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BIG General
by Geezerman Fri 16 May 2014, 1:09 am
I have to start showing this because I'm getting exited about it, and I have figured out how to unload my camera w/ this new FUBAR system.
My larder was getting bare and to have something to do, I got the 1:16 General Lee that I robbed the engine for the Model A beater sedan.
I just thought I'd look into how I could lower the front end. Someone on eBay was selling resin Gen Lee Hemi engines that he evidently cast. He wanted $19. But that would include shipping and Pay Pal. I don't do pay pal, and that was too much that I wanted to pay at the moment. So, going ahead and starting on the Gen Lee chassis, I got to wondering if I could scratch up an engine. I don't have anything like a Shopmaster and I'll just have to use styrene stock and hand tools.
I took some ballpark measurements off of the assembled Hemi in the sedan, and proceeded to rough in a block, made an oil pan, and housing for the front of the engine.
I have since ( no photo yet) scratched a timing cover and engine mounts. Man, I'm getting stoked on this !!!!
My larder was getting bare and to have something to do, I got the 1:16 General Lee that I robbed the engine for the Model A beater sedan.
I just thought I'd look into how I could lower the front end. Someone on eBay was selling resin Gen Lee Hemi engines that he evidently cast. He wanted $19. But that would include shipping and Pay Pal. I don't do pay pal, and that was too much that I wanted to pay at the moment. So, going ahead and starting on the Gen Lee chassis, I got to wondering if I could scratch up an engine. I don't have anything like a Shopmaster and I'll just have to use styrene stock and hand tools.
I took some ballpark measurements off of the assembled Hemi in the sedan, and proceeded to rough in a block, made an oil pan, and housing for the front of the engine.
I have since ( no photo yet) scratched a timing cover and engine mounts. Man, I'm getting stoked on this !!!!
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Re: BIG General
by Guest Fri 16 May 2014, 1:19 am
I'm stoked too. That engine is going to be some kind of scratch build. REALLY looking forward to seeing how it goes.
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Re: BIG General
by Guest Fri 16 May 2014, 3:38 am
I am tuned in for this one also. Looks like a good start.
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Re: BIG General
by Geezerman Fri 16 May 2014, 2:26 pm
Here are the timing gear cover and engine mount parts,
Mocked in place,
Mocked in place,
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Re: BIG General
by RetiredMike Fri 16 May 2014, 3:30 pm
You're off to a great start on some nice scratchbuilding.
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Re: BIG General
by Skid Fri 16 May 2014, 10:31 pm
looking good.
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Re: BIG General
by harron68 Sat 17 May 2014, 1:53 am
Nothing you can't build, or draw, it seems! We'll be glued to our computers...d*mn this super glue!
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Re: BIG General
by Geezerman Tue 20 May 2014, 10:44 pm
Got out there for a little bit today. Have some pulleys stuff rounded up, and one started. Also cobbled up an alternator of sorts.
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Re: BIG General
by Geezerman Fri 23 May 2014, 7:38 pm
Made the Alt. mount and made up the water pump housing with multiple layers of flat styrene.
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Re: BIG General
by Skid Fri 23 May 2014, 11:01 pm
Nice work Clay.
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Re: BIG General
by Geezerman Mon 26 May 2014, 4:01 pm
Have to start working on the upper end before I can figure out the pulley placements:
Heads;
Laying out flat stock for valve covers:
Pieces mocked;
Heads;
Laying out flat stock for valve covers:
Pieces mocked;
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Re: BIG General
by Guest Tue 27 May 2014, 12:19 am
Clay that engine is rocking right along. Looking good.
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