Toast Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 That is gonna be sweet! We were planning on getting a bunch done at the bench last weekend but the weather was too nice.
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Gotta take advantage of nice spring weather when you can.....in Vancouver it can absolutely pour rain straight for weeks on end That is why looking forward to a heated shop space I can retire to when weather ugly and chores all done
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Did you know a 1/8 engine is a lot bigger than a 1/16???? I am absolutely not building the Pocher F40 engine, I am just ensuring that the parts are there and they fit. Fun part is they go together like a jigsaw puzzle without cement, so I can pull it apart easily. Have kinda stalled on the Fujimi F 40.... Just dicking around with exhaust stains. I should have Alclad my exhaust pipes this afternoon, but I had a nap instead Edited March 29, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
Toast Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 That's like when I put the 1/12 engine next to my 1/24! I started another house project so progress on the Lamborghini has slowed. But running up to the hobby shop today to get some supplies, so hopefully when I do get time at the bench I can get lots done.
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 I have been battling the PE to see what I can use...posted a thread on it for help So my build has stalled too a bit No worries though, no pressure
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 Ok, waddya think of this I want to do metal (aluminium) exhaust tips as the plastic ones are cheesy even drilled out...the plastic chips as I try to flare out the ends So I thought of this arrangement in a bit of a delta pattern Any opinions?? Can you tell it is a gross rainy day here and I have a hundred things I am supposed to be doing
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Ok, Tonight I flared out some aluminum pipe for the middle and one side of the exhaust. Used trimmed shishkabob skewers as a mandrel that I chucked into the Dremel. Then a dental diamond and polishers to shape. Flared with more wood skewers tapped in. Here are three pipes on their mandrels and the assorted polishers There will be five pipes total...should look kinda cool. Might even torch them with heat to see if I can patina the aluminum.....or melt it and wreck everything. I know it is not Ferrari spec and deviates from gas monkey guys Let me know what you think, I am going to bed Edited March 30, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
Toast Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 If you're doing a custom F40, do a custom F40. I think it looks cool!
Xploited Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I've got the rocket bunny Scion FR-S also known as toyta 86 Id be intrested in haveing a reason to start
Xploited Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I disregard my earlier statement in realizing what I was referring to was from years ago lol . But on another note that engine is looking sweet I should've looked at the dates and relized what I was posting to was from years ago LOL
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 If you're doing a custom F40, do a custom F40. I think it looks cool! Thanks man, we shall see if I can make it flyI disregard my earlier statement in realizing what I was referring to was from years ago lol . But on another note that engine is looking sweet I should've looked at the dates and relized what I was posting to was from years ago LOL Thanks for the comment This community build goes to the end of December 2015..... So rocket bunny , go for it!!!
timc Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 Scott, when I started this there was no end date due to the complexity of some of these kits. Just letting ya know. I have no forward progress on my build ,have had a few health issues the past couple of months. Keep up the good work. bigtim.
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 Ok Tim, I guess I took that date from some other builds It will likely take me to infinity and beyond to finish anyways
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Did a little F40 work, got the five pipe tips done Mock up into rear splitter to test fit I have been working my way through this horrible gum to get to its wrapper that will make a great heat shield for the inside of the splitter......one more stick to go Edited April 25, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
Toast Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Looking sweet! Good to see some progress in this thread. :-)
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Looking sweet! Good to see some progress in this thread. :-) Thanks Ryan Been feeling a little guilty looking at that big Fujimi box and not moving forward on it I am going to test paint some spoons today for a try out some body paint and primers Edited April 26, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) More exhaust pipe work Brass pins and sleeves CA glued into holes drilled into the trimmed stock plastic pipes Trial fit of the aluminum tips that slide onto those sleeves.....still to be cut to length My next task is conquering the Alclad Chrome monster and get this painted Edited April 29, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
Kennyboy Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Hey Scott.......no need to eat bad tasting gum to get the foil. Look online at Michael's or just Google Fancy Foil......comes in a roll that would last a modeler a lifetime! Costs like $10.00 U.S.
Twokidsnosleep Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Hey Scott.......no need to eat bad tasting gum to get the foil. Look online at Michael's or just Google Fancy Foil......comes in a roll that would last a modeler a lifetime! Costs like $10.00 U.S. I was just being silly, all a bit tongue in cheek.....but it is perfect for the application. I could have just tossed the gum out Will have to go see Michaels for that foil and for the braided cord in the beading section someone mentioned elsewhere
Toast Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Don't know if "fancy foil" is what i got but I picked up a roll of foil used as a base for cakes. Think of a roll of Christmas wrapping paper amout of foil!
Kennyboy Posted April 29, 2015 Posted April 29, 2015 Don't know if "fancy foil" is what i got but I picked up a roll of foil used as a base for cakes. Think of a roll of Christmas wrapping paper amout of foil! Yep Ryan that sounds like the stuff! I was just being silly, all a bit tongue in cheek.....but it is perfect for the application. I could have just tossed the gum out Will have to go see Michaels for that foil and for the braided cord in the beading section someone mentioned elsewhere This stuff is awesome Michael
Belugawrx Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 Hey Scott.......no need to eat bad tasting gum to get the foil. Look online at Michael's or just Google Fancy Foil......comes in a roll that would last a modeler a lifetime! Costs like $10.00 U.S. or... Do you have a friend that smokes? ciggy packs have approx. 30 sq." in 'em
Twokidsnosleep Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) Haven't forgotten my Fujimi brethren Just trapped in a Star Wars build on another site The Ferrari is boxed away safe and sound for an upcoming move as well Edited May 30, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
Toast Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 No worries. I'll be in a watch only mode as I get to be away for the whole month of June training for work. I was going to bring a Gundam model to snap together at the hotel but I just got a message from the seller that the label fell off and they got it back. They sent it right back out but it won't be here in time. Maybe I'll find a well stocked hobby shop nearby!
Twokidsnosleep Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Hi gents, just checking in on the Fujimi Crew We have settled into rental house and I have a shared spare bedroom for modelling and wife's office. The only model damage to the move was on the F40, the styrene supports for the turbo inlets. So I did some brass pins and used aluminum tubes to replace them I also made some red gaskets for the headers to close the gaps and look cool will try to get moving on this and stop showing the same photos of barely any progress Edited August 25, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
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