CITROEN TORPEDO 5 HP

Hello to all my friends, and welcome to my blog where you can follow step by step this construction of the Citroen Torpedo, this is my new challenge and debut in this area of cars, much more difficult and complicated in relation to coaches and coaches .

All comments, suggestions, observations and constructive criticism are welcome, so feel free to make any comments on this matter.

Today I will show some more progress in the body doors and windshield, I hope you enjoy this work.

 The various stages of building the body, and cutting the door.

 Installation of the hood compartment where the receiver and radio variator will be housed.

The various stages of building the door.

 windshield rim construction

The windshield glass is made of 1.5 mm thick acrylic glass.

CITROEN TORPEDO 5 HP

Hello to all my friends and thanks for your interest in this construction of the Citroen Torpedo.
This car built by André Citroen in 1922, had the nickname of small super pop lemon, name given by the fact that all the first models built were of lemon yellow color, having been built in other colors from 1924.
As this car weighed only 540 kg. It was tax exempt in France, which is why this magnificent car was one of the biggest successes in car sales in Europe.
Today I will show some more progress in the construction of this new challenge, I hope you like it and appreciate it.

 wooden mold to shape the body

 The various stages of construction of the chassis and body.

CITROEN TORPEDO 5 HP.

Hello to all my friends, welcome to my blog.
About this new work of mine, it also has its associated history, like all my previous constructions.
This 1/10 scale miniature was the first car built in large series in Europe, France. it was a great sales success, from 1921, the year from the beginning of construction until 1926, 80,232 Citroen Torpedo were built, it weighed 540 kg. starter, a great novelty for middle class cars, as it is easy to drive and very versatile and economical, it was very cherished all over the world and widely used by ladies, as it was easy to start, having also been one of the icons of the comic strip of the famous Tin Tin.
The engine had 856 d.c. capacity and 11 H.P. of power.
Today I will show some more progress in the construction of this emblematic miniature with a lot of history in the automotive world.

 The various construction phases of the wheels and tires

 The rims are stamped in 0.30 mm thick metal.

mold to build the tires in silicone.

 construction of the various steering components of the front axle wheels.

First test of the servo that will drive the wheels and also move the steering wheel, too.

Aligning chassis and wheels

CITROEN TORPEDO 5 HP.

Hello to all my friends, and thanks for coming to know my new project, as I promised, today I will start the construction of the Citroen Torpedo 5 H P.
I mean, this construction will not have the details and details that I put in the previous models of coaches and carriages, for two main reasons, this construction requires very specific tools, such as milling machine and accessories, dividing table, louvre press, etc. this material that I didn’t need to build coaches and coaches. and also because this car will be radio controlled, which requires having space available to accommodate the mechanical parts, transmission and differential engine, the variator receiver and servos.
However, I will try to do my best, as this work will be all done in welded sheet metal, an authentic challenge that I set out to do, very encouraged by friends who suggested this work to me.
I hope you enjoy and appreciate this challenge. some photos from the beginning of this work.

 The various stages of construction of the mold, in wood to format the body of the car.

 cutting of the steel plate to build the chassis side members.

 Chassis base completed.

 Construction of the rear fenders.