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| Bernd:
I'm with Eric. I'm also curious to see that technique. Video if possible. :poke: That's a fantastic job you've done on that model. Definatly talent there. Bernd |
| usn ret:
Definitely got talent and more than ample ambition and motivation!!!!! Nice work for a fellow that is tool limited. When you have lemons, make lemonaide, nice pint of lemonaide. :beer: Welcome to the group, looking foreward to seeing additional feats of magic and other slight of hand demonstrations. Cliff |
| kellswaterri:
Very well done...interesting reproduction of the badge...I personally wonder just how far to go in refurbishing these and other models. All the best for now, John. |
| Sandman:
Thanks for all the kind vibes guys. Much appreciated. The Drill lathe I refer to, is simply a powerful mains powered electric drill gripped tightly in a vice. Once the desired bar is gripped in the chuck, I use a selection of files to achieve the shape needed for the part. If a thread is needed, I just use a selection of hand taps and dies. My parting off tool is simply a hacksaw. The only thing that defeats me is a way of knurling. If I could think of a way to do that I'd be really happy. Also this method is obviously limited to the production of small parts. I know it's rather primitive, but it does the job. How far to go in refurbishing is a contentious issue that rears its head in most circles. The way I look at it is that if the demon rust has a hold on and old engine, then it's doomed unless tackled. When I fix it, I might as well return it to pristine condition as I've already altered it to save it. This of course is only my opinion, and I fully understand hobbyists whose views differ. The thing is that I get so much enjoyment from seeing a once bedraggled machine reborn. Sandy. |
| cedge:
Hi Sandy.... Welcome to another of my haunts. I'd have known it was you just by the uber-bling of the restorations...(grin). Watch out, these guys are a bad influence and will soon have you parting with your money for all sorts of tools. Steve |
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