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Here I go again, starting version 2 of my RB7 build diary. I wasn't able to save my original version but that's ok as I have the photos and just need to recall the words to go with them. It's great to see some of the original builders have also continued with the new format of the diary's. I tackled my build from a different angle and didn't follow the same route as just following the sequence as described in each issue, I elected to build the chassis and all the running gear before starting of any of the body work. So I'll have a look at the photos and start with some words shortly.  Chasecar
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Hope it all starts out well for you and looking forward to seeing this one come together. 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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Great to see you've decided to start a new diary, look forward to following your progress through to completion. Good luck with it all.....  Regards Alan
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Wow this is quite a task to rebuild my diary, I've recovered the images from Photobucket but without the words they don't really tell the story. It's not going to be the quick Sunday afternoon session I though it was going (hoping) to be. I had decided to tackle my build a little different from the follow along as the issues became available and wanted to build the chassis and running gear before starting on the body work. This was driven by a couple of reasons like I was quite confident with building the mechanical side of the car but unsure about the body and how to finish it off. There was so much talk on the forum about whether to paint the body or not or use a clear coat only and what type not to mention the effect on the transfers. This is the first time I laid out some parts to make a start. Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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Good to hear you’ve managed to recover your photos, look forward to seeing the re-post
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I started with the front control arm assembly. This is a lot harder than expected trying to recall the sequence I followed and all the wording that was originally put in - thanks photobucket  Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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after the control arms I moved onto the front nose cone. Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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Then putting the front end together and adding steering Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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Assembling the front shocks was next. I took some time to make sure that the ride height was the same for both shocks. Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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It was around this time that the Wife's fur ball started to also take an interest in helping with sorting parts so some protection was needed. Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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Really good to see you back with this one. I fully understand the issues with photo recovery as I had several years of work to recover myself. A Google attachment was of great help in my "Quest", but it seems that Photobucket has now stopped that working. I think one can still download pics to a PC, but not known for sure. Now the other issue  FUR BALLS No cure for that except find a room you can lock them out of. (Not always available, I know) I`ve found numerous long lost items behind, under and even inside obscure items in the past and they show their guilt with the look of: "Oh I wondered where that went, let me play with it again" Good luck with your recovered build. I look forward to future updates. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Waiting for the air bubbles to work their way out. Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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Will never be able to recall all the little challenges we had along the way, best I can do is tell the story with photos. Front shocks assembled. Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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It must have been around now that we had enough parts to put three wheels together. Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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Continuing on with the front end adding push rods and wheel hubs. Chasecar attached the following image(s): Chasecar
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