Good evening,
Thank you so much Mates!
As usual, a lot of research work, preparation/modification and assembly.
The front of the chassis is assembled, its photo-etched upper part is drilled, installed and riveted.
Everything is masked for the painting phases.
The upper suspension arms made up of 4 parts are assembled by welding: it's stronger and more fun.
They are drilled and tapped to receive 1.4x3 screws.
The majority of parts intended for the front axle are awaiting the primer coatâŠ
...with which they are now adorned.
The fire extinguisher was painted and varnished yesterday and received its decal this morning: Classic chronology!
However, in my opinion, details were lacking; I tweaked 2-3 things.
I turned the tip and a small gauge then assembled them.
The Mano is 2.4mm with a small shoulder of 1/10th to center and give a little depth to the dial.
Serflexs are added, equipped with cruciform screws.
The decal is deliberately placed forward (as if the cylinder was turned), and the Serflex slightly offset to give a little dynamism.
Of course, you can't see much once everything is installed, but it's there and it was fun to make!
The fire extinguisher handle cable is held using a small photo-etched Top Studio part.
The shock absorbers are assembled and decorated.
The previously prepared parts, painted varnished... allowed the front train to progress.
The whole thing is riveted where it seems necessary.
The pedal assembly is installed and the accelerator pedal is equipped with its control for the cable (clevis, nut, bolt, washers.)
Letâs go to the lathe for the discs and hubs.
They are equipped with their spindles and installed on their hub carrier. The calipers are temporarily positioned, awaiting bleeding and fittings for the braided brake fluid lines.
More soon.
Pascal.