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They look really nice, are they brushless? 
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Thats a brand from my past "MFA". My very first mini drill set was by mfa and although my brother now has it the thing still works like new. Great to see this brand still being used  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 Nem Not brushless as im testing the set up with the gearing if it works ok I can always upgrade the motors. Regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Tony Yes its a brand that goes way back that I remember too. There was a time when you went into a model shop and everything in essential supplies seemed to be in packs from MFA. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Lovely job Andy Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Andy that looks a nice clean job, do you prefer to work on large scale ? Regards Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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arpurchase wrote: Hi Tony Yes its a brand that goes way back that I remember too. There was a time when you went into a model shop and everything in essential supplies seemed to be in packs from MFA. Regards Andy Happy memories indeed and i can still remember exactly that. 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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Thanks for looking in everyone and your comments, @ Trev I tend to stick to 1/35 or bigger these days as the eyes arnt what they were but it is nice to have a model with room to spare. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking good Andy cheer`s Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Hi Andy, Gonna need a large expanse of water to give this baby a real test with three motors.  Keep up the good work, I`m looking forward to the next update. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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I think there is enough power there for water skiing!! 
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Hi all thanks for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Yup, I'm thoroughly enjoy this one Andy and learning a lot in the process.... Top notch work as usual.....  Regards Alan
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Hi All I marked and drilled the holes for the captive nuts to hold the motors in place then added the captive's after that the battery box was cut out of the main board. Next the battery base plate was added to the hull with epoxy, when the main motor base is added there is now a well around 1 inch [2 cm] deep that the battery will sit in. Next the captive nut holes and the prop shaft holes were all masked off because you can guarantee if I didnt I would manage to get resin in them   . The main board was then tacked in place with super glue then the glass fibre was cut to size and layed around the edges of the board with resin except where the two outer motors are placed. Fixing the motor board in this way will help prevent the weight of the 12 volt gel battery from breaking the board free and gives more strength to the hull. Once the resin had set it was time to think about the lower deck and how to get one. The lower deck goes forward and under the bridge area so firstly this had to be cut out and that it slides in and out on the hull rail previously fitted. Once this was done the deck was placed in position and the whole hull turned over then its a simple case of drawing a line around the hull to get the deck shape. Yes its slightly oversize but nothing that a little sanding wont take care of. More soon. Regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Andy Another great update on your build. Very skilled building as well having to make so many parts from scratch. Hope it continues to go well for you. 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 Andy coming along very nicely.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Thanks Tony and mick for looking in and your comments, I must say its a pleasant change to scratch build so much im having a great time. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy Now we're talking about outstanding work and model. then your hard to come by I can all ready see your model plane off on the water for my mind's eye Cheers Jens
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Hi Jens Thanks for looking in and your kind comments, much appreciated. Hopefully she will have a good turn of speed as you imagine it to fly across the water. Regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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This is looking so cool so far Andy, and you're still a way off adding all the detail, can't wait
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