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Post by Armorguy on Dec 15, 2018 9:27:06 GMT
One of the ugliest so that makes it just beautiful to build, good choice mence.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 15, 2018 10:52:34 GMT
jolly nice start mate  |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 15, 2018 12:22:56 GMT
That's gettin' after it, Dude.  |
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Post by Mence on Dec 15, 2018 15:02:08 GMT
Chaps, a rather unevetful period at the kitchen table replacing the ten or so handles on the rear deck. Not a lot to see, cut them off, drill two holes, bend a handle out of 15 amp fuse wire, slip it in, blobs of cyano on the back, trim when set.  Image from the underside showing the nastiness still to be trimmed, the white residue is baking soda, if you're not aware of it, baking soda sprinkled on wet Cyano makes it cure instantly and leaves it rock hard. |
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Post by Boots on Dec 15, 2018 15:09:21 GMT
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Post by JEFF on Dec 15, 2018 15:32:07 GMT
Boots is right. I consider replacing handles one of the easiest things to do that make a huge difference in the build.  |
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Post by CarlRF on Dec 15, 2018 19:34:46 GMT
Good idea with baking powder Mence .A couple of brews help also .
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 15, 2018 21:08:37 GMT
Definitely like the concept behind this build. Looking forward to it.
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Ian
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Post by Mence on Dec 19, 2018 8:45:48 GMT
Chaps. Well, as Paul hinted at when I started this project, the suspension would be fun...not. It's probably the most complicated suspension setup i have ever built, made no easier by the number of parts, the number of individual assemblies and the fact that humans have a maximum of just two hands! My advice is DON'T follow the instructions, prepare all the parts to make one suspension unit, study them carefully and devise your own way of assembly, it can make them more straightforward, not easy but easier.  You will notice some shoddy cleanup near the upper areas of the bogies. Put simply, you will only ever see the bottom 20% of each assembly anyway so little time was spent further up. Chances of this little lot sitting level is zero but hey ho. You wouldn't want to be on maintenance duty on one of these vehicles, the suspension has nearly 200 grease points... |
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Post by Boots on Dec 19, 2018 10:54:07 GMT
Wow that is one technical little set of sussies there mate but you did a grand job  |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 19, 2018 12:43:56 GMT
Looks like you survived the sussies horror trip quite well indeed Mence . |
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Post by Mence on Dec 19, 2018 18:54:52 GMT
Chaps, survive being the word Paul.  Well, all 32 on the ground which is better than I ever hoped.  Little bit of fiddling perhaps to better align one or two assemblies but I'm loath to do too much as they are a touch delicate and so little will be seen once the skirts are on.  Well, this one is straightforward compared to my next bucket list build. |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 19, 2018 19:26:38 GMT
There ya go fella, all is good . If I remember rightly  , I removed some the connecting lugs from the side skirts  . This was simpler than trying to get them all to mate up later. |
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Post by Boots on Dec 19, 2018 19:38:23 GMT
Good work matey |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 19, 2018 20:01:09 GMT
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Post by Mence on Dec 19, 2018 21:48:03 GMT
There ya go fella, all is good . If I remember rightly , I removed some the connecting lugs from the side skirts . This was simpler than trying to get them all to mate up later. Absolutely Paul, realised early on that there was little chance I would get all four lugs to line up! |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 19, 2018 21:58:55 GMT
Four? Isn't there ten, on each side ? |
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Post by JEFF on Dec 19, 2018 22:29:57 GMT
Smashing work, Mence. And I was nervous about the eight wheels on the M1070.  |
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Post by Mence on Dec 20, 2018 9:10:45 GMT
Four? Isn't there ten, on each side ? Not sure if ya having a larf with simple old Prof but here's the inside of mine, I will shave off the triangular portions to aid fitting.  |
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Post by Mence on Dec 20, 2018 9:17:13 GMT
And sideways... The rear of the fighting compartment is moulded as a seperate part which is a shame.  The part fits ok but leaves a noticeable line either side. Out with weapon of choice to address this. I used it as a filler, building up thin coats until i get to where the gaps are invisible, nearly there.  Ta |
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, I removed some the connecting lugs from the side skirts 
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