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Yet more amazing little details. It's just great. This will be a beauty. 
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Nice work Malc. Looking good.   Mark
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These are the major parts for the front suspension after initial cleanup. There's a number of PE parts ( including the leaf spring ) to be added.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Nice work Malc, certainly a very detailed kit.  Mark
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Very nice
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Can't wait to see more
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The Brake drums are similar front and rear. They comprise inner and outer plates with a stack of discs to give the overall effect. Some of the parts are not flat as received but just need some gentle pressure to straighten.
Malc.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Rear suspension parts cleaned and first look at how it all goes together.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Dif' and gearbox assembly are resin moulded parts.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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looks great so far.got to love the level of detail that MFH kits have.
Carl
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The quality of the parts really does look very impressive. It's almost a shame that so much will be hidden in the end.
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roymattblack wrote:The quality of the parts really does look very impressive. It's almost a shame that so much will be hidden in the end. A lot of builders of MFH kits do display them with the body shell off to show the level of detail in the kit. Carl
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darbyvet wrote:roymattblack wrote:The quality of the parts really does look very impressive. It's almost a shame that so much will be hidden in the end. A lot of builders of MFH kits do display them with the body shell off to show the level of detail in the kit. Carl Hi Carl and Roy. You're right that it's a shame to cover all the detail up My plan is to display with a couple of the body panels removed to show details along one side of the car.
Malc.
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The radiator is formed by four pieces and a couple of PE mesh screens front and rear. It has this large "header tank" arrangement and a maze of piping to connect it up. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Beautiful work as always Malc, with some amazing detail in this model.
Keep it coming and well done! 
Kev Per Ardua Ad Astra
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Hi Malc, Your attention to detail is simply amazing Hope lockdown is treating you well. 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, Your attention to detail is simply amazing Hope lockdown is treating you well. Kind regards, Garth Thanks Garth. Hope you guys are doing ok as well.
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Next up are the two Panier fuel tanks that are mounted either side of the pilots legs. Each comes in two pieces which are getting a straightening followed by a clean in the tumbler.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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The tanks are positioned on the chassis behind the fire wall.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Looking fab Malc. Love what I see.... Regards Alan
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