Wankel Wilson LOL . I've been impressed with the latest creations, as I was with the previous ones.
Dave
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Wankel Wilson LOL . I've been impressed with the latest creations, as I was with the previous ones.
Dave
Thanks Dave-----think you will like latest wing-----the 12" models seem to turn out best, not that I ever measure anything, just pick up a lump of timber or a stainless off cut-----turn it around a while 'till something clicks and off we go.Quote:
Originally Posted by CNC_Guy
Somebody out there likes me and my stuff------still.
We got sunshine and clear blue today, next ten days are in double figures, spring has sprung and summers a coming, got everything to look forward to, including being able to drive again-----still, "it's an ill wind"------- did get to spend a lot more time in the shop by staying home (mostly).
Gone 6 ----time to rise and shine, get another coat of paint on the 7000.
No planned visitors over the weekend, log pile down to days, did some back yard clearing yesterday, will give the shop a tidy up----time to hustle.
Happy weekend to you all.j.
another beautiful creation,Jack! A piece that will inspire story telling and memories for years to come!thanks for taking the time to post,it's appreciated!
I always wondered how Jackie and Mazda 2.6 ltr 4 rotor 700hp R26b, a Duckworth centrifical clutch and a Mercruiser would have gone?
(Just a touch better then a supercharged Mercury 400 Verado 2.6 ltr I suspect?)
COSWORTH was never short of "Grunt" pilgrim, this was the equation:-motor had a 10,000 rpm Max-----boat had a 8,500 rpm max which meant it got all out of shape at 125 mph.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
Could only ever wonder what might have been?
To be blunt------did not need 700hp --------couldn't manage the 400+ I had!
Thanks for the accolades Don----had to come up with something a bit special, after all, it is for T2X.Quote:
Originally Posted by donmac
Without really trying----you just go with the flow-----and something quite unexpected starts to unfold. Started the 7000 wing with a chunk of Douglas fir as I didn't want to use the walnut on a tryout job-------after six coats of paint and more than its fair share of filler it's beginning to look quite presentable-------not oceans removed from the original.
Purists will disagree, I'm happy with the concept so far which is all that matters.
Did a couple of straight up sixes without gear cases, mainly because they're a pain in the asse to construct------but it didn't look right, so I capitulated and set out to make a pair of club foots ( speedmasters are beyond me)----------"PREDICTED TEXT JUST CAME UP WITH SPEED MASTERBATING "
Anyway let's cut to the chase-----went into the wood scrap box and pulled out a lump of Spalted beech-----shaped up a V6 Merc head and mid section, then set about doing the bottom end.
Can't make up my mind whether it's a thing of beauty-----or a poncy piece, when it's ready for showing, I'll give you a glimpse.
Now you know why everything takes such a long time, I go off at a tangent and make outboards when I should be finishing a wing, I know, I've gone way past hope!
Been looking at a close up of 7000 and Damned if it hasn't got fuel filler caps, first job tomorrow on the south bend.
Still a couple of days away from posting piccies of progress so far, keep looking on occasions, I'll get there.
Her next to me just grunted " lights out, it's gone midnight " MYGGWY.J.
Cloudy start to the day, but quite frankly my dears I don't give a flying love puff, got another exciting day in the shop to look forward to. A couple of serious projects to finish ----that's if I don't go off on a wander and start something else.
Nobody coming and nothing planned today, a free day, can forage in the shop undisturbed----maybe make good progress. If that happens I will definitely post you a progress piccie sometime today.
Was tempted to do an OMC ROTORY----just to piss off R/J----but if I make a mess of it, then it will backfire and I wind up being a right "CHARLIE ".
Time to greet the new day-----what's the saying-------Another day, another dollar------"That'll be the day".
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T5 ? Putetre.
The 7000 was a wooden hull and the colors were an off white and WOOD trim that was covered over with clear varnish.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
These are the two iconic wooden wings...... 700 (Miss Skyway) and 7000 (Gulfwind Marine)
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Redneck G2Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Ikea G2
Looks pretty good Jackie
Got a whole four hours in the shop this morning, undisturbed--------did the gear case for the T5 and got a coat of sealer on the head and mid section, only prop I had was a multi blade.
Promised you a progress piccie and there it is.
Finished one gear case for the 7000 and found a a little red cleaver that did the job admirably.
Those tiny gear cases are so damn fiddly-----they take forever to make.
Drill and tap for the drive shaft-----same again for the prop shaft--------get all the file marks out so you get a mirror finish.
There are no short cuts------problem is, if it's not perfect, son number one at "Wilson Custom Marine" who specialise in High Performance gear cases would be most buggeringly unhappy if the old man was turning out inferior toys.
Never did Get the fuel filler caps turned up, maybe tomorrow.
Got another ten coats of white on the wing----beginning to look a bit virginal.Took a picture of the rig------coming out of a stainless window-----needs raising by six inches, more to the centre, if your interested look out for tomorrows early posting------it's not finished, just a work in progress thing, but it'll give you some idea of where I'm heading.
All in all, a quite satisfactory weekends work with the same again tomorrow----should make big inroads.
Look out for the morning post. Night all! MYGGWY.J.
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Originally Posted by powerabout
Another view the "THANG" ---Pilgrim ---spalted beech does not suit the concept-----will try it in walnut or/and teak. Have some holly that may look ok. Steve just cut down his apple tree but you can still hear the birds tweeting in it.
Rich, you gotta remember-------I only do "concepts"-----that way I can hide behind any mistakes and inadequacies that invariably occur.Quote:
Originally Posted by T2x
Seeing those two wings together just gave me an idea, if you take a look at tomorrows early post, you will understand what I mean.
Six months ago Jilly's built in microwave up and died. I would normally just have replaced said item, but this is 2015 and the EU in its wisdom has decided that this cannot be done by any person who does not have a Brussels certificate of competence in Astro Electrical Engineering as it is a built in unit and not a worktop plug in you can buy from any hardware store.
Said person duly arrived with new unit only to discover (after two and a half hours head scratching)
it didn't fit ------I could stand it no longer-----so dickhead here who does not have the said certificate (signed by magistrate, lawyer, doctor or MP ) suggested he take off the surround from the new microwave, install new unit leaving old surround in place---------well surprise surprise------fitted like a bloody glove .
Upshot of this tale is-----I have a very nice stainless surround with a white wing leaping forth, with a bit of fernagling and a couple of days work-------there could be TWO wings leaping forth and fifth, 700 and 7000.
How do them apples grab you Rich?
Too late to do wooden tops on said wings, maybe next time, hope to God somebody out there has a yen for a wing or two or maybe a concept outboard motor, I got 'em coming OUTA my ears.
I'm good to take at least one....but you knew that. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson