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PaulNZ
07-25-2014, 09:56 AM
Hi All

need some opinions

I have designed a couple of simple bumpers for my Freightliner Logger and I want to know which one to use.

These are both very similar to the plastic one in the kit but that's what a Logger generally uses, It will be 6mm solid Aluminium, polished of coarse, I will also add the rubber mudflaps and Spot lights.
Option A:
with number plate below the main section in the middle

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/Bumper-withnumberplate-Front.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/Bumper-withnumberplate-Front.jpg.html)

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/Bumper-withnumberplate-ISO.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/Bumper-withnumberplate-ISO.jpg.html)

Option B:
with the number plate screwed to the middle of the main section(not shown)
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/Bumper-withoutnumberplate-Front.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/Bumper-withoutnumberplate-Front.jpg.html)
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/Bumper-withoutnumberplate-ISO.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/Bumper-withoutnumberplate-ISO.jpg.html)
Cheers

Paul

flatdeck
07-25-2014, 04:16 PM
"B" for me...


Wayne

PaulNZ
07-26-2014, 05:37 AM
"B" it is

to be honest it will be easier anyway and look more like a working truck.

Here is the bumper half way through its cut
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/WP_20140726_002.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/WP_20140726_002.jpg.html)

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/WP_20140726_001.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/WP_20140726_001.jpg.html)

three hors gone, about another two to go..........

here is a link to my router in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1__-GrgPzDA

cheers
Paul

PaulNZ
07-26-2014, 08:05 AM
Here is my bumper, cleaned up and ready to be polished, there are a few marks that I hope will sand out prior to polishing

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/WP_20140726_008.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/WP_20140726_008.jpg.html)

Sitting next to the plastic Kit one, it is already twice as good without even being polished, very happy with the result, should look ok on the truck..........I hope ;)

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/WP_20140726_007.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/WP_20140726_007.jpg.html)

Cheers

Paul

flatdeck
07-26-2014, 10:42 AM
Looks good and much better than the plastic one.... even with the scratches in it..


Wayne

kaptain Jack
07-26-2014, 02:15 PM
Excellent, I wish I had a router like that. Whom am I kidding? I barely know how to use my table top mill.

PaulNZ
07-26-2014, 06:39 PM
Thanks guys, will get the mops out today and have a go at polishing it :)

PaulNZ
07-26-2014, 11:12 PM
Finished product, next time you see it, it will be on the truck :)

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/WP_20140727_006.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/WP_20140727_006.jpg.html)
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb21/pandknz/RC%20Truck/WP_20140727_005.jpg (http://s206.photobucket.com/user/pandknz/media/RC%20Truck/WP_20140727_005.jpg.html)

Paul

flatdeck
07-27-2014, 07:54 AM
Very nice...


Wayne