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Dec 27, 2015 11:23:59 GMT
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For the welds I find the best approach is :
1. make sure everything is clean
2. get the 2 panels to fit closely together.
3. tack it all together, starting about 4"appart then slowly tacking more and more until you are down to about 10mm between the welds.
4. then fill in the gaps allowing it to cool between welds if you are worried about distortion.
Kevin
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Thanks very much, Kevin....
I'm going to start on the front corners very soon and will keep that in mind.
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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I was quite liking your idea of fibreglass corners. It's quite normal on caravans to have a fibreglass or ABS nose cone and metal sides. Easier to replace if they get damaged, and once you have the mould you can easily make more! Looking good whatever you end up doing though, keep it up!
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1989 Mini MG 1275 ~ 1987 VW Polo ~ 1989 Citroen 2CV ~ 1998 VW T4 ~ 2006 Volvo XC70
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Dec 29, 2015 19:12:50 GMT
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I was quite liking your idea of fibreglass corners. It's quite normal on caravans to have a fibreglass or ABS nose cone and metal sides. Easier to replace if they get damaged, and once you have the mould you can easily make more! Looking good whatever you end up doing though, keep it up! Yeah, I know what you mean about the fiberglass....that is what I was thinking...perhaps once the metal panels are on there I can cover with aluminum foil and make some molds....just in case.... JP |
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Okay, so there is definitely something wrong here....My trailer shrunk and now I cant fit anything inside it!     yes, I know, it just aint right!....cant help it, I make replica models for a living! JP |
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Jan 10, 2016 22:45:35 GMT
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got some body work done to match the real deal and bombed on some primer:  Since I am working on using a linear actuator (screw type lifting mechanism) on the real one, I tried to find a miniature one for the model .No luck...not that I could afford anyway...so I found these guys making their own for the robotics and RC industry out of chap stick tubes and adapted the idea for my little trailer here. I didnt go so far as to hook up a motor and potentiometer to limit travel and such like they did, but I left the screw knob attached, shortened the tube and added the "piston" by making up some aluminum tubing glued in place...... Here it is in the "down" position:  The knob:  and in the "up" position:  Its getting there...I have the tonneau cover made from black styrene sheet....A few rounds with sanding and priming and I should be ready for paint in a few days. thanks for looking! JP |
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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I make replica models for a living! What a cool job, if you don't mind me asking, what do you do? |
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Jan 11, 2016 13:46:57 GMT
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I make replica models for a living! What a cool job, if you don't mind me asking, what do you do? Hey, Pistonpopper.....I make scale replica models for trucking companies (miniature fleets) and owner operators where I modify, fabricate, paint and decal the models. I am a graphic designer by trade working in the signage industry as well..... www.jpgraphiks.comanywhoo....more progress on the wee trailer:    its getting there...gotta get back to work on the real deal! thanks for looking! JP |
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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jpsmit
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Jan 11, 2016 19:03:03 GMT
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Love the trailer and the website - very cool job!
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Jan 14, 2016 14:39:11 GMT
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Thanks, jpsmit couldnt help but post this...got the Kyosho 1/18 replica of my car and hooked it up to the trailer....fun!  Now Ill get back to work on the real thing, promise! JP |
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Jan 15, 2016 18:40:52 GMT
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so this is what it is going to look like!    JP |
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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If I can ever stop working on our daily drivers "emergency repairs" I will start back in on the trailer! The corners are calling to me...."finish the welding, finish the welding!"
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Apr 11, 2016 12:11:09 GMT
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That mini replica is awesome.
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riggs
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Apr 11, 2016 12:16:11 GMT
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Awesome thread, can the rear wheels match the car or different fitment? Recently made a scale model to match my dads driving school car...   Didnt have time to paint the roof and can't find matching alloys anywhere! |
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Apr 11, 2016 20:01:53 GMT
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Ha!...you nailed it!....great job....
I would say, let the minor details go....you definitely captured the flavor (and then some) of the real thing...
For my trailer, I would have to resin cast matching wheels from the wagon...which is possible...but time consuming. you may find suitable wheels in the RC world or styrene model world......
MRC makes several offerings (if they are still around)
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Got a bit more done on the front corner....actually, I'm almost done with this one!....I wanted to do the top piece from 1 sheet of metal...so I just took my time and massaged it to fit...then pie cut the overlaps. Outside  Inside  and just sitting in place on the trailer  I should be able to get that welded in this week and then continue to adjust the door gap....its pretty close.... thanks for looking JP |
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Finished the basic shape of the first corner....I have more final shaping to do on it, but its basically there.  I added weld to continue the body line around the corner and I think it came out pretty good   and the top of the corner  I still need to adjust the door gap as it nudges the metal a bit in a couple of spots as it opens. So Ill finish up the details and its on to the other side. I think I can get this done in one piece with a few pie cuts designed in, or two pieces... thanks for looking JP |
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Glad you are back on this JP.
It's amazing how much work goes into some little parts.
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E36 trailer for my E91 wagonBenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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Just read this thread - what a great build! It's got the cogs turning in my head about building one, but I have enough projects on the go sadly!
Looking forward to it progressing!
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Glad you are back on this JP. It's amazing how much work goes into some little parts. Aint that the truth, Grizz! I shaped it more yesterday afternoon and wouldnt you know it?...another solid hour on it and I was only able to adjust the door gap a bit, bend over the bottom flange all the way around, and further shape the top area arch...wait, I guess thats pretty good..... amazingly, I still have a ways to go....I'm going to add more weld to the profile area and continue to shape it so it fits better and has no contact with the door's edge as it opens...I now wish I had saved the old front door from the donor car, it had the perfect shape!..... JP |
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