Stellaghost Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, CwazyWabbit said: BTW I'm amazed how well it's turned out, I was expecting it to stretch and distort a lot, but it looks like it's only had a little stretching in the big panel. There is a wee bit of distortion, I'll have a bit play with it and see if I can take it out, but not overly worried about it regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 On 11/5/2022 at 7:33 PM, TD5toV8110 said: Is there not a local plasma cutting place (or laser cutting) It would be 10 minutes designing it on screen, then 1 minute cutting it out. Should have listened to you Dave, in hindsight 10 mins and 1 minute cutting out sounds great.......lol Regards Stephen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 That’s coming out great Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Should have listened to you Dave, in hindsight 10 mins and 1 minute cutting out sounds great.......lol Regards Stephen Yeah but that would be boring for us and I love what you do, it make me feel better about not being able to do much at the moment. Mike 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted November 8, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) Formers made and panel formed, still to trim and tig but you get the idea Overlaid onto original front panel Sat in position to give a better idea regards Stephen Edited November 8, 2022 by Stellaghost Additional photos 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 I was also dubious originally but that looks great! Painted green would be my preference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 Just now, L19MUD said: I was also dubious originally but that looks great! Painted green would be my preference Yes, it will be green eventually regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Holy carp ! That looks ace !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 That looks very nice! The little bit of wonkiness even adds to it, almost looks half like a wire grille at first glance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 That’s awesome Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I have a question, what on earth are you going to do when this is finished? Clearly you get bored easy! Mike 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 1 hour ago, miketomcat said: I have a question, what on earth are you going to do when this is finished? Clearly you get bored easy! Mike It's a Landrover @miketomcat are they ever really finished........? 1 hour ago, miketomcat said: Clearly you get bored easy! Whatever makes you think that...........? So my no chance of ever getting bored list....... 2a lightweight to restore 110 double cab to restore Bead roller to motorise Slip rolls to build English wheel to build Ornamental Angel wings to make for my wife House/ garden maintenance Slotting machine to build Look at making hydraulic bump stops The list for all of us never seems to reduce........lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Stellaghost said: It's a Landrover @miketomcat are they ever really finished........? See note at no.6 Whatever makes you think that...........? So my no chance of ever getting bored list....... 2a lightweight to restore 110 double cab to restore Bead roller to motorise Slip rolls to build English wheel to build Ornamental Angel wings to make for my wife .... Only number 6? We all know she is understanding but I vote moving it up to the top House/ garden maintenance Slotting machine to build Look at making hydraulic bump stops The list for all of us never seems to reduce........lol Regards Stephen I really like the front panel/grille, it came out great. Steve Edited November 9, 2022 by steve b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Stellaghost said: It's a Landrover @miketomcat are they ever really finished........? Whatever makes you think that...........? So my no chance of ever getting bored list....... 2a lightweight to restore 110 double cab to restore Bead roller to motorise Slip rolls to build English wheel to build Ornamental Angel wings to make for my wife House/ garden maintenance Slotting machine to build Look at making hydraulic bump stops The list for all of us never seems to reduce........lol Regards Stephen That's a relief I was worried for a moment. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Seatbox sorted, no seat plates as yet, that will come later, at least I can lift it on and off without it flapping around regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 hours ago, steve b said: I really like the front panel/grille, it came out great. Steve Ahhh @steve b I've just noticed your addition........ You just want me see making Angel wings don't you....lol Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted November 9, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 Regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Stunning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Ahhh @steve b I've just noticed your addition........ You just want me see making Angel wings don't you....lol Regards Stephen Tis the season for it My only concern is it may end up competing with the Angel of the North.... Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Now the front panel is painted it looks even more like wire mesh Superb. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Stellaghost said: You just want me see making Angel wings don't you....lol Does anyone think Sid needs a figurehead...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I'm assuming there will be a roach hewn from solid tungsten attached to the bonnet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 On 6/13/2022 at 10:16 AM, geoffbeaumont said: This calls for some custom seat covers! 🙂 @geoffbeaumont first this.......... Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, geoffbeaumont said: Does anyone think Sid needs a figurehead...? Then this......... You don't comment much but when you do it means more work............lol Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: I'm assuming there will be a roach hewn from solid tungsten attached to the bonnet. I might manage a broach........... Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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