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Post by JCON on Mar 16, 2023 10:08:52 GMT -6
The vertical tank is a carbide generator called a Prestolite Tank for the headlights. Calcium carbide crystals are placed in the lower section and water from the upper section drips onto the crystals. The resulting chemical reaction produces acetylene gas. The gas is of course used by the headlights. The sludge must be cleaned out of the generator before the next use. It's very much like the miniature version that was used on miner's helmets. Here's some non brass ones...  |
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Post by Robbo on Mar 16, 2023 10:19:34 GMT -6
I thought you would know, well done
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Post by Robbo on Mar 19, 2023 4:02:32 GMT -6
Got the under side, engine and front done but have to walk away as if you look at it something will fall off  |
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Post by JCON on Mar 19, 2023 8:42:53 GMT -6
Looks good Ian... let that super glue dry!!! Lol!!!
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Post by Robbo on Mar 19, 2023 13:04:21 GMT -6
Not a great picture but you can see I've got the firewall in place  |
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Post by JCON on Mar 19, 2023 13:05:21 GMT -6
Looks good and straight!!!
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Post by Robbo on Mar 22, 2023 9:25:16 GMT -6
Todays update, engine cover don't fit at all they are all crooked but hey ho, this is a learning curve so I'm not going to lose sleep over it Got a few finger prints to get rid of but my compound can shift them as I've already tried it  |
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Post by JCON on Mar 22, 2023 10:06:17 GMT -6
Looking good to me Ian!!! Keep it going brother!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 23, 2023 3:07:48 GMT -6
I just got caught up with this fine project. It's looking good, mate! Keep it coming!
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Post by Robbo on Mar 23, 2023 4:08:42 GMT -6
Thanks fellas and nice to se you again Bucky
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Post by Robbo on Mar 23, 2023 9:17:47 GMT -6
I'm calling this done as it was a struggle to even finish it. The engine panels don't fit and the roof don't even go there, one side fits and the other is a big gap. It's sitting square with the windscreen but is very crooked along the seat at the back If you see this bag of poo for sale walk away, don't waste your money. I'm not even going to waste my time putting it in the loft, it'll be going in the bin    |
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Post by JCON on Mar 23, 2023 9:48:19 GMT -6
But it looks good from here...
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Post by Robbo on Mar 23, 2023 10:20:05 GMT -6
Take your glasses off and squint and it looks fine
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Post by JCON on Mar 23, 2023 13:54:02 GMT -6
For your first T it turned out mate!!!
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Post by Robbo on Mar 23, 2023 14:02:58 GMT -6
Having done this one Joe I'm sure I could do a better job next time, live and learn
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Post by JCON on Mar 23, 2023 14:28:08 GMT -6
I know you can!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 23, 2023 22:26:19 GMT -6
Sometimes, they just turn out that way, no matter how long ya been building models. It looks great for being your first venture into autos. Have another crack at something more modern, and see how it goes.
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Post by JED on Mar 26, 2023 8:31:18 GMT -6
Looks great in the pics Robbo. If you're going to scrap it have a go at doing something crazy with it, hot rod or maybe something rusting away in a back yard
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Post by Robbo on Apr 11, 2023 11:50:48 GMT -6
I was thinking of dirtying it up a touch
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