M47 Patton, 5th ID Germany, Patton Project Pt.2

[Dragline]

Even when just a little can be seen the effort is always worth it. That is never more true than this build right here.

Keep going....

[Stikpusher]

Thanks Stuart.

Bob, I agree whole heartedly, and I am gonna keep going.

[Stikpusher]

So today’s session of plumbing the engine was longer. But it feels like there is less to show. It was lots of trimming, fitting, drilling, and bending to get the stuff in place. And I added an oil filler tube and in the corner between the oil cooler and transmission housing on the left rear.



And the view from each side





Tomorrow I plan to work on the oil coolers and add in the carburetors and ducting, since it should be raining here all day.

[LyleW]

My goodness, that is yet more outstanding work. You da man!

[Stikpusher]

Thanks Lyle. I’m not going full bore Mustang Joe in there, but it is kinda fun to do all of this.

[Floki]

Thanks Lyle. I’m not going full bore Mustang Joe in there, but it is kinda fun to do all of this.

Last words before falling head first down the rabbit hole

Seriously some excellent detail work you are doing. It enhances this area big time.

[Stikpusher]

Thank you Clint... and deeper down the rabbit hole I go... oh Mr. Rabbit!

So today’s session has to be broken up, I have so much planned. First off I’m using some sort of idea wheel mounts and sections of sprue here to create the carburetors and intake manifolds



So quite a while later of sanding and filing to resemble what I want and make it fit, I had one completed



And then I added the air ducting from the air cleaner to the carburetor.



Now to finish the other side and get to work on the oil coolers...

[LyleW]

[Stikpusher]

Everyone is a comedian...

[Stikpusher]

My final update for today.

I finished up the carburetors and intake ducting, detailed the oil coolers, and finished the plumbing in those areas.






I still need to add the auxiliary motor and battery lead cables. Next session.