Hi Donnie,
Your Bugatti is coming along nicely. The detail work looks great.
Bill
Your Bugatti is coming along nicely. The detail work looks great.
Bill
Bugatti Type 35B [COMPLETED BUILD]
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Thank you Bill, and others.
general work area:
general work area:
Latest:
Thank you all for following !
I did not take all the pictures of the parts to this firewall and dashboard assembly - as - it was a very tedious process and I caught up in getting all the parts to line up correctly - hoses - and what all. I will say that the dashboard decal was tedious and tricky. It was a large decal that covered the whole dashboard, The decal had cutouts which all had to be lined up.
I did not take all the pictures of the parts to this firewall and dashboard assembly - as - it was a very tedious process and I caught up in getting all the parts to line up correctly - hoses - and what all. I will say that the dashboard decal was tedious and tricky. It was a large decal that covered the whole dashboard, The decal had cutouts which all had to be lined up.
Latest. The large dashboard decal continues to be problematic as it is very delicate and sensitive to anything touching it. I put a very thin coat of aluminum (which as some transparency to it) to help.
Spark Plugs ( again, a very tedious process )
Latest.
Front End work:
(The two wires coming out of the frame will be installed on the drums).
(The two wires coming out of the frame will be installed on the drums).
There is a .5mm wire that is used (assuming) it is for the brakes - and - it is very stiff. So stiff in fact that it would not cause the steering of the wheels to function well. Therefore, I have this "Beadalon" Silver Color Argente nylon coated wire that is highly flexible, but still has a steel cable appearance.
The front wheel assembly shows the new cable along with an image of the product. It was bought at local Hobby Lobby and I am sure that it is available at other outlets.
The front wheel assembly shows the new cable along with an image of the product. It was bought at local Hobby Lobby and I am sure that it is available at other outlets.
Now moving onto the Rear End:
The orange background is a new "Modeling Mat" that I got from Hobby Lobby. Rubbery with places to put parts and stuff.
The orange background is a new "Modeling Mat" that I got from Hobby Lobby. Rubbery with places to put parts and stuff.
Finalizing the Rear End - thank you all for the Likes !
The level of details is amazing. Looks like you could crank it up and go. Well done sir.
Thank you Jim and rtibbs.
Well the dreaded Gear Box is next. I want the steering to work. So, with that in mind, I mocked up the assembly of the gear box (worm and main gear) - as it turns out (no pun intended) - just as I expected - it would not work.
A little investigation, I found that the Gear and Worm are terriably off alignment. So, I tool some measurements of the offset and made my own "spacer" out of stock aluminum. So, far, so good.
From the images, you can see the before and after of how the Gear and Worm are aligned. The test is the video that I made.
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
Now, the Video
Well the dreaded Gear Box is next. I want the steering to work. So, with that in mind, I mocked up the assembly of the gear box (worm and main gear) - as it turns out (no pun intended) - just as I expected - it would not work.
A little investigation, I found that the Gear and Worm are terriably off alignment. So, I tool some measurements of the offset and made my own "spacer" out of stock aluminum. So, far, so good.
From the images, you can see the before and after of how the Gear and Worm are aligned. The test is the video that I made.
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
Now, the Video
Hi Jim,
Well, actually, (even though I know you are being humorous about it) --- I was thinking of using some type of grease, but I'm not sure. I have some "Super-Lube" brand which is a semi-clear thick grease. It might help fill in any remaining loose tolerance of the steering gearbox. However, not sure if the plastic will like it. The downside of using grease is that it will put more load or tension. (in other words, it will make the gearbox harder to turn or operate).
To further explain: The Gearbox is the component under stress operating ALL the functions from the steering wheel to the tie rods, front end steering mechanism, etc. So, all the components in the chain need to be as free-turning as possible and not bind.
Why am I doing this? Why not - - I guess just to see if I can do it.
Well, actually, (even though I know you are being humorous about it) --- I was thinking of using some type of grease, but I'm not sure. I have some "Super-Lube" brand which is a semi-clear thick grease. It might help fill in any remaining loose tolerance of the steering gearbox. However, not sure if the plastic will like it. The downside of using grease is that it will put more load or tension. (in other words, it will make the gearbox harder to turn or operate).
To further explain: The Gearbox is the component under stress operating ALL the functions from the steering wheel to the tie rods, front end steering mechanism, etc. So, all the components in the chain need to be as free-turning as possible and not bind.
Why am I doing this? Why not - - I guess just to see if I can do it.
I forgot about graphite. I already put some machine oil on the front end.
In the meantime, finishing up copper lines ---
In the meantime, finishing up copper lines ---
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One of the US model railroad companies sells tube grease that is said to be compatible with plastics. Afraid I cannot remember the brand.