(finally) getting inspired!

[TRAINS1941]

Anders,
The "plan" for now is to do several machines in this (obscure) scale.
A drill press is next, then a lathe and a bandsaw?
Eventually a small (yea right) dio with the shop and some track.
Finally a twin of the Plymouth I did that actually operates using r/c & batteries.
Should only take me 20 years..............   [THAT IS WHY WE CALL YOU YOUNG MARTIN!!!!!!!!

Russ,
what article?    STOP BEING SO COY!!!!!!!!

-Marty

All and All a great model and what a diorama this will be when finished.

Jerry

[Mobilgas]

Marty,    Fooling around in this large scale.....you just might not go back to O scale 

[lab-dad]

Craig,
I'm not foolin' around - I'm serious!

I thought some of you might like to see how applying the lettering goes.
At least how I do it 
Below you see the template and the letters going on.
I only tape the guide down on one side - the bottom usually.
On this set up I used plain old Elmer's to attach the letters initially.
The base they are going on is MDF, basically fine ground sawdust......
I put glue on the top 2/3 of the letter so not to glue it to the template.
Once the letter is down - I do one at a time.
I hold the letter down and lift the template.
After I do the whole row I seal/blend/secure the letters with Vallejo matt medium (thanks Dallas!)
Next day another coat.
Can't wait to see these all one color!!!!



-Marty

[artizen]

Neat.

[Mobilgas]

Yes Marty....I'm sure your Serious I think you took my last post the wrong way??

[Chuck Doan]

That template is a seriously good idea.

[lab-dad]

Naa Craig,
Just messin with ya'

Glad everbody likes Daves letter positioning fixture.
Mj

[lab-dad]

-Marty


If anyone notices the W being a little low (as I just did , it is; .008" too low. I can live with that.....)

[finescalerr]

That turned out rather well.

One thing about this forum: Every day I see something else to inspire me.

Russ

[Malachi Constant]

Did Dave actually cut the little dots in "U.S.A." or did you have to do those yourself? 

Looks really good!  Perfect touch to reproduce that cast-in detail AND have it match exactly what your doing.  Nice.  -- Dallas

[danpickard]

Dallas,
Dave cut the dots (see pic back on page 3 of this thread of the letters on the fret)...you didn't expect him to only do partial madness did you?  If you are going to do crazy things like this, you might as well go right the way to the end of the loony plank

Marty,
Turning out a cool "little" piece.  Clean and intricate...should keep you off the streets for a while yet.

Dan

[lab-dad]

Actually the periods are .025" styrene rod.
Dave's were square but impossible to place.
I used the template to drill holes, insert rod then trim to length.
See i am not as nutz as you think! :/
Mj

[lab-dad]

Well the next images should prove beyond a doubt I am out of my mind..........

Original machine (pictures provided by Bill @ Western Scale Models)


And here is the model.


Mine is cleaner of course!
FWIW;
The O.D. of the large circle is .500"
The styrene slot guides are .040"
The thread on the screw is 00-90
The handle started life as a piece of .046" brass rod.

-Marty

[TRAINS1941]

It's called two words "certifiable nuts"!!!

Nice job for a youngster!!!

Jerry

[lab-dad]

Starting to add some color.
Wont be much but it should make all the details "pop"
Ordered some AK-086 "dark steel powder" to do the shiny surfaces.
and the FAQ 2 book
I think all the major fabrication is done....I think.......
Looking forward to the finish line.
Marty