Thunderball DPV - Replica

bondpropfanbondpropfan Southern UKPosts: 288MI6 Agent
Another one on the bench (as such) i've started working on, i can't resist the scuba stuff...

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Its going to be mainly constructed from fibreglass (as its easier to shape than aluminium..) also i will be able to cast more at a later date for possible interested fellows??
Its actually larger than you may think, the original must have weighed a ton out of the water..

it may take a while along with everything else i've started, and life, kids, work etc all getting in the way... :))
enjoy
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Very cool Paul -{ I look forward to seeing it finished {[]
  • bondpropfanbondpropfan Southern UKPosts: 288MI6 Agent
    Be rest assured, neither half will fit where the sun doesn't shine.... before this thread gets hijacked!! :))
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Be rest assured, neither half will fit where the sun doesn't shine.... before this thread gets hijacked!! :))

    As if its me that starts the trouble :D
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,541MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    Be rest assured, neither half will fit where the sun doesn't shine.... before this thread gets hijacked!! :))

    As if its me that starts the trouble :D

    Well, it is!

    Everything but the kitchen sink.......








































    Has been up Petes bottom.
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  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent
    Paul, sent you an email. Let me know if you receive it. --Ed
  • ACACIA_AVENUEACACIA_AVENUE UKPosts: 1,775MI6 Agent
    WOW ... that looks amazing -{
    Will it have a working motor to drive the propeller?
    One of us smells like a tart's handkerchief.
  • bondpropfanbondpropfan Southern UKPosts: 288MI6 Agent
    Hi Ed
    Thanks for your email the stills will be really helpful again. Cheers

    The plan is to eventually have all the elements you see on screen working, front light, working prop even air in the tanks to propel the side bang sticks, maybe.... Obviously not Real bang sticks as that would be illegal in the UK...

    I have already source the correct car lamps used as they turn out to be the same ones used in the tow sleds by spectre.

    It's a shame that one of the production models hasn't survived somewhere, as I think at least two maybe even three were made, as they have subtle differences, but that makes the project even better.
  • KleynenKleynen BelgiumPosts: 396MI6 Agent
    WOW, Thunderball is my favourite movie.
    This is looking great!! {[]
  • bondpropfanbondpropfan Southern UKPosts: 288MI6 Agent
    I have been making some progress during the lock down in between still working (thankfully!!). I think this is definitely going to be a long term project overall, but enjoying every minute,

    Cutting & shaping the front 12v sealed lamp
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    Now sealed back to help with the mold making and casting process.
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    Now this is where i changed my mind a little, after closer inspection of stills and screen shots (thanks again Ed). I thought the rear prop shaft bearing housing was in a conical shape, but it appears to be more tightly curved, so here we go again.... more filling and sanding and filling and sanding......

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    Now a few coats of filler primer and ready for waxing and mold making,
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    thanks for looking, STAY SAFE!
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    I bet you have a strong right arm Paul :D

    Looking good mate -{
  • bondpropfanbondpropfan Southern UKPosts: 288MI6 Agent
    I've also started on forming the rear prop.
    Making things with the kids while they're currently off school with popsicle (or lolly sticks, in the UK) some models, it suddenly dawned on me that these might be a fantastic tool for possibly building the spiral curves for the blades. After making a few fans, wind chimes / spirals..... I spaced the sticks at different intervals and came up with roughly the correct blade pitch.


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  • CommandantCommandant Posts: 1,374MI6 Agent
    Amazing !
  • Alex1995Alex1995 France/GermanyPosts: 340MI6 Agent
    Really clever! -{
    1.GE 2.FRWL 3.CR 4.FYEO 5.LALD 6.TSWLM
    7.GF 8.TLD 9.TND 10.SF

    "Where’s Fekkesh?” “Pyramids.” *thwap* “AHHHHHHH!”
  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent
    Paul, REALLY impressed with how this is all coming together!!! Fantastic idea for the propeller!!!! Glad to see you back on track with this prop. ---ed
  • bondpropfanbondpropfan Southern UKPosts: 288MI6 Agent
    Hi all,

    Further process being made:

    Printed a central hub for the blades to be attached too:
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    and cut out the blade shapes
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    Tried to align the two lolly stick cutout blades to each side, but found they were slightly inconsistent pitches, so went with one, sanded, primed and moulded, then cast a half to bond together. Save wastage, use all the last bits of silicone (as it sticks to itself)
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    Bonded, primed and sanded AGAIN...
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    Form silicone mould and cast, interesting shape, and cut up loads of chunks of 'redundant' silicone moulds and threw in to bulk out and save on new silicone. Try it, it really works.... saved a 1/3 of new silicone!!
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    Really pleased with how the mould came out and in an economic way.

    Casting first pour, came out well.
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  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent
    Paul, thanks for keeping us updated on this project. It will truly make us appreciate the finished product by seeing all the, shall we say 'Labor of love." GREAT WORK!!!
  • Alex1995Alex1995 France/GermanyPosts: 340MI6 Agent
    Really really nice Paul!!
    The resine copy came out pretty well! -{

    Thanks for sharing!

    - François
    1.GE 2.FRWL 3.CR 4.FYEO 5.LALD 6.TSWLM
    7.GF 8.TLD 9.TND 10.SF

    "Where’s Fekkesh?” “Pyramids.” *thwap* “AHHHHHHH!”
  • KleynenKleynen BelgiumPosts: 396MI6 Agent
    Great work! I love how you combine the shaping on the lathe, fiberglass, 3D printing and silicone mould.
    Also the popsicle trick is amazing {[]
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,998MI6 Agent
    Impressive stuff!
    I have been making some progress during the lock down in between still working (thankfully!!). I think this is definitely going to be a long term project overall, but enjoying every minute,

    Cutting & shaping the front 12v sealed lamp
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    Is the lamp just a standard Lucas headlamp? I always took it to be although I never really closely.
  • bondpropfanbondpropfan Southern UKPosts: 288MI6 Agent
    Many thanks all,

    the head lamps are Tung Sol
  • bondpropfanbondpropfan Southern UKPosts: 288MI6 Agent
    edited September 2020
    Prepping the plug for moulding... Front half first

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    3 Part fibre glass mould

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    Formed pretty well, a bit more time on the mould release on the plug next time, as it stuck a little but happy with the quality of the mould

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    First pull out of the mould pretty good too, nice flat white. A bit of clean up and starting to take shape

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    Light and pull switch trial fitting:

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    Switch gear and trolling motor rigged to work as per screen version:

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  • Alex1995Alex1995 France/GermanyPosts: 340MI6 Agent
    More progress!

    That is really impressive Paul! It's definitely taking shape!

    Thanks a lot for sharing!! Keep us posted! {[]

    Take care
    - François
    1.GE 2.FRWL 3.CR 4.FYEO 5.LALD 6.TSWLM
    7.GF 8.TLD 9.TND 10.SF

    "Where’s Fekkesh?” “Pyramids.” *thwap* “AHHHHHHH!”
  • thespyboys11thespyboys11 Lindenwold,NJPosts: 1,894MI6 Agent
    Still continuing to impress us all. After this you need to tackle the JetPack!!!! --Ed
  • Gebruder GumboldGebruder Gumbold San FranciscoPosts: 549MI6 Agent
    What a project!
    Sorry for tuning in so late, and you really have great attention to detail.
    Hope you can do a re-enactment scene in Q's hut, and turn the lamp switch on and off several times.
    Would be great fun!
    Cheers, and good luck with the project,
    Tom
  • KleynenKleynen BelgiumPosts: 396MI6 Agent
    Looks great!!
    When can I buy a cast?
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