Papercraft... what have you started
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Crikey, that's gonna be a "challenge" to store.
Both rear undertray sections completed.
I'm not sure how visible the top sections are going to be - there are a from white gaps between the facing pieces, despite me lining the edges in black. I'll probably run a thin brush down there with some black paint if it's visible on final construction.
Both rear undertray sections completed.
I'm not sure how visible the top sections are going to be - there are a from white gaps between the facing pieces, despite me lining the edges in black. I'll probably run a thin brush down there with some black paint if it's visible on final construction.
Main tub 90% complete... The air intake above the drivers head was a pain, but I'm pretty happy with how its turned out - and the drivers seat was a challenge, bending the seat back smoothly through about 200 degrees. The separate seatbelts are a nice touch.
You can't see them unless you're looking right inside the sidepods but the radiators are mounted too
side pod undersides and rear suspension attached.
it's really starting to come together now, the tub has a bit of rigidity to it, it doesn't really feel like it's made from thin card.
I'm dreading this step...
It would appear i need to source a 73mmx2mm round piece of dowelling too - I sense i will buy more than a scale driveshaft tomorrow at the model shop.
it's really starting to come together now, the tub has a bit of rigidity to it, it doesn't really feel like it's made from thin card.
I'm dreading this step...
It would appear i need to source a 73mmx2mm round piece of dowelling too - I sense i will buy more than a scale driveshaft tomorrow at the model shop.
Morf said:
Cocktail sticks or skewers should be about the right diameter...
It's funny you should mention that - I coloured 2 cocktail sticks yesterday, but forgot to take them into the office. No pics today, but some big steps made, including the nosecone sans spoilers... the front section was 1mm deep and needed to bend through 180 degrees, a few curse words may have been used.I remembered my cocktail stick, I mean axle, this morning - rear wheel hubs fitted, bottom in the process of being closed up.
nose cone test fitted and front suspension mounted.
there is a carrier piece in the nose where the front spoiler attaches - I used a little too much glue to attach it, leading to discolouration of the nosecone. I printed a new side panel from thin paper and stuck it over the affected area. theres a slight seam, but better than the funny coloured bit.
The flash on the camera really picks up the white flashes on seams, they'll need knocking back with a felt tip once i'm done.
Those wheels are still lurking in the near future >shudder<
nose cone test fitted and front suspension mounted.
there is a carrier piece in the nose where the front spoiler attaches - I used a little too much glue to attach it, leading to discolouration of the nosecone. I printed a new side panel from thin paper and stuck it over the affected area. theres a slight seam, but better than the funny coloured bit.
The flash on the camera really picks up the white flashes on seams, they'll need knocking back with a felt tip once i'm done.
Those wheels are still lurking in the near future >shudder<
Edited by shortar53 on Tuesday 30th September 10:48
Paper?
You would almost be inclined to disbelieve that, it looks so good
You are getting quite good at it, do you enjoy it even when you get the setbacks?
Slippery road, if you do
There MAY be no way back to normality
Anyway, that looks brilliant
I'm sat back here enjoying every step along the way
You would almost be inclined to disbelieve that, it looks so good
You are getting quite good at it, do you enjoy it even when you get the setbacks?
Slippery road, if you do
There MAY be no way back to normality
Anyway, that looks brilliant
I'm sat back here enjoying every step along the way
Thanks. I'd not call this one paper, though - it's Asda's finest "white card" - I'd guess about 160gsm
This one's looking pretty good, although staring at all the time shows tiny flaws... (like the nosecone has a tiny gap - about 0.5mm) - I can feel myself sliding down the slope.
I do enjoy it though, despite the annoyances - especially when pieces are under tension and need pressure to hold them in place whilst the glue grabs. It's relaxing, and it has the benefit of me being clearly "on my lunch" at work - I'm away from the Database-Adjusting Hammer, and no one asks me to assist with anything.
Front aero package is on today's menu, 6 components per side + 5 for the centre - lots of cutting and folding.
This one's looking pretty good, although staring at all the time shows tiny flaws... (like the nosecone has a tiny gap - about 0.5mm) - I can feel myself sliding down the slope.
I do enjoy it though, despite the annoyances - especially when pieces are under tension and need pressure to hold them in place whilst the glue grabs. It's relaxing, and it has the benefit of me being clearly "on my lunch" at work - I'm away from the Database-Adjusting Hammer, and no one asks me to assist with anything.
Front aero package is on today's menu, 6 components per side + 5 for the centre - lots of cutting and folding.
Edited by shortar53 on Wednesday 1st October 15:16
I totally agree. I spent almost 45 minutes at lunchtime on one side of the front spoiler, and there are a couple of minor gaps, but I'll run some PVA over them and seal it. Its so easy to get enthralled in the tiny part you're trying to get _just so_ - I noticed after I'd fitted them that the rear brake ducts were inside out, but the visible side was to be all black anyway so I just used a black marker
Why don't you contact redbull and get a job: From papercraft to F1: A model employee
http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/f1/stories/1...
http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/f1/stories/1...
ecsrobin said:
Why don't you contact redbull and get a job: From papercraft to F1: A model employee
http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/f1/stories/1...
I wish ! http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/f1/stories/1...
I can only hope they need a short Geordie nerd who's handy with scissors and sellotape... These aren't my designs
Minor diversion today. a little more work on the front aero completed, mainly cutting.
Only a short lunchbreak as I'm off to the hospital later (nothing serious - just a faulty leg-hinge) so i printed off and knocked this up for the daughter
- he's supposed to follow you around the room like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K39Q9zvQoE
Only a short lunchbreak as I'm off to the hospital later (nothing serious - just a faulty leg-hinge) so i printed off and knocked this up for the daughter
- he's supposed to follow you around the room like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K39Q9zvQoE
left side of front aero package assembled
There are "hangers" under the nosecone for the lower plane - double thickness, 1mm wide rectangle with a diagonal brace - so two 3mm*3mm triangles to cut out of the middle of an 8mm wide piece. Scissors need not apply.
for reference, the sideplate is a little over 3cm long.
Hopefully get the other side completed at lunchtime and I'll be happy.
Looking ahead in the instructions, there are two smaller elements that need to go in the back of the nosecone assembly to wring a little more downforce out of the air. they may or may not get completed today - then it's the rear aero package.
The space under my ergonomic docking station is fast becoming a garage.
Edited by shortar53 on Friday 3rd October 08:19
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