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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #150 on: May 08, 2017, 11:53:26 AM »
Thanks Michael,

Yes, I was expecting something more high tech.  Your work and level of skill are all the more amazing for being completed on such simple improvised jigs.  I assume you had lots of heat available.  With my skill level, I definitely need more help from the equipment.  Thankyou again.

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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #151 on: May 08, 2017, 12:04:13 PM »
Simple but effective  :ThumbsUp:  :ThumbsUp:

What's the engine in the background of the last picture, a Wallaby?
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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #152 on: May 08, 2017, 12:40:21 PM »
Thanks Michael,

Yes, I was expecting something more high tech.  Your work and level of skill are all the more amazing for being completed on such simple improvised jigs.  I assume you had lots of heat available.  With my skill level, I definitely need more help from the equipment.  Thankyou again.

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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #153 on: May 08, 2017, 12:54:23 PM »
Simple but effective  :ThumbsUp:  :ThumbsUp:

What's the engine in the background of the last picture, a Wallaby?

This is an E.T. Westburry SEAL.
 I build this years ago. Started when i was ca. 22 years old.
This was my first attempt to metallworking.
At now it isnīt running. Some time i will check whats wrong.
Here is a Video running the seal. Itīs from 2009.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNE2KXAHaKM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNE2KXAHaKM</a>
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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #154 on: May 08, 2017, 10:39:35 PM »
From memory the pipes look correct. Nice job.
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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #155 on: May 10, 2017, 02:56:01 PM »
Hi
i finished the exhaust. I am very satisfied with the result. Much more stable idle and a Little better Sound.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2lGPgcJ9H4" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2lGPgcJ9H4</a>

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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #156 on: May 10, 2017, 06:03:55 PM »
Michael

Beautiful sound and beautiful model engine

Mike
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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #157 on: May 11, 2017, 12:29:21 AM »
Michael,
Wow that sounds great! I had to wait till I got home to watch the video.
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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #158 on: June 18, 2017, 07:01:17 PM »
Hello Michael,

This engine is impressive. I actually climbed up the hill to a running four cylinder engine and the second four cylinder is in progress.
Maybe sometime i test my patience of building six, eight or even ten or more parts of one kind...

Again, more than impressive.
One of the best model engines i have ever seen.

Best regards,
Thomas

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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #159 on: June 18, 2017, 07:21:55 PM »
That's fantastic! Love the sound!

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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #160 on: June 18, 2017, 07:42:58 PM »
Wow, beautiful engine and a really great sound.
Thomas

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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #161 on: November 05, 2017, 12:05:52 PM »
Hi guys,
now that the sommer has gone i found some time to work on the Bugatti again.
I startet to mill the supercharger dummy. It will carry the fuel injector.

Here are some pics of the machining.
First is my Setup with Rotary table , then some pics of the raw block, then precutting with a 10mm ballnose mill,
then pocketing with 1.5mm ballnose mill

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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #162 on: November 05, 2017, 12:07:35 PM »
at the Moment i am doing the sanding to smooth out the ribs and surfaces.

Michael

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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #163 on: November 05, 2017, 12:21:46 PM »
That looks great Michael!

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Re: Bugatti Typ 50 1/4 Scale model
« Reply #164 on: November 05, 2017, 12:40:41 PM »
Michael, that's a big lump of aluminium you are working with. The dummy supercharger will look good mounted on the side of your Type 50 engine.

Will you be making a dummy carburetor to go with it? I see you said you intend to fit an injector nozzle within the supercharger body. Are you planning to use a "Magasquirt" or a similar system to control the fuel injection?

Mike
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