Alfa 8C Chassis and Display Engine

[keramh]

hello,

then wish I you good succeed, the beginning looks already times promising.
The springs of MMC are class, I consider for a long time these also for my Sedanca to block.

[hot ford coupe]

This is another one of the great ones. I'm looking forward to seeing this one grow.

[Martsmodels]

Beautiful work Andy - it's going to look great. Even OOB the Alfa chassis looks impressive
and I thought when I did mine a while ago that it seemed a shame to put a body on it - but when I see the craftsmanship that you and other site members display it makes it almost a crime. Look forward to more

Martin

[Andym]

My plan is to build a display of the rolling chassis and a second display engine of each of the four Pocher classic marques - Alfa, Royce, Bugatti and Mercedes. With four chassis and eight engines to build, I figure it'll keep me out of trouble for a while.

I should have more pictures to post this weekend.

Andy.

[keramh]

hello,

a large plan with much work, well then ran to the work.

[Andym]

Got the radiator done. The first two pictures show the evolution from the one that came out of the box, through three prototypes to the final version. The last picture shows the new radiator sitting in the chassis.

Next up - complete suspension and then get started fabricating the gas tank.

[Mario Lucchini]

Got the radiator done. The first two pictures show the evolution from the one that came out of the box, through three prototypes to the final version. The last picture shows the new radiator sitting in the chassis.

Next up - complete suspension and then get started fabricating the gas tank.

Well Andy...............this is most stunning too!!!.........

Mario

[Andym]

Lots of progress on the rolling chassis. Just about ready to start the first engine.

[Andym]

Here's a few more...

[hot ford coupe]

Beautiful!! It was well worth the wait to see this. It already looks lightly weathered.

[Andym]

HFC - One of the first things I do when I have the raw chassis assembled is spray a few coats of white primer over the plastic. That way, as I modify the chassis (add supports, lengthen it, etc.) I can easily see any depressions or high spots that require attention. This also helps me clean up any holes that had to be filled (like the ones all over the firewall).

Once the entire rolling chassis, including gas tank, oil tank, radiator, suspension, drive train, front axle and rear axle are done, I start painting that sub-assembly so those pieces can gas out while I begin work on the engine. I like building this way because, among other things, I get a nice "patina" on the scratch-built pieces as the project progresses.

The question then becomes, do I paint the brass or do I leave it exposed?

[hot ford coupe]

Thanks Andy. I pretty much do the same thing. Before I'm done with an assembly like an engine block or chassis or body parts,etc, I spray a gray or white primer depending on the color of the plastic as a guide coat. It shows me the highs and lows as well as any deep scratches I may have made with some of the very coarse sandsticks and files I use. The heavy scratches are what I'm really after since I can't really see those without the primer . I'm usually working that step with a 400 grit stick followed by 600 and then 800 grit paper ised wet. Once the defects are gone and the part is smooth, I respray the primer and go from there.

[Buildlarge]

WOW. Just shows what can be done with a Pocher. I like the sep. display of body from chassis. Your brass work as many here is well beyond my humble skills. I will follow this and you have my vote. T:u*****

[Andym]

Thanks BL. My guess is that your skills greater than you think. When I first got my machine tools, I didn't know where to start or what on earth I was doing. But keep this in mind - as long as you don't chuck up a piece of hardened steel and try and take a 4 inch cut, you're unlikely to break anything - so put on your goggles and just start making chips and you'll be amazed how easy it is.

Andy.