Topic: Operation "High Hopes" (Read 20039 times)

U-33 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2013, 05:37:45 pm »

I shall be calling you later, young man...

U-33 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 24, 2013, 11:06:02 am »

The turbines have just arrived for ''High Hopes'', awesome piece of modelling...thanks so much, Andy...a true star!

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:08:43 pm »

Turbines laid temporarily in position on the chassis, main fuel tank has to be made, plus the controls for the fuel. The roll cage has to be removed and raised a fair bit, then the bodywork needs to altered a bit before I can fit it.

U-33 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:11:27 pm »

Another pic

unbuiltnautilus · « **Reply #29 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:37:12 pm »

Sweet

. Original use of plumbing fittings there. Quick polish and ready to run??

Shipmate60 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 24, 2013, 01:50:52 pm »

Metal Intakes: Obviously fully operational units!!!

Bob

U-33 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 24, 2013, 02:30:15 pm »

The thought of having fully working turbines did cross my mind...briefly. But the two main places I'll be running it don't allow ic engines, let alone turbines. (that's if I can ever get my legs working to get out and run it)

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #32 on:** July 24, 2013, 03:42:46 pm »

Quote from: U-33 on July 24, 2013, 02:30:15 pm

(that's if I can ever get my legs working to get out and run it)

Maybe we should do a group build and build you a chair.... like davros from Dr Who :)
(Turbines optional)

U-33 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 24, 2013, 03:47:45 pm »

Now I could get into that, E2V...I'd want alloy wheels, of course...rear wing and a full set of wheelie bars.

tattooed · « **Reply #34 on:** July 24, 2013, 07:14:50 pm »

think they could have been abit bigger mate if you want them remade let me know

U-33 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2013, 07:44:01 pm »

No mate, they are spot on, couldn't be better. I've still got the fuel control system to fit in behind the turbines, and there's enough room.

Thanks so much mate...

U-33 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 14, 2014, 09:18:18 am »

An update on 'Operation High Hopes'...

I regret to say that I managed to drop the turbines that Andy built for me (b*&^%y arthritis) and finished up with a large pile of styrene pieces and three pieces of copper pipe.

The project was shelved after that for a while, and the funny car sold on. Two days ago, the decision was made to start again, so I've managed to rebuild the turbine wreckage into a single engine, and with the help of friend on the Tamiya Trucks page on Facebook, a whole new chassis is being built around the turbine. This is being made from a Tamiya Volvo FH12 chassis, with the stock diff and rear axle and chrome Lunch Box rear wheels/tyres. The front axle is stock FH12, but moved forward to within 1/2'' from the front to allow room for the weight box, and will use a pair of Tamiya wheels/tyres from a race car.

A micro 2.4gHz rx will fit inside the turbine body, along with a micro esc, the lipo battery will sit inside the transfer box behind the turbine, and the mini steering servo sits inbetween the chassis rails under the turbine body. The motor will be a small brushless one (haven't decided which one yet) and will drive the Volvo rear axle direct from a shortened and modified Tamiya shaft, this will sit directly behind the transfer box.

Attached are two pics of the single turbine build so far, and one of the tractor I'm basing High Hopes on.

More to come as and when...

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 23, 2014, 10:30:50 pm »

I've just received the first picture of the mocked up chassis..ignore the wheels, they are just to show the chassis stance, the proper wheels are on order.

The rear axle may be narrowed if it's feasible, it would be a lot more scale looking if it can be done.

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 27, 2014, 11:04:38 am »

This is the Mark V1 turbine...so far, I'm reasonably happy with it. There's a few more pipes to go on here and there, and the safety heat covers, but it's getting there.

Rich

IanPal · « **Reply #39 on:** April 27, 2014, 05:10:26 pm »

Looking better each time mate, I do think you need the bend done in stainless though

Netleyned · « **Reply #40 on:** April 27, 2014, 05:37:30 pm »

Have the bend made in Stainless?

Trying to part the man with his pension

Ned

U-33 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 27, 2014, 06:08:44 pm »

Very few of the full size tractors have s/steel exhausts, so I'm just following scale procedure. (says he with hand firmly on wallet...)

Rich

IanPal · « **Reply #42 on:** April 27, 2014, 06:48:51 pm »

To be honest Ned, I think he's doing that pretty well himself without any help from us

U-33 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 27, 2014, 07:06:17 pm »

I inherited the art of spending money from my two ex wives...

Rich

Netleyned · « **Reply #44 on:** April 27, 2014, 07:12:52 pm »

Two exies

Wonder you have any pennys

Ned

U-33 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 27, 2014, 07:46:44 pm »

Where there's a wheel there's a bike...

Rich

U-33 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:50:02 am »

Bit more done to the false turbine...heat safety shields fitted now. I haven't put any sponsor decals on yet, I think they will go on the turbine mounting bracket covers, each side...not sure yet.

I think I'm reasonably happy with this one...if not, I have found a 1/10th scale 440 cu in V8 engine kit on eBay, so 'High Hopes' may end up in a different pulling class....

Rich

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #47 on:** April 28, 2014, 05:42:00 pm »

Quote from: U-33 on April 28, 2014, 09:50:02 am

Bit more done to the false turbine...heat safety shields fitted now. I haven't put any sponsor decals on yet, I think they will go on the turbine mounting bracket covers, each side...not sure yet.

I think I'm reasonably happy with this one...if not, I have found a 1/10th scale 440 cu in V8 engine kit on eBay, so 'High Hopes' may end up in a different pulling class....

Rich

Any chance you could post or pm a link to that engine?

U-33 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 28, 2014, 05:47:12 pm »

I had to buy a complete car kit just for the motor...

...I'll find it and post it up here in a bit. Sit tight, chap...

Rich

eddiesolo · « **Reply #49 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:31:06 pm »

This is just awesome Rich

Si:)

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