Chris G 3,296 #176 Posted April 3, 2019 Absolutely impressive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,884 #177 Posted April 18, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 7:04 PM, wallfish said: Got a little more done. Think I procrastinated enough on the front tires so need to get those going next rear hubs attached. Going to leave the wheels as separate parts and they just press on. seat spring exhaust John, nearly 2 weeks without an update is pretty much FOREVER for my girls... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #178 Posted April 18, 2019 16 minutes ago, pullstart said: John, nearly 2 weeks without an update is pretty much FOREVER for my girls... Good things come to those who wait. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #179 Posted April 18, 2019 7 hours ago, pullstart said: John, nearly 2 weeks without an update is pretty much FOREVER for my girls... Didn't even realize it's been that long. Please tell them I apologize for the delay! Took a break to go to a small little engine show last Sunday and work has gotten busy but I should have some time this Sunday. I've been pecking away at some small stuff and had some trouble with the steering parts last time I worked on it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #180 Posted May 12, 2019 Had a rainy day so got some time. Not much of an update but I did finally get the front tires made which is the longest time to make parts left to do. 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #181 Posted May 22, 2019 Got a little more done. Start on front rims Lift handle Foot pedal Tried quite a few times to have the rod move in the lift handle but just couldn't get it to look right or work at that small of a scale. One dropped on the floor while working on it and as I rolled the chair back to look for it, you guessed it, heard the crunch and had to start over. 4 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #182 Posted May 22, 2019 One word - WOW!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,884 #183 Posted May 22, 2019 1 hour ago, dells68 said: One word - WOW!!!! Another word - Yep! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #184 Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/21/2019 at 10:36 PM, wallfish said: Got a little more done. Start on front rims Lift handle Foot pedal Tried quite a few times to have the rod move in the lift handle but just couldn't get it to look right or work at that small of a scale. One dropped on the floor while working on it and as I rolled the chair back to look for it, you guessed it, heard the crunch and had to start over. John, Very nice to meet you this past at Bernardston. This is you doing this!!!! Your work on this is Incredible, the detail is awesome. Take care, Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #185 Posted May 28, 2019 8 hours ago, bmiller0457 said: John, Very nice to meet you this past at Bernardston. This is you doing this!!!! Your work on this is Incredible, the detail is awesome. Take care, Brian It was nice meeting you as well Brian! Yeah it's me, but you would never guess just by look'n at my sorry a$$ would ya? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super-C 4 me 612 #186 Posted May 30, 2019 Nah, You look like someone who has, a very particular set of skills, skills you have acquired over a very long career, 😂😂😂 hope to see you soon at another show this year Brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,884 #187 Posted June 4, 2019 And we’ve got a build off! This is Rylee’s rendition of a model tractor. How’s that mouse training coming along, John? 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,230 #188 Posted June 4, 2019 6 hours ago, pullstart said: This is Rylee’s rendition of a model tractor. Kevin, you need to buy Rylee some RED Lego blocks! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #189 Posted June 4, 2019 That is incredible,you are very talented,looks mean very little.I'm a perfect example of that,look like a genius do real stupid stuff all time.If you don't believe me ask my bride.I had an old friend he carved pliers out of wood gave me a set,he's gone now and I can't find them,bumms me out hope they turn up some day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,884 #190 Posted June 4, 2019 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Kevin, you need to buy Rylee some RED Lego blocks! She did another right quick, reminds me of a Panzer! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,560 #191 Posted June 4, 2019 10 hours ago, pullstart said: And we’ve got a build off! This is Rylee’s rendition of a model tractor. How’s that mouse training coming along, John? Is that an OSHA Approved stand up “seat”? cool stuff! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #192 Posted June 4, 2019 11 hours ago, pullstart said: This is Rylee’s rendition of a model tractor. That's awesome when the kids create something, anything. So now Rylee's build off challenge has got things moving again. Next was the front spindles. There was some difficulty getting the holes right for the steering arms but this is how it went. Drill some holes spaced properly and centered for the steering arms. Finally got 2 that looked OK. (this was not the first toothpick!) Then to keep them symmetrical so the steering isn't off, the toothpick was split where the holes are to make two. Here's the steering arms Then spin a toothpick down to a small round, break it for the 90 deg bends of the spindles and glue the steering arm in that bend to hold the break. Front axle with tires on. (Had lots of problems with the axle tubes and such so sorry there aren't pics of that process.) Everything will get squared away with the steering like the rod and link before cutting and gluing pieces to hold everything in place. The plan is to make it steer by the steering wheel. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #193 Posted June 4, 2019 Now you're starting to scare me John. Are you the same person that hammered that pile of junk into a two wheeler a couple years back? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #194 Posted June 5, 2019 No I'm not the same person, I've turned to a more delicate form of art. Once this is all over, as Arnold said "I'll be back" hammering away 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,230 #195 Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, wallfish said: Front axle with tires on. You even have the front end alignment correct! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #196 Posted June 5, 2019 1 minute ago, 953 nut said: You even have the front end alignment correct! Just for show. Working on the link and that pine motor now. And trying to figure out how to stop the spindles from falling out and keep the tires on the spindles. The pieces are getting too small for me to see. One little tiny touch of glue in there and their locked. There's no time for starting over on stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,560 #197 Posted June 5, 2019 So...do the wheels hold air? I did not see any valve stems... Unbelievable detail! Simply beautiful! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #198 Posted June 5, 2019 Just now, SylvanLakeWH said: So...do the wheels hold air? I did not see any valve stems... Unbelievable detail! Simply beautiful! Dam, you just added another small detail that needs to get done. Forgot those Actually, the tires are hollow so technically, yes 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #199 Posted June 5, 2019 Houston, we have a problem! Well my fear is confirmed, it seems the rear tires are just too small again. After mounting up the fronts there is just way too much rear tilt of the frame towards the back. The tires seemed small throughout but thought I could adjust and get away with it still looking right but... Stayed up late last night and got started as time is getting very short to have this done for the show. Sanded outer tires flat and added a layer. We'll see how it goes and hopefully won't need 2 layers. It does look more proportional. 1 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #200 Posted June 5, 2019 I have used quite a few adjectives describing you and what you do in the past, but now I am convinced that you are the definition of determination. From now on when I hear that word I will automatically think of you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
