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Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 25 May 2013

now, seat base for both sides drawn and made Wink
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picking up wood with grain is cool part of the seat build...just as picking up fabric for seats Smile
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cut out and sliced in two identical parts, curve line marked for shaping
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shaped
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one shaped other to go
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both shaped, sides next in line
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shaped, more marks, more shaping
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base finished, looking good
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next...sanding down floor to match proper height to fit in back part of the seat
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Re: Wooden DMC build - RobScott - 26 May 2013

dude, thats totally awesome, you have too much skill. keep at it Mr Green i used to be a model and mould maker, mainly building slot cars, RC cars, and HO buildings, and Latex and vac formed moulds for customers at the model shop i worked in.

theres just one big problem i see about your model.....


the fact that i didnt make it, lol Cry

Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 26 May 2013

RobScott Wrote:dude, thats totally awesome, you have too much skill. keep at it Mr Green i used to be a model and mould maker, mainly building slot cars, RC cars, and HO buildings, and Latex and vac formed moulds for customers at the model shop i worked in.

theres just one big problem i see about your model.....


the fact that i didnt make it, lol Cry

Big Grin thanks for that RobScott. Love to make models from wood simply for one reason, there's no rules as it's piece of art. I make it my way and I love it Wink
stay tuned Wink

Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 26 May 2013

some more sanding done on floor Big Grin
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glove box added to dash panel
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and opens
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backs of the seats done, headrests left
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Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 27 May 2013

left hand side panels added to dash
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tiny piece added by speedo board
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another panel added along with tiny right hand side panel by speedo board
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window frame painted
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dashboard test fitted
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some stuff under dash painted
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side panel of the dash added ( don't mind paint job Big Grin )
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steering wheel on the way...2 panels of wood glued together fir strength
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sanded and marked
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hole made
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sanded
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building middle part of the steering wheel from 4 tiny parts
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complete
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side vents for dash added, steering test fitted, dash test fitted, seat test fitted
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Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 28 May 2013

some flooring going on here
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gear stick cover made from black insulation tape
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putting reclining seats together, few more bits to do
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level rails on, not for moving seat, just to level it and keep it in place
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test fitted
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switches by steering wheel in progress
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painted and on....peace out Big Grin (see shadow)
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Re: Wooden DMC build - Rich Hanlon - 28 May 2013

Sir, you are a genius!

Dashboard excellent,
Reclining seats excellent,
Steering wheel goes one better, I thought that was the limit...

Then I saw the indicator stalks!!!

Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 29 May 2013

Rich Hanlon Wrote:Sir, you are a genius!

Dashboard excellent,
Reclining seats excellent,
Steering wheel goes one better, I thought that was the limit...

Then I saw the indicator stalks!!!
Appreciate that "Sir" and I'll take first three Wink
Indicator stalks look better with naked eye Wink

Re: Wooden DMC build - Rich Hanlon - 29 May 2013

I meant, as in, they're one level better, I can't believe the level of detail you are going to!

Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 29 May 2013

Rich Hanlon Wrote:I meant, as in, they're one level better, I can't believe the level of detail you are going to!
it's addiction or suntin, I just wanted to throw in simple plain dash with steering, ending up now kitting out whole interior Big Grin

Seats, door, headrests, mr2 - silverlux - 29 May 2013

headrest drawn up
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done and dusted
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fits perfect
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fitting magic piece(thick rubber) so the reclining seats pop back when no pressure on to them
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rubber strip fixed under the seat
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back
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and back up..works perfect
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preparing door upper surface to apply extra wood for extra strength
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wood sliced/cut in pieces ready to be glued on to door
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all pressed together with clamps for strength
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glued now, ready for sanding
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done and dusted
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my first love waiting to be started Smile
seats from DMC fits OK Big Grin
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Re: Wooden DMC build - lukebrynycz - 04 Jun 2013

Awesome work! 8)

Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 23 Jul 2013

@ lukebrynycz - thanks Wink

Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 23 Jul 2013

decided to chop off upper part of rear to rebuild it with straight parts
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could be pick up truck DMC Big Grin
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after some sanding new panels glued on
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and after sanding looks better
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more panels added
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and more
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both sides complete, looking good
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time to straighten the roof
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middle and front panel added on top of existing frame for extra strength and sanding
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roof top sanded down in one level
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doors open and close perfect
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Re: Wooden DMC build - silverlux - 23 Jul 2013

Indian mahogany block getting ready to become rear fascia on my DMC
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temp glued on for part picture visualization
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drawing up some guidelines
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top and sides cut off
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starting to sand, cut and carve out space for lights
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after a while getting there
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and after another while, test fitted to see if lines match etc
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temp engine bay cover cut out to see if everything matches
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lights cut out, more room made for them
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test fitted
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