Amazing Casting in NZ

[ShedBoy]

Just found this incredible engine build story. The patterns and cores are amazing. Rest of the website is good too.

http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/image-galleries/raf1a-engine-reproduction

Brock

 

[doubletop]

It's owned by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings, King Kong), aircraft are one of his passions. The quality of the work is typical of anything Peter is involved in.

 

[bezalel2000]

Thanks Brock

That's awesome,

It makes my wallaby core look a bit plain, :'( I'm Shattered !



Bez

 

[fltenwheeler]

There is always a group of individuals that are willing to take on what most people say cannot be done.

Tim

 

[gbritnell]

Hi Tim,
In most cases I don't think it's a matter of not being able to accomplish something it's more a matter of finances. I can't even imagine the cost involved in a project like this.
Another fellow that's into restoration, and operation, is Jay Leno. He has his projects restored, to a T, I might add, and then drives, runs or operates them.
For us near the bottom sometimes we have to save for a month for a couple of reamers.
gbritnell

 

[ShedBoy]

Thanks Brock

That's awesome,

It makes my wallaby core look a bit plain, :'( I'm Shattered !



Bez

Bez there is nothing wrong with your cores, I would be happy if I could manage some like that. The work that company does is amazing. I am going to cast some wheels for davey the furnace when I get home, it is baby steps for me.
Brock

 

[steamer]

Thanks Brock

That's awesome,

It makes my wallaby core look a bit plain, :'( I'm Shattered !



Bez


They look find to me Bez! Looking forward to more pictures!

Dave