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Viktor von Domm wrote:ohoh... i dunno if i should touch that with a long pole...

For me the big advantage of the Greif tool (I'd love one) would be that the resulting rivets are polystyrene - I've had nothing but tears trying to glue on teeny weeny resin/metal bits.

Zinge, I hope your top secret idea gets around that problem in some way...

Viktor von Domm wrote:and would you say this is a difficult way to produce these rivets? it sounds a bit difficult to me...

I don't know, haven't needed to produce rivets recently. I do remember that the smaller you make them, the more difficult it is to get a clean cut. I wouldn't say it's much more difficult when you're already building something like a Thunderhawk. Obviously a punch will always trump something like this in terms of speed.

Clang wrote:For me the big advantage of the Greif tool (I'd love one) would be that the resulting rivets are polystyrene - I've had nothing but tears trying to glue on teeny weeny resin/metal bits.

Great point, I never thought about that!

jabbakahut wrote:

Viktor von Domm wrote:and would you say this is a difficult way to produce these rivets? it sounds a bit difficult to me...

I don't know, haven't needed to produce rivets recently. I do remember that the smaller you make them, the more difficult it is to get a clean cut. I wouldn't say it's much more difficult when you're already building something like a Thunderhawk. Obviously a punch will always trump something like this in terms of speed.

Clang wrote:For me the big advantage of the Greif tool (I'd love one) would be that the resulting rivets are polystyrene - I've had nothing but tears trying to glue on teeny weeny resin/metal bits.

Great point, I never thought about that!

My favorite way of producing rivets has always been thin, evenly rolled sheet of cured green stuff + metal tipped mechanical pencils. You can go from 0.3 - 0.9 mm, just punch, and click the rivet out. Perfect circles, varying tiny sizes, and quick (as rivet making goes).

Mind you, if you want something other than a circle...

I don't know, haven't needed to produce rivets recently. I do remember that the smaller you make them, the more difficult it is to get a clean cut. I wouldn't say it's much more difficult when you're already building something like a Thunderhawk. Obviously a punch will always trump something like this in terms of speed.

because of that i asked... i thought it might be doable but still tough to make it good looking...well back to the drawing board i guess^^

Viktor von Domm wrote:

I don't know, haven't needed to produce rivets recently. I do remember that the smaller you make them, the more difficult it is to get a clean cut. I wouldn't say it's much more difficult when you're already building something like a Thunderhawk. Obviously a punch will always trump something like this in terms of speed.

because of that i asked... i thought it might be doable but still tough to make it good looking...well back to the drawing board i guess^^

Well he will never be in the league then

Don't listen to LDD, he is an eager youth, full of potential, but not yet wise. The -=]_,=- welcomes all riveters, at any time, if they WISH to join.

lone dirty dog wrote:

Viktor von Domm wrote:

I don't know, haven't needed to produce rivets recently. I do remember that the smaller you make them, the more difficult it is to get a clean cut. I wouldn't say it's much more difficult when you're already building something like a Thunderhawk. Obviously a punch will always trump something like this in terms of speed.

because of that i asked... i thought it might be doable but still tough to make it good looking...well back to the drawing board i guess^^

Well he will never be in the league then

He said he had no need to produce Rivets …… there is always a need to produce Rivets

Wish to join I was made to beg ……..

..to teach you patience young Padawan.

You must first learn to achieve "Rivet Zen", a state of mind and labor melding, as you rivet obsessively.

dsteingass wrote:..to teach you patience young Padawan.

You must first learn to achieve "Rivet Zen", a state of mind and labor melding, as you rivet obsessively.

Yes my Master (smirking darkly )

ohoh... you know where that path may lead you?----




to a good smacking of the back of your head padawan... if i ever catch you again to giving me lip like that! you will feel the flat of my hand!

Viktor von Domm wrote:ohoh... you know where that path may lead you?----




to a good smacking of the back of your head padawan... if i ever catch you again to giving me lip like that! you will feel the flat of my hand!

Yes master (clenching fist)

I can imagine Samuel L Jackson saying what Vik said....and it would make me afraid!

dsteingass wrote:I can imagine Samuel L Jackson saying what Vik said....and it would make me afraid!

I think good old sam would bitch slap you with his sabre ….

zinge wrote:

Also my idea

humpf!!! your idea indeed!

:p

AH

dsteingass wrote:I can imagine Samuel L Jackson saying what Vik said....and it would make me afraid!

Nog Nog

Who's there?

How about the old water filter balls rivets?

@ Steelmage - No one - bloody automated hotels - Went to Norway pretty much didn't speak to anyone coz everything is automated.

@ Druidic - better than that.

Stay tuned less than a month togo (calendar month that is)

Ok this item does have some rivets but it is not the awesome aforementioned idea.

Just add your own spanner

Sizes:
30mm, 22mm, 14mm, 7.5mm & 6mm

2mm hole - cogs mesh and can be used for low torque moving parts if desired

Nice detail , interesting idea, is this a stand alone project or to complement other ranges or release ?

Because printers are so cheap now, I've bought used printers at drive by yard sales for $3.00 and than smashed it to bits to get the gears and misc other potential bits. But those look superb, far less work to get!

Those cogs are really a cool idea zinge, and beautifully executed too... will have to get me some of those.

@Mr Dog - No grand plan for these but will probably add to the range as my projects that require them progress

@Jabbakahut - I find cogs from everyday products a bit lacking in detail and often made of nylon and other plastics that don't like paint too much.

@Gitsplitta - Fanks!

Zinge -

Are you looking to make more track designs in the future? The reason I ask is I am using 1/48 scale models for proxy miniatures in some of my games, but you only get rubber treads with them. Any chance of you in the future making tracks that about 1.15cm wide (I think this is compatible with the Leman Russ) for sale? Modern looking ones would be excellent.

I have no other idea how to accomplish what I need, as the Leman Russ tracks have little protrusions on the side of the tread, and I need ones which are open like modern day tracks, with a guide in the centre.

Just wondering. And I will be definitely buying your doors, they are perfect.

More track designs - they are on a the list - the list is ridiculous in more ways than long but if inspiration strikes it gets made - If it works it goes on sale.

Thanks Zinge, you're damn awesome

Yeah, good point with the paint (nylon parts), I often oversight that when I get into the build.

This has been quite for way to long ……. I guess its down to Salute though ….. or at least I hope so