silver911 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Breathtaking work as usual Dan. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Another dull week at the shop - the bonnet doesn't quite fit right, yes, the hand made one, that's already got a great finish....no problem, "just" cut out three segments for the carbs, nah, still not just right - ok then, "just" cut off the lower segment of the bonnet, reform a new contoured sheet, insert, attach, and refinish - piece of cake! haha - wow - oh, and if that's not enough, making three carbs would sure take some time, so, "just" cast three matching units, that do indeed match, no problem, all in a day's work. Unbelievable - Dan, thanks for sharing all of this. I keep writing this, watching the process is almost better than seeing a finished version! OK - enough rambling - beautiful work - Stay well and keep going! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Had to pick my jaw from the floor. Unbelievable amount of details you are putting into this and in getting there you touch almost every manufacturing process available. Like Nick said, so great that you take us with you in this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thanks guys! I appreciate your humor Nick! It's refreshing... Around the engine, more. Exhaust... And of course, another jig! Tubes filled up with soft solder, and my home made tool... Verification, bad experiences remained in mind... Yellow stripe is the edge of the bonnet. A rolling chassis.. Then, ignition wires, caps and spark plugs. Wires comes from computer wreck... More soon guys, it's faster than a real WIP! Dan. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 If you were to take pictures in a certain setup, nobody would see that this is a model. It would pass as the real thing. Kudo’s to you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thank you very much Poul, what a beautiful compliment! Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 21 minutes ago, PROPELLER said: Thank you very much Poul, what a beautiful compliment! Dan. I would gladly supply my Rolls coachbuilders shop if we were neighbors Dan. Maybe I could try some graphic magic... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Of course Mr C! But ( you know I do love "but") with French advertising on the walls... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Pouln said: If you were to take pictures in a certain setup, nobody would see that this is a model. It would pass as the real thing. Kudo’s to you! Perfect sentiment for a 'master's' work...breathtaking show of seamless skills. Respect Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) On 10/5/2020 at 12:41 PM, PROPELLER said: Of course Mr C! But ( you know I do love "but") with French advertising on the walls... Well I tried my friend. Following the doctor's motto ' Do No Harm', your lovely model now sits outside my shop - from France to Long Island! Forgive my crude effort with childish graphics software. I can only guess if I got the scale matched correctly - probably not. But YOU can easily make a fine backdrop of a shop scene if I could. And apologies to you and Pascal - no French signage. All I remember from my school boy French is 'La plume de ma tante' - and BRIDGET BARDOT... OOOPS! And you too Olivier and Thierry! Edited October 6, 2020 by Codger 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 If you compared the size of the smalls doors, it's seems you are at a perfect scale Mr C, the wizard of computer's manipulations! Congratulation sir, it's superb... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 15 hours ago, silver911 said: Perfect sentiment for a 'master's' work...breathtaking show of seamless skills. I couldn't agree more... well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thanks guys! Today, filler caps Gasoline, water... For once, I can say proudly they are beautiful! Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, PROPELLER said: For once, I can say proudly they are beautiful! They are, indeed, Sir.....like little jewels. You should be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 7 hours ago, PROPELLER said: For once, I can say proudly they are beautiful! Huh, for once? Man, just about everything you show us is beautiful. Yes, be proud and thanks for showing how you made the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 You are too kind guys... Metal forming, again! Same way... No putty needed! Workmanship is coming. Settings et cutting, dangerous work... The other side... Front panel is coming too: This panel is not completed. A joke is coming! Dan. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 I for one would love to be at your level Dan...I find your work breath taking to say the least 😱 Respect Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 3 hours ago, silver911 said: I for one would love to be at your level Dan...I find your work breath taking to say the least 😱 Respect Ron +1👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Thanks guys! Who said "joke"? Here it is: Just a fuel filter access hatch...Good idea isn't? You can see the bonnet fasteners above. Not easy in fact! The real life... ... and mine Thanks for watching and "Like"... Dan. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 More poetry in miniature Dan...superb craftsmanship...damn your good Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 41 minutes ago, silver911 said: More poetry in miniature Dan...superb craftsmanship...damn your good You took the words right outta my mouth..... Exquisite details, Dan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Yet more gorgeousness! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) Protest all you want Dan, but I imagine even Wingrove himself would admire your work. And others here seem to be leaning that way.... Edited October 9, 2020 by Codger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 35 minutes ago, Codger said: even Wingrove himself would admire your work. I imagine, he probably would, Chas. Dan, your work is truly inspirational. I don't think I'd be where I am now if I hadn't seen this epic build, tbh. I didn't really know much about Gerald's work until a french fella called Propeller was directly compared with him.................. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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