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Thread: MG TC 1947--49 1/8 scale
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5th March 2014, 06:50 PM #1
MG TC 1947--49 1/8 scale
After months of other works to complete I have finally got around to starting this model. I consider the wheels one of the parts that sets the model size and shape.
The rims are 60mm diam with 24 spokes as many as I could manage on 1/8 scale ,they are cut from 1.5 mm bronze welding rod.
Indexing for drilling holes required 12 different set ups,as the spacing of the spokes is set on the inside of the rim, also they are splayed from the rim to the hub.
The hubs are myrtle , rims jelutong and tyres red cedar. Only to pleased to answer any queries. Joihn.
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5th March 2014, 08:11 PM #2Skwair2rownd
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You've got my attention old mate!!!!
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5th March 2014, 11:13 PM #3
Good looking wheels, it will be good to see the rest of it,
My dad owned a MG TC, not sure which year, it was sold before I came along, he and his mechanic friend managed to get 100mph out of it, just one of the stories he would tell.
Pete
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6th March 2014, 12:59 AM #4
Best looking set of homemade or commercial wheels I have seen.
I am just starting the model building fun and most spook wheels for models are not what I think they should look like. I refuse to buy ready made wheels, I want to make my own. Yours are great! I'm wondering if you would be willing to share more about you jig you have made to drill on the lathe. I have one built to work on my drill press, but would still like to build one for my lathe also. I think it could be used for lots of things on the lathe beyond making wheels. I am not engineer enough to figure it out.
Can't wait so see the rest of your model. Love to watch the progress and I learn a lot as I watch.
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7th March 2014, 05:56 PM #5
Got to pull up a chair for another master class.... thanks John in advance for all the WIP photos and notes..... Cheers, crowie
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7th March 2014, 06:44 PM #6
Another interesting one to follow.
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9th March 2014, 11:50 AM #7
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15th April 2014, 04:41 PM #8
The MG TC is finally finished, timbers used included Jelutong for all the body, Red cedar and Blackwood for trims. John.
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15th April 2014, 04:46 PM #9
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15th April 2014, 05:41 PM #10Skwair2rownd
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Absolutely gorgeous!!!!bravabravabrava
Real MGs don't look that good!
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15th April 2014, 05:58 PM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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That's a superb job Nine Fingers. How good would it be if you had ten!
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15th April 2014, 06:10 PM #12
John thats beautiful great craftmanship and great timber choice
bob
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15th April 2014, 06:23 PM #13
In my early twenties I would have loved one, now that I could afford one I couldn't get my legs in let alone my bum on the seat. John.
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15th April 2014, 07:16 PM #14
Fantabulous!!
Hugh
Enough is enough, more than enough is too much.
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15th April 2014, 08:06 PM #15