Autoart Fiat Abarth carb improvement - Update

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Autoart Fiat Abarth carb improvement - Update

Post by StratosWRC » Sun Jul 24, 2016 11:06 pm

Hey guys

So we all know the little Fiat is a great model but very overpriced.

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A big part of what makes it look overpriced are the cheap, pathetic looking carbs with painted on mesh.

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So what we're gonna do is make them look better.

But first, we need to get the engine cover out of the way. We do that by removing a small screw from the latches that hold it in horizontal position. One on each side. After that you take a dremel and start filing off the old trumpets. Then you attach the shiny new ones. You use forceps to slowly position them.

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Then you add some bronze paint.

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Ta-daaa! Collectors - doing Autoart's job since 1998 lol.

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Re: Autoart Fiat Abarth 1000TCR carb improvement

Post by damnyouebay » Mon Jul 25, 2016 3:45 am

Looks a lot better, aye. Did you try taking it apart? I cant do it!

I removed 12 screws or something and the little bastard is as closed as it was with them in, I didnt even screw them back in so I wonder why they are there, lol.

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Re: Autoart Fiat Abarth 1000TCR carb improvement

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:57 am

I like it!

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Re: Autoart Fiat Abarth 1000TCR carb improvement

Post by StratosWRC » Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:58 am

The rear end started coming apart but it's weird cause the front was still attached. No idea what's going on there.

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Re: Autoart Fiat Abarth 1000TCR carb improvement

Post by StratosWRC » Sat Dec 24, 2016 10:30 pm

Clearly I wasn`t done with this model, cause I spent a few more hours working on it today.

First order of business was the sad plastic "leather" pouch in the door card. I always wanted to replace it with actual leather, so I that got done. Before:

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After:

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After that I looked at the fuel tank in the front and it had these two transverse grooves that are supposed to be belts. So I used some brown leather to make me belts. Before:

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After:

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After that I turned to the engine. Did a few things here

-applied Nuln oil to "metal" parts to add a bit of weathering
-added two bolts that you're probably not even gonna see lol
-installed three springs on the exhausts that I saw in another build and was very impressed by. Hardest thing I've ever done, but coupled with the upgraded funnels, it looks nice.

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Then the wheels received some rivets too.

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That's all for this one, thanks for looking!

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Re: Autoart Fiat Abarth carb improvement - Update

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Sun Dec 25, 2016 1:14 am

Looks great Wes, much improved.

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Re: Autoart Fiat Abarth carb improvement - Update

Post by damnyouebay » Sun Dec 25, 2016 3:37 am

Nice! Looks much better, nuln oil ftw.

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Re: Autoart Fiat Abarth carb improvement - Update

Post by StratosWRC » Sun Dec 25, 2016 11:32 am

Thanks y'all

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Re: Autoart Fiat Abarth carb improvement - Update

Post by MCWS » Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:23 pm

Sweet! In Historic racing in the Netherlands one of these is often fighting with a big Falcon. Fun to watch!

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Re: Autoart Fiat Abarth carb improvement - Update

Post by StratosWRC » Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:24 pm

Yep, I've seen that!

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