32" Falcon Progress/ more new piccys page 23

tk1608 · 08-19-2008, 04:32 AM

Hi All

I've decided to give it a go, so here's a few progress pics.
This is just the main shape cut from 1.5mm styrene.

A bit of this and that to give it some support.

More tubing and stuff added plus lights.

A pic to show the lights without the flash.

The lights are Ikea cabinet lights. I noticed a post here about them, I think it was on the ironman thread...I can't find the darn thread now..but Thanks very much to whoever that was, I had no idea these lights exhisted but for that post. I had a friend of a friend add the LEDs for the headlights to the curcuit. It needed to have the voltage reduced for the LEDs 'cos the Ikea set puts out 12v, and electronics is not my thing.
I'm gonna add one of the round set...see below..for the cockpit lights, and I have three of the striplight set installed for the engine lights. I wanted to use all four so it was really bright, but couldn't cram four in.
It needs diffusing a bit, I thought I could stick some alu foil inside to hopefully even out the light, and add a blueish tint if I can.

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Anyway, there you go..there's a loooooong way to go yet and I'm not even sure that I will finish this. There's areas that I'm still not sure about, that I hope I can figure out when I get to them. We'll see..

Cheers

Phil

eagle1 · 08-19-2008, 05:41 AM

Your 'giving it a go' is sure looking impressive dude!. I'm mighty impressed with the lights, looking forward to more progress pics. Always great to see a Falcon scratched and not just another resin duplicate.
Stu

Guy Cowen · 08-19-2008, 11:18 AM

Looking great, I have them lights in my display cabinet, ingenious. Cant wait to see more on this build.

tk1608 · 08-19-2008, 11:28 AM

Thanks guys, meant to add that comments advise and help....especially Help...are welcome.

I must be mad !

Cheers

Phil

CommanderCody · 08-19-2008, 11:31 AM

Looks killer, off to a great start!!!

Shadowknight · 08-19-2008, 01:18 PM

Looking good.

ralphee · 08-19-2008, 01:31 PM

Phil got your mail buddy, thank you for that.
This will be one to watch for sure, thats looks an amazing start, the Falcon scares the poop out of me TBH, ID wise and its construction.

lee

tk1608 · 08-20-2008, 12:31 PM

Glad you got the mail Lee, and rest assured I'm pretty much poopin myself here too..lol

Phil

Rick Deckard · 08-20-2008, 08:22 PM

Hi Phil!

Great start!! Can't wait to see more progress pix!

Adolfo

MonsieurTox · 08-20-2008, 10:08 PM

Nice start !

superjedi · 08-21-2008, 03:47 AM

Hey! Another beautiful Falcon under way.

Look forward to seeing more.

sstinson · 08-21-2008, 03:12 PM

Looking great so far!

BrundelFly · 08-21-2008, 10:29 PM

Hey!
I see a pic from my web page!
Im flattered!

Great Start! Let us know if ya get stuck some place!

Frank

tk1608 · 08-22-2008, 04:15 AM

There's some great pics on there Frank, I need to see more. I don't think I'll ever have enough ref pics for this thing. Thanks for the offer of help, I know I'm gonna need some.

Cheers

Phil

tk1608 · 10-02-2008, 11:06 AM

Hey all, just a couple more pics with a few ribs added...slow going but progress all the same.

I have a question about the plating cut-outs/notches that I hope someone can help with...just wondering what size they need to be ?
I have a nibbler from micro mark that cuts notches almost 1/4 of an inch wide (6mm), this seems too big to me. I think it should be more like 1/8th, or maybe 3/16ths
Anyone know ?...I hope I don't need to cut them all out by hand with a knife, I'll be at it forever..

Cheers

Phil

sstinson · 10-02-2008, 03:09 PM

For some reason i believe 2 different sizes were used to notch out the panels. I could be wrong though.... 1/4" seems about right, although i just eyeballed mine and cut them out with my xacto blade

I would definately NOT go any larger than 1/4".

MonsieurTox · 10-02-2008, 03:43 PM

I think my nibbler does 5 mm cuts and it looks the right size too me.

eagle1 · 10-04-2008, 02:09 AM

Just where does one get a nibbler other than from Micromark which by the way offers a great service?. From a hardware store or some other source?.
Stu

tk1608 · 10-04-2008, 03:43 AM

Hey Stu, I got the micromark one 'cos someone mentioned it here I think, but before I went for that I tried to find a supplier more local to me. My search found that Amazon of all places listed a nibbler made by Draper Tools. I dunno if you have that where you are. I didn't find out what size notch the Draper one cuts though.. I decided that the micromark was probably best to go for, but it's something to consider I suppose..

Cheers

Phil

BrundelFly · 10-04-2008, 12:49 PM

The Nibbler was used on the 5 footer.

Moe and I both agreed that the Nibbler cannot be used on the 32 inch.

We cut our notches by hand mostly.

I modified my nibbler so it didnt cut as deep initially. But eventually abandon that and did by hand.

PHArchivist · 10-04-2008, 02:48 PM

Yeah but what do you know...!?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrundelFly

The Nibbler was used on the 5 footer.

Moe and I both agreed that the Nibbler cannot be used on the 32 inch.

We cut our notches by hand mostly.

I modified my nibbler so it didnt cut as deep initially. But eventually abandon that and did by hand.

eagle1 · 10-04-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk1608

Hey Stu, I got the micromark one 'cos someone mentioned it here I think, but before I went for that I tried to find a supplier more local to me. My search found that Amazon of all places listed a nibbler made by Draper Tools. I dunno if you have that where you are. I didn't find out what size notch the Draper one cuts though.. I decided that the micromark was probably best to go for, but it's something to consider I suppose..

Cheers

Phil

Phil, thanks for the nibbler info. I've decided to machine a few up with a range of cut sizes. Seems to me that a particular size was used on a number of models for the TESB . The ANH nibbler used is just way too big!. I'll still keep a lookout in stores here for something that may be of use to modify.
Stu

tk1608 · 10-05-2008, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrundelFly

The Nibbler was used on the 5 footer.

Moe and I both agreed that the Nibbler cannot be used on the 32 inch.

We cut our notches by hand mostly.

I modified my nibbler so it didnt cut as deep initially. But eventually abandon that and did by hand.

Thanks for confirming that Frank, I thought the cuts my nibbler was making looked too wide, I should go with what looks right by eyeballing it in future..

Cheers

Phil

CJ 617 · 10-05-2008, 06:22 AM

Looking great Phil......can't wait to see more prgress shots mate!

Keep up the great work.

BrundelFly · 10-06-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk1608

Thanks for confirming that Frank, I thought the cuts my nibbler was making looked too wide, I should go with what looks right by eyeballing it in future..

Cheers

Phil

Yeah Phil,
Take the standard Nibbler...and half it. In width and length.
However,...if you LOOK closely...IM not sure they are all uniform.
The MR would be the best source..as it was laser scanned.

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08-19-2008, 04:32 AM	#1
tk1608 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leeds U.K. Posts: 573	32" Falcon Progress/ more new piccys page 23 Hi All I've decided to give it a go, so here's a few progress pics. This is just the main shape cut from 1.5mm styrene. A bit of this and that to give it some support. More tubing and stuff added plus lights. A pic to show the lights without the flash. The lights are Ikea cabinet lights. I noticed a post here about them, I think it was on the ironman thread...I can't find the darn thread now..but Thanks very much to whoever that was, I had no idea these lights exhisted but for that post. I had a friend of a friend add the LEDs for the headlights to the curcuit. It needed to have the voltage reduced for the LEDs 'cos the Ikea set puts out 12v, and electronics is not my thing. I'm gonna add one of the round set...see below..for the cockpit lights, and I have three of the striplight set installed for the engine lights. I wanted to use all four so it was really bright, but couldn't cram four in. It needs diffusing a bit, I thought I could stick some alu foil inside to hopefully even out the light, and add a blueish tint if I can. Round IKEA \| Integrated lighting \| Bookcase integrated lighting \| DIODER \| Multipurpose lighting Strip IKEA \| Integrated lighting \| Bookcases integrated lighting \| DIODER \| Lighting strip Anyway, there you go..there's a loooooong way to go yet and I'm not even sure that I will finish this. There's areas that I'm still not sure about, that I hope I can figure out when I get to them. We'll see.. Cheers Phil Last edited by tk1608; 02-17-2012 at 12:09 PM.

08-19-2008, 05:41 AM	#2
eagle1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 557	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Your 'giving it a go' is sure looking impressive dude!. I'm mighty impressed with the lights, looking forward to more progress pics. Always great to see a Falcon scratched and not just another resin duplicate. Stu

08-19-2008, 11:18 AM	#3
Guy Cowen Guy Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,582	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Looking great, I have them lights in my display cabinet, ingenious. Cant wait to see more on this build.

08-19-2008, 11:28 AM	#4
tk1608 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leeds U.K. Posts: 573	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Thanks guys, meant to add that comments advise and help....especially Help...are welcome. I must be mad ! Cheers Phil

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08-19-2008, 11:31 AM	#5
CommanderCody Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,262	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Looks killer, off to a great start!!!

08-19-2008, 01:18 PM	#6
Shadowknight Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,077	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Looking good.

08-19-2008, 01:31 PM	#7
ralphee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Birmingham,England. Posts: 4,614	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Phil got your mail buddy, thank you for that. This will be one to watch for sure, thats looks an amazing start, the Falcon scares the poop out of me TBH, ID wise and its construction. lee

08-20-2008, 12:31 PM	#8
tk1608 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leeds U.K. Posts: 573	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Glad you got the mail Lee, and rest assured I'm pretty much poopin myself here too..lol Phil

08-20-2008, 08:22 PM	#9
Rick Deckard Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Itabira MG, Brazil Posts: 149	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Hi Phil! Great start!! Can't wait to see more progress pix! Adolfo

08-20-2008, 10:08 PM	#10
MonsieurTox Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris, France Posts: 2,806	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Nice start !

08-21-2008, 03:47 AM	#11
superjedi Join Date: May 2003 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 2,028	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Hey! Another beautiful Falcon under way. Look forward to seeing more.

08-21-2008, 03:12 PM	#12
sstinson Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Mo. Posts: 84	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Looking great so far!

08-21-2008, 10:29 PM	#13
BrundelFly Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,576	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics Hey! I see a pic from my web page! Im flattered! Great Start! Let us know if ya get stuck some place! Frank

08-22-2008, 04:15 AM	#14
tk1608 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leeds U.K. Posts: 573	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics There's some great pics on there Frank, I need to see more. I don't think I'll ever have enough ref pics for this thing. Thanks for the offer of help, I know I'm gonna need some. Cheers Phil

10-02-2008, 11:06 AM	#15
tk1608 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leeds U.K. Posts: 573	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics/small update Hey all, just a couple more pics with a few ribs added...slow going but progress all the same. I have a question about the plating cut-outs/notches that I hope someone can help with...just wondering what size they need to be ? I have a nibbler from micro mark that cuts notches almost 1/4 of an inch wide (6mm), this seems too big to me. I think it should be more like 1/8th, or maybe 3/16ths Anyone know ?...I hope I don't need to cut them all out by hand with a knife, I'll be at it forever.. Cheers Phil Last edited by tk1608; 10-02-2008 at 04:11 PM.

10-02-2008, 03:09 PM	#16
sstinson Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Mo. Posts: 84	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics/small update For some reason i believe 2 different sizes were used to notch out the panels. I could be wrong though.... 1/4" seems about right, although i just eyeballed mine and cut them out with my xacto blade I would definately NOT go any larger than 1/4".

10-02-2008, 03:43 PM	#17
MonsieurTox Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris, France Posts: 2,806	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics/small update I think my nibbler does 5 mm cuts and it looks the right size too me.

10-04-2008, 02:09 AM	#18
eagle1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 557	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics/small update Just where does one get a nibbler other than from Micromark which by the way offers a great service?. From a hardware store or some other source?. Stu Last edited by eagle1; 10-04-2008 at 02:12 AM. Reason: saw micromark quote

10-04-2008, 03:43 AM	#19
tk1608 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leeds U.K. Posts: 573	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics/small update Hey Stu, I got the micromark one 'cos someone mentioned it here I think, but before I went for that I tried to find a supplier more local to me. My search found that Amazon of all places listed a nibbler made by Draper Tools. I dunno if you have that where you are. I didn't find out what size notch the Draper one cuts though.. I decided that the micromark was probably best to go for, but it's something to consider I suppose.. Cheers Phil

10-04-2008, 12:49 PM	#20
BrundelFly Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,576	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics/small update The Nibbler was used on the 5 footer. Moe and I both agreed that the Nibbler cannot be used on the 32 inch. We cut our notches by hand mostly. I modified my nibbler so it didnt cut as deep initially. But eventually abandon that and did by hand.

10-05-2008, 06:22 AM	#24
CJ 617 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 789	Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics/small update Looking great Phil......can't wait to see more prgress shots mate! Keep up the great work.

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