oh dude! you pulled that off perfectly:D +rep!
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oh dude! you pulled that off perfectly:D +rep!
Came out pretty good! The bending jig is a bit off, but not by much, so corrections should be minimal.
I did some interpretive "test mounting" today to see how the frame responded.
Not even really a test fit, just an estimation of "where everything is going to go..."
The rad will be sitting lower than this in order for the legs to have enough material to be integrated into the top of the case roof.
What I have come up with is that my initial thoughts of having the rad unit structurally supported from wrap under flame licks to the mid section and some encompassing end wraps to hold its front and back... is not going to work. I'll need to integrate the load bearing into each of the 4 "legs", which is likely to mean I'm going to fabricate some sort of support mechanism for the top and bottom of the rad and find a way to tie it into the legs.
When I rested the rad on top of the frame, it was easily supported, When I started suspending the unit the way I was planning on tying it all together, the little simulations had a lot of frame flex. So, I will find a way to tie in my support to the four corners. I've already got an idea... we'll see what happens!
TD, now that is just pure sexy, +rep
Good afternoon everyone! Midways through my vacation between jobs, I've gotten a lot done! Between prototypes and paint decisions, I'm feeling very good!
Reservoir brackets are prototyped. I used paper to get my measurements down. I wanted on solid piece of acrylic and, if my plans go accordingly, it will use 3 bends per end to make the reservoir brackets. There will be a few more alterations to the presentation, but they will eventually be screwed into the sides of the 5.25" bay area.
My 5th, and final flame test. "Keep it Simple"... and I like it the most! Color is spot on!
I was looping a flame strand under another lick, and I tried this... I got it 50% right! ;) I know what I did wrong and will correct it when I apply this same painting technique to the side panels!
Learned that I was pushing too hard on the blade when weeding my graphics of the excess tape... note to self, "GO EASY!"
Also, I am not giving up on the "true fire" style of painting, it's just taking a bit more practice than I was anticipating... but practice is good!
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OMG an update lol. Very nice paint buddy, keep up the good work
That plex work is bad assed. This is coming along great man!
Yeah.... about that... sorry! This last month has been a serious leech in that I wrapped up my old job and am relaxing a bit before starting the new job, hence the updates!
Hopefully, with the new position, that will allow for a bit more consistency on the updates!
:)
Awesome. Can't wait for the next one.