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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #300 on: November 03, 2019, 07:03:01 pm »

Andy,
Regarding filler caps, it's worth going online for the 1/12th scale car fuel fillers [like on an AC Cobra], there might just be something there or even the 'truck' type sites [1/14th scale?]. Also, some of the Japanese car upgrade companies like Hobby Link Japan [HLJ] might just have something. Otherwise, when I get there, I might machine them in 'ali' and polish - the shine will keep and certainly see me out!!
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #301 on: November 03, 2019, 11:43:48 pm »











initially fixed with CA then post picture surrounded with 5 min epoxy





Feathered in ready for primer


The plate is detachable so can be fitted after orange coat etc
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #302 on: November 04, 2019, 09:01:23 pm »

I'm pleased enough how these turned out with no sign of a join line. Tamiya primer is very good stuff.
Now the holes are filled I will leave further detail for another day.




Attention turned to the aerial mast brackets



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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #303 on: November 05, 2019, 02:09:52 pm »














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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #304 on: November 05, 2019, 06:19:59 pm »

Last night I prepared some brass rod with threaded ends in preparation to make those aerial knuckle fittings. A fortuitous trip to Leeds Model shop this morning resulted in the above instead. Much faster and I'm sure you'll agree that with chrome spray look very realistic.
This is Humbrol Chrome, is there a product I can protect it with to prevent tarnish?


The Graupner bits were £8.49 for 10


I put this in my watch list a while ago in response to forum posts.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALCLAD-2-KLEAR-KOTE-GLOSS-ALC310/152882224287?var=453219652028
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« Reply #305 on: November 05, 2019, 10:13:23 pm »

Hard as Nails by Sally Hansen Nail Varnish, Boots or any supermarket chemsits sell it,I use it all the time on fishing flies etc nad it is not affected by water
 




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« Reply #306 on: November 05, 2019, 10:14:15 pm »

Thanks Dave
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #307 on: November 05, 2019, 10:30:57 pm »

Knick some off the wife when she NOT looking ...and RUN LIKE HECK  O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0 O0




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« Reply #308 on: November 06, 2019, 09:01:41 am »

I'm in her good books today having spent half of yesterday doing jobs for her  O0
Someone just asked this morning where to get the hinges.


I bought here but anyone local can have my left overs at cost price http://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=30673&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPp1psYIvndKRX9VIeFCXpjmmlczQlH2ANPQTunNM3UjfMN7PSOSOxYaAl7eEALw_wcB
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #309 on: November 06, 2019, 07:49:12 pm »

A bit of a struggle today, advice needed?
This styrene in not happy with any of these adhesives  :((   Could it be the age of it?



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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #310 on: November 07, 2019, 01:34:51 am »

Lots of advice offered on the facebook group and I've opted for the suggestion of epoxy.
Not final fixed yet




Epoxy not too obvious internally supporting multiple faces
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #311 on: November 07, 2019, 02:04:45 am »

Now glued in place. Only time will tell how robust? but if they break I will put a SS servo rod right through with a nut and washer in the cabin


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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #312 on: November 07, 2019, 04:30:44 pm »

Took a while to think of a way to make boat hook and Aerial stowage brackets but I think they will do. I could cut a slot in them yet. I've used a key hole shape so the rods snap into place securely.  3mm styrene 





















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« Reply #313 on: November 07, 2019, 11:17:01 pm »

I've just placed another order with Knupfer and whilst browsing I found the brass profile that will do for the cable retainers on the bow keel I hope

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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #315 on: November 08, 2019, 04:10:15 pm »

I'm happy with these and I feel like making the TEE next so I can make the support arms to suit






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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #316 on: November 08, 2019, 04:25:14 pm »

Beautiful brackets Andy :-))
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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #317 on: November 08, 2019, 04:27:20 pm »

Thank you Ned. It's only recently that I've tried combining styrene and brass with CA. Seems to be holding up well and no heat involved which means no hours of cleaning up my soldering  {-)
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« Reply #318 on: November 08, 2019, 05:12:22 pm »

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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #319 on: November 09, 2019, 02:23:01 pm »

So on with the TEE
Started last night and it's by no means a 5 min job.
I opted for 3mm styrene as this gives plenty of meat for rounding the edges
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I used a semi circular profile cut into quadrants for this


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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #320 on: November 09, 2019, 03:58:22 pm »

This is the best way to prepare for making the side support arms











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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #321 on: November 09, 2019, 07:01:56 pm »


This is 4mm or more accurately 3.97 mm brass rod K&S


Thin brass rod used to find correct angle


4mm tube used for hydraulic arm attachment points


Fixed in position with 5 min epoxy



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« Reply #322 on: November 09, 2019, 11:55:04 pm »













Distance from cabin roof to underside of TEE = 75mm



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Re: ModelsbyDesign Shannon
« Reply #324 on: November 11, 2019, 01:59:03 pm »

Sometimes developing a method is like wading through mud but I think I've solved the next step.


K&S box profile





Painstakingly filled out to a C section



To fit three pieces of Styrene comfortably so it slides without being sloppy





So now I have something to build upon with soldered parts. This will of course be drilled to look like the real deal



Also started on the top anchors

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