Not F1 but something interesting I'm working on

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Not F1 but something interesting I'm working on

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Hello,
I thought I'd share a little project that I'm working on that involves my first real use of the sherline lathe I got several years ago. I've never really gotten around to using it much probably because I was impatient to finish the models I was working on. I've adjusted my attitude a little to look at each part as a project of its own and the personal reward comes at the finish of each part.

I'm working on this 1/9 scale MV Agusta motorcycle kit. 1/9 is a great scale for me to be able to stretch the limits of my skills a little.

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I began by working on the wheels, the kit ones are not good enough in my view. This was the test for me, if I couldn't make the wheels I would put it on the shelf until I could.

The turned hub and rim.
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It worked! not perfect but pretty good for my first time.
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I used aluminum for the turned pieces and long pins for the spokes and crimp rings I got from the local bead shop for the nipples on the spokes. I still have to finish the rear wheel, drilling all the holes is a real pain.

I then set my sights on the rear shocks, each made up of several small parts and the spring from the kit.
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and the finished product, the shocks do work by the way.
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Well that's it for now its been a fun project so far. I appreciate your thoughts and any tips you have on improvements that can be made.
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Fantastic! What did you use to learn the skill to use the lathe? I think many of us would like to take this leap. I took machine shop in high school, but that was long ago.
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Wow. Your parts look great! Keep it up you'll have a museum quality model.
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That shock is incredible looking!

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M.Chriss wrote:Fantastic! What did you use to learn the skill to use the lathe? I think many of us would like to take this leap. I took machine shop in high school, but that was long ago.
If you took machine shop in school you had more experience than I did. I've had the machine for a few years and have just learned by trial and error.

Here is a little update on the progress made. I've machined a bunch of little pieces here and there and am almost finished, the fully assembled photo is just a mock up, I still need to finish the front hub before final assembly.

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Great work! Details looking awesome, nice and clean build :)
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This is excellent, my brother gave me this kit, and you have inspired me.
What did you do with the drive chain?

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Really nice work, the rims are great ! do you mind showing us a pictures of your machine setup. I'm always interested what tols people use.

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A "little update"? She looks fast, mean, and almost complete already! Very cool.

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BRIlliant!
This work looks amazing, very very well done!!

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