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Hi All,  As a person who really likes four wheels underneath him, building a bike was a bit off track for me.  This is not a full blown diary, more a collection of pics at varying stages (when I remembered to take them). I actually got very engrossed in this one, as I learnt a bit about bikes on the way. At this time I have very limited space in the workroom, so please excuse the mobile phone pics. I`m up to pack 22 of 24 and just cured a minor issue with the right indicator. This and getting the front attached the back end have been the only glitches, but nothing to get worried about. More to follow soon So here`s the pics: delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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You should give it a go on riding a bike Del wind in your hair bugs in your teeth  by the way lovely job Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Martyn Ingram wrote: You should give it a go on riding a bike Del wind in your hair bugs in your teeth by the way lovely job Rgd Martyn Wind in my hair, a bit thin now Bugs in my teeth, can take some out to clean em What I might be sitting in,  Nah, think I`ll stick with four wheels. Thanks for looking in, Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Derek That looks very nice. Its a change for you in making this one but a change is good sometimes to try something different. 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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I'm with you Derek when it comes to four wheels, I'd much prefer a comfy seat with air con and climate control than the wind in my hair Nice work with the Bussa, the bike kits do look very nice
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birdaj2 wrote:Derek
That looks very nice. Its a change for you in making this one but a change is good sometimes to try something different. Hi Tony, Thanks for looking in.  I do like a bolt together, it`s a nice infill. As I work nights there`s a couple of hours when I get home to chill and putting a few bits of this type of build together, I actually find relaxing. The other thing is you can put it down at any point and pick up again later without issue. No painting tools to clean etc. Hope to have the Busa finished soon, so watch this space. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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davetwin wrote:I'm with you Derek when it comes to four wheels, I'd much prefer a comfy seat with air con and climate control than the wind in my hair Nice work with the Bussa, the bike kits do look very nice Hi Dave, I do love my creature comforts when driving, just press the go or stop pedal and suffer switching on the indicators every now and again, Oh and a bit of steering helps. As you say the bike kits are very nice and the detail looks wonderful(bikers may want to add the odd extra detail), but all in all I think they are very comprehensive kits. Next update soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking good and your right all the bike builds turn out something special Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice work Derek The bike kits are all great straight out the box, I for one hope there are more in the future. Al
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Looks really good. I hope do a bike build one of these days.
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Thanks to all that have looked in, most appreciated. The final details and electrical connections are shown in the following pics, along with the final panels and bits, ie seats etc. Had a couple of minor issues with fitting the main side panels, but took a couple of deep breaths tried again and now can`t work out what didn`t work the first time. Anyway here`s the final pics of construction, will put some up in the finished build section very soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Excellent work Derek. She looks a beauty. Mark
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Looks good to me Derek Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks for the kind comments. From the one bike I`ve built and the others I`ve seen built on this forum, all the bike kits are great and look fun to build. Now that from a non biker must mean something. Happy building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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I agree with you looking at the various builds. The details and parts quality would almost have you think its the real thing from some of the pictures that are being posted. 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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that looks stunning to me, sometimes you forget you are looking at a model.
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Great detail in this kit. You did a great job on the build Derek.
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