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Post by flounder on Nov 8, 2009 13:46:18 GMT -6
Just a quick update. I've made really good progress, but I want to show the dash because it took me a while to figure out how to make an engine turned surface. These are just samples of what I made as I got my tool and technique worked out.  Hosted on FotkiNext post should be of completed project. Flounder |
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Post by scurvy on Nov 8, 2009 14:09:27 GMT -6
Wow, Scott! A fixture? I've always done that freehand... but I like to live dangerously.
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Post by flounder on Nov 8, 2009 14:26:19 GMT -6
Hey Dave,
I tried freehand, but could not keep the scuffing tool from wandering across the surface.
You are a better man than I.
Flounder.
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Post by scurvy on Nov 8, 2009 14:36:03 GMT -6
Hey Dave, I tried freehand, but could not keep the scuffing tool from wandering across the surface. You are a better man than I. Flounder. Were you scuffing with power, or by hand? I just used an eraser-type "plug" cut out of a "rust eraser", which is an abrasive-infused rubber block for cleaning tools/swords/etc. and crimped it on the end of a dowel with a collet. |
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Post by flounder on Nov 8, 2009 17:13:58 GMT -6
I glued a piece of 1800 cloth backed sand paper to the tip of a plastic rod. You can see it in the upper right. Then I moved the aluminum sheet in a pattern guided the pre-marked lines on the tool and the sheet. The scuffing was done by twirling the rod by hand.
I am thinking this may be gentle enough to use on baremetal foil.
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Post by Tim Nolan on Nov 12, 2009 7:42:44 GMT -6
Hopefully this kid won't grab this museum piece and fly it across the room Scott! Been watching your progress, simple build "gone bad" once again! LOL. Your detail and skill level are amazing as usual. Keep us posted as it progresses, love looking at it......
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Post by fredmellini on Nov 12, 2009 7:55:30 GMT -6
Simply amazing!!!!!................I love to see anything you build!!!!
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Post by barten on Nov 13, 2009 5:49:40 GMT -6
YOU MAKE ME SMILE! ! ! ! This is a killer idea and build. . and how can you no love a great new SHOWROD. . . SHOWPLANE?
The colors are just perfect. . .I don't mind the darker. . . wood . . but I know what you are saying about wanting a little more yellow base. \
Blows me away! either way!
GB
barten
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Post by baddgass on Nov 13, 2009 9:36:43 GMT -6
Man u doing a lot of great work on this build.
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Post by flounder on Dec 2, 2009 0:32:10 GMT -6
Just a teaser. I'm sooooooo close. Like the piston control stick? Took three pieces of K&S aluminum tubing and 10 minutes. Hopefully I'll be done within a few days. Flounder  Hosted on Fotki |
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Post by johnverkerk on Dec 2, 2009 5:15:41 GMT -6
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Post by barten on Dec 2, 2009 8:24:26 GMT -6
KILLER! ! !
this is top shelf! ! ! ! !
GB
barten
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Post by mykturk on Dec 2, 2009 12:22:25 GMT -6
That's smokin' sweet!
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Post by scaleautobuilder on Dec 2, 2009 19:00:30 GMT -6
WOW, that is looking SWEET.
Bruce
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Post by rocketeer on Dec 2, 2009 22:25:37 GMT -6
I was dubious about the light green color, but it's going to turn out wonderful! I'm very impressed!
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Post by Wardster on Dec 8, 2009 19:53:14 GMT -6
Dumb question: what's the flathead engine out of; or where did you source it?
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