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  • Arild
    Arild replied to the thread VW Beetle engine 1/5 scale.
    Rubber does not stick to "anything" without a primer. (The same for silicone). I think there is a silicone type that you can vulcanize...
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    Arild reacted to cheepo45's post in the thread VW Beetle engine 1/5 scale with Like Like.
    Very nice work! I worked at a shop that specialized in VW engines in the late 70's. The engine design is timeless. I have probably...
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    Arild replied to the thread VW Beetle engine 1/5 scale.
    Well, first you have to make a mould that fits your item. As you can see, there is a negative cast thet I made in aluminium. It doesnt...
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    Arild replied to the thread VW Beetle engine 1/5 scale.
    I havent done too much work on this tiny VW engine this Christmas. Too much family visit and too much party. But, I'll get on now! The...
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    Arild reacted to mayhugh1's post in the thread 1/3 Scale Ford 289 Hi-Po with Like Like.
    In preparation for the flywheel retro-fit, the bell housing was removed from the engine while it was still on the display stand. The...
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    Arild replied to the thread VW Beetle engine 1/5 scale.
    It took me a while to get the correct 2mm slot to that wheel. I got a tool to stramp out that slice, but after some trials, I figure out...
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