RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2017 These are two 4mm caravans, which are being made using the Silhouette Portrait cutter where practicable. Firstly, a suitable image was found on the internet of a caravan of about the right size and shape. As this is a copyright image, all I'll do is link to it : http://images.freeimages.com/images/premium/previews/3485/3485751-abandoned-caravan-2.jpg I then imported this into the Silhouette software, resized it so the door was approximately the right size, then drew around the outline and windows & door. The whole image was then copied and flipped horizontally, and new window apertures drawn. These two outlines were then copied to give four van sides. I then fed a sheet of 10thou plasticard into the cutter and produced this: I also used a sheet of 40thou plasticard, but as I'm not yet sure of the cutter speed / depth settings, this did no more than scratch an outline. However, plodding on, I cut around one pair of each sides from both thicknesses of sheet. The next step will be to clean up the shapes with a file, then add the horizontal beading between the top edge of the window and the waistline, before adding the floor, end panels and curved roof. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted September 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 19, 2017 These are two 4mm caravans, which are being made using the Silhouette Portrait cutter where practicable. Firstly, a suitable image was found on the internet of a caravan of about the right size and shape. As this is a copyright image, all I'll do is link to it : http://images.freeimages.com/images/premium/previews/3485/3485751-abandoned-caravan-2.jpg I then imported this into the Silhouette software, resized it so the door was approximately the right size, then drew around the outline and windows & door. The whole image was then copied and flipped horizontally, and new window apertures drawn. These two outlines were then copied to give four van sides. I then fed a sheet of 10thou plasticard into the cutter and produced this: 20170917_124851.jpg I also used a sheet of 40thou plasticard, but as I'm not yet sure of the cutter speed / depth settings, this did no more than scratch an outline. 20170917_124912.jpg However, plodding on, I cut around one pair of each sides from both thicknesses of sheet. 20170917_163852.jpg 20170917_171214.jpg The next step will be to clean up the shapes with a file, then add the horizontal beading between the top edge of the window and the waistline, before adding the floor, end panels and curved roof. Will these vans be finished to the same standards as the one you built for DITD? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2017 Will these vans be finished to the same standards as the one you built for DITD? 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 19, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2017 (edited) Yes - one like that and one like the one on left of the three... Edited September 19, 2017 by Stubby47 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 20, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) Adding the decorative paneling Edited September 20, 2017 by Stubby47 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Now to do a Top Gear version! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 20, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2017 Taking shape... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Taking shape... 20170920_201646.jpg Looks very promising, would you consider making the laser cut sheets available to others? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 20, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2017 A bit of detail. The sides, floor, lower end panels and roof strengther are 40thou plasticard. The end window frames are T-strut top and bottom with 1mm square struts each side. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 20, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2017 Looks very promising, would you consider making the laser cut sheets available to others? Yeah, no problem. If I can I'll add the files to the first post, otherwise they will be sent via PM or email. I need to create a 2nd sheet for the window panes, though I've not heard of anyone cutting transparent sheets yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Interesting project, I look forward to seeing it progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Now to do a Top Gear version! Brian. Absolutely!! One of these should be smashed up, on fire, or meeting a timely demise, somehow. A bit of detail. The sides, floor, lower end panels and roof strengther are 40thou plasticard. I think they are in real life, too. First sign of spring? A caravan spread across the southbound M5... But prejudice aside; neat modelling! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2017 How did you create the burnt out look Stu ? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 How did you create the burnt out look Stu ? 7.jpg Ah, much better!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stadman Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) Now to do a Top Gear version! Brian. Not Jeremy from this parish, with his old landy converted to road / rail? Edited September 24, 2017 by stadman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 23, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2017 How did you create the burnt out look Stu ? 7.jpg The shell was made with an open end, double skinning both roof and walls and some framing showing using thin plastic rods. The basic colouring was dry brushed black around the door and windows. This was highlighted with brown ( probably Humbrol 113). Most of the overall look must be credited to Chris (Spams) for bedding the van in with plenty of ash - this really lifts the whole scene. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 23, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 23, 2017 Having made van #1 from 40thou, as van #2 will be in a disressed state, I will need to cut another set of 10thou sides to replicate the inner and outer skins. As with DitD van above, some of the insulation and frame will be visible.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 24, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2017 Van #1 has had some rudimentary furniture added. Meanwhile, the second set of sides for Van #2 were cut from the 10thou sheet. A framework was added to the inner side and part of the outer side was curled around a suitable rod. Both had some of the sheet cut from the end. The frame was completed... ...before the sides were laminated together. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 24, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2017 The two vans. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 28, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2017 Van #2 furniture has been added, so it's into the spray booth for a coat of primer. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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