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        Started: 07-26-19 Build Revisions: Never  
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        Before the Mark II was finished, I was thinking that I need some rest and maybe stopping modeling completely.
        After a few months "without", I noticed that I'm missing something. But, what to do? A new 10-years project is out of question, I need something less complex.
        After a while, it was clear that I had to do something with Cadillac. But what? The answer came rather quickly: a 1930 to 1933 Cadillac V-16 engine and frame, as a rolling frame.
        I have some contacts with people restoring the second version: 1932/33 which differs framewise from the first version 1930/31.
        I will have to do new things, like wire wheels! I searched in this forum for a tutorial, but found nothing. However , I do remember that somebody did recently (1 to 2 years) wire wheels. Can somebody tell me where to search?


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    1. Roger Zimmermann
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      Yes, there is a grille attached to the radiator surround; I'm attaching a picture from the net. The slats are actuated by a thermostat.

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      Finally, the front of the radiator is finished. I'm satisfied at 90%; fortunately, the shutter blades will hide most of the ungainly appearance. With time, I improved the making and gluing 1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and engine each strip (about 140); I hope that the back side (the one viewed facing the engine) will have more regularity.
      The lower water tank is just there for the picture.

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      Wow…you did it! . I will need to remember this for the future. Well done Roger!
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      Thanks Paul! Now, I have the other side to do...


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      Peeking through the shutters, that should look quite impressive.

      Another level of detail, something that many would pass on attempting, but when seen, will I think, justify the effort!
      -craftsmanship is a lifelong project of
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      02-15-23, 02:19 PM QUOTE QUOTE #1011
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      Fortunately, I'm retired since a long time. Who could afford to spend 15 to 20 minutes for each band? This time includes cutting the bands, making the shape, gluing 1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and engine them on the base, cleaning the excess glue for the next band...I'm now at the back side; with more attention to some details, the end result should be a tad better.


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      I have wondered a few times, but now I say it out loud: "projects keep getting crazier and crazier on this site".

      The way things are discussed, documented and explained are a real treasure of info for me, humble "plastic gluer" that I am. I think I will have a go on a real all-brass project instead of postponing it forever ;-) (after my current projects are done, that is ...)

      Top work! Thank you!
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      Dominique.


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      Thanks Dominique!
      Finally the other face is ready. Even if I was more careful, the end result is not much better than on the first face. I did the bands with the same process, however, some would have a pitch a tad different than the other ones. To make both parts, the bands I cut would represent a length of about 16 meters (52 feet). I had a rejection of about 20 to 25% because the width of the rejected bands were either too large or too small. I'm glad it's over!
      What you see on the pictures is the pre-assembled core. I still have to add some elements like water inlets and outlet.

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      The sum of the whole is greater than the sum of the parts!

      It looks a "tad" better to me!

      Thank you for sharing and for pushing the envelope!
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      The part alone is marginal. When other elements are added to it, the eye is distracted and the flaws are diluted into the picture...


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      When the radiator will be installed on the frame, the flaws at the honeycomb will hardly be visible. A narrow shroud will also be added, plus both water hoses.

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      @ Roger

      Again a wonderful great work Youīve done chapeau

      I hope this posting will be accept by forum
      Itīs very sad to regcognize that logging in forum since many weeks was impossible
      When logged in the admin on this site remarks :
      " happyfreddy itīs long time ago You have posted anything ,why You donīt take part with
      any answer or question ? "

      Sorry when I canīt log in and every time the software remarks You made a mistake with Your password etc
      there must be more than anything wrong.
      Than it is impossible to post anything !!
      Even the possibility to read something is BLOCKED with the remark You visited many sites and there is a limit
      so please register in our forum .
      Iīm a registered member of this forum so why I canīt log in with my nickname and correct password ???
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      Thanks Happyfreddy! Strange that you are still plagued with a difficult access to the forum...


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      Beautiful model Roger!

      Wiring that distributor will be like putting petals on a rose!

      And, like Happy Freddy, (Hi Happy Freddy!), I have constant problems logging in!

      Anyway, beautiful model Roger!
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      Thanks Don! The wiring should not be a problem as the wired are well guided just at the bottom of the cap.
      The water inlets and outlet were added, as well as the attachment points for the shroud. When I first put the radiator on the frame, I saw that the fan was too large, exceeding the width of the radiator. I corrected that too.
      We are not yet over with the radiator: I just did the attaching holes at the frame for the shutter. I don't know yet how I will do the 15 blades constituting that device; I'm wondering too if I will do it adjustable or if the blades will be soldered on the frame.

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