover feature, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Beautiful work. The distributor linkage is very impressive. BTW... did you use those plans I sent you as a reference for that assembly? This model is going to be a real showpiece when done. I see a future magazine cover feature, no doubt. Yes Harry-Haddocks drawings. I think I just 'finished' the engine tonight; I'm looking at (more) detailed carb linkage but might have to stop here. But be advised; I only 'represented' his work (although cutting parts to his dimensions), using lesser materials. I have no lathe or bandsaw to cut .020 brass sheet in those intricate shapes. I can't even handle the 1mm parts and dimensions he calls out. The shakes set in after a while when you've dropped the same 1mm x 1 1/2mm part 5 times while gluing. And I certainly can't handle 000-120 hardware or their wrenches. As is, 00-90's (a lot of them) gave me fits. Plus my vision is going to junk. So far I've gotten more than my moneys-worth in satisfaction, even though I spent 'too much'. I did the best I could and it's making me happy. I'm starting to feel that I got up to a new level for me. Just got a thousand miles to go to get to Comp's and Mark's levels......... PS-I'm honored about the magazine invite-if I don't screw the rest of the build, we'll talk about it. That's if it's still being published next century when I finish....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 OK Cato, I did it. Pages 11 through 21. Great stuff!!!!! That engine.......WOW! I can't wait to see what you post next. Just amazing stuff. Thank you for sharing this journey with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Just amazing, Cato. My suggestion would be to acquire another Pocher Rolls kit so you can display both the bare chassis and the finished model... should be a piece of cake after building this one, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Cato, I don't care what scale or preference one might have in our hobby, everyone can certainly appreciate your build and talents. Beautfiul car sir! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 John, Jason and Tim, Thanks so much for the kind words and support. It's very appreciated. Jason-I actually entertained that idea as I got deeper into the work. But I am a a slow worker and this one still has a long way to go while I figure things out. I agree, I could do another more quickly-provided I wanted to endure the torture (for me) of fabricating and fiddling with tiny parts. Plus correcting all the normal Pocher roadblocks. Then there will be the construction of a glass display case after all this torture. But since this one has decimated my retirement account, it will have to be the last 'bucket' on my bucket list...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Engine done... After 361 hours in 4 months, I'm calling it done. Decided not to press my luck. Thanks to some generous references supplied by Skip, Harry and several Pocher modelers, the tiny carburetor links I did not do would be of little visual profit. They would barely be visible in my open hood model. Most of what I already did is barely visible under layers of detail. In fact, I had to take it outdoors to get adequate light to capture some of it. A few last minute washes to tone down and even the bright solder, tubes, pins, rods and links. You be the judge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I've also been following this on another forum, and both here and there I will say I'm speechless. I've looked at all the stuff at modelmotorcars.com and spent years looking at all kinds of engine builds, and I don't know of another one that matches this for realism and accurate detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggreenponcho Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 ..... why are you posting pictures of a 1:1 engine? Unbelievable, I have never seen such detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) A tip---if you're like me... Having just completed 4 months work on the engine, it's time to move to the next assembly; in this case the firewall. So the engine will be untouched for a while... Because I don't want to have to do repairs or worse...:<((, I get my finished stuff out of harms way; because if you're like me...s*** happens. So here's a no-fuss stand to store a Rolls engine. Some basswood, plastic tube, brass rod and epoxy is all it takes. Nothing fancy. Some of you do furniture-grade stands for your models but this is utilitarian. I purposely had left the exhaust manifold loose for ease of fitment into the chassis. Valve cover, oil filler and fan too. So I made a leg with 2 brass rods that fit into the engine mounts on the port side. The 3 exhaust ports are home to 3 styrene tubes on the other leg. Some careful measuring and cutting is all it takes. Nothing delicate on the engine is touching any surface. Now the lump lays comfortably on it's side and will go into a (large) shoebox sized plastic bin with snap on top. A bit of soft foam packing on the sides and it's dust, cat, child and bombproof. Edited September 7, 2014 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) [DELETE FOR REVISION BELOW] Edited September 8, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It's a pity that so few of our forum members take a look at the Big Boyz forum (or even know that it exists). "Pocher Rolls Sedanca" is not a big draw, and they don't know what they can learn here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That engine, to put it in simple terms, is freakin' awesome. And don't feel bad for one second about not adding all of the details laid out in those superdetailing sheets I sent you. I started to, realized very quickly that even a RR expert would miss most of them, and I didn't have the time or patience to add them all... and decided to go with a sane level of detail. Otherwise, one Pocher RR could easily become one's life's work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 It's a pity that so few of our forum members take a look at the Big Boyz forum (or even know that it exists). "Pocher Rolls Sedanca" is not a big draw, and they don't know what they can learn here. You're absolutely correct. To be scared away because of cost is understandable, but to not live and learn from a build like this is a crime against the hobby of modelling. It's like art without the audience ... That said, thank you Cato and MCM for the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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