andy james Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 What an amazing build! Keep those pictures coming. Quote
davey_83 Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 Bladdy clever stuff!!!! Really grand work and totally unique Quote
marzman Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) You should be filming this and putting it on a Youtube channel. Check out B is for Build - you could do videos in their format - i.e. a few mins of commentary describing what you're going to do each day, and then just filmed from a static camera position on time lapse. Would make compelling viewing. Edited June 17, 2021 by marzman Quote
Falcata Posted July 3, 2021 Author Posted July 3, 2021 On 17/06/2021 at 12:33, marzman said: You should be filming this and putting it on a Youtube channel. Check out B is for Build - you could do videos in their format - i.e. a few mins of commentary describing what you're going to do each day, and then just filmed from a static camera position on time lapse. Would make compelling viewing. Hi Marzman I have been working on a possible sponsorship for a YouTube channel I would love to do that , but one of my biggest problems is time !!! so if a company wants to help me out with products i need or tools to help speed up the process , i would be all over it , helping them promote and showcase their tools or composites and how to apply them , I am just a regular guy doing this build on my own , it's tough enough , it takes time to film and edit , post etc . I did a few tech tip vids all my buddies like them , but it takes time away from the build . Even the time it takes to update the 3 sites I have this build on sometimes is a struggle to squeeze it in. It's awesome you think it's worthy , nice to know I am not the only one that likes it . And I would like to thank everyone again for all the positive feedback , it really helps !! Quote
Falcata Posted July 3, 2021 Author Posted July 3, 2021 Thanks everyone for fallowing along and the fantastic positive feedback . Been busy as usual , had some crazy heatwave here last weekend , 4 days with temps in the high 30's . Also did something nasty to my knee , that's slowed me down a bit can only do stuff standing , it's getting better ... very slowly , 30 years of racing motorcycles didn't help . been working on the trunk lid and the hood , will start with the hood . This bottom of the hood started out as just a test in the new shop to test the waters , I had a couple of gallons of resin that were really old and had probably been below the 45 degree limit . so i did a copy of the bottom of the stock hood , this would give me a look at where i could make more room foe goodies . I had to trim a bunch for the fenders , so as time went along I decided to use it . Now I need to extend the back of the hood ,these pieces are just to support the the part for the fiberglass . Making the part to slide under the back to hold up the extension once glassed it will get trimmed at the blue line , you have to go past to get a consistant thickness checking supports to see if it's still level Here is the part sanded to a taper to slid in , the plastic part behind will go on top so the glass wont stick to the support . roughing up the glass for a good bond getting ready to bond it down holding it down , I use body fill to glue the two pieces of foam together . next is to add a little filler to smooth the transition then three units of mat another strip of plastic to avoid it sticking and some wood and squeezie clamps 1 Quote
Falcata Posted July 3, 2021 Author Posted July 3, 2021 Oh the other thing I should mention is I bought a 3D printer to make some parts for the car , oh course i have have to learn how to use it first , ( more time , later nights ) So I bought a Creality CR10 V3 I have been working on drawings for the emblems and a Crest ( badges ) so far so good . I have to rearrange some stuff in my office for It . It will print 400 x 400 x 600 mm The verity of filament is ridiculous , I can print these in chrome or black chrome or any combination of colors , I have to learn CAD again .....not easy . this is the first one , needs tweaking just an idea of what it would look like , of course it would be set in flush And on the hood . times up . maybe tonight i can post some pics of the trunk lid progress . Cheers Mates 5 Quote
Falcata Posted July 9, 2021 Author Posted July 9, 2021 Ok back to the hood , I know it's kind of boring ..... So here is how the hood extension came out , a little wavy at the back in the middle . but that will be cut off . I don't want to see the wipers , they are just not nice to look at . Making the small rise out of foam for the wipers to fit under gluing it down Some body filler , then one unit of mat and one unit of roving , covered by two units of mat glass . the roving gives it strength I mixed a bit too much resin ( heat getting to my brain ) so I added some filler and painted it on the fender . Glass ready for a trim Hood is upside down here to cut the bottom away and remove the foam . Trimmed and back on Look no more ugly wipers .. Here you can see when the top of the hood goes on the rise will be very small I have been working on the trunk and rear deck also , should have an update on that soon . Cheers 5 Quote
DoogyRev Posted July 9, 2021 Posted July 9, 2021 Never boring my friend! Awesome work as ever, and the heat last week got to all of us I think. 46C in Agassiz according to my outdoor thermostat 😅 Quote
Keyser Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 annnnnnnnd I'm late to the party All causght up now though Amazing build sir Will be following along with intrest, please keep the updates coming. 1 1 Quote
Azurez33 Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 I’m so invested in this project it’s just amazing mate, keep smashing the hard work Quote
andybp Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 I'm not sure I want to follow this project anymore it just makes me feel inadequate Brilliant work keep it up 2 Quote
Willsy1980 Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 Im a simple kinda guy, I like cars and lasers. This provides both in copious amounts, the build is an art form I can admire but never achieve, superb stuff Quote
Falcata Posted July 14, 2021 Author Posted July 14, 2021 And once again thanks gents for the kind words , you make me out to be some kind of wizard !! . thanks so much it really does help to get through the dark times , dragging my butt , scratching my head thinking how do i do this next bit. So sorry to say more boring stuff for now . First the hood latches . Earlier on I made provisions for the latches to go . I used the radiator mount for the latches , so it's easy to drill in the right place for the hood latch pins . This is still the bottom part of the hood , so I needed to cut the holes for the latches , and then cover them , so once the lower hood is molded I will know where to cut out the holes for the latches . 3 Quote
Falcata Posted July 14, 2021 Author Posted July 14, 2021 Rear deck lid continuation . here is where i cut out the tight spot and re-foamed it added some filler . 5 Quote
Falcata Posted July 14, 2021 Author Posted July 14, 2021 Hi I must apologize for the last post , I started way too late and was falling asleep .... So here we go . back to the back of the car . Here you can see body working in the Batman humps , I glued the two wooden bucks back on and used the laser to find my intersecting point where the quarter and the deck meet . once the deck lid is set in stone so to speak , i will trim the trunk lid to fit I put tape on just to see how things are shaping up , the tape doesn't show all the curves but it helps . can't wait until the roof is finished and I can foam the quarter panels in !! well that it for today , off to the shop to do some more . Cheers 6 Quote
ShortPaul Posted July 15, 2021 Posted July 15, 2021 On 10/07/2021 at 10:19, andybp said: I'm not sure I want to follow this project anymore it just makes me feel inadequate Brilliant work keep it up Really like looking at your build, can really see it taking shape, you are a talented man Quote
Stutopia Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 Wow, starting to get a real feel for the shape now. Quote
Falcata Posted July 27, 2021 Author Posted July 27, 2021 Hi everyone Another update I have been working on emblems and crests with my 3D printer Onto the quarter panels .....I have lost a lot of time this past couple of weeks with helping people etc . here I am using the laser in lock mode , which means it won't self level , it's a great feature . You can set an angle , i am using the angle finder so i can repeat on the other side , plus putting insurance marks on the wall . here I am interlocking the bucks together so I can keep the shape and make it strong enough to work it with tools once filled with foam Here I am laying out the cut with a baton , I an I will copy the part for the other side before gluing it in place . I am getting excited again , seeing some progress . 9 Quote
Falcata Posted July 31, 2021 Author Posted July 31, 2021 Another update Working on the quarter panels .............gotta get this car done !!!! Gas fill door , will be using the factory lid , made the quarters to match the shape . cheers for now ............ 2 Quote
ShortPaul Posted July 31, 2021 Posted July 31, 2021 Really looking forward to seeing the shape of the rear arches😁 Quote
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