ORCA scratch build
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Amazing as always!!!!!!!!! 
Can I ask, if I remember correctly I asked you about all the little parts for the NECA Ora, and I think you said you just spend a long time finding the correct scale things all over.
For this 1/6 scale Are you creating all the small parts like the cage, scuba tanks, stove, radio, etc. with 3D printing?
Also what about the 1/6 figures?
Thanks
Can I ask, if I remember correctly I asked you about all the little parts for the NECA Ora, and I think you said you just spend a long time finding the correct scale things all over.
For this 1/6 scale Are you creating all the small parts like the cage, scuba tanks, stove, radio, etc. with 3D printing?
Also what about the 1/6 figures?
Thanks
flimzy
Master Member
You can never have too many magnetsSix magnets. That roof ain't going anywhere.
flimzy
Master Member
I only have a portable site saw that's a bit on the load side. Even in my shed everyone can hear it. Last time I just went for it. After last time, I wanted to make a small saw with more grunt than the little model making ones. I bought a cheap Chinese saw that looked perfect for the job with a few alterations. In the end there was so much wobble in the blade I gave up on it. It was one of those job where you end up having to replace every part from scratch. then the other day I was cutting up Pallets for fire wood with my favorite tool .
it has everything I needed. power small blade and adjustable height but I didn't want to take it apart. So I bought a cheap Chinese version ( yes you think I would learn) Well it worked out great.
The only problem was the dewalt goes in both directions but the cheap one doesn't and the reverse thread stopped me from just wiring it backwards, So I had the cut left handed.
I was cutting for about an Hour and it didn't even get warm.
it has everything I needed. power small blade and adjustable height but I didn't want to take it apart. So I bought a cheap Chinese version ( yes you think I would learn) Well it worked out great.
The only problem was the dewalt goes in both directions but the cheap one doesn't and the reverse thread stopped me from just wiring it backwards, So I had the cut left handed.
I was cutting for about an Hour and it didn't even get warm.
I got my Glowforge as part of the kick starter as well. I'm fairly happy with mine. Wish the exhaust sat under the laser like originally planned and I HATE that you can't open the lid while paused without canceling the cut. I might have one of the genius mechanical guys I work with bypass the lid safety so it thinks the lid is always closed.
joberg
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DCN
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DAMN Lady! That is the tightest hull planking. Did you steam the planks to bend them? I thought maybe that's why you left the shop to get preped planks.
Filmzy, is this version going to be R/C? I didn't see a propeller shaft stuffing box. Thought I saw a mount for the servo.
Your updates are just so good! Loving it!
Filmzy, is this version going to be R/C? I didn't see a propeller shaft stuffing box. Thought I saw a mount for the servo.
Your updates are just so good! Loving it!
flimzy
Master Member
Oh most defiantly going to be RC. You know it all about movement for me. There a secret mount point underneath for gags this time.
No did steam them. last time I used pine this time I went with Bass wood its got some give to it at that scale. I might have to on the 6th scale.
the prop shaft goes through PTFE block and then 6inch of grease like last time fingers crossed it work again.
flimzy
Master Member
My friend and colleague died last night of a brain hemorrhage. I've never met anyone who had as much energy as him. He was like the ever ready bunny. He'd finally got his dream job of Production designer Ray Chan | Art Director, Art Department, Production Designer
We did a few marvel films together and He asked me back for Dead Pool 3 now he was in charge, he wanted some mad Vehicles. tough in cheek
Mad max theme. He was a gear head at hart.
I'm still in shock. I've life and do the things you want to do wile you can. Unhappy day.
We did a few marvel films together and He asked me back for Dead Pool 3 now he was in charge, he wanted some mad Vehicles. tough in cheek
Mad max theme. He was a gear head at hart.
I'm still in shock. I've life and do the things you want to do wile you can. Unhappy day.
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ID10T
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Very sad Flimsy, condolences to you for the loss.
As I get older, I often reflect on all the things I have not yet accomplished in my life and wonder if there is time left...
On a lighter note: do you plan to use the six magenets holding the roof to provide electrical conections for the upper wiring? This would be clean, easy, and avoid connection mistakes...
Alternatively, some spring-loaded gold-plated connectors (think Apple products charging cables) to make that easy?
(PS I am not receiving notices of updates here!)
As I get older, I often reflect on all the things I have not yet accomplished in my life and wonder if there is time left...
On a lighter note: do you plan to use the six magenets holding the roof to provide electrical conections for the upper wiring? This would be clean, easy, and avoid connection mistakes...
Alternatively, some spring-loaded gold-plated connectors (think Apple products charging cables) to make that easy?
(PS I am not receiving notices of updates here!)
flimzy
Master Member
got to stop for a few days so this well be the last update till next week.
As this model is all about the final look on camera I'm not being a purist about total timber build. Planking the side give me the look I'm after but after that underneath the water line its all about shape so I printed the gaps.
and I've gone with brushless motor this time.
As this model is all about the final look on camera I'm not being a purist about total timber build. Planking the side give me the look I'm after but after that underneath the water line its all about shape so I printed the gaps.
and I've gone with brushless motor this time.
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