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03-14-2010, 06:21 PM | #106 | |
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I think it's safe to say that I agree with Ton. Mark
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Thanks guys, I can't wait to get some of the "heavy" building out of the way, so I can start the fun stuff. I have to make a master of the cylinder head, so I can cast it in white metal, so I may jump off the engine for a bit and start on the suspension next. We'll see... that's the great thing about a complete scratchbuild... no instructions provided, Lol! I can build whatever, whenever...
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All i can say is HOLY CRAP!!!!!you are an artist,no dought about that..
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I won't be original, but your work looks tremendous! I think you wrote it before, but do you work with actual blueprints? I think there is one in the background of your bench. Keep on posting please!!!! Regards Olivier. |
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Re: 1/8 Scale Scratchbuilt 427 AC Cobra
Is VERY difficult not to be repetitive in compliments about this model project, FANTASTIC,WONDERFUL AND STUNNING are but a few of the words that can be used.
I have the AC Cobra book by Hanes Publishing(great color photos) and keep going back to it and marveling at these extraordinary racing machines. The engine in it's basic shape/form already looks great!!! May I ask a "little" favor? would you post a side by side photo with both the F-40 and Cobra chassis.....oh, I just can imagine that wonderful duo of exeptional craftmanship in scale modeling side by side......don't worry I have my oxigen mask and bottle ready and my wife is trained in CPR for the after-shock!!!!!!!!! |
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Can I jump in on the casting stuff? I've had quite a lot of practice with white metal recently and have a couple of suggestions, which I hope don't sound too patronizing! IMHO, I'd skip the sand casting bit completely...it's very trial and error + time consuming! I recommend using a high temp rubber for making moulds. I use stuff called 'R101' in the UK - I'm sure there's an equivalent over there! It's a two part rubber that sets up like an ordinary silicone product, but it takes the heat needed for white metal/pewter. It also allows you to quickly repeat the pour, if it goes horribly wrong...and it will! Making yet another sand mould takes forever, trust me on this! My best moulds using this stuff occur if a hit the mould with a flame before pouring the metal which appears to drive off the oxygen. A light covering with talc also keeps a smoother finish on the surface and bit of flux (borax) and dare I say (some pure lead) helps the metal flow with very little bubbles. One more tip with the red rubber - it appears to 'condition' with repeated heating and often gives the best results after around 5-6 previous pours...good luck man! Oh, and I'd go for big, fat solder for the headers...gives you loads of chance to reshape as you go. Bring your granny and I'll bring the eggs next time! Last edited by cinqster; 03-15-2010 at 06:38 PM. |
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Great job !
Lot's of great stuff to learn for my work. Can't wait to see your next post. |
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A member on the Cobra forum, where I have this build posted also, wanted a picture of me holding the frame to get a perspective on size, so I though I'd post 2 on here as well... one of the frame and the other of the block... enjoy...
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