Ognib Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Watching & learning & enjoying. Empathetic sympathy over the loss of the other build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Chris, like where you are on the Vega, ready for another update though. Tim... Thanks. I was hoping to get an update posted over the weekend but unfortunately I had to work late Friday and had to go into work Saturday. I got very little time at the bench yesterday but hoping to possibly have an update later tonight or tomorrow. I have got something what I think is pretty cool to share. Well to me it is... haha. It pretty much will check a completed assembly off the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Looks very nice Tim..Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Ray, thanks for the sentiments. Immersed now in this one and the Falcon. Chris, looking forward to it and Dave....thanks too the compliment. Today was productive even though what you see today is not parted off yet and the axle "braces" need to be tapered / shaped after they're off the mill. This was satisfying as i have a tremendous amount of planning before I could even start. I'm limited by the scale and the size of the end mills to do certain operations. I have to get creative to be able to make certain parts and I know it takes me a LOT more time to make them because of it. I have to make the twin but when done, the rear will be just about complete. Here's a pic of a 1:1 showing the "bells and the axle braces. It would have been too difficult to make / shape 16 separate braces and then soldered them on in perfect alignment, so I wanted to machine them instead. This pic shows the drilled ring setting on top to give you an idea. The entire piece when parted off will be just over 7mm in overall length. And with the bell resting in the "cradle"........I'll solder all of this together when competed. I'll share later this week when they're both done and shaped. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 What we are witnessing with this thread is sheer perfection and a dedication to making things absolutely flawless. I applaud your extensive efforts Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 What we are witnessing with this thread is sheer perfection and a dedication to making things absolutely flawless. I applaud your extensive efforts Tim.And I applaud Brad's applause, but only because I enjoy being totally overwhelmed with your ability to envision how to get to where you need to be.What comes out of your ears when you're thinking this stuff up? Smoke or Steam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Tim.... Wow.... all I can say is ypu are truly one of the best. That is so impressive to change the set up to get the results you want since you don't have tooling to do it your original way. I have to give you alot of.credit for being creative. It goes to show that anyone can do anything when they put their mind to it. Now I can't wait to see this all together. Nice Work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 My word, man... I'd like to see what all is going through that mind of yours when you're planning these thing out... I'm stunned - again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 whouw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Dude.... this is just amazing... awesome work.... I love seeing your thought process, on creating all these bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 I lied, couldn't help myself after parting it off and cleaning it up. 2 pics of what I'm shooting for..... It's so close now and now I've got to start its twin. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Amazeballs! (I think thats what the kids say.... haha...) phenomenal work... hits the mark perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Unbelievable! Jaw on the floor. Speechless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I don't know what else to say!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrozilla Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I, uh, well, it's, wow, there's, REALLY, how, because, OH WAIT!!! I've got it. No, sorry, that's not a word. More of a sound I can't replicate here anyway.Will you settle for an "Atta Boy Tim!!!" ??? I hope so, 'cuz otherwise, I'm lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Tim.......such a pleasure to watch your work.......just love it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Looks really good, Tim. Very creative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Tim.... I don't know what else to say but your work is exceptional my friend!! That thing looks incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 that is some super work right there. great job on removing the bad metal and finding the gemstone inside!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypower Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Absolutely beautiful. It is a true pleasure to follow along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook_dw Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 It is almost scary the talent that several of you have.. I am jealous.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 WOW...yet another work of art you have produced! Cant wait to see it when its complete....the rear end that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 WOW...yet another work of art you have produced! Cant wait to see it when its complete....the rear end that is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Must say I'm flattered by all the positive comments. Dave hit upon the fun part of machining with his joke about getting rid of the "ugly" metal to get to the jewel. It's truly what I enjoy about machining. It made me think of those dinosaur kits that have bones buried in plaster and they give you a wooden mallet and pick to "chip em' out". Always cool to see what the "prize" is. Today I was anxious to complete the twin while the numbers were fresh in my head (even though I take copious notes). I'm going to shorten each side by 1mm and increase the taper of the splines. But this is so close to being done now. Thanks again for following along. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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