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Thanks to all for looking in. The bulkhead that forms the dashboard slots onto the chassis rails.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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The large rear mounted fuel tank is in four major pieces ( three shown here ). It locates on two pins at the end of the chassis and a pair of structural supports still to be added. Quite a bit of forming to be done to get these to fit nicely. These larger thin parts tend to get distorted in the packing of the kit.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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A floor piece gets screwed to the rails and will support some of the bodywork.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Here's those pieces cleaned up and loosely positioned. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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It looks amazing just as it is. Superb work.
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Hi Malc, Another fantastic update. If it wasn't for the cutting pad adding a sense of scale, it would look like the real thing!!! 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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Thanks for the comments Guys.
The two parts of the chassis frame are now joined and the PE parts formed and fitted ( awaiting bonding ).
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Looking very nice Malc, great work. Mark Regards Markwarren (Mark) Admin
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Very nice! This makes me want to try a MFH kit. -Dustin
“Details make perfection, and perfection is not a detail.” -Leonardo Da Vinci
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bfam4t6 wrote:Very nice! This makes me want to try a MFH kit. They really are very interesting to build Malc.
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The chassis has been painted ( Tamiya TS 99 IJN Grey )RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Components for the front end prepped and painted. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Front Brake hubs.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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The leaf springs ( front and rear ) are made from PE parts stacked and located by bolts through the PE shackles.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Malc That looks really nice what you have put together so far. It certainly looks like an experts kit with so much detail to be added. Tony Happy Modelling
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MFH kits are wonderful. They will also drive you absolutely batty. Every part needs to be treated as a kit unto itself. But, the results are absolutely worth it. I’m working on the Bugatti T-35 right now, and have done a lot of hacking and sawing on the bodywork.
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Excellent work. Those leaf springs look real. Mark Regards Markwarren (Mark) Admin
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 Absolutely amazing
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It looks incredible. A really great build. I wish MFH made some kits in 1/8 scale but I guess I'd need a 2nd mortgage to buy one if they did... Roy.
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