longshanks Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Tidy work !! Couple of questions for you if I may? The depressions in the tank sides, is this done with two layers of plastic? What adhesive did you use to attach the plastic sheet to the wood? Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hey Kev, You Got It. In the photo with all the holes drilled into it, I simply cut to connect the holes to make the depressions. I used a 0.25 sheet to back the cuts. I only glued the end panels to the wood blocks ( mix white and super glues) and clamp till dry. The styrene shell is simply wrapped around the wood not glued. Only the edges of the sheets are glued to the end pieces. When everything was secured and all the edges glued, I then went back with a brush and some plastic weld and melted the depressions together with the 0.25 backer to soften the edges of the cuts. I hope that makes some sense to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks Rich Very clear Thanks Matey Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Love the fuel tanks and a great how to, love it Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Thanks All for your kind comments. Sorry that it takes me so long to respond sometimes. Hey Everyone, A short report for today. It's been a week or so, of running out of supplies, and brand new techniques, that didn't work out so well, and attempting things I've never done before. I started with the Winch this week, and progress has been slow. Trying to figure out how to build gears from styrene was a no go. I tried to cut the gears by hand, and it really looked like it. I tried to cut gears with a file, not good. I tried tracing around a gear pattern....no. I took a day or so, and then I thought, (which I don't usually do, because I just get into trouble), screw all this trying to build gears, I just went to my local RC shop and bought a bag or two of plastic gears for model airplanes. Problem solved. The parts for the cable guides... you can see the pile of gears I had to choose from. I just went with gears that fit the space and were the same diameter that I needed. The Transfer Case... The Cable Guides... As of today I have managed to build just the Transfer Case and the Cable Guides. I think the gears turned out just fine for this scale, and once I paint these and get everything weathered and worn they are going to look fine right were they are. The Cable Spool is next to build along with the two Cable Guides. Then of course I have to spool the cable around everything. Not looking forward to that. Bye Bye 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 The winch is awsome, genius idea, i like it Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 what more can one say Rich, well I can say that is one heck of a winch and transfer case Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I've said this before and I'll say it again - Brilliant work Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Great work as usual always like to follow this build because I can always pick up some great tips to help with most of my builds or something similar beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 21 hours ago, RichO said: I just went to my local RC shop and bought a bag or two of plastic gears for model airplanes. Problem solved. while scratch building is a hobby, sometimes you get just as good a feeling by re-purposing something else. Nice solution 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Congrats Rich, the winch is another piece of art in your collection and again an amazing demonstration of your skill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hey Guys, My internet just came back on after a few day off. Thank you, everybody that has stopped to take a look at this build. And Thanks All, for leaving these great comments, I'll be posting again soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hey All, I've had a real fun time here lately. Our local cable co. has updated their stuff and given us new equipment for the house. Nothing works quite right just yet so posting will be odd for a while. I have worked out all the aspects for the Winch and finally got the thing strung up by the cable. I still have to weather and install on to the frame, but at a good stopping point for now. Parts... Components... Starting the stringing process... A new Winch.. I now have to take some time to clean up the frame to accept the components. I have discovered that while I have been working on all the sub assemblies, that the frame has become a dust magnet and is need of serious cleaning before I start to mount the components. I'll have to make a clean shelter for it later. I'll post each mounting separatley so you can see all the various hook ups. Later Betty Dudes. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Great work rich, it really does look so realistic Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Awesome !! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 great job Rich, what did you use for the cable Now you should go and have a nice Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 An absolute master class in model engineering. There! See I knew I could come up with something different to say if I tried. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Congrats Rich! Simply stunning!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks for checking in Guys! I have Betty striped down to just her skinny frame and starting the cleaning today. I should be able to start the mounting process and get some photos this afternoon. Stay Tuned! P.S. Richard, I found a .054 mm cable to use. Actually it's beading wire from jewelry making supplies my wife had laying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 That's some winch. You could land blue whales with that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 2 hours ago, RichO said: Thanks for checking in Guys! I have Betty striped down to just her skinny frame and starting the cleaning today. I should be able to start the mounting process and get some photos this afternoon. Stay Tuned! P.S. Richard, I found a .054 mm cable to use. Actually it's beading wire from jewelry making supplies my wife had laying around. Hey Rich, if I compare the wire and the cutter in this image, then I think you mean 0,54 mm, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Sorry Manfred, You got it right. 0.54 mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Then all is okay, on my eagle eyes I can still rely ... BTW, how liquid is your Super Glue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Manfred, The glue I use is "The Original Superglue". I don't know the "liquid" thin, thick, medium, ? I buy little tubes by the bucket loads at the dollar store, because I go through gallons of the stuff. Hey All, A quick up date... A last look at the inside of the frame as I start covering all this up. I'll cover all this up starting with the Tool Box... I'll be back with the install of the Tool Box and the mounting to the frame. Later... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roma847 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Holy cow, that looks like if you had collected this stuff on an oldtimer scrap yard. Very impressive look!!! BTW, what else is in the treasure chest? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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