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Author: | J.J.Horst [ Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:40 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Looks really great! About 25 years ago I have been trying to make wheels for the Bburago T59, the wheels are the biggest downside, of what is for the rest quite a good model of LPG211 . However, I did not succeed. What is the price of your transkit? One remark; you would want to translate "Bougie" with "Spark plug", not "Candle"! |
Author: | Bug13 [ Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Hello, I did that 25 years ago but it was hard to do!! Pascal |
Author: | J.J.Horst [ Wed Jun 02, 2010 8:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Looks good! |
Author: | sjordan47 [ Wed Oct 27, 2010 7:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Well, these are outstanding builds. Beautiful. |
Author: | sjordan47 [ Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Ruby, I have a question. I see that you were able to add the spark plug tube/loom. This kit engine also requires the addition of a water tube. However, I don't see space for that in my diecast – the engine sits too high. How did you make space for the spark plug pieces? |
Author: | sjordan47 [ Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
How did you achieve the engine-turned finish on the gauge panel? |
Author: | Herman [ Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
You can do that with a drill press, an eraser, or a wire brush (taped together) and a bit of patience. In case of using the eraser, you will also need some abrasive powder. |
Author: | sjordan47 [ Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Hello, Ruby... I have tried to contact you via e-mail but have not gotten a reply. I need 5 wheel/tire sets for this model, plus a front axle. How much? And how do I pay you from the USA? Please contact me at sjordan47@comcast.net Thank you. Regards, Skip Jordan |
Author: | Ruby [ Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Sorry for my late reply to your three questions: 1)I recovered the necessary room, moulding a new engine in white metal.. 2)As explained correctly by Hermann I used a drill press. 3)For the 5 wheels and other I kindly ask you to contact me at my e-mail address : rubymodel@tiscali.it |
Author: | sjordan47 [ Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Thank you for getting back to me. I don't understand why your e-mail to me wouldn't go through, so I am sending this message to you from three different e-mail addresses: sjordan47@comcast.net skipjordan@ymail.com skipjordan47@gmail.com Please let me know if these don't go through or you don't hear back from me in two days. I believe you will have to send me a PayPal invoice so I can access my account. More details in the e-mails I sent you. Thank you for your contact. REPLY TO: Dear Skip, I sent you different e-mails with the answers to your questions utilizing your e-mail address: sjordan47@comcast.net. Unfortunately in all the cases I have received back a failure notice. It seems that your e-mail is not correct or not operating. Please check. I suggest you to send me an e-mail at my address rubymodel@tiscali.it so that I can be in the condition to reply directly. However herebelow my answer to your question: "I have the five wheels and the front axle of the Bugatti typ 59. The cost of the wheels and the axle is Euro 55,00+15,00 of shipping for the USA. You can pay with Paypal using the e-mail connected to my Paypal Account: rubymodel@tiscali.it " Many thanks for your interest Best regards Antonio Rubino |
Author: | sjordan47 [ Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:15 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Tony, I received your transkit parts on Monday. I was finding that my model requires so many modifications that I was ready to give up, but these beautiul wheels convnced me to go on. Howeever, the front axle is very rough and requires machine tools that I do not have. Do you have any suggestions or directions for this? |
Author: | Herman [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Files and sandpaper... If it is white metal, it goes surprisingly fast. |
Author: | sjordan47 [ Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Bugatti transkit 1/18 scale |
Thank you so much – yes, it's much easier than I realized, and Tony was kind enough to include the proper sandpaper. I might add that I was about to give up on trying to make this model accurate until I received Tony's beautiful wheels, which restored my enthusiasm. Making it truly accurate will be beyond my capabilities, but I think I will be very happy with it when finished (this will take a couple of months). |
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