PROPELLER Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 Hi Jan, you are welcome... Effectively, I use an air eraser, Paasche AEC 0314 and this abrasive: Today, a small piece with louvers, who will be partially hidden... Dry fit: Dan. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Very tidy louvres there, Dan.....have you fabricated yourself a louvre-press, by any chance???? Cheers, H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Looking really great, Dan. Can you elaborate a bit on the louvres (how to)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 I will try to explain my method to make louvers . Warning! Cardiacs, purists, timorous, go your way, don't look at what will follow. I don't use a press, I use my mini-mill (Sieg X2) as a press! Remember, 0.3mm annealed aluminum is not very strong... Overview: Tool holder with male tool: Sorry, female imprint is not really clear... And now, wish God help you! Well, when I don't shoot my mini-mill, I'm cleaning the radiator cowl. One side is _almost_ OK: The other side... Dan. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Keep going, mate....it's an absolute joy to follow your progress. 1 hour ago, PROPELLER said: Remember, 0.3mm annealed aluminum is not very strong... Agreed... that's what I'm using on the Fiat, although annealing isn't really necessary at this thickness, imho. I planned to use my mini bench drill as a press, but unfortunately, I can't find a way to stop any rotation tbh. ( it's not a built-in function...it's.very basic, so not unlike myself, lol). Do you have any idea how I can lock the spindle?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, harveyb258 said: Do you have any idea how I can lock the spindle?????? The easiest way would be not to lock the spindle but to add a flat surface to your probably selfmade tool. Then add a guide for that surface to your toolbase, so your tool has to lean against it. In the case of a selfmade louvre stamping tool a slot could also work as a guide. @Dan, thank you again for the information! Edited April 15, 2019 by Schwarz-Brot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 16 hours ago, harveyb258 said: although annealing isn't really necessary at this thickness, imho. Harvey, I don't agree... Un-annealed the metal keep always a bit of "memory" and its more difficult to form it. I use a thermal cleaner, 600 degrees (Celsius), its perfect! 16 hours ago, harveyb258 said: Do you have any idea how I can lock the spindle?????? In a first life I don't had a mini-mill... But I had a bench drill. May way to block the spindle, with two metal bars bolted like this: Hope this (bad) sketch help you... Feel free to any question! Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo NZ Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) I use my Sieg X2 mill too, like Dan, but in a slightly different way. My tools are all custom made for one depth only - I can see the advantages in Dan's method, you can make a variety of louvres! If you look at the female tool, the distance between the slot and the end of the tool defines the spacing - the last pressing is pushed up against it to get it consistent. I also use a fence to line up the edge of the sheet. Oh, and the reason for the post - locking the spindle. I don't have a built in lock on my mill, so heres proof that Heath Robinson is alive and well and living in NZ... The tooling And the result, WIP on Bentley bonnet no. 2 Edited April 17, 2019 by Jo NZ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I have difficulty knowing which are reference photos of the real car and which are the model. Superlative work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 31 minutes ago, Sabrejet said: I have difficulty knowing which are reference photos of the real car and which are the model. Superlative work. I'm with you on that Duncan, I often have to do a double take to check what I'm really looking at. This really is a model engineering masterclass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Nose story, the end! Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswear1 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Superb modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I have run out of ways to compliment your work, my friend.....sorry! You do some exquisite work and I feel really proud to have my name mentioned along with your good self. Your work has been a major influence to me Dan......cheers pal!!!! Cheers, H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Unbelievable work once again. I'm still very much in love with this model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Not really into cars, but boy... what a build... very neat work and superb craftmanship and display of techniques...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Great work ... love for old cars ... great craft ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 Gentlemen, thank you very much for your kind words. Always appreciated and of course very motivating! Today left hand panel... Thanks for watching! Dan. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renek Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Great Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Each update is a treat and a pleasure to follow, Sir. Tres bon, monsieur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Looking really great, Dan. Nicely lined up louvres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 You are welcome gentlemen! Do you love louvres? More and not exactly the end... Right side panel: And now a new tool holder, and you can find one every where! Here with for size louvres: With a good tool, its enjoyable... Dan. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy vd M. Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 That's an improved tool to what you used on the Talbot, I presume (not only the holder...)? These louvres look extraordinarily good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 SPLENDID!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thanks a lot gentlemen! Nice to see you here Roy, and I agree, it's an improvement... Some experiences later, many mistakes and now it's almost right. Perfection is not in my world... Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 She is coming... The first bonnet is in place...With inaccurate louvres! The real bonnet: None louvre are identical and all are incurved. One tool for each louvre? Help! Sorry guys... Dan. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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