Spandau Replica and Fokker DVII and assorted bits

redbaron1917 · 1 August 2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxim08

Racecar prep? What's that?
Does it involve things like skinned knuckles etc?
Regards,
John

Skinned and often burned to boot! It is an open wheel formula car of our own design and construction. It is in the Sports Car Club of America class F1000. Limited to a stock 1000cc motorcycle engine. Full wings and bits and about 150 mph.

Pics on our company site edgecnc.com

Cheers!

Tony

Thanks Tom and Troy.

redbaron1917 · 5 August 2011, 08:36 PM

Latest installment. Counting the spring, elevation screw and hinge pin, there are 6 pieces for the parts counters. Only 3 are machined.

The machining is done on the rear sight.

I have some sample thin spring steel to work with to make the sight snap to "attention" or stay folded down. Will play with that later.

Good night,

Tony

Von Writter · 6 August 2011, 07:11 AM

Well Alright then! Looks like hunting season is getting a little closer

(Camel hunting that is ;o)

redbaron1917 · 6 August 2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Von Writter

Well Alright then! Looks like hunting season is getting a little closer

(Camel hunting that is ;o)

Camels, Pups, Snipes oh my

snj5 · 6 August 2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by redbaron1917

Camels, Pups, Snipes oh my

Aye, we'll see who's come a cropper, mate.

Beautiful machine work - looking forward to seeing the final!

redbaron1917 · 6 August 2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by snj5

Aye, we'll see who's come a cropper, mate.

Beautiful machine work - looking forward to seeing the final!

Thanks Russ. Don't hold your breath though, you might smurf out

Seriously, probably at least several months out.

I can see light at the end of the tunnel and am fired up. Lots of advice and help on the forum!

Tony Moore

Beltfed · 12 August 2011, 09:56 AM

Awright Tony, now that my cover is blown...

I can see the tool marks from those budget commodity Haas. I think you need to switch over to an Okuma!

Jess funnin'!
See ya 'round.

redbaron1917 · 12 August 2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Beltfed

Awright Tony, now that my cover is blown...

I can see the tool marks from those budget commodity Haas. I think you need to switch over to an Okuma!

Jess funnin'!
See ya 'round.

I've been told to not make them too pretty and perfect

I am following advice.

Best Regards,

Tony

Dart · 12 August 2011, 11:07 PM

Amazing craftsmanship!

My Lewis gun might wind up being a cut out 2X4 with a tin can nailed on for the magazine....

redbaron1917 · 13 August 2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dart

Amazing craftsmanship!

My Lewis gun might wind up being a cut out 2X4 with a tin can nailed on for the magazine....

Thanks!

90% of is is being able to draw it accurately. Fortunately, I have occaisional access to the real deal, Ray Hollings and NASM drawings, plus forum members.

Hey, whatever works until you have time, $$$$ or both for a prettier one

It won't take you 1,000 hours either

I am almost afraid to total my time so far. When I eventially finish I will. I keep a log of all time spent. A bit anal there too

I'd rather see a broom stick and carving than nothing at all. A fighter is just about naked without a gun or guns.

Best Regards,

Tony Moore