HL-10 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I've been asked to refurbish (rebuild!!!) a 44" Eagle transporter for the new National Film & Sci-Fi Museum which has just opened in Milton Keynes - https://nationalfilmandscifimuseum.com/ Its a replica, not screen used, but it has generally been built to the same standard as the screen used models. The Eagle is in a bit of a state, having been dropped. Also, the brass spine & cages have been glued together and not soldered. Here's what I've been given- As you can see, the spine is coming apart at the joints- 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpopandchips Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Have fun with that👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 It looks like it will take some time. I'll hang around and watch, it should be interesting. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 I dipped the spine in paint stripper. This removed the paint, and dissolved the epoxy resin used to hold it all together. I now have a collection of brass tubing of various lengths! As gluing rather than soldering the frame together made it a lot weaker, the original builder made an aluminium frame to help support the weight of the Eagle. To fit this they left out some brass to make room so I'll have to get some brass to fill the gaps. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Share Posted September 12, 2021 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Impressive that it could go from a pile of brass bits to that so quick. You soldered it for strength this time Im guessing ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 8 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: You soldered it for strength this time Im guessing ? Yes, precisely that. the model is very heavy so the frame needs to be strong to support all that weight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Great project! Must be very satisfying to know that it’s going to such a good home where many people will get to see and enjoy it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Monty Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 It looks immaculate so far. And how great to restore such an important model for a museum display! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/12/2021 at 2:14 PM, HL-10 said: Now that's an epic piece of reconstruction of loose bits! Well done 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aku Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I'm looking to visit that museum, no planned date yet. I hope to see your piece there when I go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Thanks for all your comments everyone, greatly appreciated! I have finally completed the rebuild. As it was a job of rebuilding the spine, the respraying it the cages & walkways it didn't take as long as i thought. The modular design of the Eagle makes it easy to break down, then rebuild. The finished Eagle: Alongside the Round 2 44" & 12" Eagles for comparison: 19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Fabulous result! And so quickly too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT64 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Wow, lovely job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 That was very quick but it looks great and Im sure the Museum will be very happy with the results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Mate! That looks awesome! 👍👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 16 hours ago, Bandsaw Steve said: Mate! That looks awesome! 👍👍👍 Second that! Truly awesome indeed, fantastic job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mukund SB Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/17/2021 at 9:35 PM, HL-10 said: Awesome rebuild. I love the fit and finish. But cant help feeling jealous that THIS is your job 😛😈 ,,,, Have a Great Day.... 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theb Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 10/09/2021 at 19:37, Pete in Lincs said: It looks like it will take some time. I'll hang around and watch, it should be interesting. Good luck. Me too, Gonna be epic🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Wow how did I miss this first time round? Impressive bit of reconstruction but I was shocked that they original builder used epoxy resin rather than solder the spine, I mean you know how heavy these things are!!! Lovely job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pockets Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Great project , love renovation and repair builds . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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