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Post by Joel_W on Apr 5, 2021 11:04:12 GMT -8
Took another look at those massive front brakes. Must have weighed a ton, but it got the beast slowed down.
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 5, 2021 17:36:02 GMT -8
Hello, According to my research, Talbot road cars had white gauges with black numbers as it looks more upscale. But the race cars used black gauges with white numbers and needles, most likely to prevent glare. Both the kit's decal sheet and the aftermarket set have white gauges with black numbers. That's not right. So I'm doing my own. After measuring ad-nauseum, I test printed a few in slightly different sizes to compensate. Now, cutting these will be an adventure... By the way, after extensive research I've found these cars used different gauge layouts in the dash. I haven't found a picture of the dash of Louis Rosier's 1949 Belgium Gran Prix (June 19, 1949) winning car so I'll go with the closest one: Louis Chiron's French Grand Prix (July 17, 1949) sister car one month later. Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 6, 2021 5:43:27 GMT -8
Ismael, Your attention to detail is amazing for sure. And the results of your efforts look fantastic. Can't wait to see them glued into the dash instruments.
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 10, 2021 11:13:16 GMT -8
Hello, The way this model is designed, the nose needs to be painted separately and fitted last after suspension is in place. Making sure the nose fits perfectly before painting. Overall getting closer to that important milestone of first color coat. Thanks, Ismael
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 10, 2021 16:44:45 GMT -8
Hello, There is very little reference on the car I'm doing. For some reason, the 1949 French Grand Prix is very well documented and so are the English race and others. But not the Belgium GP. So after extensive research online, this is my estimation on how the pedals may have looked on Rosier's T26C. This is based on hours of research of period pictures, restored cars and road going T26 Talbots. By the way, you can barely see this anyways The stick is not the gear selector. These cars used Wilson pre-select transmissions. More on that later. That lever is to select forward, neutral or reverse. Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 11, 2021 5:30:25 GMT -8
Ismael, the start to the driver's compartment is looking pretty darn good. I'm guessing that you're going to modify the seat to a proper one with more detail. I had no idea as to what a Wilson pre-select transmission was, so I Googled it. What a insane transmission. You pre-select a gear on the dash, then when you want it, you step on what should be the clutch pedal. How on earth would you go up shift or down shift several gears as this system seems like it isn't designed for quick shifts by any means.
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 11, 2021 6:20:32 GMT -8
Thanks Joel,
Part of the idea on the racing application was to pre-select a gear for exiting a corner, and at the right time you would simply engage the clutch keeping both hands fighting the big steering wheel. It was considered semi-automatic and very quick at the time because you did not have to double clutch and you could select any gear you want. The Wilson was mechanical. There were others like the Cotal that were vacuum or electrically assisted (pumps, coils, magnets and other stuff). Variations of these types of transmissions were also used in military tanks as well as heavy equipment(buses, trucks, etc.) until synchro-mesh became common.
Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 11, 2021 11:05:08 GMT -8
Ismael, Thanks for the explanation. It actually makes a lot of sense now.
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 12, 2021 17:19:54 GMT -8
Joel,
Take a look at this video: Same car model (Talbot Lago T26C), same track (Spa) about 70 years later. Well the track is very different now. But you get the idea. You can see the transmission in action. I ended up watching the whole video over and over. That normally aspirated 4 1/2 liters inline 6 sounds great!
Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 13, 2021 5:03:54 GMT -8
Ismael, What a great video. Now I understand how the gearbox works. The track naturally is the latest version that I've logged more then 500 laps on in the last few years. Back in 1998 or so racing Grand Prix Legends, which was the 1967 F1 cars, we ran the original 8.1 mile course. Now there was a real killer of a track.
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 13, 2021 19:56:07 GMT -8
I'm guessing that you're going to modify the seat... Hi Joel, Absolutely not! This is a box stock build. I am not going to experiment using Apoxie Sculpt to simulate a slightly wrinkled cushion... Thanks, Ismael
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 16, 2021 14:17:16 GMT -8
Welcome to the circus! This is about 2 weeks of trial and error. Thanks Chris for the guidance! Still a long way to go but moving in the right direction. This will be a challenge all the way since the tires are plastic halves and need to be glued at the end of the process. That means seams and painting after assembly. Hope you find it amusing Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 16, 2021 14:49:10 GMT -8
Ismael, Now that's one insane Box Stock tire/wheel assembly that's certainly over the top. And the music was perfecto!!
joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 19, 2021 18:17:56 GMT -8
Hello, Forget the car. I'll just display these wheels as a finished model Geez! 3 weeks on 2 wheels? Good thing this is not an 18 wheeler! OK, I'm happy with where this is going. Oh my! These 70 years old tires are really bald! I don't think they can handle triple digit speeds... Can't believe these are the kit's tires... What do you think? I can hear Joel laughing "Box stock? yeah right!" Thanks, Ismael
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Post by afx on Apr 20, 2021 2:35:36 GMT -8
Huge improvement on the wheels.
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