GrahamF@Iconicair Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Just thought I would show the progress of my forthcoming RAF bomb trolley kit prototype parts machining as it is now coming together, luckily when I visited East Keal they had an unrestored example of the very trolley I am producing which I guess they are going to restore and mount the Upkeep mine they have in the museum. This is the side of the mine being 3D machined with a flat end 1mm diameter milling cutter with a 0.1mm overlap which results in a very smooth finish which is paint ready. The major components next to a pound coin! The relatively complex rear axle housing, I was scratching my head trying to understand this measuring the real thing. The wheels, I went to town on the internal hub details both front and back. Graham 2
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted May 21, 2016 Administrators Posted May 21, 2016 Wow!! That looks sweet! I guess this is what it will look like? Should look great in a 1/32 Lanc dio
GrahamF@Iconicair Posted May 21, 2016 Author Posted May 21, 2016 Yes spot on, I've got this on my desk (the Airfix 1:72 dambuster kit ) having measured the real trolley its interesting to see all the shortcuts they had to make to produce an injection mould tool at that scale. 1
Wingco57 Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Now that is a good idea. Very nice already Graham. Cees
Wingco57 Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 That looks terrific Graham. Always nice to have access to a real object for reference. Cheers Cees
Beychevelle Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 Wow! Even at 1/32 scale...when you fill that thing with torpex...uhm...scary!
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted May 25, 2016 Administrators Posted May 25, 2016 That looks great! Lovely surface texture too..
GrahamF@Iconicair Posted May 28, 2016 Author Posted May 28, 2016 The finished article, The kit will be available on our website this weekend. Graham. 1
GusMac Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 That's big - cart almost 28cm long. Makes you realise how big the actual plane will be!
GrahamF@Iconicair Posted June 8, 2016 Author Posted June 8, 2016 The trolley with the 4000lb cookie will be available tomorrow. Graham 1
krow113 Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 Exceptional cnc machining. Are the tyres treadless on purpose or have you reached the limit of cnc capability in that respect?
GrahamF@Iconicair Posted June 8, 2016 Author Posted June 8, 2016 I decided to leave them plain, It is possible to engrave the treads. Graham
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted June 9, 2016 Administrators Posted June 9, 2016 That is seriously sweet... Cant wait to see this next to a 32nd scale lanc...
Wingco57 Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 Me too, this opens many opportunities. Will you be doing the Talboy/Grand slam too? Cees 1
GrahamF@Iconicair Posted June 10, 2016 Author Posted June 10, 2016 Hi Cees, Yes but after the Attacker, Its the David Brown airfield tractor next then then Attacker. Oh and I might squeeze in the 12000lb Cookie as its quite big and suits the E type trolley and again they have one at East Keal.Graham
Wingco57 Posted June 10, 2016 Posted June 10, 2016 Well you seem to have enough on your plate for the time being. Keep it up. Cees
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