Very informative. I retired after 45 years of poles and wires working for my neighbouring power company. I used to build model race cars 35 years ago but children and work and school got in the way. Now I have the time, my career behind me, my B.S. In Electrical Engineering and my MBA accomplished so I'm finally back to modelling .....Yeah!!!!!!!. So videos like this are very valuable to me since things have changed so much when I last was modelling. You are very down to earth.....Th and you!!!!!!
I can see doing this if you were entering it in a show,or you had alot of guests at your house, but to it just for yourself........GOD BLESS you. I build for me. No one else seems my builds. Spark plug wires,and battery terminals is it for me. Who knows though, your video may of inspired me to take it to the next level. 👌👍
Thanks for the info after watching your video you inspired me to get into it so lookout for my video in the future Thank you again all the way from Trinidad & Tobago
That's actually pretty clever but simple, but you could use like a small piece of rubber to make it look more real like I do. I've used rubber o rings, pieces of actual belts and things like that, but this was still helpful for when I run out if the materials I use I know that I could use masking tape n it would plus will also look good and authentic to.
Like u said , it looks like a lot of work. But its better than spending a lot of money on photo- etch. Will give it a try in the near future. Thanks for sharing.
That is awesome my friend thank you for sharing your talent with us i am going to try that on the build i'm working on now you take care and enjoy your vaction brother
Hey Darren, Those things drive me nuts too!! I never even thought of that and you say that takes extra time. LOL I disagree paining those setups when there all together and trying to get the belt flat black and alternator pulley silver etc.. Takes even more time and is super frustrating. I am doing this next build for sure!! Thanks alot. Joe
Masking tape glue hardens and dissolves the paper in about a year. Then the engine is in the car and can't be fixed. Black vynl tape would probable last longer.
+Samuel Vasquez On this model the bracket was attatched to the alternator. On others I will make the bracket. I haven't used after market brackets yet. It all depends on how the model comes in the box. Thanks for the questions and kind words!
+Samuel Vasquez I am not sure of the gauge of the wire, but I will try to find out. I bought the wire from a local craft store and made sure it fit into the 3/32 tubing I use.
Thank you for the video! I learned how to do it! Looks much better than my old 'paint the whole thing ' in flat black.
Very informative. I retired after 45 years of poles and wires working for my neighbouring power company. I used to build model race cars 35 years ago but children and work and school got in the way. Now I have the time, my career behind me, my B.S. In Electrical Engineering and my MBA accomplished so I'm finally back to modelling .....Yeah!!!!!!!. So videos like this are very valuable to me since things have changed so much when I last was modelling. You are very down to earth.....Th and you!!!!!!
By far one of the best 14 minutes I ever spent on TH-cam great video thanks for shearing
Awesome video, that’s a very cool method, thank you
THAT IS Amazing, simple and AWESOME. Thank you for sharing your genius !
Very nice tutorial. Something I will eventually try to accomplish. Thanks for sharing.
I can see doing this if you were entering it in a show,or you had alot of guests at your house, but to it just for yourself........GOD BLESS you. I build for me. No one else seems my builds.
Spark plug wires,and battery terminals is it for me. Who knows though, your video may of inspired me to take it to the next level. 👌👍
Brilliant. That's one of the best customizing ideas l've ever seen!
Thanks for this video! Your tips have saved me a lot of time and made me a better builder. Good job Darren.
The end result is awesome 👍🏼
Darren, I just found out how I will be doing ALL of my pulley and belt systems from this point on. Wonderful job and I thank you for showing this.
It doesn’t matter how old the videos are they are some of the best I have watched. 👍 Artie
good info looks grate. we need to see what you are doing keep it in frame. again love the tips
Great video.
Thank you so much for your time and expertise.
That was great. I'm using that.
Very nice,simply and good
Thanks for the info after watching your video you inspired me to get into it so lookout for my video in the future
Thank you again all the way from Trinidad & Tobago
Very realistic Thanks for sharing
Brilliant tutorial!
Thanks for this one! :D
Those engines are sweet! Great tip, thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I hope they help.
Very cool idea. Thanks for showing your tips. I can see me doing this on future builds.
I have been using this method on every model i built since i watched this vid.Hope to hear from you again Coop.
I like your tutorials. Welcome back Coop
Thanks its good to be back at the bench!
Nicely done. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for sharing Darren...excellent tip, I will definitely have to try this...take it easy!
Great video Darren, really do enjoy watching your videos.
Helped me out alot thank you..Those Sharpies are awesome😜👍...
Sir Dan you do a great job thank you for this vedio
Coop great how to vid. Good to see your back. Gary
Thanks its good to be back!
Just came across this video, good stuff man.
Crazy cool
That's actually pretty clever but simple, but you could use like a small piece of rubber to make it look more real like I do.
I've used rubber o rings, pieces of actual belts and things like that, but this was still helpful for when I run out if the materials I use I know that I could use masking tape n it would plus will also look good and authentic to.
Looking good I love the details of the engine
Thanks!!
Great Tutorial. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Very nice you make it look easy
Thanks Ken!!!!
Thanks for the video! Great tips
Awesome how to video take care
Thanks!
Great Build!
Thats awesome thank you
Great tip, Looks amazing when you are done. KUTGW. and enjoy your trip.
Thanks! I hope to relax for a few days!
Like u said , it looks like a lot of work. But its better than spending a lot of money on photo- etch. Will give it a try in the near future. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely detail work, Darren. Great tutorial too. :)
Thank you!
Looks great and cheap too!!! Thanks!!!
This is a good video except that nearly everything you do is maddeningly just off camera, lol.
I love it! Thank you!
Very nice!
Awesome! A+++++
Awsome idea.
Sweet nice lil tip thanks.
Sweet.. thanks for this tutorial buddy...
Thanks! I hope I can continue putting up videos.
Great detail and good tutorial.
I just wish he’d adjust the focus and keep his work in frame.
That’s cool
Thanks for sharing
awesome video
Thanks Mario!
It's a good thing you verbally described what you were doing, because you were either out of frame or out of focus.
awesome tip too!!
Great tip
I am using your idea on the hose clamps on my new build
+Samuel Vasquez Are you talking about the Super Bee? I can't wait to see some progress videos.
That is awesome my friend thank you for sharing your talent with us i am going to try that on the build i'm working on now you take care and enjoy your vaction brother
Thanks! I hope it works for you.
Hey Darren, Those things drive me nuts too!! I never even thought of that and you say that takes extra time. LOL I disagree paining those setups when there all together and trying to get the belt flat black and alternator pulley silver etc.. Takes even more time and is super frustrating.
I am doing this next build for sure!! Thanks alot.
Joe
Thank you! KUTGW!
Cool tip! thanks
Nice engine 💙💙💙👍👍👍👍
Hi, thanks for sharing. What size drill bit do You use for pen-drill to make the Power Steering bracket holes? Thamks again
/Rosemary
You can paint it green on the outside too to replicate the Gates!
Thanks for the reply. I have never made a bracket. So, if you can, the next time you make one could you make video on how you make one. Thanks.
Thank you for such awesome tips! Im going to try this.. what color do you use on the pulleys?
I use black rubber bands. Making belts, just dont use a wide serpentine belt on the older engine kits.
How are you building the alternator and brackets?
Just a little extra work yields a lot more realism. Will do this on my next engine
thanks I look forward to seeing it.
Sweet!
Great tip and trick Darren, have you tried the aftermarket pulleys yet. Cheers
Yes I have, but when money is tight I go with what I have. Trying to do as much as I can with little expense.
Masking tape glue hardens and dissolves the paper in about a year. Then the engine is in the car and can't be fixed. Black vynl tape would probable last longer.
There is no way this is faster than painting the belts and pulleys.
Hard to watch due to subject matter being off camera or blocked by your hand.
Other wise information is useful
Did you remove the plastic in the pulley or just wrap the tape around it.
Thanks
where did you get the pin vise? Or I guess that small of a bit?
What kind of material is used for the belt?
Any relation to D B Cooper? Do you know where he is?
What brakes glue joints apart
This is for guys that have mastered model cars… and what to Challenge themselves.. This is not for new model builders
You can say that again. And it ‘s stupid as well - Thank you.
Stupid anyway
Hello, could you tell me where you found the mopar air cleaner lid decal?
Where do you get the 3/32 tubing? I found some 2mm ( outside Diameter) at Hobby Lobby.
New sub here
Hey
I would love to get into this hobby
What brand and scale are those cars
Thank you
I typically build Revell models 1/25 scale. I hope you do get into this hobby
Was the alternator bracket already part of the alternator or was an after market piece?
+Samuel Vasquez On this model the bracket was attatched to the alternator. On others I will make the bracket. I haven't used after market brackets yet. It all depends on how the model comes in the box. Thanks for the questions and kind words!
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Where do you get the belt material?
do u need to file a groove in the pulleys or do u overlap?
I don't put a groove in the pulleys because the belt is flat, but its an idea I might try.
great video, except for the off-camera shots.
Makes a great serpentine belt not so much a v-belt
KUDOS
just getting in to modeling very good information just out of focus and out of camera view
Hey man , you kind of disappeared.
For belts you say fold masking tape, put on glass and suddenly you have a black belt? WTF are you talking about?
Great tip
What gage wire did you use for the hinges on the doors and where did you get it?
+Samuel Vasquez I am not sure of the gauge of the wire, but I will try to find out. I bought the wire from a local craft store and made sure it fit into the 3/32 tubing I use.