How I make pulleys and belts for engines

This is just a little video on how I do my pulleys and belts for my model car engines.

[@kimballbenson8116]

Thank you for the video! I learned how to do it! Looks much better than my old 'paint the whole thing ' in flat black.

[@alanwills6569]

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!!!!!!

[@jjcuvs9218]

By far one of the best 14 minutes I ever spent on KZbin great video thanks for shearing

[@howardharaway2259]

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. 👌👍

[@brienduarte1015]

THAT IS Amazing, simple and AWESOME. Thank you for sharing your genius !

[@donhodson7541]

Thanks for this video! Your tips have saved me a lot of time and made me a better builder. Good job Darren.

[@arthurfricchione8119]

It doesn’t matter how old the videos are they are some of the best I have watched. 👍 Artie

[@michaelcooke2559]

Very nice tutorial. Something I will eventually try to accomplish. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnmcgee7171]

Brilliant. That's one of the best customizing ideas l've ever seen!

[@ChrisChapman195]

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.

[@vincehatina6987]

Awesome video, that’s a very cool method, thank you

[@courtneyfleming1]

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

[@Dytopjewa7631]

The end result is awesome 👍🏼

[@rickreppert6925]

good info looks grate. we need to see what you are doing keep it in frame. again love the tips

[@kitbuilder3027]

Great video. Thank you so much for your time and expertise.

[@SpunkeysModelShop]

Very cool idea. Thanks for showing your tips. I can see me doing this on future builds.

[@jslute]

I have been using this method on every model i built since i watched this vid.Hope to hear from you again Coop.

[@MegaSlapfight]

Those engines are sweet! Great tip, thanks for sharing.

[@SuperCooper41]

Thank you! I hope they help.

[@qadanno]

Great video Darren, really do enjoy watching your videos.

[@RomiesCustoms]

Thanks for sharing Darren...excellent tip, I will definitely have to try this...take it easy!

[@onearmwonder9366]

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.

[@rogersanderscustoms8121]

This is a good video except that nearly everything you do is maddeningly just off camera, lol.

[@jslute]

I like your tutorials. Welcome back Coop

[@SuperCooper41]

Thanks its good to be back at the bench!

[@Jarcca]

Brilliant tutorial! Thanks for this one! :D

[@RubyCustom]

Coop great how to vid. Good to see your back. Gary

[@SuperCooper41]

Thanks its good to be back!

[@thomasseifried4445]

Very nice,simply and good

[@vallero7607]

Helped me out alot thank you..Those Sharpies are awesome😜👍...

[@chrisnix2252]

Very realistic Thanks for sharing

[@katana2665]

Nicely done. Thanks for the tip.

[@jhouse765]

Looking good I love the details of the engine

[@SuperCooper41]

Thanks!!

[@HIGHWAYMAN9674]

Sir Dan you do a great job thank you for this vedio

[@BloodyHatchetz]

Crazy cool

[@ralphandrade3133]

That was great. I'm using that.

[@jcsgaragejohnc.5027]

Great tip, Looks amazing when you are done. KUTGW. and enjoy your trip.

[@SuperCooper41]

Thanks! I hope to relax for a few days!

[@jcsgaragejohnc.5027]

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.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Just came across this video, good stuff man.

[@BazookaJRambo]

Lovely detail work, Darren. Great tutorial too. :)

[@SuperCooper41]

Thank you!

[@njcivicwagon1]

Great Tutorial. Thanks for sharing!

[@SuperCooper41]

Thank you!

[@bigken62]

Very nice you make it look easy

[@SuperCooper41]

Thanks Ken!!!!

[@davidryzner7703]

Great Build!

[@stevelacina582]

Great detail and good tutorial. I just wish he’d adjust the focus and keep his work in frame.

[@matt8787fat]

Thanks for the video! Great tips

[@chuckymonster1000]

Awesome how to video take care

[@SuperCooper41]

Thanks!

[@markforster6457]

I love it! Thank you!

[@catlady8324]

Awesome! A+++++

[@heribertogomez7]

Thats awesome thank you

[@gregbirky7202]

Looks great and cheap too!!! Thanks!!!

[@ilovepokerguy]

Awsome idea.

[@craigwest8386]

Very nice!

[@Roadhog0822]

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

[@SuperCooper41]

Thanks! I hope it works for you.

[@planetjoe10]

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

[@SuperCooper41]

Thank you! KUTGW!

[@dshotrods672]

Thanks for sharing

[@rottenappleproducts1]

Sweet nice lil tip thanks.

[@rosemaryr.long-morgan9704]

Hi, thanks for sharing. What size drill bit do You use for pen-drill to make the Power Steering bracket holes? Thamks again /Rosemary

[@samuelvasquez8170]

I am using your idea on the hose clamps on my new build

[@SuperCooper41]

+Samuel Vasquez Are you talking about the Super Bee? I can't wait to see some progress videos.

[@samuelvasquez8170]

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.

[@HTOWNMODELSHOP]

Sweet.. thanks for this tutorial buddy...

[@SuperCooper41]

Thanks! I hope I can continue putting up videos.

[@kevindouglasjackson]

It's a good thing you verbally described what you were doing, because you were either out of frame or out of focus.

[@timwayne8942]

That’s cool

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Great tip

[@83SlimJ]

awesome tip too!!

[@MarioCosby]

awesome video

[@SuperCooper41]

Thanks Mario!

[@ThirdGearSpeedShop]

Cool tip! thanks

[@flexmarchetti]

Thank you for such awesome tips! Im going to try this.. what color do you use on the pulleys?

[@angelpena1237]

Nice engine 💙💙💙👍👍👍👍

[@andreyzagoruyko5390]

You can paint it green on the outside too to replicate the Gates!

[@rchydrozz751]

I use black rubber bands. Making belts, just dont use a wide serpentine belt on the older engine kits.

[@TrueNorthModels]

Great tip and trick Darren, have you tried the aftermarket pulleys yet. Cheers

[@SuperCooper41]

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.

[@markbowman5515]

How are you building the alternator and brackets?

[@jasinZ28]

Sweet!

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Just a little extra work yields a lot more realism. Will do this on my next engine

[@SuperCooper41]

thanks I look forward to seeing it.

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

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.

[@n22537]

Hard to watch due to subject matter being off camera or blocked by your hand. Other wise information is useful

[@GrandNational66]

Did you remove the plastic in the pulley or just wrap the tape around it. Thanks

[@grooveholmes79]

where did you get the pin vise? Or I guess that small of a bit?

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Where do you get the 3/32 tubing? I found some 2mm ( outside Diameter) at Hobby Lobby.

[@hungryhoss1379]

This is for guys that have mastered model cars… and what to Challenge themselves.. This is not for new model builders

[@edgewood2441]

You can say that again. And it ‘s stupid as well - Thank you.

[@edgewood2441]

Stupid anyway

[@courtneyfleming1]

Hey I would love to get into this hobby What brand and scale are those cars Thank you

[@SuperCooper41]

I typically build Revell models 1/25 scale. I hope you do get into this hobby

[@christophermccarty1867]

What kind of material is used for the belt?

[@catlady8324]

Any relation to D B Cooper? Do you know where he is?

[@johnodham5729]

What brakes glue joints apart

[@hotrodgtx]

Hello, could you tell me where you found the mopar air cleaner lid decal?

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Was the alternator bracket already part of the alternator or was an after market piece?

[@SuperCooper41]

+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!

[@hungryhoss1379]

There is no way this is faster than painting the belts and pulleys.

[@carlcrutchfield5094]

👍❤

[@TheVindog57]

do u need to file a groove in the pulleys or do u overlap?

[@SuperCooper41]

I don't put a groove in the pulleys because the belt is flat, but its an idea I might try.

[@illetrop79]

Where do you get the belt material?

[@83SlimJ]

New sub here

[@stevencreiter1227]

great video, except for the off-camera shots.

[@49BigPoppa]

Makes a great serpentine belt not so much a v-belt

[@donsunden5906]

just getting in to modeling very good information just out of focus and out of camera view

[@michaelraw8299]

KUDOS

[@proudnavyveteran]

Hey man , you kind of disappeared.

[@jackdoud]

For belts you say fold masking tape, put on glass and suddenly you have a black belt? WTF are you talking about?

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Great tip

[@samuelvasquez8170]

What gage wire did you use for the hinges on the doors and where did you get it?

[@SuperCooper41]

+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.