Pat Hollingsworth
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Aaah! Now I remember- needed your refresher. Screen would also prevent pebbles, wiping rags and children's marbles out. Thanks, Roger.
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Ever wonder how many 'bugs per trip' the little ventilator on the generator caught? 🙄
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Well, Roger you did it again! In fact, you did it about a thousand times. I'd have grown crazy getting that made (crazier?). Soon you will be on less tedious, but not any less precise, things That thing looks realer that the real one does.
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my first response to this thread, but I hope that won't make me irrelevant. I have loved, and used a lot of the early hemi motors to go drag racing with back in the olden days. Great motors. But, even back then I used Chevy small blocks for my street cars. Cost, weight, room to work, and now, getting parts all argue for a Chevy V-8 if you feel like more versatile power is needed. I would never have got where you are with the six, but I'd settle for it in preference to the hemi. And, if I had to do the Chrysler motor, I would use the later ones without the cast-on bellhousing.
Beautiflul truck, Happy New Year, and enjoy that retirement- it took me about an hour to get settled into my own!
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I was going to wait until tomorrow to do this, but I see a notice that the site will be down for maintenance then. So...........
Merry Christmas everybody. I hope you all have a great season and next one even better. Roger, I thank you for the enjoyable time I spent with you this year, and look forward to continuing the journey accompanied by the rest of the fellows you have gathered.
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Once again, I'm astounded at the intricate detail of your work, Roger. Why, you even have the seam in the muffler's jackets in the same position as the real ones. Marvelous model. Those seams aren't the big deal here, when you realize the problem solving that went into the exhaust shapes, and the creation of the brackets- but remembering to have those seams correct also= masterful. Thanks for these gems of craftsmanship.
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It seems that my query was to chastise our friend, Roger, about his lubing. I appologize if I ruffled a feather or two.
I assure y'all that i was only curious about what would do the job and not be messy or harmful to the finish of the parts. I honestly trust Roger knows far more about this that I'm liable to learn on my own.
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Thanks, Roger. I was wondering about this. Anyhow, if it has been working for you before, stick to the same here. The ol' tried 'n' true is usually a wise choice.
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Roger, I don't suppose you have done it yet, with the model still under construction, and needing cleanliness for solder and paint, but what to you use for lubrication to prevent the similar metal from galling under working conditions. A few of the parts may be under a fair amount of force at times. The steel worm and the brass sector may be all right for galling, but could wear. The steering knuckles may be prone to the galling. Curious (I know I'm a pest about these things, but you are so informative I simply need to ask😉)
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Cool! I didn't notice when I looked at the proto wheel that the nubs were on the upper side, instead of the bottom like I have always had. I saw the pictures of your mounted wheel and thought you'd made a boo-boo. (happy Halloween!) What a model!
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I think we were becoming a bit worried. Turns out that we had some reason for that! Glad you're on the road to recovery. As an aside, I had that and, as suggested to me, lost some of my taste- and how I like my food! Dunno if it'll ever return, since it's been a year.
Anyway, I've been wondering how the steering would be dealt with on your project. Looks like we are about to find out. Glad to have you back and working on our favorite model, Roger.
Sure hope you had a nice vacation prior to getting ill.
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- Nice work indeed. I'm a retired cabinetmaker and had to read this thread. I really think that the Dartmouth Chronical is a superlative periodical to the Nevada Appeal (appall?) at least there are more pages of useless than I get from our twice weekly (weakly?), full of the latest news from the wine bar openings and sent in high school news. Still no mention of the Queen's passing.
- But, what I actually want to say is that if you don't want your address all over the place, you may want to watch the photos that you pose parts on for things like that. Stay safe and keep the good work going. 😎
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I suppose they prevent the arm from going over center and not being able to return from whence it came. If there was a limitless travel to the internal worm gears, it would have to come from somewhere externally.
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Roger, I have to say that those Cadillacs even have classy fuel tanks, and you are capturing, in scale, all the things that made that so. What a super model this is becoming. Hey, I thought that the wire wheels were a major display of skill, but you were just warming up.
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For anyone interested that hasn't seen it, there is a episode of Leno's Garage that showcases a 1930 Cadillac V-16 from the Nethercutt collection. I just happened to discover it an hour ago and thrilled at the thing. I don't know how to link it to here, but I suppose a search on Google for Leno and Cadillac V-16 might get ya there. It's a pretty entertaining half hour that puts some of Roger's work into a new perspective for me. Seeing the vehicle heading down the highway and being more able to visualize what is there out of view is pretty nice.
Of course, now I can also see the one we are watching here with a fine, dual cowl body. And, such a spotlight.
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Roger, if you were over here in the States, I'd nominate you for a ''Yankee Know-How" award. Whenever some glitch occurs, you work it out in a patient and logical way. We would be fortunate, indeed, if we could teach your traits to our grand children. Wonderful work as always. We do eagerly await the next 'element', but also the commentary that accompanies the part and its photos.
(and the photos are always really well done!)
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Did the model make the trip for 'show and tell' at the Cadillac meet? Sounds like it was a really nice getaway. Welcome home, Roger, we missed ya!
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Upon seeing that latest view of the chassis, I realize how many jewel-like pieces are going into this project! I thrill with the ingenuity of the Cadillac designers and the master in Switzerland that is replicating their work in miniature form. Wow- that simple word, really says as much as anything to describe the results from both 'shops'.
Roger, I sure am glad I didn't get the job of making those tires. I look at the process and know, absolutely, that it is not something I'd ever master. You, are a wizard and problem solver, par exellence! My hat is off to you once again.
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As always, the modeling is stunning. So much craftsmanship there, along with dedication to accuracy.
But, at least as captivating to some of us has to be the introduction to the many, many parts of the Cadillac autos of this period. I was flummoxed by the shackle arrangement until you reminded me of the torque tube on this. I had already, in my mind, begun seeking far more complicated solutions to rear axle alignment.
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I think the plastic leaves is a clever solution to retaining authentic looks. I would have never thought of that. I have reduced the strength of some springs in firearms by thinning the leaf.
Also, don't overlook the possibility of friction between the leave due to burrs on the edges of the material. Just a thought.
It sure does look good, Roger. I wasn't expecting to see that!
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Roger, I wasn't in for the whole twelve years, but I read back to the front of the thread- so, I know the drill here. By the way, that wheel looks good after a bit of absence! Anyhow, in reference to your post above I just want to say that I have loved the differences, and equally enjoyed your inevitable solutions to those pesky setbacks. As my granddaughters say, 'you rock!'.
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Randy, I used to love the swap meets- even local ones near a good size community brought so many wonderful parts. And, sometimes a new friend. Now, things are different at the meets. And, I'm getting old too- yesterday was my 76th b'day. Today, I feel most of 'em. Barely cleared the gym door without collapsing under the weight of my corned beef dinner of the night before.
Roger, I sure wish I had a pointer or two for the cleaning of your molds, but I don't . Maybe take some of the uncured material and see what disolves it= internet search first? But, I have faith that the problem is in the shop of the best man to perseve and resolve the issue. Will keep thinking the good thoughts for you my friend. Pat
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Roger, I'm always impressed when you do a good-sized piece in your small lathe. The finish that you manage with hand feeds is far more than I can do on even much smaller cuts. You have to have the steadiest hands and the best attention span of anybody around. And, patience. All things I sometimes find in small supply here. Amazing, as always my friend. Amazing.
Do you do your own sharpening of bits? You could teach me a lot, I know.
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'S OK. I probably should have been a bit clearer of as they might say in Switzerland, Precise.
Mighty pleased that you have more in the pipeline. This thread is habit forming!😉
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1956 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton Panel Truck
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Well, I certainly don't know why the fitting is reduced like that, but the notion occurs that perhaps it's a way to have the water in more contact with the thing. That way there is less reading of the surrounding metal and more of the coolant's temp. Just a guess and worth what you spent on it.