kenb Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I like this, got a lot of good building tips and ideas from you. I was just wondering, you said you made the spindles from 1/16 and 1/8 aluminum tubing. Could you tell me how you joined the two pieces. I'm thinking super glue? I've tried to make spindles like that and they always seemed fragile. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thanks for the kind words Ken. Yes, the spindles can be flimsy and here's how I built these. For the vertical piece, I insert the 1/16th tubing inside of the 1/8 tubing and also use a piece of wire insulation to help take up some of the slack so the pin can be a smaller diameter. For the actual spindle, I drill a hole through both pieces of tubing for a piece of .033 piano wire that glues into this hole and then a 1/16th tubing is glued over the wire. I use Green Label Zap-A-Gap for any connection that has metal. For my Fiat Altered, I drew up a diagram of how I build an all metal functioning straight axle. Here it is again: Hope this helps and thanks for your interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 VERY REALISTIC!!! Nice detailing too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) A bit more done and the interior is just starting to take shape. I used basswood for the counters that was laminated with thin veneer strips of wood from cigar wrappers. Searched and searched for just the right thing for a suitable sink and ended up using a metal capacitor, or whatever it is, from an old electrical component/circuit board. Fabricated a faucet from scrap pieces of metal. Need to make one more leg for the sink side of the cabinet and then I'll see what stain I have in the garage. Still looking through all of my odds and ends to make an authentic looking wood stove. Someone please tell me what this thing is called. That's it for now. Stay tuned and thanks for your interest and comments. Edited August 11, 2012 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) Seems there's not much progress but I have been busy making all of the interior components. The cast iron stove was a bit of a challenge because I couldn't find the basic barrel shape of your typical pot bellied stove so I made one similar to one I used to have from wood, styrene, aluminum sheet and tubing. The legs are made from doll house supplies from the LHS. The wainscoating was made on the computer and printed on card stock. Its just sitting in position for the pictures. It'll have the horizontal top piece when finished. Putting in the wainscoating sure made the interior look so much better and period correct. Still working out the floor covering and may just end up making an image on the computer and again printing it on card stock. Again, thanks for your interest and following along. Comments welcomed and encouraged. Edited August 16, 2012 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I love the details, Brad. Awesome work! Your diorama skills are showing through on this build! -Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I think Pat Covert would smile if he ever go on there and saw this. It's looking great. Those interior details are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 nice work Brad, uh.......... but you might want to talk to your insurace comapany, they might frown on the wood stove in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 that thing you are trying to identify is an electrolytic capacitor that has been cut in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 that thing you are trying to identify is an electrolytic capacitor that has been cut in half. ya beat me to it mike......... yepper, thats a capacitor. nice use of "found" parts........ i have a hard time throwing anything electronic away, before i tear it apart to see whats in there i can use! beautiful work, keep it goin, and virgil is right, pat covert would be grinnin from ear to ear! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyn Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 great work so far, especially on the wood work. Make sure to knock the charge of that capacitor, otherwise you little 1:24 will get shocked when they wash their hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Thanks for all of the comments guys and also for letting me know that is a capacitor. I'm sure it was completely discharged as it was in my metal parts bin for over 15 years. I'll have more updates soon so stay tuned. Edited August 17, 2012 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Setzer Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) I always like see something different someone is building, and I realy like what you have done with this build! I will keep watching this build! Edited August 17, 2012 by Tom Setzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks for the kind words Ken. Yes, the spindles can be flimsy and here's how I built these. For the vertical piece, I insert the 1/16th tubing inside of the 1/8 tubing and also use a piece of wire insulation to help take up some of the slack so the pin can be a smaller diameter. For the actual spindle, I drill a hole through both pieces of tubing for a piece of .033 piano wire that glues into this hole and then a 1/16th tubing is glued over the wire. I use Green Label Zap-A-Gap for any connection that has metal. For my Fiat Altered, I drew up a diagram of how I build an all metal functioning straight axle. Here it is again: Hope this helps and thanks for your interest. Is this all Brass or Aluninium tubbing your using. Great job so far love the old cars. John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 John - its all aluminum tubing and I polish the axle and ends before assembly so they look chrome. Thanks for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) Had a request for a close-up of the faucet and sink plus the stove so here they are. I'll have more updates later tonight. The coffee pot just needs a shot of blue with speckles of white. Thanks. Edited August 19, 2012 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Lots of progress today and the hold up was the floor. I couldn't decide what to do so I drew up some planks on the computer and printed them out on card stock. It'll get some dirt added before final assembly. Here's a mock up couple shots with most everything in place. I have a few smaller items to finish up as well as the functioning door and interior window frame. Big ticket item still remaining is the lift off top. Have a couple of ideas on how I'd like it to fit so I'll work on that in a few days. I attempted to make some folded up blankets with watered down Elmer's along with some colored pigment and they're drying at the moment. We'll see how they look in the morning. Since this is my first attempt at this, I'm expecting to need to redo them. Thanks for following along and your interest. Comments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 this is shaping up nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Nice, I love it. What are the dimensions of the camper? This one is going to look very nice You have all the right details in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys. They're really appreciated. Doc - the exterior dimensions of the cabin are 2 7/8" length x 2 7/8" wide and 2 1/4" tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesG Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 WOW! thats cool. I picture a littie fat guy in a dirty t-shirt and top hat smoking a cigar and cooking scrapple on the stove. btw love your avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Great Detailing Brad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Hi Brad, Your skills are just amazing!!! This build is really unique and looking forward to your progress!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Fantastic! Missed you at the club meeting last night, but I see you were being productive nonetheless! Looking great, Brad. Let me know when you plan to bring it to a club contest ... I won't waste my time or effort bringing anything. That's pure winner! Money! Wow! You and Hollywood/Peoria Jim are gonna be going head-to-head a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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