SHL M04 scratch build in 1/9

[The Migrant]

What an amazing piece of modelling skill and ingenuity; inspirational in the truest sense of the word.

[monica]

just amazing,work cannot get over it and all so very well done,

[Guest]

As above... Nothing but amazing seems appropriate

[Marudek]

Now you made me shy... I really apreciate your comments. Having such an audience really motivates to do the best and pick up even more ambitious projects. This build is only a warm up before a serious project of building 1/9 sale replica of Morgan three wheeler with Matchless air-cooled engine.


Coming back to SHL, now you are up to date with the build, as the engine was finished last night. I'll keep you posted on regular basis from now on. As you might see above, most parts are ready. I just need to paint and asemble the 'kit' I've prepared. Next step will be to cast the engine in resin, and to prepare the tyre master (I plan to cast the tyres in soft, black rubber).

[eddiesolo]

Peter, I am sure that most of the guys and gals on here will agree when I say this: 90% are just kit makers (very good mind) with the odd scratch making thrown in here and here, what you are doing is not just modelling but engineering, almost like the model steam guys that scratch make the engines etc. I have the upmost admiration for people like yourself and others that are capable of these ventures. Superb detailing and a wonder to look at.


Si

[Guest]

Wow, wow, wow and just wow.

[Guest]

Amazing job!

[takeslousyphotos]

I have no idea what to say here .......... This is just amazing.


Peter

[Marudek]

Hi, I have first resin cast engine parts:


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Cleaned up from excess material and snap fitted:


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Few days ago I got decals printed by a colleague from Polish model forum:


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And perrrrfectly laser-cut tire markings and tire tread from Drafmodel.


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[Marudek]

Hi,


I took a long time to finish the wheel master, but finally it is ready. A silicone form for rubber casting is ready too:


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I also reconstructed and painted the fuel tank:


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Top Studio chain drive arrived some time ago. I hope to have hours of fun with it :


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One wheel is compete:


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[takeslousyphotos]

This is amazing. I'm really not sure what else to say Marudek. Your skill in model engineering is a real pleasure to follow. Thankyou for sharing this with us.

[Guest]

Amazing work Peter, I cannot get over the fact that this a scratch build, lovely work and skills

[eddiesolo]

Again you have shown what a true master at modelling can do. Amazing work, a real feast to view and admire Peter.


Si

[Guest]

Same here. Truly amazing.


One thing concerning part-making:


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This pic of an indented sheet of polystyrene (taken from your post) is for the front forks. It looks like you heated the sheet then used a tool shaped like the indentations, pressed into the softened plastic which was on a soft surface. Is that right please?


If so, when I once heated polystyrene sheet to soften it, it needed a temperature much higher than 100 degrees C (boiling water) which was difficult to achieve and to control without melting. How did you heat the sheet, and to what temperature, to soften it? I'd really like to know that so I can experiment.


Thanks.

[Guest]

Ashtonishing job Marudek. A truly work of fine engineering!