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Thanks for looking in and the encouraging comments.
Malc.
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This vehicle has an exterior brake lever ( hand operated ) which turns a layshaft through the chassis and tensions cables on each side connected to the brake drums. It looks like this is the only braking mechanism and yet there are three pedals in the cockpit.  And no sign of any other linkage to the drums.
The kit supplies a spring coil of some length to be used as the cable. I saw another build adapt this to short lengths with a steel rope as the actual cable. This idea I copied and used 0.8mm steel cable ( from Prime miniatures ).
Hope that makes sense ( pictures below ).
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Cables installed on both sides to front and rear.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Rolling chassis pretty much completed RM1 attached the following image(s):
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That is very impressive work, looks stunning.   Mark
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Really impressive work there.
It looks great just as it is.
Roy.
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All looking good and nice work Malc  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks guys. It's all coming together now
Malc.
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Hi Malc, Its really taking shape now. Kind regards, Garth "Measure twice, cut once!!!"
Finished!!! HMS Victory,
Current build: Black Pearl.
On hold: Bismarck, Golden Hind, Flying Scotsman, Victory Cross Section, SOTS, Tiger 1.
Wish list: USS Constitution.
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Garth wrote:Hi Malc, Its really taking shape now. Kind regards, Garth
Thanks Garth. Appreciate the support.
Malc.
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Engine and gearbox installed and piped up.
It was a bit of an awkward installation but managed to get everything in place.
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That really is looking amazing. I love all the little 'extra's' you're adding to it.
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roymattblack wrote:That really is looking amazing. I love all the little 'extra's' you're adding to it. T hanks Roy. it's proving to be a challenge but I'm pleased with the result.
Malc.
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Beautiful work Malc, love watching this come together. you are making me seriously thinking of getting this kit. Mark
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Very envious of your build Malc. Certainly looks one beautiful car Cheers Gray
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Thanks for looking in and the kind comments.
I've now got to the body fitting stage.
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There's a couple of parts in this kit that are just not the right size!!!
Typical is the windshield which is a peel off pre-cut clear film which is not only a bit thin and flimsy but also far too small. ( part number 2 in the photo.) I cut my own piece to take it's place.
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Lovely work Malc, love all of the extra details you have added too. You really are developing into a very skilled modeller and it's fun to watch you building your models.
Well done and thankyou for sharing your builds with us. thumbup]
Kev  Per Ardua Ad Astra
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Kev the Modeller wrote:Lovely work Malc, love all of the extra details you have added too. You really are developing into a very skilled modeller and it's fun to watch you building your models.
Well done and thankyou for sharing your builds with us. thumbup]
Kev T hanks Kev. Really appreciate you looking in with comments and advice.
Malc.
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