Rockford Posted January 5 Author Posted January 5 (edited) Haven't had the time I usually get this weekend so didn't get very far. Used scraps and sprue to make the rocker covers, breather and oil filler cap. Then took about 4 attempts to shape the rocker boxes underneath them. They are a nightmare of conflicting angles. I found success by gluing the two together and filing the basic profile, then separating them and filing a taper into them at 90°. It's not factree but close enough. The ruler shows the size I'm working with. Next I'll do the top of the intercooler then start dressing the block. Edited January 5 by Rockford Added more waffle. 7
Jürgen M. Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Steve, that engine looks cool! Really nice job and an asset to your build! 👍 1
The Brush Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Hi, Looking good plenty of detail & nice work on the engine. Well worth the effort. 1 1
Old Buckaroo Posted January 7 Posted January 7 I like the engine - it looks great magnified by the pictures which sometimes doesn't work to a persons favor. I'm also partial to items made from bits and whatever, to me "That is Model building"!! 2 1
Pete68 Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Nice looking rendition of a Cat Steve especially when you have little to work from. Great work on the small details too. 1 1
Rockford Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 Carried on with the engine today. Made a simple log exhaust manifold and added the ports from more of the same. Added flanges cut in 1mm slices from 3.2mm square rod. Also fitted the flange for the turbo. Double wrapped 1mm electrical tape around twice to form the joints in the manifold. Looking at photos of the 3406 manifold there's some brackets cast in so added them too. I might try drilling the unused holes in the brackets should I feel adventurous. Also fabbed a thermostat housing and top hose fitting. Looks ok. Slow going but it's great therapy. The water pump is lying next to the engine. That and the oil cooler will finish this side. 5
Pete68 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 I like Exhaust port Steve looks convincing especially in this scale. 1
Blue Monday Posted January 11 Posted January 11 This engine is going to look so good when finished and fitted to the chassis. BM. 1
Jürgen M. Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Wow, nice craftsmanship there Steve! Scratch building top level! 1
Rockford Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 Got a bit done today, built the waterpump and added the lower radiator hose, also the pipe u to the thermostat. Then the oil cooler and the oil filter and housing. Made an intercooler coolant pipe across the timing cover. Finished the top of the intercooler and fitted a turbo and charge air pipe. It's very hard to get the dimensions right when you're shrinking things to such small sizes, especially when your only real reference is 'for sale' photos. One side done! 4
Old Buckaroo Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Steve I love this engine , I'm such a fan of actual scratch built items. If you begin to question your sanity watch this video, especially around the 13:00 minute timestamp. Enjoy! 3
BK9300 Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Terrific progress on your engine, Steve - all 4 cm worth - amazing work! 1 1
Rockford Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 2 hours ago, Old Buckaroo said: Steve I love this engine , I'm such a fan of actual scratch built items. If you begin to question your sanity watch this video, especially around the 13:00 minute timestamp. Enjoy! Don't know how he does it, puts me to shame!
Old Buckaroo Posted January 13 Posted January 13 It makes me wonder what kind of optics he has - I sure cant see that little even with the help of cheater reading glasses and a optivisor. Truthfully I'm more impressed with the work you are doing here rather than dropping in a resin or 3D printed version. This one is all yours. Have you ever seen the old Diamond Reo Phil Jensen built that the cab is made mostly from wood ? Now that is something Id like to try building.
Pete68 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 (edited) 12 hours ago, Old Buckaroo said: Diamond Reo Phil Jensen built that the cab is made mostly from wood ? That was a great build Phil did especially for what year it was. The Pete 352 he did also before AMT even released it in 1969 using the T-500-500 kit frame and components. I finally got a copy of the book in 1984 and still have it today. Glad there still guys like Steve around using their dream to make it a reality. Great updates Steve Edited January 13 by Pete68 1
Pete68 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 12 hours ago, Old Buckaroo said: I'm more impressed with the work you are doing here rather than dropping in a resin or 3D printed version. You said it me too old school Fundamentals of model building few and far between these days and nothing like hand craftsman’s ship 3
Rockford Posted January 13 Author Posted January 13 (edited) Thanks for the comments, I really don't feel I deserve them, maybe I'm just cheap! I've not the Diamond Reo. I am amazed with the work I see on here from the likes of The Brush and Jürgen, who approach things from totally different directions but are both achieving the same thing. The creativity and ingenuity within people is fantastic! Edited January 13 by Rockford Text editing 5
Blue Monday Posted January 13 Posted January 13 9 hours ago, Pete68 said: You said it me too old school Fundamentals of model building few and far between these days and nothing like hand craftsman’s ship Agreed. I still think hand-crafted scratch-built components used to enhance a model kit is scale modelling at its purest and at its finest. Whether it's aircraft or vehicles, nothing beats a kit modified with home-made components. 3D printing appears to be replacing the art of scratch-building in some quarters - the printer replaces the hard graft and ingenuity of taking some plastic card and rod or wire and brass tubing and crafting them into a component for your chosen subject. I think that is a pity. Keep up the great work, Steve, it is inspirational stuff for the rest of us who want to emulate you in our own modest way. BM. 1 1
Pete68 Posted January 13 Posted January 13 55 minutes ago, Blue Monday said: I think that is a pity. I agree. I’m just not that kinda builder and never was. 1 1
gotnitro? Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Pity all your work will be covered up in paint, so well done 1
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