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Post by tomato007 on Feb 13, 2019 2:56:36 GMT -5
Front lid will stay closed for this proxy. The fifth silicon mould has been OK now. I had some issues with the integrated 3DP louvres. They have been too deep in comparison with the width and were not stable enough for casting. Now the first coat of lacquer has been applied. Both shells are silver now! Best regards Thomas
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Post by Andrew Rowland on Feb 13, 2019 13:48:06 GMT -5
Extraordinary work Thomas, great to see the process. Just like real racing in the past we all have a different idea, we set it in motion, then we work and work on it until something magical pops out and all the while we dream of victory......
I'm in awe of those who do that casting thing. I just can't get my head round it. Best wishes Andi
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Post by tomato007 on Feb 25, 2019 2:36:09 GMT -5
Slow progress on my builds although the shells are painted already. The chassis for both cars are ready as well. Now it needs some testing and fine tuning.
I've started also to build the small parts which are necessary for a decent build. Best regards Thomas
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Post by Aurora on Feb 25, 2019 13:07:22 GMT -5
Slow progress Thomas? Looks quite productive to me, that's a big project! They look great, the casting is shaped perfectly. Thanks for posting your work.
Cheers, Matt
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Post by David Mitcham on Feb 25, 2019 15:56:43 GMT -5
Looking good Thomas. I like the very different approaches the chassis.
Best Regards
David
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Post by tomato007 on Apr 8, 2019 1:36:57 GMT -5
Finally both cars are nearly ready but still untested. I have to finalize them now. I'm late anyway. The W125 kit of PP is perfect and easy to build. Really nothing to do, just painting. The only negative point is the driver bust which seams to be to small. It would have been better to use an Immense Minature driver as well. Some photo-etch parts. Sorry for spelling Donington wrong. Finally you can see all the flaws when you take pictures... And this how the cars look from the underside. This week I'm on a business trip again but the upcoming weekend the cars will be shipped to the UK. The W165 runs smooth with the separate motor pod and the offset crown. Motor is from SRP (18.000 rpm) and weight is pretty low with less than 60g in total. Best regards Thomas
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Post by David Mitcham on Apr 8, 2019 7:39:06 GMT -5
Your cars look great Thomas. The first round will not be until 19 April - that's the first date Andi and I can get together - so your cars should arrive in time.
Best Regards
David
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Post by richardh on Apr 8, 2019 16:13:17 GMT -5
Thomas An amazing build and excellent historical coverage - very interesting. I am in awe of what you guys do with turning a piece of carving into a beautiful smooth resin mould. Excellent looking cars and good luck with your race.
Regards Richard
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Post by tomato007 on Apr 9, 2019 10:15:29 GMT -5
Thank you for your comments. The biggest hurdle for me is still a decent finish of the final build. Best regards Thomas
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Post by tomato007 on Apr 13, 2019 3:40:48 GMT -5
Finally the cars are ready and running but more or less untested on the way to the UK. I learned today on the post office that I have to make a non-EC shipment with full customs declaration because Brexit has become reality for "Deutsche Post"! I still had some hope... Thomas
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