Today I MADE

[Gpx5000]

Sandbagger,

Would be awesome if you could make a Radio Controlled model, with a couple of LED s or even a laser pointer or 2.

You certainly have an eye for detail, and to be able to build what you see is remarkable, well done. :Y:

 

[Sandbagger]

Sandbagger,

Would be awesome if you could make a Radio Controlled model, with a couple of LED s or even a laser pointer or 2.

You certainly have an eye for detail, and to be able to build what you see is remarkable, well done. :Y:

That would certainly be a challenge and very cool. A bit beyond me though. Lighting is certainly on the cards though mate.

A couple of late nights in the new shed. I broke open some old Humbrol enamel paints that are over 30 years old. A bit of turps in the pot and away they go again.

At this stage I'm just playing with the colour scheme. I like the green, not sure about the brown yet. The gloss black might be a bit much too. I'm also working on some stencils to spray on some military markings and such. Might put a bit more techy looking bling on the joints too. Looking a bit bare in there.

 

[Sandbagger]

I got bored and installed lighting in the three footer's engines.

The three-footer is a scaled down version, using the same build formers and methods. I used scrap wood and putty from around the workshop, bits of wire, coathangers, cable ties and whatever else suited the job. I only hope the life sized one turns out as good or better. You can see parts of it in the background.

 

[Ded Driver]

Awesome work Baz :Y:

 

[Gilly47]

JUST visualising such works of art befuddles me. GR8 work :Y:

 

[Manpa]

Finished this morning, going to an earth moving office in Murray Bridge. Just on 1350mm long.

Grader blade lifts and swivels

Prime mover has drop axle behind sleeper

Scraper bucket tilts and opens.

Grader and scraper are approx 475mm long.

 

[Jaros]

As greengrocer Con would say--Beeeautifull!!!
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[Sandbagger]

Just magnificent, Manpa. That is all. Carry on.

Baz.

 

[sand surfer]

Top build manpa erfect:

 

[Manpa]

This was yesterdays quick finish, took about 4 hours in total. 500mm long. Rear bogey pivots.

 

[Jaros]

Great unit again mate--keep on truckin'.

 

[Manpa]

Todays projects for a customer, tractor is approx 18 cm long but lots of parts (28).

 

[Jaros]

Still turning out objects of art Manpa. erfect:

 

[20x]

Thought i would build a yabby trap, hope it works

 

[silver]

Vetical hydroponic for pineapples
(link to post)
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=553318#p553318

 

[Manpa]

This weeks project, a Californian Zephyr Diesel Loco and carriages, available for sale in the classified section.
Just on 2.4m long, three locos and five different carriages. Made in pine, jarrah and meranti.

 

[Jaros]

Looks fantastic mate-great value.

 

[EVIE/BEE]

Manpa..Any chance you getting hold of some 'Huon Pine'.. I'd love to see some of your work in that beautiful timber. erfect:

 

[Manpa]

Manpa..Any chance you getting hold of some 'Huon Pine'.. I'd love to see some of your work in that beautiful timber. erfect:

Dont see to much Huon Pine in dear old SA , I do have a small piece though so I might dimension it up and make a small project to satisfy your curiosity!
Cheers

 

[EVIE/BEE]

Manpa..Any chance you getting hold of some 'Huon Pine'.. I'd love to see some of your work in that beautiful timber. erfect:

Dont see to much Huon Pine in dear old SA , I do have a small piece though so I might dimension it up and make a small project to satisfy your curiosity!
Cheers

Love to see it mate.. :clap: It deserves to be french polished that stuff.