tk7713gra30 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Hi all Well this took me a little longer than I planned and not quite finished but here we are at the minute. All is scratchbuilt, I wont be making another in a hurry :-) The yellow casting are from my initial masters, I cast as I go incase of mistakes and to amend the cast. I have tried to incorporate the little details of the original and to be as accurate as possible. Inner ring for dial and sunken round head rivets. Thanks to Woody I have added the bevel to the edges as the original so it looks less square and harsh, as does the original pic I used. I hope I have the seperate depths about right It measures a fraction over 8 1/2 " by exactly 6.6" The dial cover is seperate and the dial and lense can be added in a recess on the baseplate first. The switches will be optional up/down The centre is seperate to allow it to be fixed to a box with screws, the switches and centre will then cover those Still have to do the dials and redoing the centre-hence no pics of what I have It will be as a complete front unit on plate Will cast one this weekend and post, will offer these later if interested by not yet :-)(they will be quality but reasonable like my tips-this hobby can be v expensive ) Love to hear your comments. Best wishes Graham Master Mould prep Moulds Initial Masters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Impressive! Thread bookmarked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quebectrooper Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Very nice. its my birthday again ,can you send it to me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I reckon this guy is going to be one of our "go to's" for all of the odd bits and bobs that we occaisionally need and can't find. Looks great Gra, Well done. Smally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I wish I had this kind of skill... Great job Graham... Can't wait to see these finished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartermaster Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Excellent work Graham! Keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 very nice Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 looks awesome man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk7713gra30 Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi all, I really appreciate the comments and best wishes A good day on casting, I now have these, It took 2 kg of rubber and I am not happy with the centre but my aim is to upgrade that bit, hence the breakdown next, the bits are loose and not glued Also thank someone for plastic polish, TO CLEAN THE WORKTOP BEFORE MY WIFE SEES IT, my not so good workshop and bad casts I still need to do the knobs and handles but all being well it will be finished soon, I am on a deadline as i want to Troop in May-Smally and Woody have been a great help All will have the switch inserts as on the left one, its a plug with a pre sunk hole so you can drill and add the switch lever, it can also be turned for a variety-all up-all.down-all. Up-down/down-up. I now have 3 casts and a master, 1 is to a friend and 1 will be mine, I am going to offer the other on the FS section as I need the money to make the mould for the final bits. Please keep looking as I will be doing the hadles and knobs over the next 2 weeks, and the centre changes that I am not happy with Best wishes gra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smally Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 This pic made me laugh. We're all just like kids when it comes to 'sorting out' our trooper gear, making a mess and hoping the missus doesn't see it! Great work Sir Smally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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