building an airstream model

[oxanimosity]

hey all im making plans to build a computer case in the shape of an airstream trailer. right now im looking at the 16/17' bambi from the 60s like a 64. the main problem ive encountered though is finding dimensions of any trailer other than overall length.

so the help i seek are dimensions of front/rear/side windows, door, cabin width/height/length, and a picture of the frame the cabin sits on. i know its a long list and im still searching away.

any help would be appreciated.

[Anon]

Originally Posted by oxanimosity

hey all im making plans to build a computer case in the shape of an airstream trailer. right now im looking at the 16/17' bambi from the 60s like a 64. the main problem ive encountered though is finding dimensions of any trailer other than overall length.

so the help i seek are dimensions of front/rear/side windows, door, cabin width/height/length, and a picture of the frame the cabin sits on. i know its a long list and im still searching away.

any help would be appreciated.

I might have somethng left over from when I owned a 1963 Bambi.
Let me do some digging.

[Rog0525]

I believe this image is pretty much to scale, might be of some help.

[sovereignrwe]

What media are you planning to use in building this case? I'm assuming not plastic. Will you actually try to use aluminum?

[oxanimosity]

thanks for that pic i think i can figure all my other measurements out from that.


im planning on using aluminum for this and hopefully (praying) i can find some rivets small enough. my work has some pretty small hollow aluminum tubing i plan on using for the frame, thin pieces i can use for the skeleton and some pretty thin sheets i can cut up to mold around everything.


thanks again for the help <3

[sovereignrwe]

Is there a specific tool or piece of equipment that is best for rolling or curving the aluminum for the ends?

[sovereignrwe]

I'm also interested in the rivet solution you find. Do you already have an idea for the scale you will use?

I think it's a great idea. If you want to see some of the finest models built ,visit www.fineartmodels.com. These guys are incrediable.I would like to see them do a model of an Airstream.