Think I've got a couple of PS2 games laying around if you wanna buy them cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by ade
Medal of Honour and I think there's a new and sealed F1 game. ;)
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Think I've got a couple of PS2 games laying around if you wanna buy them cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by ade
Medal of Honour and I think there's a new and sealed F1 game. ;)
wats your current sate of your models then ade? how far have i gone down your waiting list? lol
matt - just bought both them games!
Now have a total of 25! havent even played half of them yet! The wifes banned me from ebay lol!
RC - model list is still HUGE! I'm hoping to start some more shortly although am currently grinding my teeth on one for Alex Mac - his novas was in TV a few months back. Its got so many subtle mode its driving me crazy!
Ade
will "hopefully" start on the nova this week after work. Have set the wifes expectations that I want as much done on it as I can this year.
Goddamnit! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by ade
hows it going ade
not bad - done nowt on the car - its in next doors garage and theyre having work done on the garden so theres tons of stuff dumped in front of the garage - I cant get in to do anything!
grrr
No bother really - too feckin cold to do much anyway
Thats what you get for living in Bonny scotland.
Was 24 degrees at the weekend in Oxford.
Friday 20th April 2007
Finally got a bit more done on the car - well not the car as such - that's still tucked away in next doors garage. lol
But did some more work on my boot project. As you know I'm attempting to build a smoothed boot without the use of a welder. After not working on the boot for some time, it was interesting to come back to it after several months and take a good look at it. As many of you mentioned skimming it and getting it absolutely level was going to be a major problem after I'd filled the hole. And you were right. So rather than add more filler (which will inevitably crack) I decided to remove the filler skim from the surface of the original boot and skin the entire lower section in metal. I left the original metal infill though as this will add strength to the new section (and has the new boot lock carrier attached to it).
To do this I needed a piece of metal long enough - your standard B&Q sheets are about 20cm too short and I didnt want to have to fork out for a bigger bit incase it didnt work - so after searching my garage I hit upon the idea of using the rest of the Punto bonnet skin I'd used for my bonnet extension (another work in progress...). This was not only the right length but was also slightly curved which is a bonus as the novas boot isnt actually flat (theres a slight curve in it which is why some smoothed boots dont look quite right).
Firstly I seperated the top skin from the support structure and measured out the area I needed. I then marked out a hole for the bonnet release (my VW/Vauxhall converted badge locking mechanism) - this had to be in exactly the right spot otherwise it wouldnt sit over the existing hole cut in the boot.
I then cut out the shape using metal cutters and cut the hole out with a jigsaw (deafening myself in the process).
Now - placing an entire metal skin on the Nova's boot could cause some problems - the main one being there will be a lip formed by the new sheet metal from the angled section (above the existing grab handle/wiper hole area). I worked out that if the skin was bonded correctly (using liquid metal or tiger seal) to the surface of the boot and then the edges were folder over in the same way as an original car skin is bonded to the super structure it would be more than rigid enough and as such I could simply skim the angle to match the metal lip with filler.
So thats what I did - and it came out superbly!
The best bit occured when cutting the metal from the old Punto bonnet, I noticed part of the detailing from the bonnet (the angled lines) were half on the area I needed - this added an additional detail to the boot along with the central boot badge I'm making.
Heres 2 pics of it almost complete (skimmed and just needs smoothing) -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/skin2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/skin1.jpg
you can just make out the angled lines. I'mm take these curves down into the bumper...
When cutting the hole for the boot badge I noticed it wasnt perfectly round (almost impossible to do with a jigsaw) so to tidy this area up I made a plastic rim to surround the badge. This was made on a small lathe I bought off ebay for ?20! It's one of those ones you just stick a drill into the end - basic but did the job perfectly.
When added to the edge it really tightens up the detail. This will be fixed in place and smoothed in with the boot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/skin3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v13/danga/skin4.jpg
The VW badge will be replaced with a Griffin. :thumb:
That's it for the time being. Need to get Alex Mac's model nova finished (the silver one in TV a few months back) - it's doing my nut in (still!)
lol
lol at the badge ... it's coming along really well ..Do you havea deadline lol . ?
which vauxhall griffin are you using ade?
Phil
A big one!
The badge is 110mm diameter!
As for deadline - the wifes given me until I'm 40! although I did say I'd get it done this year - but that was before I booked a couple of holidays, bought a DSLR camera and a hot tub.
lol
Nice work Ade.
The punto bonnet ridges look perfect for the detail you were after.
aye - the way theyre angled mean that the detail can be continued onto the bumper...
how have you been getting on with this latley anyway Ade?
well, i started reading at page one @ 11.10pm, and finally got to the end at 12.40, and fcuk me Ade, the work, the time and effort youve put into this so far is immense! Top bombing chap!!
lol cheers!
Aint done much recently - been busy with the models (making Alex Mac's one at the moment) and messing about with my new camera - bought a 200mm zoom lens for it (that was the fibreglass for my custom body kit).
Deadline is still Summer 2008 - new incentive is the big VBOA meet...
a sad day - had to move the nova out of next doors garage and back into my own. theyre coming back in the next day or so and will probably be using the garage fully.
Bummer. The good news is it forced me to clear out my garage - and I found some old tools!
he he
also moving the car back to my garage has refocussed me (along with next years anniversary shows) so I've started making plans again...
need to tackle that bonnet...
Ade
Every cloud has a silver lining.Quote:
Originally Posted by ade
I love the fact that I have 3 million odd sockets in my tool kit.
Whenever i buy a car there always seems to be a few tools under the seats.
lol
any news ade?
where can i find the first ades garage?
Sunday 09/07/2007
In between casting up some more model Novas (which I spent most of the day making for various people) I thought I'd waste 1/2 the afternoon (seeing as it was raining) on the grill and bonnet of my project.
As you know my bonnet has 1/2 a punto bonnet grafted to the front of it. the plan is to smooth this in and take a fibreglass skin from it so it can be bonded right over a spare bonnet I have. the skin will include the extension which will be rivetted to the underside of the existing bonnet making a tight solid fit. The whole bonnet will then be anchored in place with 2 small solex lock style bonnet pins.
The grill section will then be taken from a new Astra (the current V grill) but cut down to fit between the Punto headlights. The sides between grill and lights will have a grill surround element joined to a custom bumper (see pics on page 3).
I spent most of the Sunday cutting the Astra Grill chrome and black slats down so it would fit snug between the lights. The remaining section fits really snug and will clip in place on the new light structure really well.
No I know the rough position, I can work on the mountings for the grill and then start on making the skin for the bonnet. once these parts are in place I'll have a line for the front bumper...
I'll try and get some pics up tomorrow...
The 1st ades garage was unfortunately deleted when novaload changed over to the new look site back in 2005. I (and several others) were gutted coz it was a good thread and a good laugh. I rebuilt a Nova in 5 weeks - exterior and interior including full cloth retrim and diy garage respray using 2pak paint!
Was reet proud of meself!
any more done on the car mate
this is a excellent thread mate it inspired me to get my ar*e into gear on my nova
not done much recently - been busy making models.
Messed about with the grill to get it to the right side - will try and post some pics thie week.
what a slow summer! Not done hardly anything to the car all summer because the weathers been so bad and my garagfe is so full of stuff I cannae move round it!
however good news!
The neighbours who leant me their garage whilst they were abroad have gone back abroad again UNTIL NEXT JUNE! So they said I can use their garage again!
WAHAY!
2 weeks in the sun on Friday then the rebuild starts with a BANG!
Ade
hey ade any updates on this sweet, sweet project??
Nice going on the neighbours garage ;)
Brilliant project mate, have you managed to get anything else done recently? just embarking on my nova project, i hope to post some pictures up soon. what you going to do engine wise on your car?
just back off me holidays and straight back into work (which is mental at the moment) so not much done.
Wifes just bought a horse which means I've got my "life" back in terms of spare time
lol
So while shes up at the yard mucking out I'll be doing the same on my nova - hopefully!
Ade
good luck with her dude
lol
05/10/2007 - some progress
Well not really - I took delivery of a 2 tone engine crane this afternoon - I swear it was delivered by Tommy "fluff" Vance.
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/image...ance_pa203.jpg
Not 'arf
Was in 2 packages - 1 x 90kg's and 1 x 30kg's - the 90kg one the guy just slung it on his shoulder and waltzed up me drive.
Was feckin heavy!
The bloke then gave me a 5 minute description of how he had to lug an 18ft trampoline up some womans drive.
Hero!
any progress yet
Tuesday 09/10/2007
Managed to clear the sh1te out of my garage (been decorating) and found my car buried underneath tons of junk! Undamaged thankfully
Started to do some work on the bonnet which is the main start point for my body kit build.
At the moment the front end is covered in card/masking tape whilst I try and get the general shape right - I'll put some pics up Wednesday if I can get round to it.
In the meantime - picture a bonnet similar to a corsa/astra (new style) with the new style V grill in between a set of Fiat Punto mk2 lights. Looks pretty "mean" in my opinion - sort of bad boy but definately not!
lol
Once I'm happy with the general look I'll be making up metal extensions which will be blended in ready for a full bonnet skin to be made. I dont want to "bolt" an extension on the front of the car so am going with a full bonnet skin which will extend past the front of the existing bonnet and come back underneath following the contours of the lights to be attached underneath along the existing bonnets edge. Much more secure. This will also allow me to remodel the bonnet line details and add (if I can) the new style centre line thats seen on most cars nowadays...
Heres some pics of the card rough template - gives me an idea of what I'm working towards
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet012.jpg
added reference lines so I can transpose the measurements to metal
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet015.jpg
Now for cutting in metal - this bonnet will make the master to take a cast from - I'm using metal to get a rigid smooth impression. Also allows me to sort out the difference in angles between the punto extension and the nova bonnet. First I mark up the grid -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet017.jpg
cut and bend
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet018.jpg
and attach - (used that liquid metal stuff).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet020.jpg
and the same for the edges -
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet022.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet023.jpg
Next step is to smooth with filler and then blend in with existing bonnet (theres a slight difference in angles that filler should sort out).
I then need to do the bonnet curve details and the underside to reinforce the front section.
Wow....
Sunday 14/10/2007.
Had mates up all weekend and after they went nipped in the garage for an "hours worth" of tinkering...
Plan today was to smooth in the front metal extensions I'd added.
For reference, these have been added to help give the pointed front end feel that the newer style Vauxhalls (and most cars) seem to have nowadays.
I started by cleaning up the panels - removing excess bonding material.
I then looked at the angle between the newer front extension and the nova bonnet. There was a definate dip in the middle where the 2 are joined. The problem is filling this gap effectively whilst avoiding ripples. I also wanted to try and make a start on sorting out the lines on the bonnet - trying to match up the new section, the nova bonnets original lines and the light edges so it flowed.
Finally I wanted to gauge how the wings would look when the corners were extended to match the bonnet/lights.
So to fill the dip in middle part of the bonnet - I thought I'd make 2 further panels out of a thicker sheet steel that would effectively bridge the gap - sitting just above the 2 front panels fitted the other day (see above). These I'd bond with filler and then smooth in the edges with the rest of the bonnet. I decided to use filler because I'd run out of the other stuff lol
This initially didnt go to plan. Once the filler had set, although the panels fitted perfectly and did the job well, they were too big and raised the height of the bridged gap too much (they stood proud). It's was impossible to trim the thickness of the panels without causing an uneven surface, so I decided to remove them and start again...Luckily they came away very easily...
And as a stroke of sheer luck the filler underneath which has been squashed nice and flat was perfect mirror image of the underside of each of the panels and filled the dip perfectly!
All I have to do is smooth the edges and a few bubble holes and I have a smooth curve. The panels also helped as a guide for the bonnet lines, defining them a little better - although I'm still considering what to do with them in terms of the way they will look.
Once I'd removed the panels I decided to have a crack at remodelling the corner of one of the wings. At the moment I'm looking to get a general feel at how much each one will need. I used professional grey plastecine (more durable than the kids stuff) to build up the extension. The plastecine was taken from the front of the wing out to match the bonnet and down th follow the contour of the lights. The idea being once the bonnet is complete a proper plastecine extension can be made and a cast taken from it so a fibreglass extension can be created. This will then be bonded to the existing wing through metal suppoer connections on the back and underside of the wing. The inside will then be filly sealed but left hollow. the outside that joins to the wing will them be skimmed with filler.
The pics below show the wing extension. you can also see where the middle panels were removed from on the bonnet...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet046.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet047.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet042.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet045.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet038.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet034.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet040.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet033.jpg
The grill is from a new style Astra cut down - this isnt lined up correctly at the mement so the gaps either side look bigger than they actually should be (mainly caused by the underside of the bonnet not being complete)
Next stage is to smooth the area where the panels were on the bonnet and do the lines. Then I'll start on the underside.
is it me or does it look slightly like an vectra sri
which one? not the new one.
about an s reg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../bonnet036.jpg