Pete in Lincs Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Wonderful build quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 09/11/2022 at 17:23, Killingholme said: Will it run? No Will... Thank you very much to all for your kind words, always appreciated! Today, the crank. Not a crazy one, just a normal crank... And the new spring, a bit better, just a bit... Dan. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Sublime in every respect - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Thanks Andy for your kind words and the huge numbers of "like"! Much appreciated... A small post, but a real step ahead! All the hinges are not there (2/4) but main settings done. You can see the first piece of wood, on the chassis, it's not the last one... Dan. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Looks absolutely awesome, what fantastic work. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 Thanks Chris, it's just the beginning of armoured plates. More... Dan. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 The bonnet is now completed, go to the back side with wood and armour... DAN. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted November 25, 2022 Share Posted November 25, 2022 Scale engineering on the highest level. Truly remarkable work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Hoooeee, that is amazing. The bonnet hardware is just brilliant. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Wow, phenomenal work , it looks absolutely fantastic. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Thank you very much guys! Always appreciated and perfect for motivation... Armour, more! All is dry fitted, I'm waiting for some rivets... About 200 may be? Dan. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 In addition to the excellent craftsmanship being shared, the use of so many materials is really great and informative to see - thank you for posting the various steps along the way. Looing forward to your next update - Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 Thank you very much for your kind words Nick, you are welcome! Well, armour, more, wood, more... Next? Armour, more, wood, more! All these panels must be removable for riveting, another game, one day... Dan. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Hi, This is really an impressive job Dan! The armor plates look perfectly cut which mustn’t be so easy. Same thing with the assembly of all those big and surely pretty heavy parts… Awesome work as the design and conception of this “mod” must required a loooot of time. Bravo Dan! Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Looking fantastic, just as well the locals hadn't discovered IEPs back then, that timber decking wouldn't have kept much out. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 Thanks Pascal and Steve! Nothing is really easy Pascal, it's the hard life of a scratchbuilder... Today, windows? murderous? and spare wheels: Dan. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 7, 2022 Author Share Posted December 7, 2022 Hard to work with 1,5 mm aluminum sheet? Yes! Some putty of course will be needed, but my boss trust me... No secret, an hammer, tears and sweat! Dan. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo NZ Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Dan Do you anneal the aluminum? I use soap rubbed onto the sheet to get the right temperature. When the soap turns brown it’s done. What you are doing is amazing. I wish that I’d thought of it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Thanks Jo! Yes, of course these sheets are annealed. I know your trick, but I use an hot air gun, who fortunately give 600/650°C, the perfect temperature... Safer method! Dan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 On 07/12/2022 at 15:59, PROPELLER said: No secret, an hammer, tears and sweat! And a hugh amount of skill! She's really beginning to take shape - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 Thanks Andy for your kind words. Skill a bit indeed, but a huge amount of patience and experience, surely! To 74 years old, experience is one of rare benefit, against a lot of inconvenience... Riveting and mending. And yes, I'm proudly show you this part, putty is now unnecessary! Not perfect, but this word is definitely out of my vocabulary... Dan. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Looks damn perfect to me 😆 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROPELLER Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Thanks Colin, but remember pictures lies, always! But all is coming finally nicely... For the moment. Some parts of the roof are added: Dan. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Fantastic stuff and the things you can do at 1/8... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Oh wow this is looking fantastic with all the metalwork, amazing work. I hope its not going to be too heavy for your shelf. Great work Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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