[Closed] 1903 Rambler pics. Last month I mentioned that I had been

1903 Rambler pics. Last month I mentioned that I had been working on a scratch built 1/8 scale 1903 Rambler. David Holcombe asked me to post pictures when it was completed. Although I now collect only 1/43 scale, I made this car to complement my 1/8 scale Franklin Mint 1893 Duryea, 1899 Quadricycle and 1886 Benz Motorwagen. I know that Form 43 may not be the place to post these pictures however interest has been expressed to post here. I hope I have not offended anyone.
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The car measures 14" long and took about 1 year to build. I used a 1/16 Aurora plastic kit and doubled all dimensions to arrive at 1/8 scale. I then proceeded to scratch build each part. The main body is wood, the fenders are aluminum, the headlights are brass made from plumbing connectors. The wheels are wooden canon wheels, the tires are made from clear plastic tubing and sprayed with Krylon. The seat is stitched leather and padded. Springs are made from brass strips. The universal joints have been made with a 3D printer. The tiller is connected to the wheels using connecting rods from an RC boat. It has working steering to turn the wheels using the tiller. The head lights function using LED flickering lights to replicate kerosene lanterns. It has approximately 6 coats of sprayed lacquer paint with 2 coats of clear.
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This is a picture of the engine and flywheels. Operation uses chain drive.photo no longer available
The undercarriage shows the linkage from the tiller to the front wheels, chain drive from differential to flywheel shaft and chain driven braking system.photo no longer available
To replicate rust on the exhaust pipe, I first sprayed it with rust coloured paint and while wet sprinkled ground cinnamon in places.
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Wheel nuts are brass hex machine screws used in model railroads.
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Closeup of the universal joint made using a 3D printer.
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Flickering headlights on. Battery and switch are located in front compartment.
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Back seat is also covered in leather. Gas tank is positioned between the front and back seat. The first year of licence plates in Ontario,Canada were issued in 1903. They were made out of leather. I thought about making one but so far can't locate any pictures.
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Here's the car joining the other 3 large scales.
I have enjoyed this project so much that I have decided to start another. A 1/8 scale 1911 Buick also fashioned from an Aurora plastic kit. This time however I am starting with a Pocher 1907 Fiat.
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I picked this basket case up pretty cheap .The build should be easier that the Rambler since I have wheels and tires, frame, suspension,seats,hood and engine. Just have to fabricate a body out of aluminum.
Hope you enjoyed my story.