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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #45 on: 20, January, 2013 - 20:15:30 »
That is original, it was the mould around it I was doing a photo of lol ;)

Oh ok, but the mold looks good

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #46 on: 20, January, 2013 - 20:40:20 »
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Aren't you going to have threads on the plates?

Threads? As in pour and air holes?  ???

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #47 on: 20, January, 2013 - 21:04:28 »
Threads on the plate not in. Threading to screw the rods on.  :)

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #48 on: 20, January, 2013 - 21:42:25 »
That's interesting, are yours threaded? My flag and poles (originals) are just push fit!

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #49 on: 20, January, 2013 - 22:02:49 »
That's interesting, are yours threaded? My flag and poles (originals) are just push fit!

Mine are just push fit too.

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #50 on: 21, January, 2013 - 03:09:45 »
OK! mine are not original they came from Slovenia years ago. Both rods are tapped one has a metal plate and the other from pexilas. They've been tapped on the lower end for an aerial connection.

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #51 on: 21, January, 2013 - 06:58:34 »
Mine pushes in to

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #52 on: 22, January, 2013 - 19:49:26 »
Okay, first 'test' mould complete. Not bad, only did half of it to test colour/plastic/mould etc... needs a little bit more work, but opinions of it so far? Apologies for the bad quality photos by the way, my camera hates fake light so night's the worst time to use it  ::)





Due to the bad resolution it's hard to get a good impression of it, but the "REAR" is actually very crisp, and the jagged edge is only caused through me moulding one half and not two...
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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #53 on: 22, January, 2013 - 20:35:16 »
Not bad for the 1st attempt. Keep up the good work.

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #54 on: 22, January, 2013 - 20:37:06 »
Av a word with chas  the bits  that go into the  poles look a bit  short  to me I had  a set  that looked like yours but mine ad snapped off

Mine are that short

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #55 on: 22, January, 2013 - 20:38:53 »
Okay, first 'test' mould complete. Not bad, only did half of it to test colour/plastic/mould etc... needs a little bit more work, but opinions of it so far? Apologies for the bad quality photos by the way, my camera hates fake light so night's the worst time to use it  ::)





Due to the bad resolution it's hard to get a good impression of it, but the "REAR" is actually very crisp, and the jagged edge is only caused through me moulding one half and not two...

GREAT  :o :o they look original (hope they are the ones you made as I don't want to make the same mistake ::) ::)

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #56 on: 22, January, 2013 - 20:40:02 »
Have you started the light lenses or is that too early at this stage

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #57 on: 22, January, 2013 - 21:07:14 »
Too early, and yep that is the copy lol! I need to get this right before I start on the next one, but it's proven it can be done :)

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #58 on: 22, January, 2013 - 21:27:30 »
Looks very good!  8)

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Re: Reproduction Hi Viz Masts
« Reply #59 on: 23, January, 2013 - 06:50:58 »
You even have the front and rear makes on it  8) 8)