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Grant Reiling 
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 Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Yes but you are missing the point. That picture was taken around 1960. That means whoever took the picture has a 1936 head to photograph. |
Or had just pictures of a 1936 head and used them along with pics made of newer heads.
Back in the 50s 60s they cut and glued and brushed photos and negatives all the time. Not by computer of course, literally with scissors. |
Right; we're both in agreement. (Here in the US typesetters (as they were called before desktop publishing sent the photostat camera, internegatives scissors and lettraset labels the way of the record player and phone booth)...referred to the process as "key lining" - {compositing multiple images into one final version which goes to printers}. 
Awe inspiring work on a notably historic project! 
Thanks for updates.  Keep up the progress!
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IIIA-0426
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 12:04 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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I have often pondered over this question. The thing is that many photos were made of the E60 and other engines and their components back in the 30's, including detailed photos of items such as fractured crank shafts. But I have never seen this same photo as part of a collection of photos known to have been taken in 1936.
Therefore I have also considered that it may have survived as a component and been photographed later.
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peter schepens
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:45 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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I hope they have saved at least one head from the early days, but it is also possible that it is just a drawing that we see. Back in the day's they also often used airbrush to adjust picts.
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splitjunkie
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| Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 5:04 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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That's no drawing or airbrush artwork. One interesting detail is that all three heads have one sparkplug installed in the same position and the other position is empty.
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Undis
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:44 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Some more updates. How cool does this chassis look! The seats were scratch-built according to drawings and photos.
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D-train
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 2:20 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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That’s insane the skills and determination to get it perfect!
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Undis
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 2:48 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| That’s insane the skills and determination to get it perfect! |
Too right, mate! What leaves me in awe is the attention to all the nerdy details like the stuff that will never see the light of day once everything is completed. Still they make sure it's done right. Just like with the VW38/06 project. |
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geneL3c
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| That's the difference between a true, historic restoration and a show car. I think their main motivation is accuracy above all else. |
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Undis
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:14 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Another (very exciting) update. The front beam and steering is tried in. The beam of course will have to be built entirely from scratch. Lots of parts will need to be fabricated. Good news is that some brake bits may be taken from the period Mercedes parts bin.
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Two Glove Boxes
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 11:30 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Some more updates. How cool does this chassis look! The seats were scratch-built according to drawings and photos.
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Thats so Sick! Great wor! |
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sweden
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:28 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Any new pictures on the painted chassis?
And please, some information on what original parts that are found to this chassie.
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Undis
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| Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 12:18 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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A long awaited update. How good does this look? Still a lot of work to be done though.
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D-train
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| Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 2:57 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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So wild how good it looks!!!!
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henry roberts
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| Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 3:40 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| WOW! |
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Lars B
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| Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 6:45 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| Made my day, keep em comming... |
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bad1916
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| Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:42 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Amazing work! 
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Martin Southwell
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| Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:51 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| What's supporting the steering wheel in fresh air? Invisible fishing line? All looks good. |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:48 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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Just caught up with this amazing build up of the W30 floorpan (chassis). Crazy detailing, probably going to take years to finish, but it's in the right hands!
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Jack O'Neill
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| Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2019 4:41 am Post subject: Re: 1937 Prototype W30 chassis 26 |
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| I think I will make a diorama out of the best photos 😊 |
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