#11
|
||||
|
||||
Those are some really nice looking tools.
__________________
When in doubt, WHACK the GAS and DITCH the brake !!! Yes, there is such a thing as NORMAL, if you have to ask what is "NORMAL" , you probably aren't ! Failure may not be an OPTION, but it is ALWAYS a POSSIBILITY. ALL systems are GO for MAYHEM, CHAOS, and HAVOC ! |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Gord, I think it would be nice to see. I’ve been a woodworker since I got my first taste of working with wood in junior high woodshop class. (You have to be old to be familiar with woodshops in public schools!) I bought a lathe, finally, almost 10 years ago, probably as a result of seeing your work, and actually getting a Pershing nose cone from you. Now I’m not advocating everyone quit buying custom turnings from you, and go buy a lathe! But for anyone that enjoys woodworking, the lathe is an incredibly fun tool to use. I turned nose cones as a kid using my dad’s 1/4” single speed electric drill. It’s hard to describe the phenomenal step-up that a lathe represents. I’ve added some canopies to balsa nose cones, both commercially-available, and custom-turned, but a tutorial from you would be helpful to a lot of modelers here, I think.
__________________
Lee Reep NAR 55948 Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold! Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp |
#13
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
I like that more people are learning how to use a lathe especially for rocket uses, but along the way you will pick up so many more things than just making nose cones. My progress today involved decals for my upscale Falcon Commander. Yes...they have lines in them! I don't care...it's...battle damage...yeah, that's it. I really can't show you anything yet. I'm waiting for the primer to be really really cured. I could't find any of my regular Rustolium High Built primer I'm used to. Not sure why all the hardware stores change it all the time, it must be their distributors. The decal will be a "tribute" to the United States Space Force! I am working on two step by step project nose cones The PNC-50SP upscale and an upscale Manta Bomber nose cone.
__________________
"I'm a sandman. I've never killed anyone. I terminate runners when their time is up." Logan from "Logan's Run" http://sandmandecals.com/ |
#14
|
||||
|
||||
Finally finished!
BT-60 main body, Metallic Black Testor's paint , gold decals and 24mm motor mount. I couldn't get my camera to focus on the USSF logo on the tail so I added the logo from my T-shirt. Only, all gold no yellow and no red white and blue.
__________________
"I'm a sandman. I've never killed anyone. I terminate runners when their time is up." Logan from "Logan's Run" http://sandmandecals.com/ |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
Very nice Gord
__________________
Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati |
#16
|
|||
|
|||
Nice! The all gold decals give it a X-15 vibe.
|
#17
|
|||
|
|||
Very nice! Been trying to decide what to do with my unbuilt Estes PSII E2X Trajector - the first one flies great - if a BT60 Falcon Commander is good then a bigger one is even better.
|
#18
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Great idea. I too have a Trajector, just awaiting some alternate build. I just cannot build it stock.
__________________
Lee Reep NAR 55948 Projects: Semroc Saturn 1B, Ken Foss Designs Mini Satellite Interceptor In the Paint Shop: Nothing! Too cold! Launch-Ready: Farside-X, Maxi Honest John, Super Scamp |
#19
|
||||
|
||||
That came out great! It does have an X15 flavor.
__________________
Tim NAR 78486 L2 |
#20
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Well, I'm glad everyone seems to like it. I was afraid it might come out looking like Trump Tower.
__________________
"I'm a sandman. I've never killed anyone. I terminate runners when their time is up." Logan from "Logan's Run" http://sandmandecals.com/ |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|