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Title: Sci-Fi terrain thing from a catalytic converter cover
Post by: Puuka on April 10, 2015, 06:02:13 AM
So, this fell off my car today. Told it's not a big deal as it's more of a heat sink for the catalytic converter. I live in Canada, so for the month of July/August, it might cause issues, but probably not.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/21/2989_10_04_15_7_00_17.jpg)

Thinking it might look good on a Sci-Fi table.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi terrain thing from a catalytic converter cover
Post by: Constable Bertrand on April 10, 2015, 08:59:07 AM
Could work for a bunker or hive type thing.

It's amazing what one can find.  8)

Matt
Title: Re: Sci-Fi terrain thing from a catalytic converter cover
Post by: Dr. Zombie on April 10, 2015, 09:09:36 AM
Something falls of the car and you imediately think "that would make some nice terrain".

The mark of a true wargamer.  :D
Title: Re: Sci-Fi terrain thing from a catalytic converter cover
Post by: zizi666 on April 10, 2015, 09:46:57 AM
So, this fell off my car today. Told it's not a big deal as it's more of a heat sink for the catalytic converter. I live in Canada, so for the month of July/August, it might cause issues, but probably not.

Careful now.
The catalytic convertor gets hot, really hot. (working t° starts at 250°C and optimal t° is about 450°C)
While that won't pose a problem for the convertor, you might want to watch out where you park your car. Tall dry grass could catch fire...
Title: Re: Sci-Fi terrain thing from a catalytic converter cover
Post by: Silent Invader on April 10, 2015, 10:05:01 AM
Yeah, Puuka if you google images for 'catalytic converter heat shield' you'll find they look pretty much like that.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi terrain thing from a catalytic converter cover
Post by: Puuka on April 10, 2015, 01:37:47 PM
Something falls of the car and you imediately think "that would make some nice terrain".

The mark of a true wargamer.  :D

It was more of a "Aw crap. How much is that going to cost?" take pics to show mechanic brother in law, then think, "This would be cool, waste not want not."
Title: Re: Sci-Fi terrain thing from a catalytic converter cover
Post by: Puuka on April 10, 2015, 01:39:03 PM
Careful now.
The catalytic convertor gets hot, really hot. (working t° starts at 250°C and optimal t° is about 450°C)
While that won't pose a problem for the convertor, you might want to watch out where you park your car. Tall dry grass could catch fire...
I live in the city. Not much chance of parking in grass.
Title: Re: Sci-Fi terrain thing from a catalytic converter cover
Post by: Dewbakuk on April 10, 2015, 04:00:20 PM
I live in the city. Not much chance of parking in grass.

Not in Edmonton, no.