1932 Cadillac V16 scale model

Roger Zimmermann · January 03, 2021, 12:25:32 PM

Yann, thanks for those memories !
The second picture is remembering how different Americans can be from people from Europe (at least the countries I know): as you can see, there were glasses full of I suppose ice tea. Not my gusto for a dinner, so I went to the side desk to order a bottle of red wine. The lady who spoke with me was disoriented: what would you like? a glass of red wine? No, the complete bottle! She had to ask other people what that would cost as it seems that ordering a complete bottle is unusual...Of course, I did not drank the whole bottle myself!

Roger Zimmermann · January 07, 2021, 04:31:01 AM

Finally, the valve covers were finished by adding the dÃ©cor on top. The lines were machined with a very narrow milling tool and the dÃ©cor soft welded on the cover. The original parts are aluminum, with the dÃ©cor polished, the remaining surfaces being black. As my parts are made with brass, the covers will be chromed and painted like the original parts.

The question I was faced was: with what will I continue? After switching between gear box and water pump, I opted for the water pump and the 3 water tubes, two on the passenger side and one on the left side.

Mike Baillargeon #15848 · January 07, 2021, 07:37:20 AM

WOW !!.....Just wow Roger !!

Mike

Roger Zimmermann · January 09, 2021, 12:50:36 PM

Thanks Mike!

As I wrote earlier, I began the water pump. That damn part is full of curves; almost nothing is straight, with the exception of the attaching brackets to the crankcase. Even if I have many pictures from that element, I had difficulties to begin the work. Finally, I opted for the water pump cover. The base is now done but the pipe coming from the radiator which is casted with the cover is not yet done, because I don't know how to begin it. It has an elbow at its lower part, plus a provision for a petcock. It goes towards the crankcase, rendering it asymmetrical. Maybe I will take a bit of brass and carve it.
A solution will come, like for the pump's body but I don't know when.

Roger Zimmermann · January 12, 2021, 10:56:53 AM

Finally, the water pump cover is ready. Maybe not ready for paint, but there will be only cosmetic improvements, if any. The "long" tube was done with a full bar; the end on which the rubber hose will be attached is a short tube silver soldered on the bar. That assembly was then silver soldered on the cover you saw recently. Other small details were soft soldered.
It's now the turn to the main body for the pump. Again a battle to get it, but not as bad as the one in the Capitol.

Lexi · January 12, 2021, 11:54:02 AM

Roger I see some apparent solder stains on part of this work. I do not think that would have been on the original cast iron piece

LOL. Seriously, looking good and I am astonished by your fine attention to detail. Happy New Year. Clay/Lexi

Roger Zimmermann · January 13, 2021, 02:23:45 AM

Thanks Clay! The solder is there on purpose, to make a fillet!

carguyblack · January 13, 2021, 09:51:50 AM

I think I know how Stonehenge and the Pyramids were built...... by Roger!

Roger Zimmermann · January 13, 2021, 12:27:33 PM

No, no, no Chuck: I was not yet born and I don't like old stones!

Lexi · January 13, 2021, 01:54:26 PM

Chuck, Roger can't be that old! Stonehenge is ancient. But perhaps he built "Carhenge" in this era??? Check out the '55 Caddy mounted on top. Looks like Roger's handy work to me. Clay/Lexi

carguyblack · January 13, 2021, 03:21:39 PM

I'm sure everyone knows that I didn't mean to imply age but rather ability. Roger, it's a long way from Switzerland to Michigan to bop me over the head for a perceived insult, anyway! Watching the progress, I continue to be amazed at your skill level and patience. What a joy for some of us who don't even have opposing thumbs to see this level of possibility and reality in you, Roger. Hard not to be jealous!
Stay well,
Chuck

Roger Zimmermann · January 14, 2021, 03:23:30 AM

Chuck, I did understand the joke, no problem! I just did not know what would be a good answer...One part of my previous answer was indeed appropriate: I'm not good at working with gravel, stones, concrete...So, the pyramids and me are two separate entities!

Roger Zimmermann · January 23, 2021, 08:05:28 AM

After a short vacation, the work resumed on the water pump. After the front cover, I began the rear part of the pump which is more or less flat. I silver soldered this plate to the "legs" which are attaching the pump to the block. I did a hole into that plate which is the axis for the impeller; it must be more or less aligned with the one from the generator. Rubber couplings are used at both ends as a solid shaft was not realistic due to the production variation.
As I did not know how to continue the rear part, I did the pump's front flange; on the picture, this part is on the floor near the block. Most probably, the part between the front flange and the back will be solid; then, once the exterior shape will be acceptable, I will do a large hole in the middle to save some weight.

Alex D. · January 23, 2021, 10:52:22 AM

Roger, I am always in WOW of the talent and attention to detail that you have. As an owner of a V12 version of the V16 I can appreciate the challenge you are facing. If I may point out, The draft tube on the generator should be at the bottom and an air intake on the top.

Roger Zimmermann · January 23, 2021, 10:56:54 AM

Alex, thanks for your comments. You are right about the draft tube: it's not in the right position. I forgot to mention that I'll let it that way, so it will not be damaged when the crankcase is on the working table.

Roger Zimmermann · January 25, 2021, 12:47:59 PM

As you may imagine, I'm glad that the pump is ready. Such a small part and so complex! I'm pretty sure that it's not a 100% exact replicate of a real one; working with pictures is not quite easy. There is always one picture missing to see this or that detail or the relation between two elements!
The first picture is showing the 3 elements for the pump. The hole in the center is the "fil rouge" as with an inserted shaft I had at least the correct position of the 3 elements relative to each others.
The body on the second picture is ready and on the last two, the pump is installed on the crankcase. This time, the generator is in his correct position; it will be removed for the subsequent jobs which will be the fabrication of the two tubes between the pump and the crankcase and head and the long one located the other side.

CadillacGlasses · January 25, 2021, 07:59:25 PM

I wish there was a 'like button' for all your updates, this is looking awesome

carguyblack · January 26, 2021, 08:12:02 AM

I agree with Mike. Usually, I don't have anything intelligent to add to the conversation and I'll bet there are a lot out there who feel the same. But, I'll also bet there are a bunch of us watching these posts with eager amazement. Roger, please continue the thread as you have been! Even though we may not input it, doesn't mean we are not captivated by it all. For me, it's a matter of deciding what to say to an mechanical Einstein when I hardly know which end of a screwdriver to hang on to - so I talk myself out of replying! Sincerely, thanks for continuing to update us on your progress and know we are with you all the way in spirit. Amazing work you are doing!
Chuck

Lexi · January 26, 2021, 10:26:25 AM

Ditto the last 2 comments. Clay/Lexi

Roger Zimmermann · January 26, 2021, 11:26:35 AM

Thanks for your comments! I know that it's difficult to make "intelligent" comments when people watching this thread are not involved into modeling. I however see that the number of views is growing!

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1932 Cadillac V16 scale model