R engine series

[Landman]

Very impressive work. I notice that the R-2 in the first series of pictures has 4 bolt valve covers. A bit unusual, but I know later Studebaker V-8s in scale are hard to source without robbing Avanti kits.

I figured Stude guys woyld get a kick out of these. Glad you like them.

[Landman]

Absolutely incredible! Lots of detailed work shown here. I appreciate your posting these pictures here.

I figured Stude guys would get a kick out of them. Glad you enjoy.

[sals54]

If I stuck my Coupe into the "Fantastic Voyage" shrink-o-matic machine, Raquel included, of course... Then had one of those engines installed in my car.... then put the car back into the "Fantastic Voyage" expand-o-matic machine, Raquel included again, of course, could I then count on it running well and not causing any undue problems relying on your engine building skills????

[Landman]

If I stuck my Coupe into the "Fantastic Voyage" shrink-o-matic machine, Raquel included, of course... Then had one of those engines installed in my car.... then put the car back into the "Fantastic Voyage" expand-o-matic machine, Raquel included again, of course, could I then count on it running well and not causing any undue problems relying on your engine building skills????

Well Sal, I suppose that could be arranged.However,there are no guarantees.Tolerances get pretty small at 1:25.

[sals54]

Well that about seals it then. I'll quit working on the shrink-o-matic machine and get back to building a real engine.

[Landman]

Well that about seals it then. I'll quit working on the shrink-o-matic machine and get back to building a real engine.

Don't give up so easily, you can try sending Raquel first.

[Landman]

If you guys are interested the whole story is here. I am now starting on the R5. I realize that the owners of some of the photos may be on here, I hope I won't get nailed for copyright infringement.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/117585-the-studebaker-series-of-r-engines/?page=1

[RDWEAVER]

Absolutely incredible work!! I will be the first to admit you have more patience than I have. Keep up the good work and thanks for posting!

[Landman]

And here they are, together and individually in various parts of FTB's shop.

I wonder what an assemblage like this would be worth in real life.

[sals54]

Don't give up so easily, you can try sending Raquel first.

Now you're just being selfish.
BTW, great work on those engines. Fantastic.

[SScopelli]

You are also doing a 409?

[Landman]

You are also doing a 409?

That 409 was one of the first items to be part of the shop diorama.