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Post by Mark Huber on Apr 22, 2014 15:21:56 GMT -5
The 1/16 headers are too big IMO, especially for a V12. That puts them at over 50mm to scale, thats a lot of pipe. Most the exhaust headers I've seen look closer to 40mm. Stu 40mm equals 1.25mm in 1/32 or about 3/64". K&K has brass rod with that outside diameter and Evergreen has plastic rod with the same diameter. Now IF ONLY I could find aluminum rod in that size. I belatedly realized I could have saved myself some time and grief had I just laid several sizes of rod or tubing against this plan. It appears that the end pipes are about 1/16" in diameter, perhaps a fraction larger.
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Post by Mark Huber on Apr 22, 2014 15:31:48 GMT -5
Chris, Two questions: 1) What do you think is the diameter of those Ferrari tailpipes in the picture you posted? I tried to extrapolate by measuring the rear track in the photo; I came up with just under 3 inches. That seems way too big, but my measurement could be off. I would have thought about 2.25 inches. 2) Re: "The bomb". I really do appreciate the picture, but better yet, why don't you pry off the little black tube on the BRP and pop it in the mail for me? It looks like it would be a perfect match!
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Post by Mark Huber on Apr 23, 2014 21:26:09 GMT -5
I have to sand these a bit more to get a better taper. After that I'll attach the brass tubes. I also need to shape those tubes as the 4 tail pipes curve along the sides of the car before they end as four parallel exhausts. If I don't break the plastic rod when I bend it to shape, this might work
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Post by Mark Huber on Apr 26, 2014 17:45:59 GMT -5
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Post by David Mitcham on Apr 27, 2014 3:28:40 GMT -5
Hi Mark
Looking good. I like the work you've done on the dashboard - very realistic. Persevere with the exhausts I think your latest idea will work but I think you will need to drill the end of the manifold pipes and insert a small piece of brass rod to fit into the tail pipe.
Best Regards
David
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Post by Mark Huber on May 2, 2014 21:06:21 GMT -5
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Post by Stubbo on May 2, 2014 22:33:18 GMT -5
Nice colour, pity it's not a Brabham.
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Post by Mark Huber on May 3, 2014 14:52:31 GMT -5
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Post by David Mitcham on May 4, 2014 2:56:20 GMT -5
Hi Mark
The shape of the tail pipes looks really good - now comes the hard part, shaping the manifold pipes! Are you going to attach them to the body or the chassis/motor? It seems like you've chosen a gearbox - looks the part!
Regards
David
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Post by Mark Huber on May 10, 2014 18:08:45 GMT -5
I'm very pleased with the quality of the MicroMark 3D rivet decals. They are easy to apply and very strong, which are significant plusses given my shaky fingers (only when I handle small fragile objects of course). Test fitting of the manifold pipes with exhaust
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Post by f143 on May 10, 2014 20:32:08 GMT -5
Lovely work Mark, it really looks the part. Nigel
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Post by Mark Huber on May 18, 2014 12:32:33 GMT -5
I crafted the rear springs/shocks out of piano wire and a Bic lighter spring, trial fitted yet another set of manifold/exhaust pipes, painted the wheel rims gold and added the decals. I still have to tweak a few pieces as a good portion of the accessories are not yet permanently attached. And I need to add a distributor with 24 wires* (!) and few more bits and pieces in and around the engine compartment. I am waiting for a different set inserts for the rear wheels, as Surtees car only had the "classic" 5 spoke wheels on the front end. *Nope, thanks to Chris, I discovered there are two distributors, but they are tucked under the heat shields. Out of sight, out of mind.
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Post by David Mitcham on May 18, 2014 14:34:21 GMT -5
Hi Mark
Looking better all the time. The exhausts are coming along nicely. I'll be watching further progress closely from the other side of the border!
Best Regards
David
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Post by Mark Huber on Jun 5, 2014 21:55:37 GMT -5
I need to install two tubes behind the rollbar and replace the rear wheel inserts, but otherwise the Ferrari is done. I suppose it's time to finish that 158 now!
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Post by Mark Huber on Jun 7, 2014 22:59:50 GMT -5
Finished! 10 pm June 7, 2014. I really shouldn't work with artificial light given my farsightedness, but I was just about done so I pressed on. Perhaps I'll take a few pictures with better natural light tomorrow.
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