ChuckT Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Very nice Wolfe! Great use of an already available part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wolf, that's insane buddy! having built this engine multipul times I know exactly how small these details are. Wow, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hey Chuck, absolutely cut them down from the top VERY CAREFULLY! I used my sprue cutters to make the initial cut and then used a 320 grit sanding stick to straighten out the cut and adjust the final length of the valve stem. The bottom end was the easy part. I cut off the kit moulded valve springs just a hair above the top of the cylinder head. That left me with a nice white circle of stressed plastic indicating were the valve spring had been cut off. I used the very tip of a #11 blade to "centre punch" the centre of the circle. That prevented my drill bit from wandering off centre, making sure to drill at the angle the Taurus Models valve spring assemblies would sit. I started with a smaller drill bit and them worked progressively larger until the hole in the cylinder head accepted the end of the valve spring. Hope that helps, Cheers, Wolf Hi Wolf , Your work on the engine is awesome .As for the valve spring stems ! they are there on the real one .They should not be cut on the top ! Just letting you know . Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Wolf , Your work on the engine is awesome .As for the valve spring stems ! they are there on the real one .They should not be cut on the top ! Just letting you know . Willi Hi Willi, yes I realize the valve stems should be there but I cut mine down in length to allow the rocker arms to sit more naturally. You definitely don't want to cut them off. Thanks for your input, it's always appreciated! Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Willi, yes I realize the valve stems should be there but I cut mine down in length to allow the rocker arms to sit more naturally. You definitely don't want to cut them off. Thanks for your input, it's always appreciated! Cheers, Wolf Hi Wolf, Yes I built mine with the engine already built ! Whats important is to make sure the valve springs are at a slight angle .I made the mistake of cutting all the kit ones off and mounted mine at wrong angle! was a duff redo . The next one will be easy now that I know what I`m doing . I wish they would have done decals for the Fokker you did in 1/48th on Hyperscale . I ogled over that Fokker for years and still have it on my fav. on the computer. Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Wolf, Yes I built mine with the engine already built ! Whats important is to make sure the valve springs are at a slight angle .I made the mistake of cutting all the kit ones off and mounted mine at wrong angle! was a duff redo . The next one will be easy now that I know what I`m doing . I wish they would have done decals for the Fokker you did in 1/48th on Hyperscale . I ogled over that Fokker for years and still have it on my fav. on the computer. Willi Thanks Willi, I know exactly what you mean when you say the next one will be easy (easier). Thanks also for your kind words regarding my Eduard DVII. That too was a very enjoyable build but not near as colourful as the one you've just done. Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 It's all Photoshopped....Photoshopped I tell ya!! There..the cats out of the bag,, .I've seen Wolf's work up close and it looks just like.......well..... elves did the work and then it was photoshopped... I was going to post pics of my Albatros in progress.....but who's gonna look at them? you've ruined that, haven't ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 It's all Photoshopped....Photoshopped I tell ya!! There..the cats out of the bag,, .I've seen Wolf's work up close and it looks just like.......well..... elves did the work and then it was photoshopped... I was going to post pics of my Albatros in progress.....but who's gonna look at them? you've ruined that, haven't ya? LOL, I knew it! I just knew it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 It's all Photoshopped....Photoshopped I tell ya!! There..the cats out of the bag,, .I've seen Wolf's work up close and it looks just like.......well..... elves did the work and then it was photoshopped... I was going to post pics of my Albatros in progress.....but who's gonna look at them? you've ruined that, haven't ya? Hey Bill, ya weren't supposed to tell, you even promised! Sheeeesh! If you have an Albatros on the go I for one would love to see WIP pics. I didn't ruin nothin, so there! Post the pics Bill, please. Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 LOL, I knew it! I just knew it! Don't believe a word of it Ron, my bloodshot eyes are proof that I'm crazy enough to use parts that small. I finished off the plug wires to the spark plugs this evening and got the engine block painted as well. Heading back to the bench now to see what else I can get done before I call it a day. Hopefully I'll have some more pics soon. Cheers, Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Looking forward to it. I cracked open my B-25 yesterday. I think I will give that a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Last night I literally burnt the midnight oil to get the Mercedes DIII au engine to the point I would consider it done. I spent a lot of time suppressing AMS and not detail the engine to the Nth degree and leave the cowlings off. In the end I went with my original plan, the cowl panels will go on, hiding most of the beautiful engine that WnWs provides in this kit. The part that will be on show got the Taurus Models upgrade although you might not even be able to see the spark plugs and ignition wires. I just couldn't leave that part alone, I mean it just wouldn't have felt right. Anyways, on to the pics and as always, comments and critique welcome. Please forgive the ugly plastic forceps to hold the engine for picture taking. Cheers, Wolf Edited March 5, 2013 by Wolf Buddee Tomek and Lee White 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 That is simply outstanding Wolf. Gorgeous painting! I mean it most sincerely when I say I wish I could paint like you. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Wolf Absolutely gorgeous work on the Mercedes. Fit and finish is PERFECT! Keep 'em coming :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammut08 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Nice! Very Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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