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Old 03-23-2019, 02:39 AM
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Default Brass Mg M type rad shell

Hi all
I'm working on a brass rad shell for an 1930 M type MG.
Another model as the F type I made previously.
Lots of experience gained from the first one and that made things easier!
Here some pictures.
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Old 03-23-2019, 07:27 AM
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That looks very nice!

Brass rod to braze the sheets?
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Old 03-23-2019, 08:28 AM
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Very nice work!
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Old 03-23-2019, 10:57 AM
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Very beautiful work. Will the final surface be polished brass or chrome plated?
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Old 03-23-2019, 12:06 PM
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Thank you guys!
Larry I use cuzn6 rods !
Jaroslav it has to be chrome plated!

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Old 03-23-2019, 03:03 PM
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Hi Paul,
I love seeing your nice brass working. Patient attention to the details.
I am seeing your run-on/off tab - sure is nice for avoiding melt-backs on the edges.
Yes, making files is part of the job.
Sanding with 320? That is all I go for when plating - but I sand the copper, too.

Keep us posted on your progress, please.
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Old 03-23-2019, 06:56 PM
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Nice job Paul well done! excellent job

PS David Gardener would be proud.........
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Old 03-24-2019, 01:30 AM
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Hello Kent and Peter
Thank you very much for this huge compliment

Kent yes these tabs they give confidence on welding tricky edges and that is a great way to do them.
Great you notice them right away.
About the patient! Oooh sometimes a long breath is needed and that's a big thing.
Yes the last stage off sanding will be around 360/400 grit.
When you got the parts back from the company that put the copper layer on it, what grit did you ended with before bringing it back for final chrome plating?


Peter your dead right on that Mister G would be ........
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Old 03-24-2019, 04:29 AM
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Very nice job there Paul.
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Old 03-24-2019, 05:57 AM
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What gauge of brass did you use?
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