Scratch Build – Complete GwassGween -FINISHED-Nov13 2013-pics start on page 67

Yeah, They used a lot of shots from my first page They're trying to tease people into reading, but most vote based on what they see in the article.
@MV - It's here.
I neeeed that vote. Everything not Dreadnought is gettin' clobbered!

 

Well you got another vote from me. Hurry up and get the paper off so we can
have a look at the candy underneath.

 

I agree with that guy up there. ^^
(oldnewby)

 

Hi Cheeps...

Loving this build & you would have my vote for build quality, design & your total modding pron crazyness but I guess I need more posts before I can vote...

New to the forums here and about to start a monsta project with Alu & Plexi which will definitely be posted here...

 

You've got my vote, cheapskate.

 

Thanks, guys, but I'm going to lose.
The paper stays on until I get all the parts done. -Mainly the reservoir and optical tray.

 

Jeeze mate, I step out for a year and you seriously step it up.
This is really really cool - I'm very happy to see your crazy scheme come together.

 

Voted...

Ur catchin up cheaps

 

Thanks, Jesse. I'm glad you like it.
@Monsta - Thanks. -Still 18 votes behind, though.

I finally got halfway done sanding the fins.

 

Nice project!
Maybe I've missed it, but where have you bought Your Cnc machine?

 

looking good!!!



congrats on MOTM

 

Obscene worklog. In many ways. First rate work, congrats of MOTM.
Not sure if I'll ever get the image of the troll in lingerie out of my head.

 

Well, I gave you my vote. Not that the other ones aren't, but I think this project is outstanding. Keep plugging away Cheaps.

 

Haven't annoyed you enough lately.

Get this thing done! NOW!

 

A vote from me. GwassGween FTL

 

Thanks, everyone.
You guys totally faked me out there. I popped into the forums to find a massive bunch of replies and a few congratulations.
...For a second, I thought, "I won? How the heck did that happen?".
I'm still 17 votes behind the leader.

@Crazycooler - I got it from DeepGroove1. I got the Gecko driver with it. The other one is notoriously problematic. -Cheaper than buying direct from Taig.
@The beast & Phenoptix - You two made me check the voting page with that. Thanks anyway.
@Voigts & Slipperyskip - Thanks!
@Perplekks - GAAAAAHHHH! I'll have you know I'm down to the 400 grit pass on the fins. I guess I could put up an update of some of the virtual stuff later.


Edit: Link <-Anyone?

 

Any update will be appreciated, man.

 

It surely will!

 

OK, It's not much, though...

-Current state of the model. The power button is in the red ring, and the red square is a USB plug.

-Back. There's a lot of the frame that was made without finishing in the model. The basic shape is all I really need here.

-The optical area is what I've been focusing on lately.

-The red bit behind the hinge mounts are fixed to the optical drive cage. It will be made of polycarbonate so it can flex. The hole at the end of the thin curve will hold a BB. I'm hoping this setup will allow me to lock it in the open position, then close it and lock in the closed position. The big problem is how far I had to move it behind the drive, the longer the object is, the more stress is put on the lock. It also moves the two dots that have to be drilled in the opposite side of the hinge closer together.
Once I get the model tweaked, I'll start cutting. My big issues at this point are where to run the cables, and the correct angles on the locking holes.

Wouldn't be an update without this:

 

That's a great idea with the ball bearing to make a locking "indent" position, unique!