1904 OLDSMOBILE RUNABOUT 1:12 scale - Page 3

**kenlwest** · #21 03-06-2011, 04:12 PM

The front axle is attached to the springs.

I redesigned the U-Bolts; you can see them in the pictures.

The C-shaped castings at the ends of the front axle are where the steering knuckles will be placed.

Ken

**michael dazzo** · #22 03-07-2011, 10:00 AM

kenlwest i got to tell you god bless you you really got creative talents i could never do what your doing keep up the good work you've got it good to complacaded for me. but i can wait till you done the whole thing is completed. but if you made the wheels move with the fly wheel that whould be cool. 100% card stock everything you made so far. and the best is yet to come am i right?

**kenlwest** · #23 03-07-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbed2010

kenlwest i got to tell you god bless you you really got creative talents i could never do what your doing keep up the good work you've got it good to complacaded for me. but i can wait till you done the whole thing is completed. but if you made the wheels move with the fly wheel that whould be cool. 100% card stock everything you made so far. and the best is yet to come am i right?

I can guarantee you that the best is yet to come.. I already know what it is going to look like in my mind, but unfortunately, there is no way to take a picture of it....

I appreciate the kind words and support. Stay tuned.

Ken

**kenlwest** · #24 03-08-2011, 08:25 PM

The 1904 Runabout gained 2 horsepower over the previous years. I am not 100% sure, but it seems logical that this is why Olds made a larger cooling box (radiator). Basically, it was a hollow box with fins and tubing; similar to today's radiators, but much less efficient. No fan or shroud; just ambient air...

Ken

**siurano** · #25 03-09-2011, 07:23 AM

Excellent work! I really like to see this project finish. Your craftsmanship is extraordinary.

Siu

**Ron40** · #26 03-09-2011, 07:35 AM

Nice design and the build craftsmanship is second to none Ken.....Ron

**kenlwest** · #27 03-09-2011, 07:35 PM

Thanks guys!

I don't have much to show tonight. But I did manage to install one of the cooler lines. It is made from coat-hanger wire, scraped to bare steel. I think I will leave it plain steel - looks realistic this way.

Preview of things to come:

1. The cylinder head, cam and tappets
2. The muffler and mounts

Then, the fun part - the BODY! Black & Red with yellow/gold pinstripes

Ken

**siurano** · #28 03-10-2011, 08:12 AM

I will be coming back to see your progress! Thanks!

siu

**michael dazzo** · #29 03-10-2011, 09:06 AM

great! work kenlwest what about moving parts is there any in the project that your making? anyway well done! keep up the good work your getting there.

Zathros · #30 03-10-2011, 10:04 AM

She's a beauty!! The Yellow striping is just awesome and is a great visual cue. You really can see what's going on, which can be hard in a dark model sometimes.