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John07 #636828 11/05/20 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by John07
I had fuel vapourisation problems with my Elan in Italy last year, when parked with a hot engine and the car sat in the sun. So I thought I'd make a small vent for the bonnet to try and improve things.

My milling machine has been converted to CNC, only 2 1/2 D but it's good for profiling etc. I made roughed out the mould on the mill, then with filling and sanding made it the required shape. The part came out not too bad but using wet layup I find it's hard to get all the air out, so I've over coated it and now needs leaving to fully harden before polishing.

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Very nice indeed. I used to work with carbon fibre ( Making prosthetic limbs ) Horrible stuff to work with ! Nice when it comes out good though.


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Originally Posted by Richard Wood
Yes but I seem to remember they were water transfers though Jon. Have now checked on t'net and it is a recognised method for vinyl as well so will give it a go. Apparently helps to squeegee out bubbles as well.


Richard, if its of any help when ive done similar in the past I've reminded myself to use plenty of water/soap..more is better as the last thing you want is for it to dry out and stick while you are trying to position it. It soon squeegee's out.


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Originally Posted by Richard Wood
Caliper decals went on relatively easily, then lacquered them in.

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Huge amount of masking for spray paint, even removing it afterwards took a while. Would consider hand painting if I had to do the job again.


Wow!!!!.....they look really good
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They certainly do, nice work Richard !


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I am impressed by the skills presented here.


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Where did you get the decals Richard ?
They are very good.

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Originally Posted by nippymog
Where did you get the decals Richard ?
They are very good.

From here. Just ask for the Morgan logo set which should be three pairs of different sizes although I only received five.


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The project now has a name; "Tick Tock" smile

Progressed to hour and minute dials with buttons to adjust the time.

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It works reasonably well just like that but I have now attached a Real Time Clock, after the photo was taken, to keep more accurate time. I have yet to program that in. Following that I will have it automatically set the correct time after power off and automatically adjust for daylight savings time.

All the loose wires will ultimately be connected directly to the board.


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Wonderful work John07....


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Am amazed at how clever that is....lack the skills to do it....which makes it all the more impressed!


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Originally Posted by Gambalunga
The project now has a name; "Tick Tock" smile

Progressed to hour and minute dials with buttons to adjust the time.

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It works reasonably well just like that but I have now attached a Real Time Clock, after the photo was taken, to keep more accurate time. I have yet to program that in. Following that I will have it automatically set the correct time after power off and automatically adjust for daylight savings time.

All the loose wires will ultimately be connected directly to the board.

I think a 24hr version would leave the left hand dial too cluttered. What about a two colour LED though Peter to indicate a.m. or p.m.?


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