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Post by SteveM on Dec 9, 2018 17:06:29 GMT
I glad those Tamiya cutters are working out for you buddy  despite the sprue gate issue  |
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Post by Boots on Dec 9, 2018 17:46:16 GMT
A niggly little issue fella but nothing a man of your calibre can`t handle |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 9, 2018 19:26:58 GMT
Yeah, it's a small issue. Hasn't set me back too much. On a positive note, suspension in place and airbags got picked out.
All 8 tyres/tires touch the ground. 
  They are dry fitted at the moment and I'm glad they are. More on that later.
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Post by Boots on Dec 9, 2018 19:50:44 GMT
That looks darn fab mate and a hoooooge whooooop for all wheels touching `Terra Firma`  |
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Post by Mence on Dec 9, 2018 19:55:57 GMT
Excellent, super clean work.
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Post by JEFF on Dec 9, 2018 21:14:01 GMT
Thanks Mark. Always worry about that.  Mence. Thank you also, fella.  |
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Post by SteveM on Dec 9, 2018 23:16:42 GMT
Storming along with this one now Jeffers and looking great too |
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Post by Boots on Dec 10, 2018 11:30:56 GMT
Yeah it is one of the best moments when everything plays nice ......havin` done a few multi-wheeled trucks it is a nerve rackin` moment  , onwards and sideways mucker  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 10, 2018 16:15:15 GMT
yeap looking darn fine old chap |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 10, 2018 21:48:17 GMT
Thanks, Boys. I've got to say I'm enjoying this one so far. |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 11, 2018 16:03:38 GMT
Darned fine chassis fitting there Sir . |
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Post by Armorguy on Dec 11, 2018 18:39:33 GMT
Great 8 times touchdown.
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Post by JEFF on Dec 11, 2018 22:35:33 GMT
Paul and Guy. Thank you too much. |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 15, 2018 13:22:52 GMT
Had a small glitch with the front fenders this Morning. So in step 4 it shows to install the wheels and tires to the frame. DON'T DO IT. They need to be left off so you can install the front fenders and the front fender braces. Step 5 shows the front brace F6 circled in blue.
Installed. Along with E58 which turned out to be the rear Cab mount.
Here are the fenders. You can see that the brackets are keyed to fit the frame .
To make a long story short, You have to dryfit the cab to get the right positioning for the fenders.
  
Still a bit wonky but getable.
What I would do next time is trim the mounting tabs so you can get some adjustment on the fenders.
That's it for now.
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Post by Boots on Dec 15, 2018 14:34:36 GMT
That looks fab fella.......with the dry fit cab you can see it starting to look the part and take shape  .............tempting little stash filla 
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Post by Mence on Dec 15, 2018 14:51:57 GMT
Loving it Jeffers, annoying niggles but good to see it's sorted, this is going to look so good when you're done.
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Post by JEFF on Dec 15, 2018 15:27:00 GMT
Thanks, Boys. Been working on the winches and the platform they go on. Soon as they set up a little I should have another small update. |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 15, 2018 16:26:39 GMT
Reminds me being at school again "always read the test papers through before starting" . Nicely reported Jeff |
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Post by CarlRF on Dec 15, 2018 20:11:25 GMT
You been busy . Looks great Jeffers .
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Post by JEFF on Dec 15, 2018 20:41:58 GMT
I do what I can, Mr.B. Thanks, Man. Hey, Old Salt. Glad you dropped in, Bub. Thanks also. So the winches, which is step 12.
Some trimming,a little glue here, a little PE there..........
 
Et voila. We have a Winch station.
Did I mention that some of the parts are REALLY small ?
Well they are.
This is a cable end shackle. The big thing on the end is the mold gate. 
TTFN
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despite the sprue gate issue 
, onwards and sideways mucker 
