Thread: As these are prototypes.....

I love all three cars. The 3 wheeler is nicely deigned. Simple, but very effective concept . Two thumbs up on that one mate.
And Yew made these. sorry for the pun , couldn't resist

You can't get Yew in this country for life or money. One of our club members just got back from England with some items made from Yew and it was the highlight of show and tell.
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. I hope you don't mind but I'm tempted to have a go at your designs to add to my collection. I really do like them.
Keep up the great work.

regards

Cooroy Toymaker

G'Day Gus,
What a top looking car you've built.
The group of 3 look great.
What are the dimensions, please, of them and how did you get the beautiful shape in the body?
Well done.
Cheers, crowie

What great designs!!

With such simple designs you can turn 'em out by the hundreds!

very cool cars really like the three wheeler

Originally Posted by Cooroy Toymaker

I love all three cars. The 3 wheeler is nicely deigned. Simple, but very effective concept . Two thumbs up on that one mate.
And Yew made these. sorry for the pun , couldn't resist

You can't get Yew in this country for life or money. One of our club members just got back from England with some items made from Yew and it was the highlight of show and tell.
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. I hope you don't mind but I'm tempted to have a go at your designs to add to my collection. I really do like them.
Keep up the great work.

regards

Cooroy Toymaker

HI,

Thanks for the reply.

These designs are copyrighted down to the last nut and bolt!! Shame they are made of wood so feel free.

I reckon anyone who cuts down a yew tree should be shot. They are the most wonderful things on this earth, apart from my wife of course (mornin' dear).

The three trees I'm working my way through were already cut when I was offered them so I obviously jumped at the chance.

The yew puns seem familiar

Originally Posted by crowie

G'Day Gus,
What a top looking car you've built.
The group of 3 look great.
What are the dimensions, please, of them and how did you get the beautiful shape in the body?
Well done.
Cheers, crowie

Hi Crowie,

Thanks. The roadster is 8" long so you can tell the rest of the dimensions I'm sure.

My wife says that my body is none of your concern although she does wonder at your aesthetic judgment.

As far as the cars are concerned, I have a 'method' that applies to all my turning. I bung a bit of wood on the lathe, poke it with some metal thingies and see how it 'turns' out. I may have a rough idea but thats as far as it goes.

So, once a cylinder is turned, I shape the ends to what feels about right and then resort to the bandsaw to cut the flat on the bottom, cockpit and shape the bonnet section. It really is a suck it and see process.

Now I have some shapes that I like, it will be fairly easy to reproduce them of course although the three wheeler is a bit time consuming and may not be that viable price wise. I'm not too good at production work anyway as I get bored easily. The archetypal grasshopper me!!

Originally Posted by artme

What great designs!!

With such simple designs you can turn 'em out by the hundreds!

Ta muchly, the thought of making more than one of anything fills me with dread!!! Simple suits me.

Originally Posted by oneye

very cool cars really like the three wheeler

thanks oneye,

I like the three wheeler but as I have a cheap and nasty lathe, I'm having a bit of a problem with the wheels and fenders. Getting the damn things to stay EXACTLY centred is proving a nightmare, the tailstock seems to drift out of true as I look at it.

I reckon the fenders are an important element in this one so will have to persevere. Once the exhausts are on and the other details complete I reckon its going to be pretty good. Then I just have to do it all again

Take a look at the Can-Am Spyder.
Maybe some ideas for the 3-wheeler.
Local owners very happy for touring.

BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster USA: 3 Wheel Motorcycles

Originally Posted by Robson Valley

Take a look at the Can-Am Spyder.
Maybe some ideas for the 3-wheeler.
Local owners very happy for touring.

BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster USA: 3 Wheel Motorcycles

Hmmmm,

Hope thats not your company!!! I find them very ugly and unappealing. I won't be making one of those ta very much.. I'll stick to Morgan and their ilk.

I'm sure there are those that like them however.

I am very sad to admit that I agree with you Gordon In my book a spyder (or spider if you are going to be perdantique as the French might say) has 8 likkle leggies and a wonderful Morgan has 3 wheels.

Talking of wheels G, if you are having problems with yer wheels I can turn some for you for a very reasonable, extortionate price f a load of you, sorry yew! Delivered of course when you pick up all 3 tiny wheels

Seriously. I like those little motors. They should go down a storm with whoever gets them! While you seem to be struggling, if you wish just give me the dimensions you want and I'll chuck some in the post..

Here's a website for the history of the Morgan 3 Wheeler.....

http://www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk/history.html

Originally Posted by crowie

Here's a website for the history of the Morgan 3 Wheeler.....

http://www.morgan3wheeler.co.uk/history.html

Thanks Crowie, thats a great link.

Originally Posted by Jonzjob

I am very sad to admit that I agree with you Gordon In my book a spyder (or spider if you are going to be perdantique as the French might say) has 8 likkle leggies and a wonderful Morgan has 3 wheels.

Talking of wheels G, if you are having problems with yer wheels I can turn some for you for a very reasonable, extortionate price f a load of you, sorry yew! Delivered of course when you pick up all 3 tiny wheels

Seriously. I like those little motors. They should go down a storm with whoever gets them! While you seem to be struggling, if you wish just give me the dimensions you want and I'll chuck some in the post..

ello ello,
Still after my IF huh??

Thanks for the wheels offer. I intend to beat this damn lathe if its the last thing I do. The problem is the lining up of centres. I was trying to avoid drilling right through the wheels but if I reverse them to drill a socket for the axles, the centres are out!!!! So I'll try a few drilled out first and make some hub caps.