silver911 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Codger said: I know the building is the enjoyment Dan but it is sinful to cover this work with body. Even though that is beautiful fabrication. How about a finished rolling chassis and body separate on work stands? Both are feast for the eyes... Couldn't agree more Mr C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, silver911 said: Couldn't agree more Mr C OK now you have to do it Dan !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 No way guys! I hate the "diaporamas".... Sorry, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Of course I wanted to say "dioramas"! French people, you know... Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 About hidden parts... Oil tank, an huge tank! Oil cooler pipes, how to: Some plumbing under, of course... One day, you will see that, be patient! Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 'tis a thing of beauty! I'm sure I said that already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Sabrejet said: 'tis a thing of beauty! I'm sure I said that already... But I enjoy to read that again... Thanks mate! Another tank, fuel tank. May be it's incredible, but on these cars, tanks was not protected! What you see, it's the wall of the tank! Who said safety? Metal forming... Note the fixing principle... The first screw, here, in the filling hole: Now, at this point, after sweat and teas, just fun! We have now to thinking about the tail... Another challenge to come! Enjoy! Dan. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Mere words cannot capture my delight...... Cheers, H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Fantastic work, Dan. Again, lifelike results. 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Fantastic Dan. You are a 'coachbuilder' in the classic sense of the word. A question which I might have missed; what is the sheet thickness of body work in .000"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Incredible model-building going on here, a pleasure to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 What I said previously...it’s another world of modeling. when the majority of us modify model kits with here and there some scratch, Dan build everything for himself and reach pikes of perfection. I’m overall stunned by his modesty, witness, if needed, of his high human richness (sorry for my very bad english, guys) so much respect for your skills Sir . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 What everyone else said already. How the hell do you get metal to do that? Very, very impressive indeed. in awe. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I've just done a catch up, and I'll add a very large WOW! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 17 hours ago, Codger said: what is the sheet thickness of body work in .000"? You are lucky Mr C, a French who understand what mean .000"! Here is 0.0157, 0,4 mm for normal people! 13 hours ago, CrazyCrank said: What I said previously...it’s another world of modeling. when the majority of us modify model kits with here and there some scratch, Dan build everything for himself and reach pikes of perfection. I’m overall stunned by his modesty, witness, if needed, of his high human richness(sorry for my very bad english, guys) so much respect for your skills Sir . Thierry, thank you very much, it's a real tribute... 11 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: I've just done a catch up, and I'll add a very large WOW! It's now time to me to say WOW too! An huge wave of compliments, thank you to all of you! It's sure, you do like metal forming! Good news, it's not the end... Today, the tail. One more a time, I was not sure to the result, me! But... Do you remember? The reason why... Thierry talks about my English for me too. Sorry, French people, you know... But it seems you understand us! Thanks again guys! Dan. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I truly wish I had even 1/4 (sorry .25!) of you skills. this one of nicest and most skilful models I’ve ever seen on here. regards Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Thanks Nick! You has become rapidly a great 3D user, and printer , try metal forming now! More dirty than a computer's keyboard computer, but not difficult as you think, truly. Same way: To the left, no sanding... Sometimes hammering by inside for the biggest defaults... Then, louvres, always a nightmare! Cutting with a very, very thin blade, 0,3mm, sorry Mr C, 0,0118"... A delicate montage on the drill: Another real difficulty, a small bead. How to? Thin annealed aluminum piece, CA glue, sanding... Now, it's seems that the Talbot's body is coming, isn't? About "Talbot". Firstly, it's an English warrior. Sorry dear English friends but he has lost near Bordeaux the last battle of the "One Hundred Years War".(1453) Secondly it's a wine castle: "Chateau Talbot". Quite expensive, "Grand Cru". And of course, a car make. I was born In Bordeaux... Dan. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I do not want lost in all the technical how-to is the fact that this body has stunningly beautiful shapes and proportions. All of which you capture to perfection. It is also a different 'language' of design than the beautiful Italian forms. This tear-drop tail is beyond words to my eye. Bravo Dan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Codger said: I do not want lost in all the technical how-to is the fact that this body has stunningly beautiful shapes and proportions. All of which you capture to perfection. It is also a different 'language' of design than the beautiful Italian forms. This tear-drop tail is beyond words to my eye. Bravo Dan... Fully agree with what Chas said👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 5 hours ago, Pouln said: Fully agree with what Chas said👍 Make that 3 of us...a masterclass in coach building...you simply cannot call this merely a model...this goes way beyond such thoughts. Respect Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Apart from being a superlative model, this is also a beautiful-looking car. Can't wait for the 'engine' updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I have nothing to add, I'm just hitting that "like" button over and over... it doesn't seem fitting to what you're doing here, the "like" button should be a lot bigger!! Beautiful and intricate work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 How can I thank all for this kind words deluge? I am really very touched... Well, as promised, no metal forming today! Upholstery? Dashboard? OK, both! Real leather, of course! Painted... OUPS! No metal forming? Sorry, under the tunnel... As all dashboards, not easy to shoot... Thanks again guys! Dan. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMerlin Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) This is a work of Automotive Museum Reference quality. I'm seeing it. I know it's real. Having a bit of an issue absorbing it. Dan, may I suggest it is professionally valued & insured upon completion. In my opinion, it would command anything between £6,000 to £10,000 pounds in the right auction, on the right day, with the right buyer present. Edited September 23, 2020 by MightyMerlin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Merlin, you're new here. ALL of Dan's work has been of this quality for years. Just search his content. Your valuation for a commission build is similar to other commission builders. But Dan does this for no one else, that I a aware of. We are extremely fortunate to view it here free as well as how he builds it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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