How to Add Spark Plug Engine Detail For an Old Model Car Kit (AIBMC Part 8)

[@DavidRLentz]

My hands are shaking and my eyes are crossed just watching you do this!

[@jlr3636]

I’m just starting back building models after 50 years away from the hobby, thanks for the many tips. I worked building real NASCAR race cars for over 25 years and zip ties were a staple. Let me try and describe the way we used them. Number one rule was to never leave a tag end, we used flush cut wire cutters to cut the tag end absolute flush and square with the nub. The reason for this if not cut flush and square it would leave a little sharp tip which would cut anyone reaching in to work on the engine or other part, the engine tuner would raise hell if he got cut. What we would do with spark plugs is take the first zip tie and form a large loose loop around 2 or more wires, then take a second zip tie and loop just the first tie between the wires, and repeat for each wire you are bundling together. After all that group is loosely started we start to tighten to form a zip tie loom, no wires are touching, the loom forms a flat group, when installing it is obvious which wire goes where, and less chance of arcing. All the tag ends are cut flush after everything is snugged down. Near the distributor we may start with all 4 wires for one side of the engine then reduce to 3 then to 2 as the plug wires branch off, always keeping the wires away from the exhaust. Hope this makes some sense.

[@deadleg66]

I appreciate your time and tips. Thank you for your videos. I am getting back into modeling again, I am 57 and have been doing this for many years and I love how I keep learning from you. I have a contest coming up in 4 months. I will be entering a 66 Mustang Gt350. With your help I feel that I have this one in the bag. Thanks again and wish me luck.

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Best of luck to you. I'm so glad to hear that my videos help you out. Thank you so much for watching them.

[@TheBigDaddyJay224]

Really clever on making the angled boots and zip ties. I learned a lot. Can't wait to try out your technics. Excellent video.

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

I'm so glad to help

[@DavidRLentz-b7i]

David R Lentz, USA Luka Cee, you do your channel your way. If anyone says anything, tell them I auhorised it, so they have to follow along. (That was levity.) I like your idea of expressing your opinion regarding models, kit building, kit design and manufacture; the prices have driven me from participating. You seem to have a great breadth of knowledge on actual cars (internals, manufacture, versions, history, etc.) and the plastic scale replicas of them, and your manner suggests to me that you are a genuine intellectual.

[@steveminla]

That was awesome!!! LOVE the zip tie idea too. Only thing now is to find wiring that can be used for "boots". Thanks for sharing!!

[@clne36]

So helpful! I looked all over to find a video like this where the entire process is explained in detail. THANK YOU! Subscribed.

[@gunniemcphee4885]

I think you've done an awesome job with this series

[@floriankubes2267]

I'm really new (or getting back into after 45+ years) to model building. I am nowhere near your level. I just want to learn things to get better. I subscribed to you immediately after you mentioned about some jokers who apparently found it necessary to criticize a guy demonstrating techniques on his channel for a HOBBY and threatened to unsubscribe. Ooooo...shivers. This isn't finding a cure for Covid folks. This is doing something fun and relaxing. If they can't relax and enjoy doing a hobby then maybe they should get a second or third life. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@G-Whizs_Wizardry]

I built my first wired distributor....thanks for all the awesome videos!!!

[@raythackston1960]

I heat a long straight pin on the end to make a pilot hole and that makes it easier to drill out with the guide hole. I also find it interesting that I see more cars with angled boots at the distributer and straight boots on the spark plug end....at least on factory cars. And on many hot rods. I guess to each his own.

[@modelcarswithglen.]

I am so glad you are doing these videos, I feel like I have a modeling friend,,,,, finally

[@richardbennett8678]

I like your direction in you channel. Within 2 minutes I already subscribed to your channel.

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Thank You very much

[@claudearmour5041]

Just started back building. I have learned so much just watching your videos much appreciated

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Glad to hear that. Thank you.

[@donaldwarren5182]

That is so awesome I got alot of models that I'm working on I used thread on my motors but they don't look like yours good job

[@Boricua2230]

Amazing details ! Thanks for the tutorial

[@crtmax99]

Thanks Luka for the video. I learned how to do angled spark plug boots watching this. Looking forward to your next video.

[@kenmorris2858]

Great series. Engine looks awesome with the plug wires. Cheers from Nova Scotia.

[@thomasreynolds8286]

Trying this for the first time here soon!! So freakin cool man!!!!!

[@shawnevans58]

Nice idea with the bend of the boots, i done it last night turned out nicely. With wires and boots i use 30 gauge wires and 26 gauge boots.

[@andylancop]

I admire your patience.

[@haroldburch541]

Great video, you know opinions are a lot like ___holes everybody has one. There are to many guys building online, this hobby needs fresh ideas to help the serious builder to be able to detail their kits. So I for one support your decision on how you run your channel. I'm very grateful for your ideas, you explain things well without boring a person to death. Awesome idea for making an angled boot. That is one thing I could never figure out until I watched this video. I'm a old fart that loves building these kits some of them I have built several times trying to improve on them. Thank you for the tips and keep up the good work.

[@mikes1031]

Nice video, I was doing my plug wires like this back in 1970 at 10 yrs old. I'd pull apart broken radios, strip old telephone wiring, anything to get my tiny wiring to use. It makes nice fuel and brake lines for the frame also, depending on the scale model size. Nice to see someone make a video of how to do it, and still doing it like I did way back. Your bent boot trick is cool, a detail I missed back in 1970...lol. To detail a model like this takes a lot of time, patience, thinking and steady nerves, but well worth the efforts it in the end. I use to paint the lettering on valve covers and tires down to the micro lettering for tire psi with a custom cut brush I made with 5 hair on it. No way I could do that now with my eyes and messed up hands at 60 yrs old now.

[@genepalmer1693]

Looks real and sharp looking

[@chesterhawkins6147]

Luca I'm a older modeler like you , love using pro tech products .(true realism). Hey how about a video on braided hose/lines & fittings . Man I just want to see what other people do so I can build on my skills .

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Soon. It's on the list.

[@jamiesale9460]

Great presentation. Quite professional and informative. I just subscribed.

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@EricSheppard-g4u]

Great idea looks amazing and detailed awesome

[@MRaadesign]

I remember some those older suppliers. The good old days. I like to use old phone wire. Works great too.

[@louie5187]

Nice job. Thanks for the tips. 👍

[@rapscallion3506]

Oh. I remember you, dude. You and Andy used to do side-by-side vlogs from his shop.

[@matthanson4217]

youre awesome! you keep at it even when getting blown in the weeds!

[@chesterhawkins6147]

I like this idea! You don't have to always build everything to the fullest. It's what makes our hobby so much , guys use your imagination you'll be surprised what you can do.

[@kevinlowe4845]

Love your model motor details great job, never thought to detail motrs

[@floriankubes2267]

I'm a new subscriber and recently getting into this hobby. I did some as a kid but that's all. Anyway I want to thank you for what you do. You are a very very good teacher. Self-effacing when you make a mistake or struggle with something. I'm learning so much from you and your videos. You kind of inspire me to keep going and try things. I'm fearing the distributor wiring issue that's coming up for me on my next build but I'll rewatch this video several times to get more comfortable.

[@slickchooch]

I think you're doing a great job and your patience is amazing

[@thor1911.]

Wow dude that is next level thank you for the tip it helps alot you just got a new subscriber I am such an amateur at modeling had no idea this detailed level existed thank you again

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Thank you. I'm glad this helped you out.

[@thor1911.]

@@TheLukaCeeChannel I just come across a whole bunch of Jo han vintage model cars I am going to practice on some amt kits using your tips before i touch those Jo han models

[@styrenereplicas53]

What a great video. The close-up work was perfect and your narrative excellent. Thanks so much. I’m looking forward to the carb work. Dave

[@glennsloggett1876]

Nice tip on the boots, great idea, thanks Luke

[@highaltitudescalemodeling9528]

Great video, I’ve plugged dozen of model engines and the way you do it seems so much simpler. Thanks!

[@danielthackray6506]

Love the videos not really a car builder but am thinking I might give it a go well done keep up the fantastic film

[@slougo5909]

NICE WORK! Thanks for a Great class

[@jerryjohanan1940]

That is so cool. I'm retiring soon and I want to get in to molding.

[@ronalddean3630]

Wow, very detailed!

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Thanks!

[@alanwills6569]

Excellent video. I learned more watching this done to earth video than most that I've watched. I just retired and got back into model car building after twenty five years away from it and things have changed a great deal - more detail now. I just started wiring my motors and I thought it was me that got so frustrated doing that part so it's nice to know I'm not alone. Thanks for all the tips it really helps people like me second rounders !

[@craigwellsjr3968]

Thank you for the tips. I'm doing a 55 Chevy with a 409 and I'm putting spark plug wires on for the first time. And your tips helped. Thank you again

[@fernc3502]

I had bought some of those prewired distributors a while back but never installed them. This method with the boots looks SOO much better. Gonna try making my own wires like in your video for a better look. Thanks for taking the time to film this, must have taken a long time to put all together. Awesome job. I have subscribed to your channel.

[@johnny9toes]

Thanks for the "Pro Tech" brand info. I needed a single place for stuff like this.

[@aaronbaldea2734]

Luka, you can also start a pilot hole on the distributor with the tip of a brand new #11 exacto blade. You have to be very careful not to exert a lot of pressure when doing so, but it works real well. Great video.

[@judygarnhum2992]

Hi Luca! Thanks so much for this video...your explanation is just what I needed! Your are my favourite teacher Luca! Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada

[@jesseortega8598]

That was Absolutely Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

[@psycho-mc5iq]

If you think of the wiring as just another part of the kit build, then it is actually fun. Why does everyone worry about the time it takes. It might take me a year to build a kit. So what. I say, enjoy every moment of a build, and have fun.

[@todwarrington9494]

I watched this vid first and ordered my distributor and wires, I should have it in a week!

[@dannieturner9719]

Love it , GREAT tip !!!

[@mode1charlie170]

Looks great Luca!....your techniques are solid...

[@rustyracing6798]

Looks great !

[@jamesfranczak4831]

That 90° spark Plug was a good idea never thought of it along with the Dip Stick from all the models I've done and Never thought of the Dip Stick Thanks

[@chopzrodriguez5851]

Hellya brother it’s about patience and don’t let anyone get you down do what you love and it’s about enjoying it👈

[@charlespalavros6952]

Fantastic job, I can never do that hands are not steady enough anymore the FB channel is awesome lots of great builds ... Thanks for Sharing

[@shawnevans58]

Luka Cee, i started using smaller wire and boots, they look more true to size for the scale. I would really like to see you or someone wire a Ford engine.

[@ghrobbs]

Love the plug boot idea!!

[@RockinL7BuckingBulls]

New subscriber to your channel really awesome detailed video now I’m off to start working on my 55 Chevy and wiring her up. Thanks.

[@davidgarrison1988]

Came out so good I hope those plugs are gapped right , lol

[@South_Ga_mafia]

I THINK THAT YOU'VE DONE A. GREAT JOB.!!!

[@robertcates4066]

MSC, had the best racing seat belt harnesses!!

[@paulmelo9793]

Thanks so much for this tutorial!

[@Serenityindailylife]

To drill, I use a syringe needle. You can use a Brad nail if you don't have one.

[@garryramsey1949]

Hi Luca. I use a push pin to make a pilot hole for the individual pin points

[@hillbilly7292]

That's a awesome video 👌 I learned alot by watching thank you 😊

[@henriqueoliveirajr1837]

Nice job ! Very realistic ! 😊👍

[@billj5645]

That's really awesome. I did this very many years ago as a kid, but not nearly in this much detail. Should I even mention that you could wire the distributor to give the correct firing order?

[@hyperflexharrington5]

Someday... I want to do the spark plug wires on a build like the old Ferraris and Jaguars with everything ran through tubing along the valve covers... someday. I might do a smoke and mirror and just run the wire up to the tubing, but not through it. I always like the detail of those older European cars.

[@timothyswinson2445]

Love the bloopers at the end.

[@joshuaglaude1549]

I have come to the realization that my idea of model building is not nearly up to par. This is one thing I always wondered how it was done. I also realized that I build my models way to fast. He takes two days to do an engine. I take 2 days on half the model. I need to learn patience. I think my next car model I'll be watching this series over again during the build.

[@olegnazarko9762]

i know that it an old video, but i was using, to immitate plug boots, some leftover rubber lines from bike 1/12 kits. they fits perfect also to immitate some cooler lines. also to imitate ziptie im double folding, when wriping it around a plugwires.

[@danlee-andel955]

I am gonna give it a try, wish me luck!

[@charliepastrami2813]

I'm just getting into modeling, need all the tips I can get..thanks for your help

[@garyparker2969]

Ccoooll Stuff there Sir, thanks Luka Cee n God Bless All.

[@bkmodelcars]

Great job looks great good tutorial I refer to subscriber to you he's wanting to learn these things I think you have very good tutorials

[@scottystrashtotresures4282]

Ear ring backs the bigger fatter ones make awsome fuel sending units one of my tricks

[@grooveholmes79]

This video is really helpful, thanks!

[@vinniemartinez6125]

Could you please leave links to where you bought your tools from like the one you used to make the holes to put the wires in please thank you

[@JDMcCoy-ge5su]

I have a 70 GTO with a wood grain dash with inset guages, what is your method for cutting out the radios and guages from the decal

[@wentdavid12]

I’ve been heating my drill with a tea light candle. Works pretty good

[@unintention]

Thanks for that!

[@The_Original_Brad_Miller]

very cool tips... Thanks!

[@laxiton]

good point of pushing down to suggest weight

[@rickmoreno6858]

Harbor freight sells really awesome titanium carbide drill bits this carbide buys are awesome for really small stuff like this.

[@grooveholmes79]

more videos like this Luka..

[@wisdomSP]

looks awesome! I sub now. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Thanks for the sub!

[@youcantstopme5136]

What size do you use to make the boots

[@joemann4366]

What size is the wire for the spark plug that you use

[@brianlewis6926]

I use landline telephone wire for spark plug wires

[@bbic113]

Great tips. I need to find a vise like that. Where can I get one anyone.

[@rickmoreno6858]

Hey Luca C where'd you get that tiny black and red wire for the boot at

[@anthonybrooks8679]

Where does the 9th wire go? To the alternator?

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Coil

[@chriscain4014]

what's the gauge of the yellow wire?

[@josephparker1934]

Just started building again

[@ColeTebbutt]

What colour of paint do you use for the engine?

[@kevinlowe4845]

Did you make the distributor

[@namvet6971]

Where did you get your pin vise drill set? I've been searching and can't locate that small of set. Can only find larger ones. Thanks...

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Home Depot