Lola T-70 Mk III

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I started working on the oil coolers, but decided to machine the sandwich block and a couple fittings first.

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The kit oil coolers were reworked and had some details added including some machined aluminum items and custom decals. They will be mostly hidden behind the radiator when done.

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The markings have been added to the timing tab and the bolts for the harmonic balancer and lower pulley have added as well.

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I made the first sections of the exhaust pipes, brass, styrene rod and pliable tubing.

[DasWiesel]

That level of detail is incredible!
Can´t wait to see this one finished.

[LeeABC]

Really enjoying watching this model come together. I think your approach is the best option for a kit like this; getting satisfaction from doing the best possible job on all the small parts. Eventually, slowly, you'll have a masterpiece!

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Thanks guys!

I spent some CAD time this week designing the brake master cylinder.



The clutch master cylinder.



The clutch slave cylinder.


And the J-56 Corvette adjustable proportioning valve & bracket.




Full assembly.

[DasWiesel]

May I ask, where you get all the measurements from for drawing this?
Do you always have 1:1 parts at hand? Drawings from the manufacturers? Or do you simply guess them?

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Usually, and in this case I have the 1:1 real parts. I understand the brake adjuster is worth a couple thousand dollars. (It was loaned to me for this project.)
But the dimensions for a lot of parts are listed in catalogs and online at the sellers sites.

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For some reason the proportioning valve would not print/grow with the rest of the layout. I tried to print it separately but the printer stopped reading all files, so I made one from scratch the old fashioned way while I try to figure out what the problem is.

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These are the masters I pulled a mold off for the brake and clutch parts. I broke the little bracket extricating it from the RTV, no problem; it will be more resilient as a cast part.

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I got the printer working again and made the original proportioning valve I did in 3D. (I guess it's like losing a part in the carpet; make a new one and you find the original…)

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The cap for the clutch master was made with the other parts, it grew well and even cast nicely, but it didn't look right. So I milled a new one.

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Finished clutch slave cylinder, installed.

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The master cylinder assembly with J56 proportioning valve & bracket and cap w/gasket. Working cap clamps too… (overkill?). The bleeders and front line fitting will be added later.