Slo mo Shun

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks for the info, Dave

I`ve got your stuff on file from the show.

 

The model isn`t ready yet and before I jump in, and purchase the gear, I was just checking up on the other options

 

I assume you are referring to Stavross`s MTB……It did go well!

 

Thanks……Bob

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

I assume you are referring to Stavross`s MTB……It did go well!

 

That’s the bloke and that’s the boat.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

 

Plenty of room to mount a speaker in the bow, fit it upright just infront of the mock engine and let the big bow section be a sound box.

 

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Welcome back Big Boy

 

I was wondering where I could fit a speaker……….good idea…..inside the double bass!

 

Have you kept up with the thread?…….We`ve had a heated debate about “What is scale speed?”……………….etc….Your opinion would be appreciated

 

I`m leaning towards two MMB 900 motors, with two P98 controllers and two big battery sticks

 

You haven`t mentioned the weight of your BB yet…..forgotten?

 

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Another WIP picture…..Fin fitted…….Louvres fitted to engine cover…….Found some nice plastic for the corner trims…..Beginning to take shape now?

 

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Looking good Bob

 

Have you connected the steering wheel to the rudder / fin so it turns as they turn?

 

Regarding the weight of the BB ……the calculated “all up” weight is high but at the moment without any engine its still liftable by one hand (no scales to check)

 

Paul 

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Morning Paul

 

I`m hoping to have the wheel rotate with the rudder….It`ll be quite east with a servo  and Y lead……..But I also hoped to have the drivers arms move too……..To please the kids!

 

Need to get outside again for a good sanding prior to the veneer jobby.

 

Bye!…………….Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Latest WIP picture…….. showing a bit of wear and tear on the engine canopy

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Dashboard layout with the aluminium effect showing through

[Dr John BoothParticipant @drjohnbooth43899]

Hello Bob

 

That is a very nice looking wheel and instrument panel.

 

John

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thank you, John

 

Here`s another view of the “aluminium” look……..It`s amazing what can be done with card construction and an artistic paint finish……….the equivilent to my normal rusty appearance………….I`m very pleased with the effect!

 

Bob

[Phil Winks 1Participant @philwinks1]

Excellent finishing skills your showing there Bob my good man

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Thanks Phil……..Just Eye Candy!

 

Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Switch fitted to light up an LED.

Note the GoFaster steering wheel

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Finally found a local source of veneer.

It`s quite stressful, ensuring a good bubble free job

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

 

Lots of fun on compound curves keeping the veneer widths equal whilst keeping the joints perpendicular

 

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello there Paul!……..Just found out how tricky the job is!

 

Welcome home again, young man!……….Like the ali canopy and dash?

 

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Captain Bob

 

The canopy and dash look great …..shame about the scuffed paint work though.

 

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Managed to apply four strips of veneer………Got a few air bubbles, which can be sliced and reglued…hopefully

 

The veneer is 0.022″ thick and behaves like card. After the glue application, the veneer cockles up and all sorts of tricks are required to get it to lie down!

 

Need to improve the holding down process………………Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Bob

 

Try using a twin pack glue instead of that cheap interior PVA then you wont have a problem….

 

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul……………..Thanks for the glue tip……..don`t like the fumes!

 

Really struggling at my end……the main problem, is how to apply a clamping force  over most of the strip area!……………Coupled with the compound curves….need a flexible strip to lie directly on top of the veneer…..that should do the trick?

 

I can foresee a bit of marquetry work coming up shortly!

 

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Try using a flexable nylon ruler held in place with a luggage strap.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

The snag with a flexible retainer, is that you can`t be sure the veneer has moved slightly

 

Came up with this idea………Lots of strings clamps with weights hanging down.

 

Using wood blocks for local intensity……….Happy now……Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Method of clamping the veneer to a compound surface…..nylon cord with 2lb weight

Job sorted!……….Bob

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Another view of the string clamps……It works too!

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