KugaWestie Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, corsechris said: Hinge action looks good. When doing panel gaps on my last build, I followed advice from the kit manufacturer who told me to screw the panels together, fill and blend across the joins to get good lines then run a router along the gap line. Sounds brutal, but it works really well. I’ll see if I can find some pictures to show what I’m blathering on about. Thanks Chris, your gapping method sounds interesting, so anything more you can tell me will be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, corsechris said: Hinge action looks good. When doing panel gaps on my last build, I followed advice from the kit manufacturer who told me to screw the panels together, fill and blend across the joins to get good lines then run a router along the gap line. Sounds brutal, but it works really well. I’ll see if I can find some pictures to show what I’m blathering on about. What would you use as a guide for the router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 7 hours ago, Paul Hurdsfield said: What would you use as a guide for the router? Nowt but a steady hand! But, I'm sure you could come up with something if needed. Maybe a guide roller on the end of the bit that fit into the gap? IIRC, I used a Rotozip for the task. If that method doesn't appeal, you could always split them after doing the shaping then work each edge back to where you want them with careful sanding. Some shots of what I mean. The doors had already been done at this stage, but the rear clamshell was screwed to the tub with spacers between to get the distance correct. Don't imagine though that this wasn't a daunting task for me! I spent the best part of a year getting the bodywork done. And the finished article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hurdsfield - Joint Manchester AO Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, corsechris said: Nowt but a steady hand! But, I'm sure you could come up with something if needed. Maybe a guide roller on the end of the bit that fit into the gap? IIRC, I used a Rotozip for the task. Wow! i'm impressed with that, yep you can get cutters with a guide bush, we also used to use some 6mm cutters where we could plunge through the workpiece then move along in the direction required, but that was only working in two dimensions, when your working in three dimensions it's a different matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 That’s very impressive with just steady hands @corsechris Fancy popping over 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 It took plenty of tidying afterwards!! Amazing what you can hide with some pudding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted October 10, 2019 Author Share Posted October 10, 2019 I spent another couple of hours tonight working on the drivers door hinge set up. I need to fully weld the hinge backplate joint and then drill and tap a couple more bolts into the door through the bars The leading edge door gap is not too bad for a starting point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsechris Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 That doesn’t look too bad does it. Surfaces look pretty good from this angle too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 I finished off the drivers door hinge yesterday, so onto the passenger door. I was a little shocked when I offered the door up to the aperture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Surgery has commenced on the body again. I think it must have gone out of shape whilst it has been kicking around for the best part of 20 years. 3 slots cut in the scuttle area and then the body has been forced down by wedging it from the roof of the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.RAD Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 4 hours ago, KugaWestie said: I finished off the drivers door hinge yesterday, so onto the passenger door. I was a little shocked when I offered the door up to the aperture! Intrigued to see how you manage that one mate! Keep the updates coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Eek that's a panel gap and a half! Other side is looking really good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Two layers of glass have been placed both sides of the slits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Wow, that’s some serious difference to make up! Just shows how much GRP can distort over time, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler (Adge) - Dorset AO Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Continue to be impressed by your skill, ingenuity and staying power Gary! Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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