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RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Highpower - 06-30-2012
(06-30-2012, 08:09 AM)DaveH Wrote:(06-30-2012, 07:53 AM)Bill Gruby Wrote: Remember again this is being done on a 9 inch import.Bill, Isn't it a "modified" and "Tuned" 9 inch import
"Billy G"
DaveH
What's it matter?
It's 5% machine, and 95% operator anyway!
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - ETC57 - 06-30-2012
(06-30-2012, 10:57 AM)Highpower Wrote:Ya! what he said!!(06-30-2012, 08:09 AM)DaveH Wrote:(06-30-2012, 07:53 AM)Bill Gruby Wrote: Remember again this is being done on a 9 inch import.Bill, Isn't it a "modified" and "Tuned" 9 inch import
"Billy G"
DaveH
What's it matter?
It's 5% machine, and 95% operator anyway!
Jerry.
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 06-30-2012
It doesn't Willie. That was for my cabitzer. He likes to needle in PM's so I cut him short this time. A lathe is a lathe,
"Billy G"
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - DaveH - 06-30-2012
Goodness, I was just commenting that Bill had made some modifications to his lathe. that's all - no more, no less.
Apologies Bill, it was in no way meant to take away any credit away from your skill and expertise, in fact it was just the opposite.
I wish I hadn't said it now
DaveH
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 06-30-2012
Just let it go Dave. The fault is mine. It has nothing to do with any of you. Thank you for the compliment.
"Billy G"
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - krv3000 - 06-30-2012
hi looking forward to this billed
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - doubleboost - 06-30-2012
Hi
Bill
Looking forward to this build log
John
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 06-30-2012
The prints call for 2000+ hours so set in for the long haul. I'm about 400 hours in now.
"Billy G"
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Bill Gruby - 06-30-2012
Three shots of the finished case blank. From here it had to be set aside because I have no mill. Not to worry, I'm looking at a Clausing Knee mill.
"Billy G"
RE: P&W 1830 Radial in 1/6 scale. - Highpower - 06-30-2012
(06-30-2012, 12:20 PM)DaveH Wrote: Goodness, I was just commenting that Bill had made some modifications to his lathe. that's all - no more, no less.
Dave, I know/knew that as well.
I was just trying to say that no matter what the machine is, a skilled operator can do some incredible work with the most basic of tools. A $30,000 lathe isn't going make a novice into a machinist if he doesn't know how to use it. I was only complimenting Bill's abilities with his lathe.
I wasn't making a comment about your reply at all, although I see now how it could have appeared that way. (Once again - I'm not to good at putting my thoughts into writing some times.)
That certainly wasn't my intention. A better machine can help a professional do a better job as well. They just don't have to work as hard at it.
Sorry for the misunderstanding mate. Now I'm sorry for posting it.
Willie