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[Arno Boudoiron]

Thanks Marty  


Small update:
Frame: both sides are almost done!   \(^_^)/







Next, the "Pedestal Bolt Thimble".

I'll made just one then I'll send it to the caster... I need 8 of them.

Cheers
Arnaud

[finescalerr]

Terrible. Just terrible. -- Russ

[Arno Boudoiron]

Thanks for your comment Russ 




After casting, all will be ready to complete all pedestals (x8) with their driving box + wedges and the bolt thimble.

Next update in a few months I guess   

Needs a lot of hex bolts...

Arnaud

[Ray Dunakin]

Looking good. What material will be used for the castings? Resin?

[marc_reusser]

Just Lovely.

[jim s-w]

Hi Arnaud

Are you planning to build the model rigid without any springing?

Regards

Jim

[Arno Boudoiron]

Thank you gentlemen 
@Ray, Resin.
@Jim,
All will be rigid, like a static model + base. Unfortunately, to make the things functional is above my possibilities. I can't machined metal, I don't have a mill, big tools neither  plus I don't have room for them 
I'm building this as a sculpture, the most accurate than I can 

Plastic,
It's fantastic.

:)A

[Malachi Constant]

I'm building this as a sculpture ...

And quite beautifully!  -- Dallas

[Arno Boudoiron]

Thanks Dallas 

I got the resin parts today! I'm very pleased with the result 





And the pedestal thimbles with + bolts


A lot of things on the bench now!

Cheers
Arno

[marc_reusser]

Beautiful castings and quality. Who did the casting for you?

[Arno Boudoiron]

Thanks Marc,
I Know a few casters in USA, they are all great I think. The one I used is local (No shipping!), very local, we are in the same street  He works for a company who does 3D printing, supplies for war games and figures. With the agreement of the big boss, the caster can do some extra after his work, using all the workshop's stuff for his own business.
He's very good.

[David King]

Your styrene hand "milling" skills are quite remarkable.  Color me very impressed.

David

[Gordon Ferguson]

That is high quality casting, mind you it makes a big difference when the masters are as good as yours .

[Peter_T1958]

That's a huge challenge you want to meet with such a project...
Especially when the quality of the work is as good as yours!
I am deeply impressed!

Peter

[Hauk]

Thanks Marc,
I Know a few casters in USA, they are all great I think. The one I used is local (No shipping!), very local, we are in the same street  He works for a company who does 3D printing, supplies for war games and figures. With the agreement of the big boss, the caster can do some extra after his work, using all the workshop's stuff for his own business.
He's very good.

Lucky you!
Beautiful castings, but no casting is better than the master. Really impressed by your styrene work.