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Post by Phil Kalbfell on Jun 4, 2017 15:06:54 GMT -5
I think you are making it a bit difficult to remove the body if anything goes wrong during a race. Why not cut out the body,use some spring wire to bonded to the body to strengthen the area and if you want to close off the opening attach some styrene sheet to the chassis around the suspension and paint it black.
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Jun 7, 2017 7:24:18 GMT -5
Looking great David, as we've come to expect from you! If the car has to be taken apart in one of these short proxy races you'll be last anyway so I wouldn't worry too much David.... Best wishes Andi
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Post by old23 on Jun 13, 2017 12:19:05 GMT -5
David, the Ferrari is really coming along nicely. Interesting to compare the solutions that Andi and you have devised to incorporate the Policar gearbox into your chassis builds. I'm not so worried about how long it will take to remove the body in case of the need for servicing. As Andi said, a mechanical issue would likely relegate you to last place in that race anyway. I do, however, worry that those little screws might loosen and go missing during a race or servicing. Please include some spares when you send the car to me.
Stewart
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Post by David Mitcham on Jul 11, 2017 11:49:31 GMT -5
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Post by tomato007 on Jul 11, 2017 11:54:23 GMT -5
Very impressive build so far! The exhausts a highlight.
Best regards, Thomas
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Jul 13, 2017 2:30:21 GMT -5
Looks absolutely amazing David. For the three into one connectors would you try cutting down pieces of the metal conical tube used to make paint brushes? You could find the exact size you need and buy four of them? I'm guessing that your desire is to 'scratch build' every piece yourself rather than use 'found' objects? A beautiful notion that my time does not allow me to attempt in this period of my life!
Keep going, nearly there! Cheers Andi
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Post by David Mitcham on Jul 13, 2017 14:07:54 GMT -5
Hi Andi
I'll use anything if it works! I had been thinking about paintbrush ferrules and I'll certainly try them on the next set of exhausts but time has run out for further work (they took ages to bend to the right shape and fit) so I'll have to go with what I've got. I have tried copper wire and tube, wrapping the join with thin copper shim and soldering it all up - it works and looks better at the join but the copper wire is more difficult to shape than the aluminium and is a bit heavier too (and believe me I need to save weight - on the car that is).
Best Regards
David
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Post by David Mitcham on Jul 25, 2017 15:11:25 GMT -5
Almost ready for engine detail and assembly now the body is painted, 'decalled' and clear coated. The engine needs a bit of attention to get rid of a little overspray of body colour and to add a little detail. The photograph below shows nearly all the bits to be glued and otherwise attached to the body and engine. The very small windscreen is going to be a little tricky to attach as there isn't enough room to insert rivets, so clear glue it will have to be. The wheels and inserts are drying after final painting today. The chassis is run-in and tyre testing is complete although I haven't finally decided which to use - Paul Gage or BOSA. Best Regards David
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Post by old23 on Jul 27, 2017 6:59:48 GMT -5
Superb. Now, if I could buy a kit that looks like that.....
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Post by David Mitcham on Jul 30, 2017 14:32:16 GMT -5
Thanks Stewart. Here are some photos of the 312 'kit' assembled. The engine detail is almost complete, the mirrors are attached (not sure how they will fare in the cut and thrust of racing) and Chris Amon is installed in the cockpit. I’m still working on the wheels which have been the most troublesome part of the project, partly because getting the wheel inserts to fit in the CB Design hubs has not been straightforward and partly because I’ve had several attempts at getting the gold colour to look convincing. Apart from final assembly I need to fit the windscreen and I’m not looking forward to it as it will involve glue with all the potential that offers for messing things up! Best Regards David
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Post by munter on Jul 30, 2017 16:31:08 GMT -5
Looking fantastic, David. Love the snakes.
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Post by f143 on Jul 30, 2017 20:13:58 GMT -5
Lovely work David, looking forward to seeing the GP and results. Regards Nigel
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Jul 31, 2017 0:22:58 GMT -5
Beyond exceptional David. Andi
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Post by tomato007 on Jul 31, 2017 4:28:08 GMT -5
The detailling work on this machine and the way how it has been developed is impressive! Best regards, Thomas
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Post by David Mitcham on Jul 31, 2017 14:52:48 GMT -5
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