crazyrichard Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 awsome progress !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Looking forward to seeing more updates, Ray... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Ok, got it figured out. This is my hard maple block for development as a hammer form, in shaping body skins. The centerline template was shaped previously from the kit body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Cut a template to fit the rear of the cockpit & transferred it to the buck, using the centerline template for location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ognib Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) My inspiration for scratch built body panels. About 1/4 of the way down the page are some excellent shots of his body buck & his brass panel work. Also some good shots of his body build jig. http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/11/06/continental-mark-112-roger-zimmermans-amazing-scratchbuilding-skills/ Edited February 6, 2015 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Going to begin on the body buck by taking the area inside the feature lines on either side of the deck lid down 1/16", across the deck lid on to the lower body panel. I've already cut a line for the deck lid perimeter. I'll continue to keep this line intact as I work, preserving the layout work previously done. Chisels & a round gouge will allow me to establish a definitive edge along the feature lines. I use pencil to provide a guide coat so I can see where I'm working. My collection of rifler files & rasps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 This is my current puter wallpaper to keep me inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) The rim around the back of the cockpit is 1/8", with the outer feature line being about half that. Little at a time. Pulled a template off the upper body for crown radius. Get it established here, early on. Edited February 8, 2015 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Nice work. Enjoy watching the process. Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks, Bob, I'm having fun here. Working in line with centerline, with a real sharp 1/4" chisel & a 1/4" gouge. I'm using a coarse rifler file across the panel to establish continuity of radius from side to side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpride Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Ognib, I haven't checked into this forum in a long time because of outside jobs. Having refreshed my memory of this model I have to ask, with all due respect, have you completed a panel from the dozens of bucks you have made? I generally check and do the panels as I go. Also in that "away time" I produced some piece with methods that might be of help. If you will look through this post and consider the front axle construct and the method of doing the headers. http://largescalemodelers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=457 Again, this is only a "serving suggestion". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 David, thanks for the link, much good information there. As this is my first model since doing box models as a kid, I'm always looking for the better way to do things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Dremel in a mini-router base, with a small router bit, allows me to take just a shave or so off at a time, followed by working across the downward radius with an 80 grit sanding stick, to keep it all tied smoothly together. This is moving things along quickly while allowing me to easily maintain a constant depth of the panels in relationship to the height of the feature lines on either side. Edited February 10, 2015 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Oooh is that a Stewart Mac base for the Dremel??? I have seen and been drooling over those from their guitar woodworking site Fabulous build btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Thanks. Yes, stewmac. Very well made item. Bought it originally for cutting cavities on a guitar headstock for pearl inlay & saddle slots on acoustic bridges. Has proven to be very handy on a regular basis. The wooden sled extends out far enough to keep it riding on the "high" wood on either side of the area being worked. Edited February 10, 2015 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Nice stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Ya, good tools don't cost you, they pay you. It's part of how I earn my living. Edited February 10, 2015 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) My feature line areas are now 1/16" high. Can now start fitting the templates to the lower body panel & further up, the lower deck lid. This work will begin the shaping of the rear quarter panels & also help me to establish the crowns across the top of it all. Edited February 10, 2015 by Ognib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futurattraction Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpride Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Great stuff, and all this time I thought you were going to build a metal body How will you prepare the surface for painting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks, guys. David, thought I'd see if I can do a wooden one first. Got this done after work, this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 The tip of this set of templates ends at the edge of the side body feature line...dark mark.. It was essential that I establish a hard line for this point when beginning the material removal at the lower deck lid. Leaving it a bit high, until I get the rest of the way up roughed in & then bring it all in together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 Added some definition to the lower quarter panel, before work, this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognib Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 Another template...this one reads the feature lines, which are the high points on this part of the body. Using a file that cuts on the edges, I'm defining the outer edge of the feature line. This is the top of the outer quarter panel. As I round off the edges to shape down to the panel side, I'll be working to this cut I'm now making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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