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Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Hope the build gets off to a good start. 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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 Rank: Amateur level 2  Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/02/2016 Posts: 44 Points: 132 Location: ÉPINAL (FRANCE)
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Hello everybody!!!! Today, Issue 1 to Issue 10 Issue 1 The Fuel Tank : heavy, massive and a beautiful paint!  Issue 2 and 3   A lot of details. Look at the back controller pf the speedmeter...   Issue 4 Great great quality of pieces. The materials are superior... 
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/02/2016 Posts: 44 Points: 132 Location: ÉPINAL (FRANCE)
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Issue 5 Great quality of course and a lot of details!!!  Issue 6 and 7  Issue 8 It's amazing!!! This model is oustanding!!!!  Issue 9  Issue 10 Stainless steel...  For now it's a incredible model. All fit together perfectly without any mod...  That's all for today... See you soon....
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Wow - it looks beautiful. So bright and shiny. I am so tempted by a bike build but with everything possible coming, or being tested its stopped me in my tracks in case i sign up to something only to find something even better just around the corner  Must admit of the present bike builds this is the model that i think is the best of the best. Hope the rest of your build goes well. 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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Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 27/01/2014 Posts: 5,060 Points: 14,980
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WOW, fantastic pictures!! The paintwork is beautiful 
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Looking good!!  
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Looks great just a word of caution do not use the lubricating grease on the tyres but use some silicon oil spray instead Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/02/2016 Posts: 44 Points: 132 Location: ÉPINAL (FRANCE)
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arpurchase wrote: Looks great just a word of caution do not use the lubricating grease on the tyres but use some silicon oil spray instead Thank you. I don't use anything on the tyres but I will follow your caution if I will lubricate the tyres. The only thing I did is cleared the tyre with soap and water.
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If your happy with the color of the tyres as delivered then no need to touch them but if your not happy with the greyish/black finish as delivered then the silicon oil will revert them to a fresh black rubber look. Your choice of course. One other word of caution the key is a push in and pull out only on the bike below the fuel tank to turn the electrics on and off. The key [large one] provided for the base is a turn key as for a normal type lock Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/02/2016 Posts: 44 Points: 132 Location: ÉPINAL (FRANCE)
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arpurchase wrote: If your happy with the color of the tyres as delivered then no need to touch them but if your not happy with the greyish/black finish as delivered then the silicon oil will revert them to a fresh black rubber look. Your choice of course. One other word of caution the key is a push in and pull out only on the bike below the fuel tank to turn the electrics on and off. The key [large one] provided for the base is a turn key as for a normal type lock Thank you. I will follow your tips and caution carefully.
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Lovely progress Chip, keep the pics coming.... Regards Alan
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/02/2016 Posts: 44 Points: 132 Location: ÉPINAL (FRANCE)
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Hello everybody!!! The building of the day and the last for this WE.... Issue 11,12,13 Same oustanding quality and sharp details!  
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/02/2016 Posts: 44 Points: 132 Location: ÉPINAL (FRANCE)
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Issue 14,15,16,17 Heavy, shiny, all fit together like in butter... What a great model!!!   Issue 18,19,20,21  It's a real pleasure to build! 
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/02/2016 Posts: 44 Points: 132 Location: ÉPINAL (FRANCE)
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Breaking news : some weights!!!
The Fuel Tank : 310g (0.68lb)
The Exaust pipes : 503g (1,11lb)
Fork + Wheel : 652g (1.44lb)
Without the engine parts, at Issue 21 we have a total weight of 1465g (3.23lb)
See you soon !!!!
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/02/2016 Posts: 44 Points: 132 Location: ÉPINAL (FRANCE)
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Hello everyone...
Very sad week for me... No possible building this weekend.
I hope building something next week...
Sorry for the Delay...
I will only post some photos and some tips. The building process is the same as the others builders. I want to help new builders to have an easier way to finish the model.
See you soon.
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Well your build is coming along a real treat. Very surprised by the weight of the parts but I guess the materials used are the best possible to get the finishes they have used. Those exhaust sections look stunning. I thought I had narrowed down by next model between 2 but having seen this one again having to re-think. Hope you manage to get back to your build soon. 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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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 06/02/2016 Posts: 44 Points: 132 Location: ÉPINAL (FRANCE)
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Hello!!! Building up to issue 61 : Some paint scratchs in the frame because of the shock absorbers building. A small paint work and all will be fine again...      See you soon!!!
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Looking very nice indeed. For me its my favourite model of the various bike kits presently on offer. The red and chrome looks wonderful. 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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Joined: 19/06/2013 Posts: 4,588 Points: 13,553 Location: West Yorkshire
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Great progress and a lovely build Al
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Looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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