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Post by jabbly on May 8, 2024 11:10:26 GMT
Oooohhhhh, those tracks - just how many parts!
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Post by Boots on May 8, 2024 19:39:32 GMT
Actually Jase they ain`t too bad....did a little trial run with a dozen or so, there are 3 parts to the track............and 4 parts for the jig!!.............i`ll show more on the next update, easy to put together but a slow process..........you can only make up 6 at a time in the jig and i need 83 on each side............good thing is there are 4 sprues and each sprue has a jig attached which is handy ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) In the meantime i`ve managed a few more parts for the back end.........and there is etch involved which is quite fiddly, i`ve also knocked together the idlers and drive wheels..............next will be the road wheels and these have metal springs to make the suspension workable................and then make up a few more tracks ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
Seems a shame that nice mesh screen is hidden...........dunno why the bothered with it really
![](https://i.ibb.co/1qdkVHG/IMG-20240508-195158497.jpg) ![](https://i.ibb.co/6N2LSBG/IMG-20240508-203312416.jpg)
Got a couple of busy days ahead so i`ll try and get a bit done inbetween
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Post by Paul B on May 8, 2024 19:53:41 GMT
Excellent progress Boots ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) . I would left the mesh off and used it later for something else ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png)
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Post by Armorguy on May 8, 2024 20:02:28 GMT
Such a beautiful mesh, hidden in darkness๐ญ. The back end is a nice looking construction!
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Post by Boots on May 8, 2024 20:05:13 GMT
I`d have only gone on a guilt trip if i`d left it off ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png) ...........and it`s a big bit!! ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png) Got etch light gaurds as well but RFM have included a small former to make them the correct shape.........thought that was a great idea...no more trying to get them curved manually ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Boots on May 8, 2024 20:06:01 GMT
Oooh ya snuck in there brotha `G` ![(:))](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/ninja.png) ...........thank you my friend ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by JEFF on May 8, 2024 21:08:23 GMT
Glad the tracks are working out so far,Dude and a jig for the guards sounds awesome. Rear hull looks spiffy also. ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/kolobok/icq/18.gif)
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Post by Boots on May 8, 2024 21:17:06 GMT
Thanks mucker Jeffers
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Post by tommygunn on May 9, 2024 9:56:40 GMT
Lovely bit of PE work.
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Post by jabbly on May 9, 2024 10:32:04 GMT
I actually find putting tracks together rather relaxing once you get into a rhythm, well not the Miniart oneโs where they decided the best place to put the sprue gates was inside the recessed connection points. I mean really, why do that.
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Post by Boots on May 9, 2024 14:49:48 GMT
Thanks Tommy ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Jase...........yeah thats a bit annoying i have to say ![B-|](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/notamused.png) Here`s how these are done...
First off..........the 3 track partson the left, top and bottom pads and the pins connected to a short sprue, on the right is the 4 jig parts
You lay the inner part of the pad onto the jig base...
Then you add the crossbar which fits snugly in the 2 holes..and this holds the lower pads in place..
Next you take the pins on the sprue and fix them in situ using the 2 side bars.....these have 2 little clips which lock into the lower jig base underneath..
![](https://i.ibb.co/JygWch7/IMG-20240509-142928304.jpg)
Once these are in place you can remove the top crossbar and using a tiny bit of glue on the square raised part of the lower pad you can lay in the outer track pad (making sure everything goes in the same direction of course)
![](https://i.ibb.co/yW6PxsX/IMG-20240509-143013080.jpg)
Leave to dry and then you can cut away the small sprue piece using fine cutters.........i then just run a file over where the sprue was to smooth of the tops of the guide horns............then remove the side pieces which simply unclip and then remove the base jig and it`s job done....
Sounds long winded but it`s actually very quick...............just a shame the jig isn`t very long.
HTH....ta folks
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Post by Paul B on May 9, 2024 15:25:39 GMT
Cool beans Boots ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) . Glad you aren't having a nightmare with them
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Post by Boots on May 9, 2024 15:38:46 GMT
Ta mate,as much as I hate these types of tracks that you have to build these are relatively user friendly......even for me ๐
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Post by bwilt on May 9, 2024 16:59:56 GMT
Well, you sure make it sound easy but.... looks great I must say ๐๐
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Post by Boots on May 9, 2024 17:54:27 GMT
Cheers Bert ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) ..............yeah it is easy just sounds long winded when you have to write it down, i suppose it takes about 2mins to do all the above ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by SteveM on May 9, 2024 19:22:04 GMT
Looks like fun Boots, and a nice kit too.
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Post by Boots on May 9, 2024 19:33:01 GMT
Thanks Steve ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by tommygunn on May 10, 2024 3:20:44 GMT
Like something off the Generation Game!
And thatโs all you have to do!
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Post by JEFF on May 10, 2024 13:28:57 GMT
And zip,swish. Bob's yer Uncle. ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png)
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Post by Boots on May 10, 2024 13:37:06 GMT
Tommy and Jeff...thanks chaps ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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