Author Topic: Elysium Mercenary Dropship WIP Tutorial (Read 10103 times)

zrunelord · « **Reply #45 on:** October 06, 2019, 07:31:27 AM »

Interesting Brandlin, will check them out.
It is Braz, it is officially made to punch holes in ID cards or their holders, so that they can be easily attached to your shirt.

We scratchbuilders tend to adapt whatever is at hand to our needs 😁😁😁😁

Z

zrunelord · « **Reply #46 on:** October 06, 2019, 07:41:30 AM »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-Stitching-Carving-Working-Groover/dp/B079KTXYSQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Leather+tools&qid=1570343733&sr=8-1

Just did a search on Amazon, this is a lovely piece of kit. Braz those star shaped wheels would be great for embossing rivets etc. And not expensive , I paid almost that much for a special plier.

Z

Brandlin · « **Reply #47 on:** October 06, 2019, 02:46:34 PM »

Leather working tools can be a real treasure trove. I have a few.
The stitching punches (the ones in the bottom right of your picture) I use a lot for punching regularly spaced holes in styrene sheet and other materials.
The edge bevellers (Skivers) are also great for chamfering the edge of sheets - and they are lethally sharp too!

Mind you I think I have a tool fetish as I have a garage full of wood working tools as well... (thats my other hobby)

Braz · « **Reply #48 on:** October 06, 2019, 07:14:47 PM »

There are so many useful tools and punches available. Thanks all for the info.
More cool tools to acquire...sigh.

And now the engine thrusters.

Rolling the tubes.

Trimming the tubes so will fit at correct angle.

All the parts for the engines

The engine thrusters complete.

Back thrusters , winglets and under carriage next. Not sure if will add landing gear or now.

War Monkey · « **Reply #49 on:** October 06, 2019, 07:43:43 PM »

This is a great build! Plus all the tips and tools! In addition the layout of each of the section you are working on with the parts really explains your step by step process. Thank You.

Doug

gamer Mac · « **Reply #50 on:** October 06, 2019, 08:49:33 PM »

Quote from: War Monkey on October 06, 2019, 07:43:43 PM

This is a great build! Plus all the tips and tools! In addition the layout of each of the section you are working on with the parts really explains your step by step process. Thank You.

Doug

Yep totally agree, loving the step by step

zrunelord · « **Reply #51 on:** October 07, 2019, 07:12:52 AM »

Love how the engine was developed & & built, like a perfect jigsaw puzzle.
Off course you have to make landing gear.
You could magnetise them in order to remove them when in flight.

Z

Andym · « **Reply #52 on:** October 07, 2019, 07:16:32 AM »

This will be an invaluable aid to all modeller. The step by step will help so many people to build their own ships!

Lovely work!

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #53 on:** October 07, 2019, 08:43:07 AM »

sundayhero · « **Reply #54 on:** October 07, 2019, 09:42:34 AM »

Great work. THanks for the tips, too. Even if even with the tools, I probably would not be able to do something similar

snitcythedog · « **Reply #55 on:** October 07, 2019, 12:08:44 PM »

Quote from: Braz on October 06, 2019, 07:14:47 PM

There are so many useful tools and punches available. Thanks all for the info.
More cool tools to acquire...sigh.

Here is another leather tool to look at. It will emboss several different sizes on one side and does nice recess holes on the other.

Rivet example is on the bottom right hand side.

War Monkey · « **Reply #56 on:** October 07, 2019, 03:31:17 PM »

That looks like a great tool to have, thanks

zrunelord · « **Reply #57 on:** October 07, 2019, 05:44:41 PM »

All tools are lovely especially if you can use them for the hobby also

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But this is one of the most useful tools I have for cutting plastic , thick card & pvc.

Like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NUZAMAS-Gasket-Adjustable-Cutting-Plastic/dp/B07JF5FDKN/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=adjustable+plastic+pipe+cutters&qid=1570466446&s=diy&sr=1-18
Z

Braz · « **Reply #58 on:** October 08, 2019, 12:45:13 AM »

All hail inventors of cool tools. All praise those who bring them to my attention

CookAndrewB · « **Reply #59 on:** October 08, 2019, 02:07:19 PM »

I'm with Braz. This tool immediately went into my Amazon cart!

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