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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 19, 2020 19:42:35 GMT
Yes indeed a huge improvement with the etch especially those roof channels.
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Post by Boots on Dec 19, 2020 23:09:56 GMT
If only i had the patience   .....great etch work fella  |
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Post by Si B on Dec 20, 2020 11:18:05 GMT
Morning Gents, Thanks ever so for looking in, much appreciated  Managed a little more bench time yesterday afternoon. First thing I had to do was have a quick sort out of the work area! In between plastic shavings, dust, tools and instructions it had all got a bit messy! A quick tidy and wipe down, a mug of tea and ready for more business.....  Got some more bits done yesterday afternoon. Lost track of where I’m up too, so I’ve just taken a picture from each side     
Still plenty to do, maybe get some time after lunch.....thoroughly enjoying this golden oldie  |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 20, 2020 13:39:58 GMT
Lovely Si  . Try to dodge the washing up, then you'll have a little build time  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 20, 2020 18:58:07 GMT
Very nice indeed.
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Post by Boots on Dec 20, 2020 20:01:42 GMT
Lost track of where I’m up too, Your as bad as me Wherever your up too it looks mighty dapper |
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 20, 2020 21:30:11 GMT
Sharp looking build, Si, and nice job with the PE details.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 20, 2020 22:00:33 GMT
Coming along splendidly Si.
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 21, 2020 7:44:04 GMT
Great PE Work. Coming along a treat.
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Post by Marco on Dec 21, 2020 14:44:55 GMT
Great PE work Si! Looks fantastic!
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Post by Si B on Dec 21, 2020 17:20:48 GMT
Thanks chaps Got a little more time yesterday and tackled the exhausts, fire extinguisher and jack. Apparently the tail pipes should curve back round under the silencer. The kit has them at 90 degrees to the silencer... 
so they got chopped a bit. Cut off the tailpipes and replace with some plastic rod that was heated up, curved round and drilled out. A jacket of pewter was added to the silencer to create a flanged edge  
The jack had the moulded on straps removed and replace. 
scratched an extinguisher to put into the holder.... 
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Post by Marco on Dec 21, 2020 17:23:08 GMT
Nice!
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Post by Paul B on Dec 21, 2020 18:35:25 GMT
Now that is some grand work on there Si  . The extinguisher is bloody awesome |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Dec 21, 2020 18:47:56 GMT
Nice neat job on the exhaust.
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 22, 2020 9:29:37 GMT
Very nice job
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Post by armorguy on Dec 22, 2020 12:51:24 GMT
Well done Si, the pipes look perfect, PE and the scratched extinguisher sit nicely!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 22, 2020 17:54:02 GMT
excellent work, never knew that about the exhaust pipes & fine detail added all round.
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Post by Boots on Dec 22, 2020 18:22:41 GMT
Topus notchus  |
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Post by booboo on Dec 22, 2020 22:15:03 GMT
Looking good. I love the fact that some of these older kits can be vastly improved with a decent set of poto etch. Have you got some of the recently release resin clasps? Sure saves fidling away with those pesky PE ones!
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Post by Si B on Dec 24, 2020 13:05:04 GMT
Looking good. I love the fact that some of these older kits can be vastly improved with a decent set of poto etch. Have you got some of the recently release resin clasps? Sure saves fidling away with those pesky PE ones! Cheers Booboo, Yeah, sometimes an oldie and some bling make a really enjoyable build Ive seen the resin clasps but not had any experience with them. I use Aber PE clasps as I find them relatively easy to assemble. Needed one for the shovel on the 223....  |
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