G’day, just a small update on one of the little detail areas on the Viper that I’ve been putting off for a while now, as I knew it was going to be frustrating, complicated and difficult. The Viper engine housings have a tapered edge and a flat rim around the engine greeblie details area:
I decided it was time to have a go at replicating this detail.
I started by calculating the tapered edge using a cone formula and creating a pattern. Then I cut out some sheet aluminium based on the pattern and test fitted.
I was happy with the angle of the taper and the fitting to the engine cylinder housing. Then I had to create the flat rim to suit not only the taper, but also the pipe/manifold greeblies.
After many hours of trimming, refining (and swearing) and working out how to logically fit/rivet the pieces together to create a smooth finished surface:
Happy that I’ve been able to come up with a practical solution for this detail. Still some refining to do around the pipe holes, but not too much of a problem and I’ll sort that out in due course.
I’m off to Bali for a short vacation with my wife and a couple of friends. Should be perfect for a quick recharge of the batteries 🙂
Until next time, stay safe out there
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