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Towerguys project part 9 (Read 665 times)
Sep 18th, 2009 at 12:57am

Towerguy   Offline
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some work done lately
I've been working on the alternate static control thats down on the left wall next to the pilots leg.

this was a challenge as it involved a curved insert into the wall.
first I made the mold
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then melted a layer of plastic with the heat gun and squashed it into shape
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then added a little weight while it cooled
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and there is the basic shape
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while waiting I cut out the hole in the pit wall
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after cutting out the final shape "carefully" and giving it a few layers of paint it's starting to look the goods
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added some screws and a lever made from mdf and gloss red marine paint
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and there you have it - a lot of work that doesn't look much but will look better once the carpet etc is added

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this is the first attempt at the signage but I may have to have another try at this as I'm not really pleased with this result. also the shakey photography doesn't help
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Reply #1 - Sep 18th, 2009 at 6:47am

ShaneG   Offline
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In case no one tells you today, you are a creative genius. Cool


 
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Reply #2 - Sep 18th, 2009 at 8:25am

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Tahk about attention to detail!!!!!!

THANKS for sharing that kind of work.... an inspiration to us all.

best,

....................john
 

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Reply #3 - Sep 18th, 2009 at 3:41pm

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thanks guys
just wish some of the rest of it would go as well Smiley
 
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