844john Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 made a start on the engine block, radiator and fan cowling and hydro box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 14 hours ago, 844john said: made a start on the engine block, radiator and fan cowling and hydro box Brilliant work as always John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 20 hours ago, Cheshire Farm Models said: Brilliant work as always John. Cheers Sam, nice to see you back on here again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Rear axle track rod built and attached, fan and a bit more engine detail done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Gardebroek Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 This looks Fantastic John. Why didn’t you buy the engine and oil pump from Emmanuel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Thanks Ben, to be honest I didn't realise Emmanuel did them until after I bought the kit, anyway, I like a bit of a challenge! A bit more progress on the DAF lump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Absolutely stunning I love the detail. Turbo housing detail looks proper jobby. Can imagine her parked up in the workshop for servicing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 That detail is phenomenal John, very nice indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I'd love to see a Youtube video of how you build up a detailed engine like that. Absolutely awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Stunning John , I’m with @SPN on that, a YT video would be excellent, top job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 And John the magician pulls another fantastic build out of the hat...... Great work John as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipher172 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 That is incredible work. How do you manage to get such clean bends on the plastic tube? I have really struggled with this in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thanks all, I have maybe gone a bit OTT for something that's going to be covered up most of the time, but that's me getting drawn into the detail again, and it's not finished yet Trust me, you wouldn't want to watch the video of the making of it unless you were struggling to get to sleep...mind you, it would have to be after the watershed as there's been a bit of swearing at times with some of the fiddly bits! As for bending the tube, most of it is solid plastruct rod and I hold it a couple of inch above a lighter flame for just a second or two, depending on the thickness of the rod, rolling it until you see it just start to move, then I bend it to the angle i need and then hold it for another second or two until it cools. I do the tube in the same way, but I place a piece of rod that fits snugly inside it at the point where I'm going to bend it to stop it deforming when I curve it. Initially it can be a little bit trial and error, but I've found it the best way to get a neat curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 You should get a prize for the turbocharger alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirely Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I hope you don't mind John, I had to see a close-up of the detail you built on this model, breathtaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thanks Kieran, I've not seen it as close up as that, makes me realise that I must get some reading glasses, my arms are becoming too short! Trouble is, when you can see things more clearly it also lets you see the rough bits and the mistakes you've made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipher172 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 8 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks all, I have maybe gone a bit OTT for something that's going to be covered up most of the time, but that's me getting drawn into the detail again, and it's not finished yet Trust me, you wouldn't want to watch the video of the making of it unless you were struggling to get to sleep...mind you, it would have to be after the watershed as there's been a bit of swearing at times with some of the fiddly bits! As for bending the tube, most of it is solid plastruct rod and I hold it a couple of inch above a lighter flame for just a second or two, depending on the thickness of the rod, rolling it until you see it just start to move, then I bend it to the angle i need and then hold it for another second or two until it cools. I do the tube in the same way, but I place a piece of rod that fits snugly inside it at the point where I'm going to bend it to stop it deforming when I curve it. Initially it can be a little bit trial and error, but I've found it the best way to get a neat curve. I will have to give the lighter trick a go next time I try to bend some rod or tube. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks Kieran, I've not seen it as close up as that, makes me realise that I must get some reading glasses, my arms are becoming too short! Trouble is, when you can see things more clearly it also lets you see the rough bits and the mistakes you've made! Well I must need glasses as well because I can't see any mistakes or rough bits!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agribouwer Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 It is just awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Gardebroek Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 This looks amazing. Did you finish this model already John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Ben Gardebroek said: This looks amazing. Did you finish this model already John? Thanks Ben, not yet I'm afraid, lambing stopped all modelling activities but now we're finished hopefully I'll get back to it shortly, unfortunately my list of on going projects is quite long at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Heck John..you are a talented man..The level off detail in the engine alone is magnificent.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, justy 46 said: Heck John..you are a talented man..The level off detail in the engine alone is magnificent.. Thank you Justin, it always makes the wife chuckle, she thinks my hands, eyesight and general dexterity are better suited to building walls and lambing sheep than doing such fiddley things as this....she might have a point actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 DA17ON Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Truly amazing, that's some detail. Looks fiddly but realy good. You say itll be covered over but you know the details are there. Keep up the good work mate it's a joy to watch you build a lovely machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 hour ago, L33 Da17on said: Truly amazing, that's some detail. Looks fiddly but realy good. You say itll be covered over but you know the details are there. Keep up the good work mate it's a joy to watch you build a lovely machine. Thanks Lee, as usual what started out as just adding a little more detail spiralled! Must get back to it when I get the chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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