1-6th Snowspeeder project

[Dorgmal Snow]

Well I have found the base tube if you like. Its in the last pic. That is the thinest rod and then every thing will go over the top of that. I am gonna go to a plumbers merchant and see what the have. The base tube is 22mm over flow pipe. So I want to get some bits to work with. I have to fix my landrover tomorrow but I am gonna do my best to get to the shops to.

 

[thundergod]

Hey Dorg , have you a B+Q locally ? They do a great range of aluminium and brass tubing in various widths . It'd be ideal for the cannons as the diameters are standardised , meaning you can use available washers/spacers etc . Just a suggestion .

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Yep thats where I am heading, but what I could really do with is a nice lathe, that will sort out my problems

 

[Kamandi]

Life always calls for more power tools.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Well I was going to bed but Pauls Hoth Gun Turret got me all over excited and I made the little vent for the speeder!!!





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[clparker04]

Man this just keeps getting better and better.... how's it going on the canon's

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Just on this photo I think that the 22mm will be great for the canons and on the second ring I've used a hose pipe nozzle if that will be any help

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[Crimsonbob]

Good thinking but 22mm might be a bit thick i'd go with 15mm straight hep or even go 8mm.

https://www.right2bet.fr/product/110225/HEP20-HXP03-15MM-X-3M-LENGTH-TUBE-LS

I know i haven't got any of that cos i only done bathroom fitting and very rarely went near radiators.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Nice one!!! I will have a look tomorrow in B&Q. I really appreciate the ideas.

 

[Crimsonbob]

You could get a mix maybe go from 32mm waste pipe down to 8mm radiator pipe. some pipe fittings might work as well if you unscrew the ends and use them maybe. Take a piccie with you and get weird looks as you check out the plumbing section

 

[bjones833]

That looks just great Mark! Are you making patterns of this baby?

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Holy skinny beardy man on a stick plumbing bits are not cheap!! I bought a few bits and they seem to be ok. I need to get my head around that I am not gonna get them screen accurate with out spending months on them, and there are to many projects on my list and never enough time so let me know what you think fellow geeks and dollie lovers.



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[Brinn 71]

NICE!

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

I think they may be ok. As soon as they are sprayed up they look totally different. But I dont want to spray them until I have bought the parts for the other side or I will have no idea what bits I need!!

 

[Crimsonbob]

Once their fixed properly and sprayed like you said they'll look even better. As for accuracy they look more than good enough i reckon.

Try Screwfix for parts they tend to be cheaper check em out online so you can use your local store. You might be able to find alternate cheaper parts that look the same.

You can also send me piccies of what parts you used as i might have some lying about i can sort you.

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

DOOH why didn't I think of Screw Fix. I will have a look at all the bit and try and note down what they are.

 

[barryo]

looks like these will work in a pinch................& like you say, once they are painted they will only get better.

You must do what you feel is right, of course.............

 

[Crimsonbob]

Another place is the plumbcentre you can normally buy single pieces instead of having to buy whole bags.

 

[sithlord13]

Once they're painted up no one will even notice
Lookin good my friend

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

well I have writen down all the parts and I think I will glue em together later. Very excited... sad I KNOW!

 

[Dorgmal Snow]

Could not resist having a wee play... think its gonna be ok

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