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Re: Tiger build
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:58 am
by mark j. radick
Took a short break...started working on grills and engine hatch..little details 1st...made armored fuel cap covers and engine hatch locks..
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:02 am
by mark j. radick
Decided to machine down supplied square head bolts to help recess as much as possible...was able to shave 3/64 off....cutting down on the shoulder and the head......every little bit helps
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 9:03 am
by Vince Cutajar
That's a great idea to make those brass engine hatch locks in two pieces.
Vince
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 9:26 am
by Stephen White
Mark, this is a quality build, a great pleasure to follow.
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 4:03 am
by mark j. radick
Progress had been slow and sporadic due to a bad shoulder (rotator cuff tear)... some pics of rear deck details
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:29 am
by simon_manning
excellent, regards simon manning.
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:23 pm
by mark j. radick
Reworked welds around armored fuel caps...much closer to scale now
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:31 pm
by mark j. radick
Textured white metal castings and snorkel base cap by stippling to look more like cast..filled in back of center casting
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:33 pm
by mark j. radick
Started engine deck grate screens using .030 stainless steel hard soldered
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:33 pm
by Vince Cutajar
Mark
How did you paint the tow cables?
Vince
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:25 pm
by mark j. radick
Vince Cutajar wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:33 pm
Mark
How did you paint the tow cables?
Vince
Hi Vince...my cables are fabricated out of stainless steel...I used a product from Caswell called stainless steel blackener... simply brush on or dip..wait a few moments then rinse off...I then give it a quick rub with an abrasive pad to highlight
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2019 9:38 pm
by Vince Cutajar
Thanks for the info Mark.
Vince
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:42 am
by mark j. radick
Made up engine grate screen covers out of stainless....
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 12:43 am
by mark j. radick
Before and after using blackening treatment
Re: Tiger build
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2019 3:13 am
by Robert E Morey
Beautiful details Mark. A joy to follow! Simply amazing work.
Best regards,
Bob