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[landman]

A good example of the versatility of the shop. Ford Model A, the fuel injection system of a Maserati 3500GT and a Buick Indy.

[Anglia105E]

23 minutes ago, landman said:

A good example of the versatility of the shop. Ford Model A, the fuel injection system of a Maserati 3500GT and a Buick Indy.

As you say, very diverse products, Pat . . . . . Nice to see the shop back in business for 2022

David

[Big John]

On 2/4/2022 at 7:58 AM, landman said:

Found it. It is a resin by ResiCast. So not likely to show up in 1:25. 3D would have been more possible.

They say it's resin cast but with that level of detailing in 1/35 scale I would bet it's really printed,,, Wouldn't a 1/8 version be trick?

[landman]

Forgetfulness likely has its advantages. I found an old TV camera in one of the Parts Pak boxes. No idea how it got there, so that makes it a new acquisition. So I assembled it and tried it out in a mock interview in front of the office.

[Anglia105E]

Brilliant Pat  !   The small group of standing figures looks very realistic in this shot. What a lucky find that TV camera was.

David

[landman]

 I was going to build the Parts Pak Corvair 145 for display. However, it doesn't have the engine cooling fan shroud so I built it for the diorama.

[Anglia105E]

I noticed the ' Diamond T trucks ' badge on the back wall in your two photos, and I remember the garage where I got my first job when I finished school at the age of 17 . . . . They had a Diamond T recovery vehicle and it was an absolute monster ! When the engine was started up for this truck to go out on a breakdown, the two vertical stacks were pumping out smoke and the sound was quite something. The engine was removed from that truck for an overhaul one time, and I had a close look at the internals of the engine. My job was partsman, so I had to source parts for the Diamond T engine. Happy days !

David

[Anglia105E]

I might be wrong about the ' two ' stacks actually . . . . . There would have been only one stack if the engine wasn't a V8 or V12  ?

David

[landman]

1 hour ago, Anglia105E said:

I might be wrong about the ' two ' stacks actually . . . . . There would have been only one stack if the engine wasn't a V8 or V12  ?

David

In the days of the Diamond T most likely. Today it is common to see two stacks on a 6 via y pipes.

[Anglia105E]

28 minutes ago, landman said:

In the days of the Diamond T most likely. Today it is common to see two stacks on a 6 via y pipes.

Thank you Pat, and I didn't know that.

David

[Big John]

Is that a set of duel turbos for the Corvair?  Great collection of engines Pat I always see something new when i tune in.  Thanks!

[landman]

8 hours ago, Big John said:

Is that a set of duel turbos for the Corvair?  Great collection of engines Pat I always see something new when i tune in.  Thanks!

It is a  a turbo assembly but a single. The thing on the right is the air cleaner. We are looking at the backside of it.Glad you are liking this.

[landman]

A Cummins V903 has come in for a going over. it has been mounted on the hydraulic, self-levelling dolly.

[Anglia105E]

That's a good old rusty Cummins you have there Pat . . . Looks like the engine needs a certain amount of restoration. If so, it's in the right place !

David

[landman]

The Ardun V12 which was on the dyno is going into a project. it was replaced by a custom nailhead with 6 Strombergs. The induction system is 3D printed by Chris Drysdale at Maple Leaf Model Works.

[landman]

There is a Shelby show in a nearby city. It was decided to take all three.

[Anglia105E]

1 hour ago, landman said:

There is a Shelby show in a nearby city. It was decided to take all three.

I reckon the darker blue one being loaded onto the transporter first may well turn out to be the winner Pat . . . 

David

[Big John]

And now you have the truck to do it!

[Dann Tier]

I've always loved your diorama work. and i'm so glad that your people arent covered with semi-gloss, or evenly washed!

[Mattilacken]

 

Great stuff as always! Love your garage diorama and al the engines! Saw that there are several 3d model of cumins egnines at Grabcad, might want to check them out, they are in 1:1 so you have to alter them a bit to use them maybe.

 

On 1/25/2022 at 7:00 AM, Big John said:

And while we are on the subject of Tank engines... If you have a couple of Chrysler flat head 6s kicking around you might want to put together a Sherman 30 cyl. WV tank engine.  There is even a 1/35 scale model that appears to be printed.

That realy got my interest! How great aint that, I just love old solutions to dificult problems. 

And a cool engine would be some modern six made for alot of hp like 2JZ, Barra or RB26 with turbos and made to work in the same way as that WV 30 cyl!

[Coyote_6]

Good looking shop, inside and out.  It's development has followed so many 1:1 shops - it lends to the authenticity.   Fun thread!

Steve

[Thedragsterdude]

On 1/12/2015 at 3:38 PM, landman said:

 

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x324/landman2/Models/IMG_1215.jpg

Dude! Is that you car?

[landman]

4 hours ago, Thedragsterdude said:

Dude! Is that you car?

Sorry bZack, I cant get into photobucket anymore.  Please copy and paste the image.

[Thedragsterdude]

19 hours ago, landman said:

Sorry bZack, I cant get into photobucket anymore.  Please copy and paste the image.

the cream colored car ⬆️

[landman]

14 hours ago, Thedragsterdude said:

the cream colored car ⬆️

Yes , that was my car. It once belonged to my uncle, then my dad. I retrieved it from what had been my grandfathers farm and restored it. Here is the story if you have some spare time.

https://forums.aaca.org/topic/164305-reconstruction-of-a-34-chevy-master-coupe/