Having considered a few options for the wing stays I finally decided to make my own. I wanted a design that was light and stiff. didn't require any welding (in my experience welding is nearly always the weak spot of any wing stay), was easlily adjustable and didn't cost a fortune.

After a lot of head scratching I came up with this. It fulfills most of he requirements! There is a tiny amount of "woibble", but far less than the Marlin and it cost less than a tenner!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1664/...64af006e_z.jpgDSCF2096 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1675/...2e70e662_z.jpgDSCF2100 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

Cheers, Robin

Electrics next!

Nice work, Robin!!

MartinClan - This really is a beautiful build. :cool:

And this quote did make me laugh.

Good luck, Paul. :)

A bit off topic but just bought a new toy....

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1648/...88170b09_c.jpgDSCF2103 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

It's very old but the bed and leadscrew are both in good order. I have to fettle it a bit before it becomes operational - it needs a mounting divised for the motor and countershaft both of which were fixed to the wall of workshop of the previous owner. Once it is up and going I plan a rolling restoration to get it back to its former glory.

Cheers, Robin

That looks a little beauty - I keep wishing I could find a small one like that.
Big envy!

Ooo very nice :)

Not a lot of updates recently but the car is now close to complete. (Well closer...).

Here are a few pics of the electrics and the final arrangement for the front cycle wings.

Fuse and relay box at bootom of glove box
https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1558/2...c3a61e64_c.jpgDSCF2115 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

Everything connected with multi-way plugs
https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1471/2...bd732bee_c.jpgDSCF2109 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

Dashboard. Ballast resitors are to compensate for LED indicators
https://c7.staticflickr.com/2/1703/2...9fe743c0_c.jpgDSCF2107 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

Engine electronics - a bit simpler than the Marlin
https://c5.staticflickr.com/2/1584/2...9096e318_c.jpgDSCF2111 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

Front cycle wings. Considerably more stable than the Marlin
https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7560/2...87c27fa8_c.jpgDSCF2117 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

Cool LED indicators (cheap as well!)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7250/2...0d7ba892_c.jpgDSCF2118 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

Robin

Really neat, looks great :)

It's alive....
 

Click to see video
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5604/2...e67f215a_b.jpg20161007_163009 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

Starting for the first time is always the best bit :D Sounds great - well done :)

Nice work, Robin!

Almost ready for the MSVA and an alternative use for an old wine storage box...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/566/31...41189ace_z.jpgDSCF2135 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/334/31...8033d3f3_z.jpgDSCF2136 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/768/32...1f84bbd4_z.jpgDSCF2137 by Robin Martin, on Flickr

A nicely done Pembleton here in the USA
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Replica...m=192080677658

Awesome :) Very nice :)

MartinClan - Your Pembleton looks great and I like the tool box idea. :cool:

Good luck with the test, Paul. :)

[QUOTE=MartinClan;85586]Almost ready for the MSVA and an alternative use for an old wine storage box...


Very nice... What are your plans with respect to covering up the front with a 'cage' for the test?

MSVA passed today - yeay. A few pictures to follow shortly....

Robin

Congratulations!

Great stuff, Robin! If you could post details/photos of the front cover, I'd find that useful...... If I ever get to that stage with mines 😀

Well done Robin :)