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This is where I will post pictures of the RB7 as I go along. I will possibly only show the completed sections unless I run into problems  The official build diary shows us the steps. It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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welcome,still like to see the pics when your ready.  Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Ok, here is the front and rear wings constructed from issues 1&2  Now I am waiting for issues 3&4  AndreZS1AZ attached the following image(s): It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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Nicely done. Must admit it was great to put in those few 1.4X4mm screws left over from issue 1 into the wing. Thought I'd lose them for sure with my two toddlers in the house. Sux having a wheel and nothing to do with it. Waiting is good but it seems to take forever...or is it just me? Life is precious...waste it wisely!
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Looking good Andre Regards Spencer
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Recieved issues 3,4,5,& 6 today but it is so cold with snow on the mountain that I will wait for the weekend to finish the wings  It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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Well, I have been looking at some of the other builds and I hope mine comes out looking just as good. I thought of filing off the mold marks and filling in the few gaps but then it struck me, I should be having fun with this build and not make it into a hard slog. So, please excuse the small mistakes that there are. I see in the last picture that the gap on the left side of the small wing is not the same as the right side, that is because of the camera angle. I am having fun. Enjoy the pictures. AndreZS1AZ attached the following image(s): It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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Very nice work Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Still awaiting parts. I will do all the stickers on the wings when they arrive. It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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Yup, still waiting for parts too. But, the wait will be worth it. How did building the shock go? Life is precious...waste it wisely!
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Hi sparrowtwin, sorry that I have not answered before. Too many builds going on. The hydroplane, Bismarck, fixing the PT boat and my planes. Have not done the shock yet because there are are more parts coming as I mentioned in my previouse posts. I am still awaiting my 3rd posting. It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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Happy days are here again  Issues 7 - 10 have arrived and I will carry on building as soon as I have a gap I think that I will post a picture of the hydroplane build so that you can see what I am busy with. The stickers will first be put on the wings and then the rest of the build will be done using teflon lubricant for the moving parts. It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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I did a little work on the suspension this week end. I will do the stickers on the wings at some other date. I sprayed the balls and the moving parts with teflon and then assembled after removing some flash to make the parts move smoother. The teflon I do at my own risk. AndreZS1AZ attached the following image(s): It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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Looking really good. Dig the fact that you're filing the recessed plastic off. Life is precious...waste it wisely!
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My pit crew and I got the control arms to drop under there own weight when held horizontal. We have some shim stock to use if there is too much end play. From now on my pit crew will be doing all the comments, but I am a bit worried because she has an eye on a Storm Trooper. Waiting for the next set of parts, when the post office starts working again  It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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Andre You have some really skill and are doing a superb job on this model. Really enjoying seeing it take shape. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Hi to all of you out there, I am still waiting for my 4th posting but it seems that it will be long wait due to the postal strike Let's see what else I can play with and post here It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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This a rather belated post. Been promising myself to get more done and I have, but just no pictures. Here is one of the lower control arms/wishbones. The white dot is the side I used some shim stock to get rid of excessive backward/forward play. Make sure that the arms fall under their own weight. You do not want the suspension too stiff. Of course the Teflon has been sprayed on AndreZS1AZ attached the following image(s): It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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Hi Andre, Looks like a good start mate, keep up the good work and keep the pics coming. WTG Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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I was so happy putting parts together that I forgot to take some photos. I will see what I can do. I found that the balls can be pushed into the sockets by hand, so no pliers and less chance of damage. Some of the screws for the ball, I found that by opening the screw hole slightly makes the screw enter easier. I will post a picture to describe what I mean. Now, on some of the screws that I know will not be taken out again, I put a small amount of Loktite to stop them coming loose with vibration. Remember, I do this at my own risk It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop
Building: Bismark, 2.5m wingspan glider
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