Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 22, 2014 Hello all, So yesterday i started a thread about making a custom rotor for my new MB&F replica. Trailboss replied with a metal smith named Austin over at RWI. I instantly contacted him about my idea building a custom rotor for my MB&F rep. He then replied it was possible! So that was great news and i instantly made a sketch and 3d file for him so he can cut one with Solidworks. My rep rotor: Gen rotor: So i made a starter drawing for the cutout and engraving: And then i traced the image in 3D software program and measured everything so it would be 1:1 in scale with my existing rep rotor . Rep rotor weights total 3.4gr so if he can achieve that, then were all set to go. Since we are playing with a rotor, we need to have the weights at only one point to swirl it nicely around for powering the watch. As you can see on the renders, only one side has the weights. UPDATE 2: Drawing finished by Austin for the milling/CNC bench . Such a nice bloke to deal with. So he is going to configure his machine now for a Stainless Steel rotor. After the rough cut, it will be engraved with the proper text on rotor. After that i need to find someone who can Rosegold plate it. UPDATE 3: Final rendering done with engraving. Now we start the lasercut and machining afterwards:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 22, 2014 Paper dummy rotor test on sample movement. Size is perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamma 1 Posted December 22, 2014 Good luck, can't wait to see how this project turns out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 23, 2014 Good luck, can't wait to see how this project turns out Thanks mate! So far, so good. Did a quick update in the main post . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irishcain 0 Posted December 23, 2014 Nicely done, that. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 23, 2014 Nicely done, that. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks! Awaiting reaction from Austin now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 23, 2014 Small update 3 in mainpost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 23, 2014 popcorn time again? :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted December 23, 2014 Uhm, interesting! I'd like also to know the outcome in terms of spent money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted December 24, 2014 Uhm, interesting! I'd like also to know the outcome in terms of spent money Yup, I con't see this being cheap but it will get you the correct rotor and that will be the only one on your block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 24, 2014 Uhm, interesting! I'd like also to know the outcome in terms of spent money Yup, I con't see this being cheap but it will get you the correct rotor and that will be the only one on your block. Asked him many times what the cost would be, but he never replied to that question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kamma 1 Posted December 24, 2014 You obviously know what your doing with the CAD, drawings looks awesome and I could only dream of being able to do that!!!! Cant wait to see how it turns out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regardt7 0 Posted December 25, 2014 Have u been able to sort out somebody to do the gold plating for u? I actually have a plating unit from my jewelry making days and lo and behold , a small bottle of rose gold plating solution left as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miren7919 0 Posted December 25, 2014 I would have never even thought of doing that. Fantastic idea and congrats for actually working towards making it happen. I really am excited to see the finished product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 25, 2014 You obviously know what your doing with the CAD, drawings looks awesome and I could only dream of beingable to do that!!!! Cant wait to see how it turns out Thanks mate, i hope it will turn out great to, because this project will cost $200. So im not sure if i should risk that for something that also not might work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 25, 2014 Have u been able to sort out somebody to do the gold plating for u? I actually have a plating unit from my jewelry making days and lo and behold , a small bottle of rose gold plating solution left as well. No mate, still dont have a plater. But hope the plating wont cost alot, since this rotor project alone $200 costs. Seriously hope it works... I would have never even thought of doing that. Fantastic idea and congrats for actually working towards making it happen. I really am excited to see the finished product. Thanks mate, me too! Hope it will turn out great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted December 25, 2014 No mate, still dont have a plater. But hope the plating wont cost alot, since this rotor project alone $200 costs. Seriously hope it works... I remember on RWGforum.net a guy that was offering exactly this service. But can't find its post... Maybe asking directly into "General discussion" may help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuvetjee 17 Posted December 26, 2014 No mate, still dont have a plater. But hope the plating wont cost alot, since this rotor project alone $200 costs. Seriously hope it works... I remember on RWGforum.net a guy that was offering exactly this service. But can't find its post... Maybe asking directly into "General discussion" may help. Im even considering quitting this project, since its so expensive and the guarantee of working not 100% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted December 26, 2014 How about gold plating it yourself using gold solution and a battery? aka electro-plating... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted December 26, 2014 How about gold plating it yourself using gold solution and a battery? aka electro-plating... I maybe buying a kit after the holidays, so this is an option to try for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
