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Afternoon Everyone,

Thanks for stopping by guys

Thank you for your continued support 'Q master'

Cheers

Gag

Aye Up Peeeeeeeezdude,

The Doris is wonderful, but, like us all, she has her moments. obviously its never me ;D

As for Primer, I've decided to hold off a bit,..........I know, I know but thinking about it (steady) I think the next stage, which would be panneling and details, might attach better to fresh styrene.

We shall primer soon enough my friend

Cheersmuchly

Gag

Thank you 'Gman'

Like Q master you are always along for the ride, appreciate the support my friend

Wishing i had your electronic brains about now mate

Lighting isn't far off

Scary stuff

Gag

Thanks Kypsterman,

Also a frequent visitor, thank you sir.

Thank you young man, i'd hate to see you have to go cold turkey ;D

Time to cook up my friend

Gag

Servus Klausie,

Danke mate,

Stay warm over there buddy

Gagster

Welcome my friends,

Not much accomplished the last few days because of a very worrying pain in my right wrist.

It feels like bones are grating on bones, very painful, my hand can, at times, be useless.

Not good but i have an appointment to see a specialist tomorrow afternoon.

Enough negitivity

Would you like some cheese with that wine

the show MUST go on

To the Mancave

A wonderful out of focus shot of the head with primer

[ATTACH=full]69887[/ATTACH]

Decided to cut an access hole in the underside assembly

Marked out

[ATTACH=full]69888[/ATTACH]

And cut out with the dremel

[ATTACH=full]69889[/ATTACH]

Faced the bulkhead with 1mm styrene sheet

[ATTACH=full]69890[/ATTACH]

Have run out of bondo spot putty so used a bit of squadron i had lying around, mmmm, not so good either

[ATTACH=full]69891[/ATTACH]

This whole join line has to be filled eventually but that will happen later

[ATTACH=full]69892[/ATTACH]

So i decided that it was time to clean the cave ready for final skinning and details,

So we went from this....

[ATTACH=full]69893[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69894[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69895[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69896[/ATTACH]

To this.....

[ATTACH=full]69897[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69898[/ATTACH]

The next stage of the build will be to make the engine plugs, for some parts silicon molds will be made and multiples cast. Now some people would make these on a 3D printer or machine them on a lathe and mill maybe but i don't have those things on hand.

I do have access to a machine shop but its called Work, and they don't like you making spaceships when you should be doing their work.

I am trying to make these in such a way so maybe i can make a few kits of just the engines to sell at a later date, but i make no promises. But if anyone can offer up any tips to make this process easier for me as this will be my first time casting and molding then that would be great and much appreciated.

Suggestions on a good silicon and plastic would be a start. I was going to go with smooth-on, i need a silicon that doesn't need degassing but is strong enough to stand several castings.

So the first thing i did was to make a scale drawing of the engine parts, everything scaled from Digitawn's computer renderings

[ATTACH=full]69899[/ATTACH]

4" diameter tubing from the local DIY store cut on my mitre saw in the garage

[ATTACH=full]69900[/ATTACH]

Marked

[ATTACH=full]69901[/ATTACH]

Cut

[ATTACH=full]69902[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69903[/ATTACH]

Then started to mark and cut out the different layers for my thruster nozzle from 1/8" and 0.040" styrene

[ATTACH=full]69904[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69905[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69906[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69907[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69908[/ATTACH]

Cut and faced off 6" diameter PVC pipe into 3/4" wide rings

[ATTACH=full]69909[/ATTACH]

Marked and cut the layers for the top of the engine nozzle from 1/8" styrene sheet

[ATTACH=full]69910[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69911[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69912[/ATTACH]

Made a hole through the middle and glued everything together

[ATTACH=full]69913[/ATTACH]

Was going to use one of these cups for the inside but after further analisis i think its too short so will get the taller ones next time i'm at the store

[ATTACH=full]69914[/ATTACH]

Started to shape the bottom nozzle first using the bastard half round file

[ATTACH=full]69915[/ATTACH]

Cleaned with a salon board

[ATTACH=full]69916[/ATTACH]

Tapered the end of the tube

[ATTACH=full]69917[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69918[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=full]69919[/ATTACH]

And thats it so far

Stay tuned for more updates

Gagsterman

<blockquote data-quote="The Nylon Gag" data-source="post: 183180" data-attributes="member: 10938">Afternoon Everyone,Thanks for stopping by guysThank you for your continued support &#039;Q master&#039;CheersGagAye Up Peeeeeeeezdude,The Doris is wonderful, but, like us all, she has her moments. obviously its never me&nbsp; ;DAs for Primer, I&#039;ve decided to hold off a bit,..........I know, I know but thinking about it (steady) I think the next stage, which would be panneling and details, might attach better to fresh styrene.We shall primer soon enough my friend&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />CheersmuchlyGagThank you &#039;Gman&#039;Like Q master you are always along for the ride, appreciate the support my friendWishing i had your electronic brains about now mateLighting isn&#039;t far offScary stuffGagThanks Kypsterman,Also a frequent visitor, thank you sir.Thank you young man, i&#039;d hate to see you have to go cold turkey&nbsp; ;DTime to cook up my friendGagServus Klausie,Danke mate,Stay warm over there buddyGagsterWelcome my friends,Not much accomplished the last few days because of a very worrying pain in my right wrist.It feels like bones are grating on bones, very painful, my hand can, at times, be useless.Not good but i have an appointment to see a specialist tomorrow afternoon.Enough negitivityWould you like some cheese with that winethe show MUST go onTo the MancaveA wonderful out of focus shot of the head with primer[ATTACH=full]69887[/ATTACH]Decided to cut an access hole in the underside assemblyMarked out[ATTACH=full]69888[/ATTACH]And cut out with the dremel[ATTACH=full]69889[/ATTACH]Faced the bulkhead with 1mm styrene sheet[ATTACH=full]69890[/ATTACH]Have run out of bondo spot putty so used a bit of squadron i had lying around, mmmm, not so good either[ATTACH=full]69891[/ATTACH]This whole join line has to be filled eventually but that will happen later[ATTACH=full]69892[/ATTACH]So i decided that it was time to clean the cave ready for final skinning and details,So we went from this....[ATTACH=full]69893[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69894[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69895[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69896[/ATTACH]To this.....[ATTACH=full]69897[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69898[/ATTACH]The next stage of the build will be to make the engine plugs, for some parts silicon molds will be made and multiples cast. Now some people would make these on a 3D printer or machine them on a lathe and mill maybe but i don&#039;t have those things on hand.I do have access to a machine shop but its called Work, and they don&#039;t like you making spaceships when you should be doing their work.I am trying to make these in such a way so maybe i can make a few kits of just the engines to sell at a later date, but i make no promises. But if anyone can offer up any tips to make this process easier for me as this will be my first time casting and molding then that would be great and much appreciated.Suggestions on a good silicon and plastic would be a start. I was going to go with smooth-on, i need a silicon that doesn&#039;t need degassing but is strong enough to stand several castings.So the first thing i did was to make a scale drawing of the engine parts, everything scaled from Digitawn&#039;s computer renderings[ATTACH=full]69899[/ATTACH]4&quot; diameter tubing from the local DIY store cut on my mitre saw in the garage[ATTACH=full]69900[/ATTACH]Marked[ATTACH=full]69901[/ATTACH]Cut[ATTACH=full]69902[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69903[/ATTACH]Then started to mark and cut out the different layers for my thruster nozzle from 1/8&quot; and 0.040&quot; styrene[ATTACH=full]69904[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69905[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69906[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69907[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69908[/ATTACH]Cut and faced off 6&quot; diameter PVC pipe into 3/4&quot; wide rings[ATTACH=full]69909[/ATTACH]Marked and cut the layers for the top of the engine nozzle from 1/8&quot; styrene sheet[ATTACH=full]69910[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69911[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69912[/ATTACH]Made a hole through the middle and glued everything together[ATTACH=full]69913[/ATTACH]Was going to use one of these cups for the inside but after further analisis i think its too short so will get the taller ones next time i&#039;m at the store[ATTACH=full]69914[/ATTACH]Started to shape the bottom nozzle first using the bastard half round file[ATTACH=full]69915[/ATTACH]Cleaned with a salon board[ATTACH=full]69916[/ATTACH]Tapered the end of the tube[ATTACH=full]69917[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69918[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]69919[/ATTACH]And thats it so farStay tuned for more updatesGagsterman</blockquote>

[QUOTE="The Nylon Gag, post: 183180, member: 10938"] Afternoon Everyone, Thanks for stopping by guys Thank you for your continued support 'Q master' Cheers Gag Aye Up Peeeeeeeezdude, The Doris is wonderful, but, like us all, she has her moments. obviously its never me ;D As for Primer, I've decided to hold off a bit,..........I know, I know but thinking about it (steady) I think the next stage, which would be panneling and details, might attach better to fresh styrene. We shall primer soon enough my friend ;) Cheersmuchly Gag Thank you 'Gman' Like Q master you are always along for the ride, appreciate the support my friend Wishing i had your electronic brains about now mate Lighting isn't far off Scary stuff Gag Thanks Kypsterman, Also a frequent visitor, thank you sir. Thank you young man, i'd hate to see you have to go cold turkey ;D Time to cook up my friend Gag Servus Klausie, Danke mate, Stay warm over there buddy Gagster Welcome my friends, Not much accomplished the last few days because of a very worrying pain in my right wrist. It feels like bones are grating on bones, very painful, my hand can, at times, be useless. Not good but i have an appointment to see a specialist tomorrow afternoon. Enough negitivity Would you like some cheese with that wine the show MUST go on To the Mancave A wonderful out of focus shot of the head with primer [ATTACH=full]69887[/ATTACH] Decided to cut an access hole in the underside assembly Marked out [ATTACH=full]69888[/ATTACH] And cut out with the dremel [ATTACH=full]69889[/ATTACH] Faced the bulkhead with 1mm styrene sheet [ATTACH=full]69890[/ATTACH] Have run out of bondo spot putty so used a bit of squadron i had lying around, mmmm, not so good either [ATTACH=full]69891[/ATTACH] This whole join line has to be filled eventually but that will happen later [ATTACH=full]69892[/ATTACH] So i decided that it was time to clean the cave ready for final skinning and details, So we went from this.... [ATTACH=full]69893[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69894[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69895[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69896[/ATTACH] To this..... [ATTACH=full]69897[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69898[/ATTACH] The next stage of the build will be to make the engine plugs, for some parts silicon molds will be made and multiples cast. Now some people would make these on a 3D printer or machine them on a lathe and mill maybe but i don't have those things on hand. I do have access to a machine shop but its called Work, and they don't like you making spaceships when you should be doing their work. I am trying to make these in such a way so maybe i can make a few kits of just the engines to sell at a later date, but i make no promises. But if anyone can offer up any tips to make this process easier for me as this will be my first time casting and molding then that would be great and much appreciated. Suggestions on a good silicon and plastic would be a start. I was going to go with smooth-on, i need a silicon that doesn't need degassing but is strong enough to stand several castings. So the first thing i did was to make a scale drawing of the engine parts, everything scaled from Digitawn's computer renderings [ATTACH=full]69899[/ATTACH] 4" diameter tubing from the local DIY store cut on my mitre saw in the garage [ATTACH=full]69900[/ATTACH] Marked [ATTACH=full]69901[/ATTACH] Cut [ATTACH=full]69902[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69903[/ATTACH] Then started to mark and cut out the different layers for my thruster nozzle from 1/8" and 0.040" styrene [ATTACH=full]69904[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69905[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69906[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69907[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69908[/ATTACH] Cut and faced off 6" diameter PVC pipe into 3/4" wide rings [ATTACH=full]69909[/ATTACH] Marked and cut the layers for the top of the engine nozzle from 1/8" styrene sheet [ATTACH=full]69910[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69911[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69912[/ATTACH] Made a hole through the middle and glued everything together [ATTACH=full]69913[/ATTACH] Was going to use one of these cups for the inside but after further analisis i think its too short so will get the taller ones next time i'm at the store [ATTACH=full]69914[/ATTACH] Started to shape the bottom nozzle first using the bastard half round file [ATTACH=full]69915[/ATTACH] Cleaned with a salon board [ATTACH=full]69916[/ATTACH] Tapered the end of the tube [ATTACH=full]69917[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69918[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]69919[/ATTACH] And thats it so far Stay tuned for more updates Gagsterman [/QUOTE]

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