monkeyclaw Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hey Guys; Been a while! Just wanted to let you all know I am finally getting some new work done. Been working on my new "Michigan 6" engine in 1/16 scale....this is the engine that I used in the "longhorn" truck a couple years ago. The engine is patterned from the Italeri peterbilt engine; but I have expanded the details over what the 1/24 engine offered. Many of the small bits that were molded into the engine block are separate parts....Sorry I don't have any pix to post yet; will try to get some up in the next couple days. It looks like the parts count will be around 50 pieces; which is up from the last engine I did. This engine will also feature an included intercooler & piping for top inlet/outlet for the intercooler. I expect to have this unit ready sometime in August.................Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamchevelleman1972 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 whats the price on it cause i would like to buy one. I had talked to you one time before and you were talking about making it and i would love to get 1 or 2 because i liked it when i had seen your longhorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) William; I am thinking this version will be much better than the original one off; I am about 50 hours into it now; and I am very happy with results thus far...it takes a lot more time to engineer an engine kit that is "castable"; as all of the attachment points and such have to be considered, as well as making each component in a fashion suitable for the type of kit thickness castings I like to do.... No set price yet for the complete engine kit...this one will include the same transmission as the yellow 6 initially; and soon after I will option the allison styled automatic to the kit.................I am only planning on doing 25 of these on the initial casting run; with another 25 at a later date .Matt Edited June 19, 2012 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamchevelleman1972 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 sounds about right if you have that much time in it cant wait to see what it looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 whats the price on it cause i would like to buy one. I had talked to you one time before and you were talking about making it and i would love to get 1 or 2 because i liked it when i had seen your longhorn. Send a PM, please, when inquiring about cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Here's the 1st progress pix of the "michigan" 6. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamchevelleman1972 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 lookin good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfnut Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I have 4 1/16th petes sitting, so im thinking at least 2 need to have this stuffed under the hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Coming along Matt, look forward to getting mine, should have my 1/16th Signature finished in the next month or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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