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Post by flounder on Sept 3, 2008 22:40:02 GMT -6
OK, who can guess what this little two night project is?  Hosted on FotkiI am trying my hand at a thermoform canopy. This is made from Squadron Clear Thermaform material I bought many, many years ago. Basically you heat it over a candle and pull it over your buck. The shape is good, but it gets a frost to it. I've tried a couple more times and found that holding it further from the flame and being patient is the best bet for getting a clear copy. But it still needs more heat to get a good match to the shape of the buck. It's a fine balancing act. This is the first test that fit well. Hopefully I will not run out of material before I get it right. I will see if I can polish one out too.  Hosted on FotkiIt's getting really crowded in there. I have name for it already, (not Beauty) but I am considering 5 Pound Bag. Maybe I can make that a sponsorship decal.  Hosted on FotkiFlounder |
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Post by hizootdklown on Sept 3, 2008 22:56:16 GMT -6
My guess is that your 2 night project is a bracket for heat exchange into or out of your intercooler..!
As for the rest, it's really coming together Scott..! Won't be much longer now.... or will it..? Why don't you just vacuform your canopy..? I saw Herb last weekend & he's not doing much...Hizoot 
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Post by detroithammer on Sept 3, 2008 23:45:53 GMT -6
Scotty
Your work is increadible. Your design ideas always blow my mind. This one is no exception. Can't wait to see this one done........BOOM
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Post by RatRod on Sept 4, 2008 0:04:28 GMT -6
WOW!!! Scott, that is some amazing stuff man!!! This one is going to be a true work of art (just like your other stuff...  ) Keep at it!!!
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Post by ira on Sept 4, 2008 0:16:17 GMT -6
Great Stuff Scott!
I had good luck heating the Squadren Thermoform with a hair dryer.
Hope to see this Winner at the 2009 NNL!
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Post by barten on Sept 4, 2008 9:01:32 GMT -6
WOW YOU ARE ONE INSANE PLASTIC PSYCHO WIZARD! ! ! !
This is killer! I bet the engine works! ! ! !
This is over the top COOL!
GB
barten
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Post by johnverkerk on Sept 4, 2008 10:06:34 GMT -6
 Scott,,, That is looking awesome!!!,great detail!!! and thanks for the how to's on the turbos and wheel caps as well!!!! |
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Post by hobbybobby on Sept 4, 2008 15:31:38 GMT -6
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Post by Tim Nolan on Sept 4, 2008 15:58:25 GMT -6
You da' man Scott. It's an incredible piece of work! (especially for a curbside? LMAO!) Speaking of decals, Danny and I haven't had much luck with your sponsor sheet. (I think he has given up..) We have the scanned slimfast decals, but haven't been able to modify them right without totally ruining them. Sorry buddy. You may want to try alternate sources! Drop me a PM or gimme a call soon!
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Post by flounder on Sept 4, 2008 20:32:37 GMT -6
Pretty good guess Zoot. It's the ducting to from the roof to intercoolers. Oh, the canopy polished out pretty well. I am going to try to tint it with diluted red RIT dye mix in Future. I'll test it first. If it is still dull, I'll try the hairdryer. Thanks for all the effort on the decals, Tim. SoCal is about 20 minutes away. I think I'll stop by and see what they have that I can scan. Can you print if I send files? Thanks for the encouragement, Gents. Flounder  Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki |
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Post by hizootdklown on Sept 4, 2008 22:41:49 GMT -6
If your dye doesn't work, I think I have some red oil soluble dye that you could put into a clear & make your own transparent red out of it...Hizoot PS - Ventura was kinda fun toooo bad..!
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Post by scurvy on Sept 5, 2008 7:22:33 GMT -6
Future is just basicaly clear acrylic - you can tint it with Tamiya transparent acrylics just fine.
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Post by Tim Nolan on Sept 5, 2008 14:22:48 GMT -6
Scott, yes I can print the decals if you manage to do some artwork! No problem!
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Post by davemarek on Sept 5, 2008 16:59:46 GMT -6
I could probably do some decal artwork and print them for you
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Post by flounder on Sept 5, 2008 22:14:51 GMT -6
Cool, Dave! I'll send you a PM with the details.
Flounder
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Post by dbash2006 on Sept 8, 2008 0:43:15 GMT -6
nice work Flounder!!
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Post by Brandon on Sept 10, 2008 7:46:12 GMT -6
You, sir, are a true mad man. That is awesome.
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) Keep at it!!!
