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Offline ironman

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Cast iron baseplate
« on: February 08, 2013, 12:52:05 AM »
Hi everyone

I have started a new model engine and made a video of the baseplate for it. http://youtu.be/HfFL9wiFecg
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Offline vtsteam

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Re: Cast iron baseplate
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2013, 04:05:50 PM »
Great video!

What is the pattern made of?
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I love it when a Plan B comes together!
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Re: Cast iron baseplate
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2013, 05:05:22 PM »
It is made from clear plastic sheet and cast aluminium parts.
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Re: Cast iron baseplate
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2013, 05:46:37 PM »
Thanks Ironman. Was the plastic all fabricated to shape, or was it vacuum formed?
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Re: Cast iron baseplate
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2013, 06:08:04 PM »
It was fabricated to shape.
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