Hi Gang!
Update PART III! Enjoy
As a test, I created this odd shaped greeblie. It really should be modeled and 3D printed but I wanted to try something...
1/8" MDF laser cut with several slits
When pressed against a gentle curve the slits help the MDF bend to shape
The curve matches the nacelle perfectly!
I then covered with super glue - this really adds strength to the piece
Looks like something this... If this piece works out I'll fill, prime and sand and then see if we can mold it
I then attempted to add a clear coat to the red nacelle cover plates... UGH
I tried sanding the crackle down... yeah... about that
YUCK! I tossed them
I laser cut new versions
Primer
I liked the red but I'm going to hold off on that decision
I then focused on the armrests for a little bit
Fixed the broken one. DEF need to add those threaded rods to add some rigidity
LOTS of filler, primer and sanding
Believe it or not, I still need to add a side trim plate. Not sure how thats going to work with the "T" nuts in the way
Time to knock out these other 4 nacelles!
Area cut for the armrests
As you can see I have to notch this one guy
Mark the area to be removed
Do this 4 more times
I'm going to pull out the belt sander, even out the edges then find a BETTER way to apply the thin acrylic!
And finally...
Time to get all this PVC cut and fit into position!
Dry fit - the 4" PVC tube is REALLY tight against the back support panel (which is why I had to add over 3/4" in depth to the hockey stick frame). I'm going to go with the 3" tube for the other two chairs
DEF looks the part
These beauty rings are going to be a tight fit when the PVC tube is painted so I have to find a work around - sliding them up and down the painted tube is not going to work and will DEF scratch up the paint
Sanded and primed
Painted - that's a better angle for ya
And fit!
If I go with the 3" tube, these top pieces will have to be mod'd - I am NOT cutting and sanding new ones!
The simple grey covers look good too!
That might be because the armrests are still only primed?
The covers would attach through the smaller holes (if I remember) straight down
I still need to add this piece
And this is where we are!
WHEW... I need a few days off!
More to follow!