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11-23-2021, 01:07 PM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
Outstanding work! I salut you!
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01-17-2022, 06:19 PM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
Thanks guys!
Originally I made the engine cover hinges out of brass and styrene, but it turns out they weren't strong enough. I made a new pair out of brass reinforced resin but I was concerned they would not be strong enough either. So I machined a third set from aluminum and pressed the brass tubes into them. They ride on stainless steel and brass tubes, hopefully that will be strong enough…  This created a weak link issue and I had to replace the plastic hinge eyelets in the engine cover with metal parts, so I machined new aluminum ones.   Brass tubes are used for the secondary hinge points.  |
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01-27-2022, 01:33 PM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
Hello Mark, I don't know how I missed this impressive project, as always. I hope to see it in person in 2023!
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02-03-2022, 01:10 PM
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Thanks! I plan to be at the GSL with it, I sure hope it's finished then...
The kit's fuel cell access panels were chrome plated with molded in bolts. One of them had a huge boss coming out the top to mount the fire extinguisher to. So I made these and machined 36 bolts.   |
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02-10-2022, 06:06 PM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
The rear tray section is done for the time being. The insulation pads are cigarette foil/paper wrapped around thick paper.
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02-11-2022, 03:36 AM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
I'm really enjoying watching this build, every update is a treat for the eyes.
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02-11-2022, 09:55 PM
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Thank you Mpfiend!
I milled a battery from a block of raw stock resin I high-pressure cast for low porosity.  |
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02-12-2022, 06:29 PM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
I used the battery to size the battery box I built in the tub.
 The terminal rings are brass.  A little more detail has been fleshed out on the battery box. A magnet will secure the battery.  |
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02-16-2022, 09:32 AM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
The battery cable ends are made of brass.
 The terminal bolts and washers are machined aluminum.  Last edited by Scale-Master; 03-06-2022 at 10:03 AM. |
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02-17-2022, 02:10 PM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
The lugs for the carrying strap on the sides of the battery were made from milled brass and thin sheet styrene.
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02-18-2022, 12:36 PM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
I added the positive and negative symbols to the top and the two little caps.
I drew custom decals and printed them for the labels.      |
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02-18-2022, 06:09 PM
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The battery hold-down clamp/strap. Brass and aluminum.
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02-18-2022, 07:07 PM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
I figured I'd make the terminal for the starter solenoid too… Just a little more brass.
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02-19-2022, 05:32 AM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
Nice to see this back on the bench.
The details you are adding are very impressive. Keith. |
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02-23-2022, 10:17 AM
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Re: Lola T-70 Mk III
Thanks Keith. It never really left the bench, I left it there and worked around it... And tinkered with it.
The fuse block box was milled from resin and styrene was used to make the latches and mounting bracket.   A little paint…  |
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