Ohm-men Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 What an incredible fantastic build! Hats of to you Sir! kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 amazing - just caught up with this love the approach and choosing something challenging and unusual - it's going to really stand out once complete and I suspect might cause a few 'Waht if' comments as until I read this thread I had no idea there was a 232 with four podded engines ..also feel for you when you rely on things in books and find through research that actually the facts were different - it's actually a very rewarding part of the hobby I find great work on the casting too - another dimension opens up to you once you crack that and it looks as if you are already a pro. The bit I am biting my nails about is the canopy - looking forward to seeing how you approach it as it has always been my nemesis can't wait for more.. Peter Hi Peter, thanks for your encouragement!! You''re absolutely right, the canopy is a major 'hurdle' to overcome. So, I just couldn't leave you with your finger nails getting bitten to pieces... I've been using my little vacuum forming box for the canopy. Using the kitchen oven and the vacuum cleaner to create the vacuum. It looks easy, but there has been a lot of testing with different temperatures, materials, thickness and time... But I finally got everything right... 0,5 mm Vivak PETG Almost perfect. An extra copy, just to make sure... So with the canopy out of the way, no more large scratched parts are needed, I think.. Cheers: Kent LSP_Kevin, theseeker, Padraic Conway and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Wow, that's as perfect as it gets, I think! What do you use to heat the plastic? Juraj kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackCanopy Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 This is a very, very impressive and (apparently) straightforward build, Kent! Can u tell us a little about how you buildt up and finished the canopy plug? The surface looks like some polished tamiya primer... tnx Joerg kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 This is a very, very impressive and (apparently) straightforward build, Kent! Can u tell us a little about how you buildt up and finished the canopy plug? The surface looks like some polished tamiya primer... tnx Joerg Thanks Joerg, I wouldn't say its all straightforward. There's a lot of trial and error involved, you just don't get to see it ;-) The plug for the canopy was initially made from 'Das Pronto White Clay'. When dry, it was shaped roughly (and very easily) with a knife, files and sandpaper. It was then puttied with some IMPA one-component fine filler, (several layers until the desired shape) The filler is sanded to get the fine surface for the plug. Lastly, it was painted with Mr. Color 1200 gray surfacer and polished to get the smooth surface. Cheers: Kent BlackCanopy and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Wow, that's as perfect as it gets, I think! What do you use to heat the plastic? Juraj I just use the kitchen oven, at 150 degrees ;-) Cheers: Kent CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 You really make it look so easy there Kent! Some truly amazing skills on show. Carl kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Another skill clearly (pun intended) mastered Kent! Lovely stuff! Torben kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Just brilliant, Kent! Kev kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airscale Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 unbelievable! that is the highest quality work and you just turn it out just like that... no swearing, no hissy fits, no mental breakdowns, no burning through Vivak or PETG at an industrial rate, no moulding bubbles, no masters being ruined, no primer sticking to the vacform & ruining both the pull and the master, no stretch lines, no milkiness - what is going on... I suppose you can walk on water too, right? speechless in both awe and jealosy.. Peter kkarlsen, monthebiff and Harold 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) unbelievable! that is the highest quality work and you just turn it out just like that... no swearing, no hissy fits, no mental breakdowns, no burning through Vivak or PETG at an industrial rate, no moulding bubbles, no masters being ruined, no primer sticking to the vacform & ruining both the pull and the master, no stretch lines, no milkiness - what is going on... I suppose you can walk on water too, right? speechless in both awe and jealosy.. Peter Hmm, I recognize almost all of the above mentioned scenarios and I had them... Btw you forgot the yellowing of acetat tests! I think i only got away with it because the master's were holding together despite the punishment... It was by no means easy, but patience was rewarded, tweeking the temperature and time... ;-) Kent Edited March 30, 2018 by kkarlsen TorbenD, Wouter, KiwiZac and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wouter Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Persistence is the key! kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Persistence is the key! Well put, Wouter ;-) Cheers: Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Superb work Kent, this is one of the best and most unexpected conversions I hve ever seen on LSP! Those vac transparencies are excellent. Regards. Andy kkarlsen and Fooesboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kais Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 "I suppose you can walk on water too, right?"Too funny!Amazed kkarlsen.Well done!! kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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