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Other Stuff => Workbench => "Build Something" Archiv => Topic started by: CompanyB on November 08, 2009, 07:01:52 PM
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Being inspired by all the great entries... I've taken a 5 minute break from work and Company B duties to build an entry for the contest. There are several models that I have been dragging my feet to start...not getting past the preliminary blueprint stage. So I'm using this contest to give myself a push.
I started very simply..and I won't use any pre-existing parts or left over master bits from my catalog of Company B masters.
Friday evening I managed the initial lower frame for the model. I won't bother naming it, as it will be quite obvious very quickly...
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4649.JPG)
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Added fenders to the frame, and filled them out with some two part sculpting putty. The putty is very similar to Milliput, except I buy in in 2 pound tubs.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4651.JPG)
Shot with a couple of my model T's for size...
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4655.JPG)
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Will this turn out to be a model available from Company B?
I ask because whatever they are, your models are always nice ;)
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Thank you for the kudos..
If folks wanted it, then yes, I can put it into production. This particular model may have a few variants...by the nature of it's build. I can already see the fenders section that is complete would be cast on it's own.
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Well done for taking part Brent. That's what we call a busman's holiday. lol
(Sorry, don't know if you have that phrase in the U.S. ;) )
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Day 3 progress
Built the bonnet (plus an alternate) still needs sanding and detailing. The grill is built out (needs trimming) and the passenger area is roughed out. I'll probably add green stuff to the rear to bulk it out and build up the planking to be more robust and easily seen when cast.
If you don't know what it is by now... shame on you. ;)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4674.JPG)
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*nods knowingly*
Yep, definately a car.
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You don´t say! Is it... ? Or isn´t it? :-* Does anyone make a suitable Dick van Dyke, Gert Fröbe and Lionel Jeffries figures to go with it?
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Ian Fleming Mr. B(ond) :o
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I'd like to see Caractacus armed with the "Ol' Bamboo"
I always assumed Caractacus would be hard at work on Chitty Version 3.0 so he'd gift Chitty 1.0 to his son, who happens to be adventuring in the Far East! Maybe a 25 year old Jeremy, who is off to rescue Grandpa who is visiting some old war buddies.
Actually, I think I'll also make a similar bonnet and accessories to make a stylized Chitty 1 (the real car that inspired the film and book) and the above bits would be free with the kit to make either.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/Count_Zborowski_With_Chitty_Bang_Bang_1_At_Brooklands.jpg)
There were 4 Chitty racers. Alot of possible models to build! Perhaps Caractacus also made Chitty 12... A blimp!
(http://blog.makezine.com/ludwigs%20flying%20car.jpg)
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I love a boat-tail on almost anything. Nice work.
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I cant wait to see this finished, I think its a great idea for something a little different. When you said everyone would guess what it is I was sceptical but I spotted it straight off :) Possibly because I was watching a youtube clip of it the other day with my son :)
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3rd day progress :o throws toys out of pram , sulks in corner :'(
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Real world job creeps into my time! but I managed to continue to shape and sand the model.
Front radiator attached, and the bonnet is almost complete for the basic shape. This weekend, the bonnet can be detailed, hinged, and completed. Rear compartment is bulked out, and is getting close. It's pretty much ready for the planking and final detail, and final fitting to the bonnet. Should have seats started by the weekend as well.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4687.JPG)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4686.JPG)
Next week I'll start all the details... tires, wheels, exhaust, brass lights, windscreen, etc.
-Brent
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Brilliant job, Brent! And in so short time ... :o
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Great job :-* :-* :-*
One question though, how do you go about creating the curved shape on the mud guard?
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This is a fabulous peice of work :-* :-* :-*
Keith :?
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:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* Wonderful model 8)
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from Mancha
I'd really like to see your wife/girlfriend/partner.
Uh-oh. Them's fightin' words where I come from.
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Posterior arguments aside....
Curved fenders, same as with the boat section. I use very thin plastic sheet, and build it up in layers.. just like laminating any other material. You can use your finger nail, and scrape the bottom of a plastic strip if you run it through your fingers. This gives it a nice curve. Subsequent layers are glued on top and help reinforce the curvature. I use .010 thick styrene sheet for that method...and it does take time. But it allows you to get some nice organic curves, that can fit any rib under structure you can think of.
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I'd really like to see your wife/girlfriend/partner.
(http://streetartlocator.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/5b88b_big-butts_64.jpg)
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Time has been short this week. But I managed to start working on the bonnet details, seats, and finished bulking out the bonnet and rear compartment. Next up tonight will be the wood panels on the back, finishing the floor boards and start the windscreen and dashboard.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4692.JPG)
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4693.JPG)
Another size shot with the Rolls Tender...
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4688.JPG)
The plan is to have her all done, except for the wheels, and external items by Friday.
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Tis a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work. :-*
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Lovely work Brent,
Helen
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Agreed. Lovely work.
That movie still brings back good memories of my childhood.
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That is stunning :o :-* :o :-*
Keith :?
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shaping up very nicely and a super subject to choose :) as a slight aside I'm interested to know what the vehicle in the background is I recognised the RR tender but not the one at the rear.
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Ah... That model is a conversion on one of our Model T's It will be in my Chinese Warlord Army. I'll need to get a better picture of it.
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Today was productive. Redid the exhaust system (as the first one was crap), added wood paneling and details, added dashboard controls, and built the windscreen.
After the contest, the exhaust and windscreen will be sent out to be cast in brass, along with some other details.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4714.JPG)
Shot of all the current parts:
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4715.JPG)
Next up... Lanterns, gas tank, fuel caps, radiator cap detail, head lamps, and wheels! I managed to find 4 vinyl tires of the needed width and diameter. I need to figure out how to build out the spoked wheels this weekend.
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Simply gorgeous ......
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Awesome, Brent! That's craftsmanship ...
Casting up those parts in brass - isn't that quite expensive?
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Thanks guys...
Brass..
Yes and no. The only issue I have is that the process obliterates the plastic master. But you end up with a nice set of brass masters to make the initial spin molds. The brass master can be used on your model, or put into storage. Since I'll probably offer this as a kit later on, I'm picking out which parts need to be metal, so the brass pieces are actually quite necessary.
It averages about $50 per part to be converted to brass. Oddly enough, that's about the same cost it is to rapid prototype something on one of the computerized resin systems.
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It averages about $50 per part to be converted to brass. Oddly enough, that's about the same cost it is to rapid prototype something on one of the computerized resin systems.
Didn't know that they used rapid prototyping in the wargaming industry. I done some of it at Uni a few years ago and I thought the potential was great for wargames scenery or vehicles. Very expensive I thought at the time.
Does your company use it?
All we got to do on it was print out a 3D baby cup. Not much use for anything :'(
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We have access to a few sources that use the rapid prototype process. We extensively used it on the wheels and metal detail parts on our Sumida Japanese Armored car. The G3A and M29 Weasel are next to get the treatment. Right now though, we only use it for small parts. Wheels, track links, tires. The parts we usually want cast in metal anyway, and require a number of masters to create. The process to go from plastic to metal is about the same price..so we use it where it saves time.
I'll need to create the spoked wheels for chitty the old fashioned way. But I might get a computer aided master for some "wire" wheels down the road for a variant. Or I may need to get Chitty's rims redone for production. It all depends on how my plastic ones turn out, and how well they cast up.
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Update before final assembly...
I added details to the undercarriage.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4764.JPG)
Mainly the fuel tank, and storage rack. Shored up and sanded the undercarriage, and added the suspension springs and a few other details.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4763.JPG)
All the main parts before assembly. Either by good planning (or plain luck) each main component that required a unique painting style is a separate piece! I attribute to extreme luck.
(http://homepage.mac.com/brentdietrich/IMG_4761.JPG)
Wheels are off a Disney Atlantis toy, as the mold of my custom rims and tires is still curing. I'll finish up and cast the new wheels, tires, and build horn, wings and stabilizers and post pics after the contest
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I now know why I voted for this entry! :-* :-* :-*
I'm glad I got to see how much work went into making this fantastic looking model.
Excellent work. I am in awe.