Pyrates and the March to EIB & Centurion

[Pyrates[TK]]

Nice work there brother!

 

Marc

Thanks kindly mate!

[Pyrates[TK]]

As I sit here waiting for items to dry, I'm chuckling to myself.

 

I'm reminded of last year working to get my 501st membership and some of the first help I received was the abs paste recipe Joseph passed along to me.

 

Here I am again making a fresh batch without having to research - wow safety tip: Stay away from the fumes of acetone, they cause flashbacks and chuckling when not in a well ventilated area

Edited February 17, 2017 by Pyrates

[Haso[TK]]

Blaster is coming along great. Wish I had your patience.

 

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[Pyrates[TK]]

Blaster is coming along great. Wish I had your patience.

 

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Cheers mate

[Pyrates[TK]]

Now I don't know about everyone else but I swear part of the fun for me is finding a way to make it work.

 

Maybe too much MacGyver as kid, I don't know - none the less here's the progress...

 

Edited February 18, 2017 by Pyrates

[Pyrates[TK]]

Right then, I needed a spring that would fit my QuestDesignCanada.

 

I was in to one of my HVAC suppliers and low and behold there was some copper pipe bending springs.

 

 

Quick test of the 1/2" O.D. bending spring and it fits like a charm!

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

With a little stretching of the spring, this detail is ready.

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Next, was to find some decal numbers for the counter.

 

Then I came across some counters.

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Time to break them down

 

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Moving along, moving along...

 

To make the numbers fit I have two approaches.

 

Cut the numbers out and glue them into place or...

Core a hole in the counter then fill it in with the number secured into place.

[Pyrates[TK]]

Because they are so small I chance scratching them up before installing them and chance a hack job so I'm taking the road less traveled.

 

To begin I traced out the diameter of the number wheels.

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Next, drill a pilot hole and mark off the drill so I don't go to far.

 

 

I used a small drill bit to create the pilot.

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Once I finished drilling, I used the Dremel to clean everything up.

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Time to prep the numbers. I'm using CA glue to secure them to the post

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

It's been a long night, but here we go.

 

With all the numbers secured, I got measurements done for the display and cut out the site window using the face shield.

 

 

 

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Then measurements of the numbers area view port and marked them out.

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Using a small drill bit, the four corners of the view port were made.

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Removal of the view port area using a drill, exacto, and microfile.

 

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Then a test fit of the numbers, I used a toothpick to hold the wheel firmly in place while I shifted it to a position I was happy with.

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

With the numbers fully secured into position, it's time to fill in the rest of the coring with "Fix-It Stik". I used a putty knife to smooth the surface for when it comes time to sand.

 

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Time to start cleaning up the gnarly looking view port window.

 

First I taped off the numbers to keep them clean, followed by a black gloss paint to cover the edges of where the site glass will sit.

 

 

[Pyrates[TK]]

Using more "Fix-It Stik and sculpting tools I squared up the edges of the view port. To ensure the site glass doesn't get scratched, I left the protective plastic on as well as added painters tape on top of that.

 

 

[Troopacoola[TK]]

Who's been a busy boy then!?

 

Marc

[Pyrates[TK]]

Who's been a busy boy then!?

 

Marc

Bawhahahaha Cheers!

[Pyrates[TK]]

Ok, so while finishing touch-ups are being done on the counter, it's time to move to the inner bolt.

 

This one is going to be a little more challenging to pull off with this type of blaster, as you will soon see.