Builds By Baz

[Gilly47]

BOOYAAAAHHHH!! FRAK YEAH! Finally back to the Viper build!

My other major projects are all but done, so it's time to get stuck into it.

Last night I started by pulling all the plywood cladding off the landing gear and started to replace it with steel. I am also fitting concealed axle mounts in the skids, so I can put temporary wheels on each one, for moving the ship when needed.

As I go, I am repairing all the damaged polystyrene, caused by moving it around the property. I've already spent some time realigning modules that have shifted, so the fit is flush.

When I can, I will look at getting the canopy along to an aluminium welding service to get it solidified, positioning brackets removed, then get some polycarbonate windows fitted into it.

The turbines, front and rear need to be tuned and joined with through- driveshafts, then belted to a clutched, central drive motor. I've pulled out the front turbine fans to get a clear look through the nacelle and plan it out.

I repaired the wiring of some of the cockpit instruments last night. The sound system needs more work.

The wing frames need to be welded together, fitted then skinned, then fit the cannons.

Plans for an 8 metre low-rider trailer are in the works, with fold down sides and removable roof, for weatherproofing, security and transport to shows.

Lots to do.

Baz.

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Thats a bit FLASH there GORDON :sunny: :sunny:

 

[Jaros]

That's what I call having a passion. erfect:

 

[Sandbagger]

I've decided to make the Bowie above available, (post#54). If anyone desires it, please message me.

( It's a left carry sheath.)

Baz.

 

[Sandbagger]

Some stolen time last week, gave me a chance to get a little work done on the front landing gear. I replaced the plywood base plate on the bottom with 10mm thick plate steel, welded solid to the foot and leg. Also added some extra bracing at the top for lateral movement. I plasma-cut the holes in the side panels of the landing strut, then framed them with strips of sheet-metal, welded in.

It needs a quick clean-up with a flap disk, but I must say, even without paint it looks much better. It will certainly last a lot longer than that horrible plywood.

 

[Sandbagger]

a Bowie knife I have been working on for quite some time, just finished this week.

 

[Sandbagger]

Finished this one about 2am this morning.

 

[Jaros]

Nice!!

 

[Manpa]

Luvleee Knife Baz.

 

[Mackka]

Beautiful craftsmanship as always Baz.
Mackka

 

[Sandbagger]

 

[Sandbagger]

DUNE Crysknife complete. I've already cut myself twice on it. This forged blade and hand carved handle has been an interesting one. "Organic" has often been a word used in knifemaking, as an excuse for lack of precision, faults, inconsistencies and bad symmetry. This blade had been difficult because that is exactly what it is supposed to be. "The tooth of a worm." A fictional beast with ten thousand giant teeth in it's mouth - no two the same. Curves, texture, follicles and wear from consuming whatever they did. Then to put it in the hand of a fighting native combatant of the harsh deserts. "May thy knife chip and shatter", the ritual taunt before hand to hand combat. This blade should be anything but clean, straight and pretty. I may have to put some visible chips in the edge after sharpening.

 

[Sandta]

I remember that film from way back :Y:
Was one of my favs, will have to try and get a copy
Moua Adib (sounds right not sure about spelling though )

 

[Sandbagger]

The new one was supposed to come out a couple of weeks ago. Slated for October 2021. DUNE fans have been waiting for over three decades for a director worthy of this massive story.

Star Wars has nothing on the potential of DUNE, with a timeline of 34,000 years.

 

[Mackka]

Beautiful work Baz.
Mackka

 

[Sandbagger]

Beautiful work Baz.
Mackka

Thanks mate.

 

[Keitzy]

Love the suspenseful movie.

Great work mate...knifes not my style, but The workmanship looks bloody up there ay.!

 

[Sandbagger]

Love the suspenseful movie.

Great work mate...knifes not my style, but The workmanship looks bloody up there ay.!

Ta mate.

Baz.

 

[silver]

I showed my young fella today... saying to him you would make a great mentor....
What a great knife from imaginations resources to bring into reality.... I always tip my hat to your expertise and drive (insert hat tipping emoticon here)

 

[Sandbagger]

I showed my young fella today... saying to him you would make a great mentor....
What a great knife from imaginations resources to bring into reality.... I always tip my hat to your expertise and drive (insert hat tipping emoticon here)

Even I have mentors mate.

Thanks! Is your young fella into the crafts?

Baz.

 

[silver]

He likes to make knives every now and again... I recon he needs to know a few good starter utubes though