landman Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) I'm not sure if it is worth a thread but here goes anyway. This engine was given to me by fellow member Gary McNutt as part of a stash of old engines. I want to finish it to display. Here's what it looks like unassembled. Edited October 19, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Doesn’t look like very many parts. I’m sure you’ll be adding some details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Wow. The Aurora/Monogram kit is pretty fundamental and globby. Tough challenge when you consider there are two plugs per cylinder at this small scale. Edited October 7, 2021 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, sjordan2 said: Wow. The Aurora/Monogram kit is pretty fundamental and globby. Tough challenge when you consider there are two plugs per cylinder at this small scale. Yes, I am a fool for punishment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 thoughts challenges this photo is of the Weber carbed version of said engine - the kit engine is fuel injected - which is also correct - choose your poison you'll have to scratch the distributor - you'll need some .06 alu or brass tube and lots of patience plug wire - no bigger than .013 - there is an Ebay store that sells .011 wire in different colors - Belly tanker has the site on his ... belly Tanker ... build in the land speed / sports car /racer section 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I built that kit last year but I really don't remember what I did for a distributor. I'll check on that and see if I came up with a really clever solution (doubt it, though). In the meantime, good luck with it and I'll be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, absmiami said: thoughts challenges this photo is of the Weber carbed version of said engine - the kit engine is fuel injected - which is also correct - choose your poison you'll have to scratch the distributor - you'll need some .06 alu or brass tube and lots of patience plug wire - no bigger than .013 - there is an Ebay store that sells .011 wire in different colors - Belly tanker has the site on his ... belly Tanker ... build in the land speed / sports car /racer section If I have any left, I think it will be Webers like those I put on the Aston. Edited October 8, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 nice Aston engine - you spent some time on that fan blade ... - fr the Aurora DB4 kit ?? treat your self to some 3D printed Webers - there are some very nice ones on Shapeways and floating elsewhere around the internet ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 Spent some time on the oil pan. It sort of looks like the real thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Looks pretty good to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Built up the distributor and wire conduit. Looking at Greg's photo , I realize the conduit is woefully out of scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Take two. I found a smaller tube that will still accept the 12 "wires". Did two versions. I think I like the one without the nibs best. I will try to do one with 12 holes as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Real nice work so far, Pat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Coming along nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) 20 hours ago, landman said: Built up the distributor and wire conduit. Looking at Greg's photo , I realize the conduit is woefully out of scale. Those wires wouldn’t have to be run continuous. You could just make a short collar to accept the 12 wires from the distributor and then a smaller conduit (sprue or evergreen?) extending from that collar. Drill holes in that conduit just big enough to accept the wire coming from the plugs. I’m not sure which version you are going for, but if it’s like the pic I posted, you could drill straight through the conduit into the head to allow for some adjustment to the plug wire length. Edited October 11, 2021 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 32 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: Those wires wouldn’t have to be run continuous. You could just make a short collar to accept the 12 wires from the distributor and then a smaller conduit (sprue or evergreen?) extending from that collar. Drill holes in that conduit just big enough to accept the wire coming from the plugs. I’m not sure which version you are going for, but if it’s like the pic I posted, you could drill straight through the conduit into the head to allow for some adjustment to the plug wire length. That was my plan. Run the bunch from the distributor to the mouth of the tube. Then a pair out of each hole to the plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 38 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: Those wires wouldn’t have to be run continuous. You could just make a short collar to accept the 12 wires from the distributor and then a smaller conduit (sprue or evergreen?) extending from that collar. Drill holes in that conduit just big enough to accept the wire coming from the plugs. I’m not sure which version you are going for, but if it’s like the pic I posted, you could drill straight through the conduit into the head to allow for some adjustment to the plug wire length. This would be my approach as well. This should be a very interesting and challenging project. I'm eager to see more. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 So it was that Greg's suggestion prevailed. It may not look exactly like what he had in mind but that's what it is.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 And I found some Webers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Nice progress, can't wait to see more. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Added the clutch, engine mounting tabs, oil filter and generator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Very cool to "see" details going in that may never be seen in the end product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Pat, your really adding realistic detail too your engine. Awesome work friend.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Generator drive belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrevellfan Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Nicely done ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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