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Post by Ian H. on Sept 18, 2019 18:31:08 GMT
Thank you, Steve! Well, I got the mains on and it actually sits level on all eight wheels. I was kind of wondering how this thing would level up on the dually wheel trucks. I have started on the outrigger wheels next so it will be interesting to see what king of lengthening or shortening will be needed on those. Just a few spots to touch up on the finish and it will be close to decal time. Best wishes, Ian    |
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Post by Boots on Sept 18, 2019 18:53:27 GMT
That looks truly magnificent fella..........bloody fabtastical job  |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 19, 2019 7:48:35 GMT
Can't wait to see her demasked Ian  . She darned awesome sitting there already  |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 19, 2019 12:11:50 GMT
Thanks guys!!!!
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Robbo on Sept 19, 2019 16:45:06 GMT
Very tidy
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 19, 2019 21:58:51 GMT
Thanks Robbo! I got the last of the assembly work done on the BUFF. I figured the out-riggers would be the main construction hang-up and I was right as the struts were about 4-5mm too short. I added styrene tubing spacers to lengthen the struts and it took a little bit of adjusting to get everything sitting level but it finally came together. I then added the gear bay doors and this wraps up the build portion of the project, as all the assemblies are now attached. Next will be some Gloss Varnish and the decals! Regards, Ian     |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 20, 2019 4:00:19 GMT
Yahoo  stickers soon |
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Post by Boots on Sept 21, 2019 18:32:44 GMT
Top work on those outriggers Ian..........fiddly bit of work i imagine |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 24, 2019 16:08:21 GMT
Thanks Boots and yes, the outriggers were a little difficult to deal with. I wasn't completely happy with Minircraft's rendering of either end of the engines so I have made intake and exhaust covers for both. The intake covers were fashioned from sheet-stock and the exhaust covers are Dragon photo-etch 88mm shell casing caps, which fit like a charm. I will get these installed and it will be time for the gloss coat for decals. Regards, Ian  |
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Post by Boots on Sept 24, 2019 19:16:03 GMT
The covers look grand mucker and a good result with the 88 casing caps.......... |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 24, 2019 19:27:08 GMT
Thanks, Boots! Yes, I will always try to find an easy way out with parts from spares.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by SteveM on Sept 24, 2019 20:03:23 GMT
You’ve dealt with those details we’ll Ian and the use of that spare etch is inspired! Gotta get me a Buff one day |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 25, 2019 13:30:47 GMT
Superb bit of recycling Ian, the covers look ace |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 25, 2019 15:43:03 GMT
Thank you!!!!
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Paul B on Sept 25, 2019 16:26:09 GMT
Just what the spares box is for . Lovely Ian  |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 26, 2019 13:59:03 GMT
Thanks Paul!
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 26, 2019 17:56:24 GMT
I got the intake covers installed on the engines and they fit like they were supposed to. I then got the Vallejo Gloss Varnish on this afternoon so it will be time for decals in the next few days. Regards, Ian  |
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Post by SteveM on Sept 26, 2019 18:08:40 GMT
The red details really sets the grey off nicely Ian, almost like you planned it ! |
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Post by Boots on Sept 26, 2019 18:24:25 GMT
Sen`ferkin`sational mucker ...........those red covers really do work well with the Grey...........pukka job matey |
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Post by Boots on Sept 26, 2019 18:25:36 GMT
...........and why can`t i get my gloss finishes like that!!!  |
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stickers soon 
