32" Falcon Progress/ more new piccys page 23

[jager1960]

Re: 32" Falcon Progress/ more new piccys page 21

Amazing mate, just ******* AMAZING!

 

[mofo77]

this is great,hoping to start building a 32" myself sometime in the near future but will cheat and do a hasbro conversion.way too much work here for me.

 

[Junk Pilot]

I'm sure I've asked this question before but can't find it if I have so I'll ask again. What is the OD size of the tube for the cockpit?

 

[tk1608]

It's three inches mate..

Cheers

Phil

 

[Junk Pilot]

Thanks tk1608.

3 inches? I didn't think it was that big. Are you sure that's not the circumference?

 

[tk1608]

Nah, it's 3 inch diameter tube...from the EMA place..

Honest ..:love

Phil

 

[Junk Pilot]

I'm off to the hardware store soon. I hope they have something I can use since we don't have an EMA place here in Australia.

 

[Scratchy]

Junk pilot: look for plastic manufacturers / suppliers online or in your phone book.

 

[morcon1223]

amazing, ill keep an eye on this build

 

[sdmicp]

Very very impressive!

 

[Junk Pilot]

Unfortunately, the hardware store proved a dead end as did a major plumbing supply chain. The closest pipe I could find to 3in was 80mm (8cm) which is 4-5mm too wide.

Might have to look at sourcing a length of suitable pipe from overseas.

Junk pilot: look for plastic manufacturers / suppliers online or in your phone book.

 

[Scratchy]

Unfortunately, the hardware store proved a dead end as did a major plumbing supply chain. The closest pipe I could find to 3in was 80mm (8cm) which is 4-5mm too wide.

Might have to look at sourcing a length of suitable pipe from overseas.

I know of a place that's local for me. They sell 3" acrylic tube, this is what I have for mine.

 

[Junk Pilot]

Doh. :facepalm

Never thought about acrylic. I was thinking PVC. Will check a known supplier where I buy my styrene sheets from.

Thanks for the memory jog, Scratchy.

I know of a place that's local for me. They sell 3" acrylic tube, this is what I have for mine.

 

[Junk Pilot]

How much does this place sell tubes for and in what lengths?

I know of a place that's local for me. They sell 3" acrylic tube, this is what I have for mine.

 

[Scratchy]

How much does this place sell tubes for and in what lengths?

PM sent

 

[kokkari]

Re: 32" Falcon Progress pics/small update

I know this forum is a few years old, but it has inspired me to give this a go. Beautiful work my friend! Truly inspiring. I am having trouble figuring out the height of my falcon. May I ask how tall you made your ribs to give me the curve of the hull?

 

[tk1608]

My ribs are 35mm at the highest point, and the curve tapers off to nothing. You've got to check this yourself though to see if you agree. I worked it out depending on styrene thickness etc and that's what I came up with. It's all subjective this stuff...

Hope it helps

Cheers

Phil

 

[rad1701]

Simply amazing! Any idea on the total number of hours you put into this beauty? Whatever the number is it was totally worth it!

 

[tk1608]

I've got no idea how many hours...:wacko

Glad you like it though

Cheers

Phil

 

[Junk Pilot]

Is there anyone who casts parts in bulk for a 32in? It becomes an expensive exercise when buying kits and are unable to cast the parts yourself.