Codger Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 43 minutes ago, larchiefeng said: Looks good! I don't recall but, did you make a brass/chrome frame for around the rear window? Thanks to all but NO dribbling! The front windshield's chrome frame is in the box but I haven't made the rear one yet. Coming up soon as is the door glass and frames and then the doors! Ooops - forgot the dash too soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Almost on the home stretch now Mr C. A real show-stopper. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morty_3333 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 WOW!!!!! "_____________" , and if You know Anybody that knows Me, that is as rare as Rocking Horse doo-doo......... Great job Mr. C, keep 'Em comin! Cheers, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 hours ago, morty_3333 said: WOW!!!!! "_____________" , and if You know Anybody that knows Me, that is as rare as Rocking Horse doo-doo......... Great job Mr. C, keep 'Em comin! Cheers, Pete I don't but I like your (avatar) crank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Mmmmm a lovely smooth piece of chrome work. makes me want to run my fingers over it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Never satisfied... I have well proven that I can never get anything 'right' the first time around. To that end, dissatisfaction at the tack strip on the roof caused me to add hours to this saga by trying new techniques to make a more accurate one - or at least more representative. Here is the result; narrower - 3mm compared to 4.5 and thinner, one layer instead of two. Compare to GYD-26 again. Also fettled a retainer strap for the roof flap holder thingie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Have to say - much nicer... A superb looking roof. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Looking totally awesome Mr C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 52 minutes ago, roymattblack said: Have to say - much nicer... A superb looking roof. Roy. Now I'm going to yell at you. You dear man... If something I do looks like rubbish, I plead for feedback, especially from those whose work I learn from. You are such a modeler. Tell me! For 2+years I have begged for constructive dissent and input. Discussion is why I'm here - not to parade my stuff around. I'm a big (and very old) boy and can process well-meaning advice from mockery. Your work has been a gold mine of learning (because you were a past-life teacher?) and criticism is another form of learning. Don't let me make a fool of myself...As Larry Talbot once said 'Lock me in my room!!'... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Yes, really much nicer and very realistic ! Who has said that perfection is never achieved ? I love this propensity to never be totally happy with his work, and I let things rest to the present, waiting for a better idea, and then enhance his work, and so on. You're building a masterpiece, Museum top quality, Chas ...love all your inspiring work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Hello Mr C. I was 'ok' with your first 'roof strip' but I agree with you that the thinner and narrower one looks far better. Just a thought though... What about a chrome metal strip, the same width/shape etc as your new fabric one? It might look nice with all the other chrome work, and the landau bars - once fitted... You could test it out for visual effect, using a piece of polished thick solder wire. Roy. Edited November 16, 2016 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 The new strip looks much more in keeping wit the rest of the roof MrC, I also like Roy's idea of the chrome wire, this will add a nice touch to the roof fabric. Best regards Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Gentleman. I give you the work of Cox and Meit. Alas, I am not they. Knowing my limitations, I opted for the matching fabric as the prototype I showed you and many others I studied. In fact, I found no prototypes with chrome tack strips among Gurney cars. But for Marvin and Dave, having done 30 or so of these over the years, this is a mere parlor trick. Dave is a master a cutting and filing ultra thin strips and linkages on all his cars. Marvin at handling and fitting gaberdine fabric (David prefers leather) .This being my first and only, I let discretion be the better part. Note that even for them, it is very difficult to cover and hide the needed darts at the compound corners of the roof. But a look at the MMC custom-built gallery will show you several Sedancas beautifully done for customers with this feature. Edited November 16, 2016 by Codger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 yup, even though the first go was good it looks much better with the thinner join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Righty ho - lets make you work even harder... The polished metal in the pics you posted looks great. No denying it. You could actually replicate it with thicker solder wire, polished and the clear coated so it doesn't tarnish. Then, stick in place with mega-thin double sided tape. When it's EXACTLY as you want it, drip feed C/A on the end of a craft knife blade very thinly in a few strategic points so it doesn't bleed through your superb fabric. Then, leave it alone... Roy (The trouble-maker) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknose156 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 we are talking of framing the small rear window opening in metal as well ... right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 1 hour ago, sharknose156 said: we are talking of framing the small rear window opening in metal as well ... right? Right. We're not quite done back there yet and it will be a while until it's back from chroming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 So...while your waiting....you could have another go at the roof then.......... only joking mate....love it as is...first class workmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 1 hour ago, silver911 said: So...while your waiting....you could have another go at the roof then.......... only joking mate....love it as is...first class workmanship. GRRRRrrrrrrrrh ! I may make it a roadster !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, Codger said: GRRRRrrrrrrrrh ! I may make it a roadster !!!!!! Funny you should say that....I was thinking the very same thing........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Or a working convertible top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 45 minutes ago, larchiefeng said: Or a working convertible top! Damn fine idea at that........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 OK now you clowns are piling on !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 4 minutes ago, Codger said: OK now you clowns are piling on !! Damn.....spoil a fellas fun why don't ya Damn fine work 'Big C'......there.....is that better........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larchiefeng Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 That's what we're here for! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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