310 replies to this topic

[kcchan]

Wow, I love the cage work. In fact I love everything about this mini!

[Alan Carruthers]

Thanks man, much appreciated.

Al

[kcchan]

Also, what have you used to create (if you have) those working drawings from?

[Alan Carruthers]

Working drawings is a very flattering comment, Matt will tell you that they're just diagrams really!

I actually drew most of it in rhino first (basically a cad package like any other but very good for 3d) and then exported various bits as dwgs when getting parts cnc'd.

Al

[LiamB]

This honestly looks great!
Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[kcchan]

I see. Most of the other CAD models struggle to get the proportions right and those are the best I've seen.

[Alan Carruthers]

Thanks guys... I can't wait to see how it turns out either!

Matt's woven some more magic:

[benpopham]

Gets better every time!

Can I ask what diameter tube all the cage is?

Ben

[Alan Carruthers]

Ah Ben, glad you like it - you should see the next bit!

Door bars are 38mm T45 and think the main hoop and legs are a bit fatter but maybe Matt could comment more accurately?

What do you think about covering the backs of the seats? - could you drop me an email.

Cheers

Al

[benpopham]

Yes I got your email, just hadnt had time to price it up yet, very sorry.

Will do it as soon as I get a chance :)

Looking forward to more updates!

Ben

[Alan Carruthers]

No problem at all

Al

[MintecMiniSpares]

The main hoop is 44mm T45, rest of cage is 38mm T45 and then the mounting tubes for seats, column and pedal box are 28mm T45.

[benpopham]

Thanks Matt :) its looking brilliant!

[Alan Carruthers]

Bit of an update, hope you like it:

[Alan Carruthers]