pg265 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Hi , It’s been a long time since my last post... A new Formula 1, from 1967 (Great year!) Here are few pics of the engine.[br I was not that happy with the kit throttle linkage... So I decided to build new ones with machined parts from RBMotion. It was also necessary to show a bit of interest regarding the exhaust and prepare the white metal parts of the Spaghetti: To prime and paint them: Other parts are just treated to be left with a natural metal finish: I prefer to solder them instead of gluing for evident reasons: I played a bit with the iron in order to replicate weld seams : The engine connected to the gear box and vice versa, and install for test fit in its compartment: Next to the small 1/20 sister : Rear brake discs before assembly on the gear box: ... and few accessories: Modification of the rear hubs in order to adapt machined parts: Time for primer: The body is drilled in order to be riveted with MFH aluminium rivet: The engine is... big. Almost the size of the 1/20 kit: Rosso Corsa GC and Semi Gloss Black ZP on the rear shocks and the steering wheel. Dull Aluminium (Alclad) on the rear hubs Test fit of the front end: Heat shield adjusted and drilled for the roll cage: Titanium White GC: Not very happy with the Dull Alu, so black Alclad is sprayed: Tubes installed in the radiator and started to work on the rear suspension components: Front brakes scoops are painted white: test fitting of the bathtub: Weld seams on the 3in1 exhaust parts: I really apologize for the poor quality of the pictures... Alclad White Alu and Klear Kote. Paint family picture: Wheels prep & paint session: Primer: Alclad Black: Pale Gold Alclad: Masking off: Time for oils: Test fit of anti roll bar, gearbox and half side transmission. I’ve modified the throttle linkage. The White Metal original ones were not that good, so I replaced them with machined parts.https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/99c8dc10.jpg] The mesh over the stacks is now done, and I must admit it was pretty fun to form and install: I’m mot unhappy with the result. Oils have also been applied on the heat shield as well as a portion of aluminium tape on both external sides. I really like the view of the trumpets through the mesh. The rear stab bar has b een remade with 1mm ø brass, which was later chemically burnished. Now working on the connection rods. One started comp ared to raw white metal origi na l part. Voilà. More soon. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 1/12! Holy smokes, I'm in for the ride! Needless to say, everything is amazing thus far. -co Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 To quote Henry N. Manney, "V. nice"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted December 16, 2018 Author Share Posted December 16, 2018 Hi, Thank you very much Modelers! I worked a bit on the small metal tanks and others parts that need to be cleaned and polished.[br]Fuel filter/distributor and water expansion tank. I also made a quick test of the pedals on the front bulkhead. Test fit of the rear structure and tank of the Red Roaring Beauty. Battery and coils prepaired, masked and primed. Starting to connecting brakes and fuel pipes. Engine pan scratched. Alfa Rosso ZP on the coils: ... And white (Titanium White GC) for the battery Machined bolting and washers have been installed on the wheels. An old « T » connector is modified and used to complete the front wheels brakes master cylinder. Tanks and tubes installed on the roll bar with serflex & Ty-Raps: Wires ready and waiting for the battery:[br][br] Started to work on the coils: Hi,[br][br]Thanks a lot Mate![br][br]Sanding, welding, riveting...[br][br][br][br][br][br][br][br][br][br]Few And, at least, progress in the “office” area: Paint session, dashboard session and gear lever/selector. I was not that happy with the instruments, so I turned new ones and made brackets from aluminium foil. Then test fitting. Oils and screws added on the steering wheel and, of course, the Cavallino Rampante! Voilà. More soon. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eclipseone Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 very nice! What kind of glue are you using for the white metal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 On 2/11/2019 at 5:42 PM, eclipseone said: very nice! What kind of glue are you using for the white metal? Hi, Thank you. I use CA glue and low temp solder. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Good evening everybody, It’s been quite a long time since my last post...Sorry. Aircrafts can’t wait! Few progress on the Red Roaring Beauty! Riveting the bathtub and the bulkhead is now done. The wooden shifter knob is clear coated and test fitting is mandatory for the engine/cockpit/body subassembly. The fitting holes and the front Ferrari logo area are masked. I had a little « spot » on the Red, so I sanded it and made a touch up. The dampers looked to simple for my taste. I used modified F1 Specialties brass electronic connectors and chemically burnished them, then put a center adjustment screw and finally install the knob on the damper. A Koni decal add a nice looking detail. Aaaaannd, there is a new kid in town! 0.3 flat pattern: tested today and happy with the result😉 voilà. More soon. A last sanding session on the metal body, then: - Primer, - Giallo Modena, - Rosso Corsa. Also started to spray primer on the first 200 metal rivets. 400 left to do... before GM&RC. Few of them will be White. Voilà. More soon. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Hi, Decals session Once dry they are cleaned as well as the surrounding area. Then holes are done in the decals. More soon. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Hi, Just for fun: DFV Cosworth piston and rod. Voilà. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainObvious Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Flawless clean work as usual Pascal. Twice as much to see! So much detail. -co ps. really nice corsair in the background too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falconxlvi Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Wow! Incredible build! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 Hi Mates, The envy gradually returns... Preparation of the front parts. Difference between parts done and TBD. Tanks temporarily installed: A bit closer Coils and ignition system done: Exhaust Test fit: Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Loved your spin work on the brake discs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 Hi, Thanks;) Few progress and improvements. I wanted to rebuild the anti roll bar with brass, but the original is good and almost hidden behind the tank... The grills are installed on the radiator and the simulated inside tubing is still visible. A new Sandow will replace the white metal part. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Hi, Still progression both on the rear and front. Difference between before and after work on white metal parts. The small bucket doesn’t belong to the 312F1...but to a Tipo 500. I wanted to install thin aluminum sheet on the structure. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Hi, I finally managed to finish the ignition coils system, after a last modification. Small brass bridges of 0.5 were installed on each side of the water / oil tank to hold the "bungee cord" in place after having stretched it. There was a problem with the length of the radiator supports, I redid them in brass of 0.8 which I brazed with silver solder. It was also time to paint the radiator(s): No more beautiful polished metal appearance and place for brass. ... And decided to represent the welded appearance of brass radiators. Metalcote Alu, oils ... A blank assembly of the various components of the rear axle and the exhausts to confirm that we are going in the right direction It only remains to connect the lines to the master cylinder of the front brakes, this is done for the clutch and the rear. Just have to finalize the assembly of the elements I touched up the varnish and painted the underside of the hull. Voili voilou. More soon. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hi Thanks 😉 I decided to make the fuel cells connection faucet. It's made of white metal and a spare / modified distributor. Working on the dashboard. installed the lower body part is now done and weathered All the body parts are now fully dry. White dust is coming from the varnish dust while reopening the rivet holes. The CAVALLINO is installed on the nose and the original decal is replaced by an "enamelled" badge from an old MFH reference. Fit test of the front area. Starting the riveting process... Ainsi que sur les platines d'ancrage des tirants de suspension: More soon. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pg265 Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 Hi, Decisive assembly if any, the engine is assembled with the chassis. Assy is done with Loctite 401 and reinforced, as usual, with screws, washers and bolts. The inside of the bathtub is done, the seat is finally installed as the side water pipe and the gear selector. The fuel valve is installed. More soon. Pascal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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