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RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - petertha - 10-22-2012
(07-01-2012, 06:43 AM)Bill Gruby Wrote: Hopefully it will be close to this Darren.
"Billy G"
Hi Bill. I'm new to the forum but now following your build with keen interest. The picture looks vaguely familiar. Maybe I missed it but did you mention where the design/drawings originated that you are working from?
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 10-22-2012
The prints are by Bob Roach in Australia. They are only available thru him. I have his address if you need it. Any castings (not many) are available from Bruce Satra.
I am pushing to get back to this project this week.
"Billy G"
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - petertha - 10-22-2012
(10-22-2012, 06:51 AM)Bill Gruby Wrote: The prints are by Bob Roach in Australia.... I have his address if you need it..
Ah yes of course, thats it. I saw some of build pics on Rons Model Engine Forum. I knew it looked familiar. What a fantastic project you've taken on. I'll be tuning into your progress, watching & learning. Maybe the occassional dumb question along the way.
Thanks for the address offer, but I'm a newbie. I'm aiming to start a 5 cyl radial of my own design soon (glow ignition). That will be more than enough to take on at my level. If the plans are buggered, I know who to blame.
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 02-04-2013
[attachment=4405] Long overdue we are back to this project. I used the new saw to cut the blanks for the Master Rods this morning. 7075 -- .790 thick a 10" cut took just shy of 8 minutes.
"Billy G"
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - TomG - 02-04-2013
Good to see you are back on THE project Bill. Yes, that 7075 really pushes back when you try to cut it, both sawing and milling. It makes a nice strong part though. Does this mean the kaleidoscope is on hold?
Tom
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 02-04-2013
Yes, the scope is on holsd. This was started first. It has been on my mind for a while now.
"Billy G"
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 02-04-2013
Bringing the blanks to finish size is always fun.
"Billy G"
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - DaveH - 02-04-2013
Billy,
Nice to see you back on this project
DaveH
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 02-04-2013
Bookmatched Blanks 3.750X1.625X.790 I would like to have these ready for lathe work tomorrow but it's slow going. The rods have to be identical od the enging won't run correctly.
"Billy G"
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 02-04-2013
Holding +/- 0 is getting tough on these old eyes.
They are ready for the Lathe work tomorrow then it's back to the Mill."Billy G"