LSP_K2 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 Trailing end of base is really moving along now. Some grinding and weld marks added with the soldering gun, should make this area look way better than before.
LSP_K2 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 As much as I didn't want to originally, I've come to the conclusion that this large diameter molded on ridge (which is supposed to be angle iron), needs to be replaced, so I'll be grinding this all off. Also, this ring is oval, not round, as Dragon has depicted it. Out2gtcha 1
LSP_K2 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 The offending flange is ground off, now the real fun begins. I've also opened up both front legs for detailing, as seen on the real deal. One is out of whack for some reason, though I measured three times, so I'll repair that and move on. Out2gtcha 1
LSP_K2 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 Some interior framing, and the lifting bolt added. I'll do the same to the other side, once I correct the opening. Out2gtcha 1
LSP_K2 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Posted May 22, 2015 Left side area is now (finally) symmetrical to left side.
LSP_K2 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Posted May 22, 2015 I've also gone ahead and added the tiny brackets under the hook (that will be added later).
LSP_K2 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Posted May 22, 2015 New information (just received yesterday) allowed me to slightly redo the spirit level.
LSP_K2 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Posted May 22, 2015 Parting shot. No more work on this until at least Monday, as dining room table (my work area), has to be cleaned off for Memorial day hog fest this weekend. We'll be grilling our brains out D.B. Andrus 1
LSP_K2 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks, CD. Work resumes, now addressing the back sides of gun elevation mechanism.
LSP_K2 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Posted May 26, 2015 This knob (above the hand wheels), was cut off, grooves ground into the edges, and repositioned for a neater appearance.
LSP_K2 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Posted May 26, 2015 The "no frills" approach. What cannot be seen, I generally don't mess around with.
LSP_K2 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Posted May 26, 2015 Here's a photo of the first of my match marked pieces being added to base. I've rather arbitrarily assumed a 4-3 skip weld, but have no idea if that's correct or not, though it's probably close.
LSP_K2 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Posted May 26, 2015 OK, here's my interpretation of the base plate. Not bad, I think, considering that I had to splice seven different pieces together, as I didn't have one single piece that I could use. I used .040 sheet for this, which is almost exactly 1/4" in scale. Out2gtcha 1
Out2gtcha Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Cool! Are there weld beads that go around the edges of/between the plates and center ring too? LSP_K2 1
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