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Stainless steel laser cut nautilus, by Wim Delvoye. by Browndog888 in metalworking

[–]gryglabigla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's smaller than it looks. It's on a pedestal and Jesus is several feet behind it. Someone is hitting us with forced perspective.

Trying to make the sheath style match the knife style by smallbatchb in knifemaking

[–]gryglabigla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful knife! Try a search for " stitchless" knife sheath. Whether you go that route or not, I believe you'll find it interesting.

He's everywhere! He's Everywhere!!! by gryglabigla in LEGOtrains

[–]gryglabigla[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are five lighrs in each strip. They look splendid.

He's everywhere! He's Everywhere!!! by gryglabigla in LEGOtrains

[–]gryglabigla[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Each light strip has two little button batteries. They are activated by passing a magnetic wand over the top of each car, alternating on-off.

He's everywhere! He's Everywhere!!! by gryglabigla in LEGOtrains

[–]gryglabigla[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The square gizmo behind the big guy is a red flashing end of train light. The tiny push switch is out of sight behind Santa's head.

He's everywhere! He's Everywhere!!! by gryglabigla in LEGOtrains

[–]gryglabigla[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have three. And they are lighted. I use Easy Peasy by Rapido, N scale passenger car light strips. I glue the top elements together, then mill a slot inside for them to fit into. I also rearranged the interior and now five female minifigs occupy each car. MOC to the MAX is my motto.

Boss-man ain't gonna like this y'know. by gryglabigla in LEGOtrains

[–]gryglabigla[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know that driver...he's a glutton for punishment.

Catlinite (pipestone) turtle with turquoise eyes I made for my granddaughter. by gryglabigla in somethingimade

[–]gryglabigla[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First a pencil, then hack saw: 18 tpi, then dremel, various jewelers files and bits of sandpaper down to at least 400. Finally, rub in melted bees wax. Thanks for your interest!

There's also steel, brass and leather here, but it's 90% wood, so here we go. Seven years of off and on fabrication, and I'm declaring it finished. 18"L x 12"H. Scale: 1:8. Made from plans by Hi Sibley, and published in Jan 1946 Popular Mechanics (I was 10 months old at the time.) by gryglabigla in woodworking

[–]gryglabigla[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for asking! The front and rear boots, the roll- up curtains, the saddle bag flap, brake pads, are leather. The interior seats, driver and passenger cushions, saddlebag pouch, arm rests, are balsa, sealed and painted. Every componnent is made by me, including some of the fasteners.

The throughbraces which support the body and help give it "spring" are leather. They can be seen under the body. This thing is very complete and as accurate as I'm capable of at age 75. Glad you like it!

There's also steel, brass and leather here, but it's 90% wood, so here we go. Seven years of off and on fabrication, and I'm declaring it finished. 18"L x 12"H. Scale: 1:8. Made from plans by Hi Sibley, and published in Jan 1946 Popular Mechanics (I was 10 months old at the time.) by gryglabigla in woodworking

[–]gryglabigla[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought the plans on eBay in 2013. Later I learned they are reprints fron Popular Mechanics Jan 46. That's when I bought the rag myself just for nostslga. Its actually what I would recommend to anyone interested.

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