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Originally Posted by jaykay640
That is very good stuff robrex.....again :-)
I'm happy to see your putting the photos to good use!
For the tool to mount the wheelnuts: Take a plastic rod and drill it out to the wrench width size of your hex rod in the lathe. Then put the hex rod in the drill chuck and drive it into the plastic rod. That will make a nice internal hex shape and you have a plastic tool that doesn't scratch your wheel nut:-)
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Great! I'll use that idea for the wheel nut tool! Thanks jaykay640
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Originally Posted by jaykay640
Keep it on! In addition to the mesh cover tutorial i'd like to see one for the trumpets as well btw!!! Haven't figured out how best to make those yet:-)
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Originally Posted by millersbrm
Great work. I too am interested in a how too regarding the intake trumpets, and also what you are using for the small scale exhaust pipe and clutch springs?
Thanks
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Ok, here is the method I use.
I just use the centre bit which has a nice bevel already perfect for the trumpets. Once done I made another tool with the correct curve and part each one off.
I hope that helps?
Moving on to the build update. The chassis was a real pain trying to get the right effect of both polished aluminium and also the rivets. First though, I seperated the side skirts from the chassis.
Next I primed the chassis and drilled the location holes for the numerous rivets!! (this was very time consuming!). I then individually glued glitter pieces in each location which was a great tip given to me by a local club member! He uses this technique to fantastic effect on military models!
Finally I cut apart all the suspension components then started putting it all back together. The front brakes were given the treatment like the rear ones.
I covered the seat in MFH adhesive leather and put in the PP seat belts.
That's all for now
Thanks