Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Mar 26, 2020 19:52:05 GMT
Good evening, After the Mosquito I had a rummage around and decided to dig this out. Pretty sure it has been languishing for close to 2 years in the cupboard. Mainly because I fecked it up when I first started it. Had to cut the swing arms off because I had it set wrong and would have looked like it had the whole world on its shoulders. Despite cutting four of them off, I think I got away lightly, and at least the wheels will hide most of it and it sits much better, rather than on the bump stops. Due to the current crisis I will be taking 2 weeks leave from the 6th April, so this will help to fill some of the time. More soon. Tim
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Post by Marco on Mar 26, 2020 20:34:21 GMT
I'll follow with high interest due I have one in stash. Wich paint scheme? Nice start.
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Post by Boots on Mar 26, 2020 21:03:05 GMT
Nice one Tim.......i`m in  Have ya still got enough wine to see ya thru  |
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CeeBee
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Post by CeeBee on Mar 26, 2020 21:21:43 GMT
You'll enjoy this one now you've got it's sussies sorted mate. Quite a few differences from the ones I used to drive/fix,but pretty accurate for post 80 gear,I think....
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Mar 26, 2020 22:17:08 GMT
Nice one Tim.......i`m in Have ya still got enough wine to see ya thru Currently in negotiations on the wine front..... 12 bottles lasted 14 days so either a smaller glass (no chance) or double order. Then there are the beer negotiations. My place will end up like a pub with no customers, well apart from me that is. Better than a pub with no beer though!
Tim
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 27, 2020 14:46:39 GMT
Nice one Tim love a 432!
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Post by Paul B on Mar 27, 2020 16:15:04 GMT
Nice one Tim  |
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Mar 27, 2020 17:19:00 GMT
I'll follow with high interest due I have one in stash. Wich paint scheme? Nice start. Marco,
Will be going for the sand and green option.
Tim
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Post by Marco on Mar 27, 2020 17:25:40 GMT
I'll follow with high interest due I have one in stash. Wich paint scheme? Nice start. Marco,
Will be going for the sand and green option.
Tim
Nice choice! BATUS, isn't it? I'm thinking about try Berlin Brigade Scheme...  |
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Post by SteveM on Mar 27, 2020 19:05:59 GMT
Nice to see a kit saved, I usually bin my major errors!
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Mar 29, 2020 12:51:48 GMT
Having corrected the suspension got on and completed the other side. I know, same as the otherside but done anyway. Next moved on to the tracks and, following the destructions and using the jig came up with a small problem. Seem to need another link! Instructions call for one, I seem to need 2. Next pic shows one completed side This is the other side Fortunately, the angle shows the gap in relation to the other side and clearly the gap is 2 links ( all be it very tight) so for those that have built it, a question. Is it 2, and Takom got it wrong, or is it me?
Otherwise things seem to be progressing nicely and it certainly fills in the time. Tim
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 29, 2020 13:06:31 GMT
Tim I think I used two as well on mine. The jig works well though doesn't it?
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Post by Boots on Mar 29, 2020 14:43:57 GMT
At least it`s a round figure required........i`ve had times when one ain`t enough and two is too many............kinda need a one and a half Great job thus far matey  |
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Mar 29, 2020 15:09:03 GMT
Tim I think I used two as well on mine. The jig works well though doesn't it? Thanks Pete,
I have followed instructions to the letter in the past and suffered a few disasters along the way.
In this case I thought an extra link was required, but just needed a little guidance. As for the jig, yes it works well.
Tim
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Post by jabbly on Mar 29, 2020 15:54:30 GMT
Phew Tim, for a moment I thought you’d had a disaster on the wine and beer negotiations.
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Post by mack on Mar 29, 2020 21:11:28 GMT
Tim, I've done two takom kits, both had issues with number of links per side.
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 31, 2020 23:33:45 GMT
Looking forward to this, Tim!
Regards,
Ian
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Apr 2, 2020 19:23:59 GMT
Thanks for the input, Track issues are now resolved. Moving on to the interior and starting at the drivers seat. I have read that this is all rather well engineered and so trying to build in small units to bring together at the end. This is where I am at present, nearly all dry fitted and in the planning stage for painting.    Really enjoying this, but need to plan on how to show the insides as much as possible, otherwise no point in doing the interior. Should be interesting and more soon. Tim
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Post by Boots on Apr 2, 2020 20:05:45 GMT
Nice bit of interior work there matey  |
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Post by Marco on Apr 2, 2020 20:27:45 GMT
The big circular rear hatch and rear door opened. Will you use the roof basket?
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