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Post by Mence on Mar 21, 2018 11:07:01 GMT
Chaps.  I've already made a modest start so will update you later... |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 21, 2018 11:50:38 GMT
First in  and I want pics  |
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Post by Boots on Mar 21, 2018 12:42:23 GMT
Second in............and i want pics too...............i`m an impatient ferker don`t ya know  |
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Post by Mence on Mar 21, 2018 13:23:38 GMT
Lid orfe, Tamiya usual quality presentation.  |
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Post by Mence on Mar 21, 2018 13:31:48 GMT
And on with the show. Single piece space frame chassis, very impressive.  Cleaned up a little and a coat of black gloss laid on. Aluminum floor panels, rear bulkhead and suspension shrouds fitted, apologies for pic quality.  And underneath...  And in the cold light of day, working steering rack assembled, painted and fitted along with the aluminum body sides.  And that's up to date, more progress as and when. |
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Post by Boots on Mar 21, 2018 14:29:36 GMT
That looks bloody fabtastic mate  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 21, 2018 15:23:10 GMT
Nice indeed  |
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Post by Mence on Mar 21, 2018 15:29:28 GMT
Thanks chaps, more soon.
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Post by Robbo on Mar 21, 2018 17:00:44 GMT
Another Mence special
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Mence
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Post by Mence on Mar 21, 2018 17:17:45 GMT
Welcome Robmeister. One of my builds wouldn't be complete without some sort of comparison shot.  |
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Post by Robbo on Mar 21, 2018 18:56:25 GMT
Blimey this is quite big, bigger than I thought
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Post by Boots on Mar 21, 2018 19:08:40 GMT
Yeah i really must try a bigger scale car build..............i did enjoy the 1/9 bikes i have too say |
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Post by SteveM on Mar 23, 2018 7:57:19 GMT
Looks impressive Mence , bring it on |
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Post by Mence on Mar 23, 2018 8:53:44 GMT
Chaps. Update, most of the front suspension is sorted, brake calipers are dry fit and need painting, I need to attach the steering rack as well. Very fiddly, tests ya patience.  Ta. |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 23, 2018 8:58:40 GMT
That is ridiculously huge . Looking mighty cool though  |
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Post by Mence on Mar 23, 2018 18:38:39 GMT
Thank you. Diff assembled, painted and installed.  Cheers. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 23, 2018 19:09:43 GMT
oh my that looks impressive |
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Post by CeeBee on Mar 23, 2018 19:26:01 GMT
Nice work so far Mence,as per your normal skill set!!! . I have a question if I may?...Where the metal parts interact with the plastic,is there CA involved? and if so,how come yer so darn clean with its use?  I had a look to see if I could justify the price of the kit for my current skills,and I have to say,as MUCH as I'd LOVE to,I can't justify the expense,So I'll have to live the experience vicariously.... |
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Post by Mence on Mar 23, 2018 21:57:54 GMT
Nice work so far Mence,as per your normal skill set!!! . I have a question if I may?...Where the metal parts interact with the plastic,is there CA involved? and if so,how come yer so darn clean with its use? I had a look to see if I could justify the price of the kit for my current skills,and I have to say,as MUCH as I'd LOVE to,I can't justify the expense,So I'll have to live the experience vicariously.... Thanks buddy. In answer to your question, so far, if metal meets styrene it's held by bolts or screws. Glancing forward through the instructions, there's no mention at all of CA so I must assume screws, clips or bolts secure everything? |
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Post by Mence on Mar 24, 2018 17:09:08 GMT
More progress. Rear suspension is in, just waiting for the fuel tank.   |
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and I want pics 
