Mence
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Post by Mence on Oct 31, 2022 20:33:31 GMT
Chaps. Another decent kit falls victim to my blunt scalpel.  Dodgy sticking will commence shortly. |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 31, 2022 20:44:33 GMT
Mence this is one awesome kit indeed  . I have now taken pride of the first seat in the house and I be patiently awaiting the first glueings  |
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Post by Boots on Oct 31, 2022 20:52:56 GMT
Second in the front row and waiting also.  |
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Post by bwilt on Oct 31, 2022 22:20:12 GMT
Move, move.. let me through..
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Post by Mence on Nov 2, 2022 8:20:47 GMT
Chaps. We're off. Tracks first I thought, link and length made very simple thanks to Takom including a pair of jigs to build them round.  You need to drill out the holes round the perimeter of the idlers but you even get a jig for that! Note the six holes in the track jig, they are to align the suspension arms later on in the build, clever, thoughtful stuff. |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 2, 2022 8:30:41 GMT
That's cool  |
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Post by Mence on Nov 2, 2022 16:23:03 GMT
Onwards. First stage of the very busy looking running gear.  Then the suspension arms, held in place by the jigs until dry, lovely stuff.  More soon. |
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Post by Robbo on Nov 2, 2022 16:35:27 GMT
That's a flipping good idea
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Post by Mence on Nov 2, 2022 16:39:25 GMT
That's a flipping good idea Indeed buddy, others could learn from this for sure. |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 2, 2022 16:59:56 GMT
Darned smart idea |
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Post by Boots on Nov 2, 2022 20:18:05 GMT
Even i would like tracks if they all did that  Great start fella and those tracks do look good i have too say |
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Post by Mence on Nov 3, 2022 19:12:19 GMT
Thanks chaps. Minor update scheduled for tomorrow, love my IDF stuff. |
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Post by tommygunn on Nov 4, 2022 7:21:55 GMT
Glad you are enjoying yours. Mine is a tad too tedious for me.
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Post by Mence on Nov 4, 2022 19:11:33 GMT
Glad you are enjoying yours. Mine is a tad too tedious for me. My next planned IDF build promises to be tedious (in part) too.  |
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Post by Boots on Nov 4, 2022 20:39:55 GMT
Already planning the next one..........that`s what i like to hear  |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 6, 2022 16:43:00 GMT
Looks fantastic, Mence! I have two of these in the stack and I though the jig system they developed for the suspension was really cool. |
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Post by Mence on Nov 8, 2022 16:09:14 GMT
Chaps. Weekend update involving paint didn't happen but more sticking was, err, stuck.  Takom will have you fit the skirts later in the build but I reckon you can do it earlier if you're careful. |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 8, 2022 16:22:18 GMT
Looking good indeed ole chap |
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Post by Boots on Nov 8, 2022 19:21:36 GMT
Clean and pristine work there fella  ........that `invisi-glue` never lets you down |
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Post by Robbo on Nov 8, 2022 21:25:41 GMT
Tidy mate
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