Taper jig

[rocketeer]

On my current Auburn Speedster project, to make things easier when aligning the hood and adding the (controversial ) coupe top, I filed off the bodyside molding, figuring to replace it later. And when I got around to replacing it, I had a problem.

Although I've used Evergreen styrene strip before to replace bodyside moldings, I've always had a problem with getting a nice even taper on the ends--and that was a special problem on the Auburn, which has a very gradual taper. i knew I'd have trouble getting the left and right-side moldings the same, too.

So one day while coming back from the men's room (all my best ideas come while I'm walking back from the can), I had an inspiration, and ended up building a jig out of various sizes of styrene strip. And here it is:



I hope it's fairly clear. Not a particularly complex idea, but sure worked like a charm.

[barten]

Thanks for the insight. . . .great idea. . .I can't wait to see your finished build! ! ! !

Great idea and I bet a ton of guys will put it to use!

GB
barten

[theflame]

Genius!

[keith]

Great idea - I'm trying to make my Lindberg auburn realistic - needless to say I've been working on it on and off for about 10 years now!I think this and the Lindberg lincoln were originally Renwal kits of the '50's.This tip will definitely come in handy!Thank's a lot Keith

[rocketeer]

Jun 25, 2008 9:08:59 GMT -6 keith said:

Great idea - I'm trying to make my Lindberg auburn realistic - needless to say I've been working on it on and off for about 10 years now!I think this and the Lindberg lincoln were originally Renwal kits of the '50's.This tip will definitely come in handy!Thank's a lot Keith

They were Pyro kits, and there was a Cord of equal quality

Watch out for the fenders; they're really lumpy and need a lot of sanding to get them smooth. The biggest, almost unfixable, flaw is that the grille is too short--throws the proportions of the whole front end off. On my aircar, what do I care?--but for a replica, well... And I think the grille is also just a bit too upright.

The worst is that the Auburn, Lincoln, and Cord were all excellent choices to put out as kits; it's just that they botched the execution terribly. (sigh) If only Monogram had done them. Oh, wait, Monogram did do a Cord. ;D I feel much better now.

[keith]

yeah - I noticed all that and the windshield and hood and......
I forgot to mention(got too wrapped up in my own build) - your bash looks great.I think it will have a '40's or '50's Si-Fi feel to it. can't wait to see more!Thank's for correcting me - I knew it was one of those old '50's companies.Thank' again Keith