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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #60 on: 06 July 2010, 21:50:58 »
Strong work guys!  ;)
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #61 on: 11 July 2010, 18:35:53 »
Well, we didn't get time to get the bonnet finished but did do some more painting and striping before heading off to Billing...

On the stand with Marvin...





And Frank lending Marvin a bit of electricity at the end...



Had a great time at the show (and so did Frank!) few more miles on the clock as well...

Next weekend = Bonnet and coal!
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #62 on: 17 July 2010, 15:45:26 »
Right, here goes!!



First of all, let's see how it measures up...







Out with the grinder...











This gave us a rough base to work from, re-marked and measured and out with the grinder again...







Much better! Next the fixings went on...







Then the grill was modified to fit as was the bonnet catch...











The mouth was cut out for cooling...







And on with the chimney...







Just needs a coat of paint and the smoke machine fitting and the bonnet will be done!
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #63 on: 17 July 2010, 17:03:20 »
looks good but i cant help wondering if the old bill will not be happy with that sticking up like that in these protect the pedestrian from harm days????
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #64 on: 19 July 2010, 18:58:39 »
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looks good but i cant help wondering if the old bill will not be happy with that sticking up like that in these protect the pedestrian from harm days????

It is possible they may not like it.... it's always a bit touch and go. Last year we had beer cans coming out from the wheel centres and drove past several traffic cops with no issues. If the worst comes to the worst we are making sure it's painted underneath and it's relativeley easy to remove. My theory is that due to the rake of the bonnet the visibility is still good and it's less dangerous to a pedestrian than a lorry  ;)
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #65 on: 19 July 2010, 20:49:05 »
I think that looks great!! :y :y

As a steam enthusiast, I suggest you have some coal glued in the rear bunker, and fit a smoke generator under the bonnet to feed the chimney :D :D :D :D :D ;) ;)



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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #66 on: 19 July 2010, 21:38:05 »
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I think that looks great!! :y :y

As a steam enthusiast, I suggest you have some coal glued in the rear bunker, and fit a smoke generator under the bonnet to feed the chimney :D :D :D :D :D ;) ;)




That is EXACTLY what we are doing. I'm not joking either.... can't wait to get him finished!
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #67 on: 20 July 2010, 12:11:53 »
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I think that looks great!! :y :y

As a steam enthusiast, I suggest you have some coal glued in the rear bunker, and fit a smoke generator under the bonnet to feed the chimney :D :D :D :D :D ;) ;)




That is EXACTLY what we are doing. I'm not joking either.... can't wait to get him finished!


GREAT!!! :D :D :D :y :y :y :y

I also cannot wait to see the end result! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #68 on: 20 July 2010, 12:37:26 »
what an amazing job your doing. cant wait for the end product :y
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #69 on: 21 July 2010, 16:27:41 »
Great photographs 8-)  Will look forward to the next lot - well done. :y :y
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #70 on: 31 July 2010, 16:02:42 »
Big day today!!



my mate Gemma turned up to start face painting..







The finished face...







Buffers were then added...











Then the coal scuttle was finished off with a base...







This was then painted black and on with the coal..











Fair bit to do but it's really coming together now!!
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #71 on: 31 July 2010, 16:17:22 »
She is starting to look a very real treat!! :D :D :y :y :y :y
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #72 on: 31 July 2010, 17:33:45 »
ringo would be proud of you :y
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #73 on: 31 July 2010, 18:08:35 »
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ringo would be proud of you :y


...............and the Fat Controller! :y :y :y
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Re: Frank the Ramshackle Omega
« Reply #74 on: 31 July 2010, 18:11:56 »
Looking good.

Hate to put a damper on things, but how do you stand with plod on the buffers as they tend not to like protruding items

Loving the car though.   :y :y
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