chris2962 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 what a wonderful feeling it is knowing that help for model makers is out there who are let down if a part is no longer available, i would like to thank you all , i now have the chance to make a start on my 1/24 scale kit . mozart, jimbo and Out2gtcha 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Parts from Lee are en route to me Chris, so I imagine I’ll have something to show by end of this coming week. He sent cockpit tub/firewall as well as engine back (and bearer struts I believe) and your missing part 38 so I’ll have the complete picture to ensure a good duplicate fit. So model on brother, help is on the way! jimbo Trak-Tor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee in Texas Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Yes. Engine bearers, too. I didn’t know you found the instructions, so one step of those are in the package also. I’m really looking forward to how this turns out. I had considered getting a laser cutter of my own, so this will be a good demo of its capabilities. Parts with complex shapes can be built up of flat parts, so lots of possibilities. jimbo and Jeff T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2962 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 thanks jimbo that is great news what a wonderous forum jimbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Ok Chris and group. Lee’s parts arrived today and I’ve set to drawing up a CAD file for laser cutting. In order to achieve the blind holes on both front and back I’ll cut it from two layers of acrylic (Perspex). Then sandwich them together, a little sanding and voila. Nearly there! Here’s a screen grab of the CAD: I’ll cut a test shot tomorrow morning and post the results here. jimbo Jeff T, Trak-Tor, chrish and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Ferrari Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Keep in mind that if you fit all the parts provided for the Airfix 1/24 Fw190 engine you'll end up with the propeller, spinner and engine fan protruding about 5mm from the cowling, which is visibly incorrect. If you want it to look right you'll have to file/sand away the equivalent from some of the mating surfaces of the engine parts or just throw away one of them since none of that will be visible with a closed cowling. D Bellis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2962 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 this is going to be the first time i have done detail work on an engine before and with better looking parts it will look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Ok fellows here is some progress. I’ve cut the file shown above and it looks pretty much spot on. I might tweak the hole diameters as the laser does cut a “kerf” or cut thickness of about .006”. But this is pretty good. In the photo below you see the new part layers; center-left is the main layer in .080” acrylic that needs hex fastener details added (I cut some various sizes of hexes as seen in the stock at top). At center-right is the backside .030” layer. These sandwich together and create a .110” thick part that is nearly the exact thickness of the original seen at bottom: And here’s a view of the back layer nested onto its mounting pins on the engine back part; you can see the mounting holes are a bit sloppy thus I will adjust the size of the holes: But altogether I’m very pleased. Chris you’ll be on your way in no time. I’ll recut these, assemble it up for you and it will be on its way. jimbo Troy Molitor, chrish, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee in Texas Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 That is so cool. I really want to get a laser cutter of my own...and learn how to use it. Troy Molitor and jimbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 On 2/19/2020 at 12:38 AM, Andrea Ferrari said: Keep in mind that if you fit all the parts provided for the Airfix 1/24 Fw190 engine you'll end up with the propeller, spinner and engine fan protruding about 5mm from the cowling, which is visibly incorrect. If you want it to look right you'll have to file/sand away the equivalent from some of the mating surfaces of the engine parts or just throw away one of them since none of that will be visible with a closed cowling. Good point Andrea; In Supermarios build (referenced a few replies back) he points this out and if I recall he adjusted the engine bearer struts only to find out he removed too much and that he thought a bit of sanding alone would have been sufficient. He had to add material back to the struts to get it all to line up properly. Point being, Chris, lots of dry fitting will likely be in order for you! jimbo Troy Molitor and Andrea Ferrari 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lee in Texas said: That is so cool. I really want to get a laser cutter of my own...and learn how to use it. It’s a great tool Lee, indispensable to my architectural model making. jimbo Troy Molitor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Great results! jimbo and Troy Molitor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2962 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 yahoooooo looks brill thanks i have been busy with the rest of the kit i am going to try and put landing flaps on as airfix have not botherd to do any ,it is my first try at doing this as i get inspiration from this forum Lothar, Out2gtcha and Troy Molitor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2962 Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) how to up load an image Edited February 24, 2020 by chris2962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, chris2962 said: how to up load an image Hi Chris; I recall you’ve already posted some images, but since I use ImageShack I’ll share the tutorial link here for you: I’ve been a bit under the weather over the weekend so I’m sorry to not have any more updates about replicating this part, but I Will tomorrow for sure! Stay tuned; jimbo Edited February 24, 2020 by jimbo spellcheck errors :-( Out2gtcha, Troy Molitor and LSP_K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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