discussion Scotties Kettenkrad.

[scottie3158]

I have now added the internals and I'm quite happy with the way it's going. The radiator flap does indeed work via the lever in the drivers position. Not really important just wanted to see if I could do it lol. This is now pretty much done just have the throttle cable to add.

Sorry its a bit picture heavy.

The panniers are leaning out at the moment this is due to a slight warp in the body but it will get rectified later.


Scratched a horn that was also missing from the kit.



I have also made a start on making the engine cover. The kit part is very thick and has some horrible ejector marks on the inner curved surfaces so I thoght I would have a go making a new one. I made the piano hinge and it does work. I still have the catches to add but I need to wait until I can position this in the right place.



cheers as always
Scottie

 

[Nicko]

I think you are starting to enter the realm of Model Engineering now Scottie. Fabulous!

Nick

 

[Jim R]

Unbelieveable patience and skill. Looks superb.

 

[scottie3158]

cheers Nick I must admit I'm having fun

 

[scottie3158]

Cheers Jim glad you like it so far.

 

[Graeme C.]

Coming along nicely Paul, the weathering is looking really good, the exhaust is just like a real one.

 

[minitnkr]

Just amazing.

 

[scottie3158]

Cheers Graeme, glad to see you.

 

[scottie3158]

Hello all, progress has been slow but I have been working on the front forks. Adding some detail here and there. One thing missing completely is the linkage to the track brakes. When the steering was moved pass a certain amount it automatically applied the track brakes to that side.
I have added the plate to the cross beam, but I still have to make the links.


The headlamp has also received some work. I have added the reflector inside the light as there was nothing there at all, and a bulb. Just for a bit of interest I "smashed the glass". The mounting points had the plastic lugs removed and some new ones from scraps of brass added. Finally for the lamp I added a disc to the switch.


Finally for now the mudguard has had the edges thinned down and the holes filled.

Thanks as always
Scottie

 

[Jim R]

Great stuff. Can't wait for you to fire it up and head off across the lawn

 

[scottie3158]

Cheers Jim glad your sticking with it.

 

[Steven000]

Lovely details, I really like what you did to that poor lamp, nice work Scottie

 

[papa 695]

Just caught up on this outstanding build Paul, your attention to detail is fantastic.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

OMG, more awesomeness!

 

[Richard48]

Running out of superlatives Paul.Blown away by your skils.The engine is just sublime.Awesome.
Richard

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks mate, I thought it might add a bit of interest.

 

[scottie3158]

Thank you maye very kind of you to say.

 

[scottie3158]

Neil, very kind of you me old mucker.

 

[scottie3158]

Richard you really are to kind mate thank you.

 

[scottie3158]

Front mudguard detailed up with a new number plate with brass brackets and missing rivet detail. The Notek had no detail whatso ever so with a few bits of plastic I hopefully made it more presentable.


cheers
Scottie