Henry J Twin Turbo - Didn't see that coming..........

[Red rocket 10]

I have no words left ........................

[Art Laski]

Awesome stuff, Tim! Love those jigs.

[Codi]

Thank you everyone...and Joe, you're correct, I DID miss that one........I've been so busy putting a few chassis rails on (now go check out Dave's dragster build for a comparison on productivity.....he's KILLING it)  but it's just a bit of "fatigue" on the build that I'm battling.   This too shall pass.   Cheers again!  

[Nytrozilla]

For me it hasn't been fatigue. It's more like I'm coming out of hibernation.

I get my daily doses of the Tim & Dave Show whenever I can.

[Codi]

Thanks Joe...a few more pics to tide you over till Dave posts.    I have to correct you however in that Dave gets top billing, ergo, the Dave & Tim Show.  (I'm just thrilled to be mentioned in the same breath)  I am curious as to what he decides to do with his engine selection, not a loser in the bunch.  Cheers

[crazyrichard]

stunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[comp1839]

tim, i have a hard time believing what i see some times. you're attention to the smallest details is INSANE!  i have to keep repeating ......it's 1/25 scale...it's 1/25 scale. my hats off to you. can't wait to see the struts on this thing. it will be magical.

[Randy D]

Hi Tim,

     The front end is looking AMAZING!!!!!   your attention to the smallest detail and the skills you show to pull this build off keep me looking forward to each installment of this thread.

Thanks for sharing my friend,

Randy,  and will get something posted on my builds soon

[Nytrozilla]

tim, i have a hard time believing what i see some times. you're attention to the smallest details is INSANE!  i have to keep repeating ......it's 1/25 scale...it's 1/25 scale. my hats off to you. can't wait to see the struts on this thing. it will be magical.

Anybody else notice how often the word "insane" keeps popping up here? I'm just waiting for the post where I get to make the joke about Tim "strutting" his stuff.

Now who's insane? Zilla <-----------

[futurattraction]

This is so much more impressive to watch than a 1:1 chassis construction photo sequence - because it's so small...

[Codi]

Thanks Richard....and you too DAVE! 

Randy, I'll be looking for those promised updates soon!

Joe & Scott...........today's pics explain why this build is taking so long.  I started the lower control arms and I'm trying to do my best to replicate the L.A.M.B. pieces.

This pic shows the the real pieces and the ones I machined in brass.....they have 1mm rods and 2mm tube soldered together to make 1 unit. 

The aluminum puck has a hole drilled and a milled notch to line everything up and to secure it for soldering for reasons of accuracy. The next pic gives you an idea.

The brass notched tab drilled to connect to the forward control arm.  Which I have to make of course.

The end result which took me an entire morning to do.   After doing the entire thing I've come to the conclusion that Joe was right, I am certifiably insane now.  

[Red rocket 10]

Outstanding !

[futurattraction]

"The end result which took me an entire morning to do.   After doing the entire thing I've come to the conclusion that Joe was right, I am certifiably insane now."

 

I was thinking the same thing, my friend...

[comp1839]

beautiful work tim!! i know how tuff it is to build this stuff. i don't have any idea how tuff it is to build this stuff, this small. just beautiful!!!!!

[gasser59]

Certifiably good, that is. Loving this crazy build of your Tim.

[Danno]

Purely incredible, Tim!

[GTJUNIOR]

Insanity is relative Tim. If you are insane, then I also want to be as insane as you are. Your precision and craftsmanship are second to none.

[Davewilly]

pretty amazing little pieces! 

[Codi]

Thanks everyone....this will be the smallest / shortest progress to date on this build. I've always admired Dave's builds and his ability to replicate the real deal. On one of his cars he did these fantastic suspension brackets for the front end that I always  admired and wanted to try to replicate.  I made this one out of 1/16" brass rod....many times I've had to pause to figure out just how I MIGHT (never guaranteed of course) make something.  This one was slit sawed followed by milling 2 "flats",  then drilling it with a #76 bit. Lastly, I rounded the edges with a file & emory board followed by a light polishing.  Now that I've figured out how to make em' I'll set up and do a half dozen tomorrow and get them finally on the car.   cheers

I just mocked up the piece on the frame after angle cutting the bracket......FYI, for the sake of the mock-up, yesterday's bracket is mounted backwards in the photo.

[John Teresi]

Tim.....looks like you nailed it.......looks great man

 

[gasser59]

Just another small update that really rocks the socks. WTG Tim!!

Edited February 24, 2016 by gasser59

[bobthehobbyguy]

Outstanding. Amazing work.

[Davewilly]

Looks fantastic!

[Mooneyzs]

Holy Smokes Tim... I come back from being sick since over the weekend and Holy Cow are you killing this build with those fine little details. Nice work on the suspension bracket and lower suspension arms  Everything is looking great.

[gasser59]

In studying your latest picture, i guess I'm a bit confused. The connection hole in steering arm looks to be vertical instead of horizontal. Am I missing something or am I not up to date on the latest steering technology??