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Thanks for all the nice comments Guys.
Malc.
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The two side fuel tanks and the rear tank are connected by a system of pipes and this change-over valve. There's a lever to be attached that the driver would operate.
The pipes have to be formed from Alum' rod. That was a bit tricky..
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Views of the rear tank and suspension.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Looks like your heading toward an excellent display piece in the end. The detail in this kit is amazing.  Well done so far.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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delboy271155 wrote:Looks like your heading toward an excellent display piece in the end. The detail in this kit is amazing. Well done so far. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Thanks Derek. I certainly will not be putting all the body panels on when I display this one.
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Okay, so I see the reference pictures of the real thing, so where’s the model.  Just stunning work, the level of detail you’ve created is breathtaking.  Mark
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Just catching up with your build Malc - very impressive work, I must say! True engineering in miniature and beautifully put together by a master modeller.
Very well done!
Kev.Per Ardua Ad Astra
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Hi Malc, Looking fabulous 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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Markwarren wrote:Okay, so I see the reference pictures of the real thing, so where’s the model. Just stunning work, the level of detail you’ve created is breathtaking. Mark Hi mark, thanks for following the build and your comments.
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Kev the Modeller wrote:Just catching up with your build Malc - very impressive work, I must say! True engineering in miniature and beautifully put together by a master modeller.
Very well done!
Kev.
Hi Kev, Thanks for your comments. These Multi-media models can be very frustrating but the end result is very satisfying.
Malc.
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Garth wrote:Hi Malc, Looking fabulous Kind regards, Garth Hello Garth, Thanks for keeping an eye on the build. This one is a real challenge.
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Thanks Phil
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Now for the next "project within a project" The wire wheels !!!
Each wheel comprises a beautiful machined aluminium rim, a cast hub with dimples where you have to drill and 72 0.35mm wire spokes and 5mm fitting steel tubes RM1 attached the following image(s):
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RM1 wrote:Now for the next "project within a project" The wire wheels !!!
Each wheel comprises a beautiful machined aluminium rim, a cast hub with dimples where you have to drill and 72 0.35mm wire spokes and 5mm fitting steel tubes If anyone can do this "You`re the Man" Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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A cast jig is provided for concentricity and alignment of the spokes. The finished wheel slips into the pre-printed tyres.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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The jig has to be drilled and tapped M1.4 in 4 places.
I tried to centralise the rim with 0.3mm drills but ended up using a vernier much like a 4 jaw chuck.
The hub was cleaned up and each of the 72 holes opened to 0.5mm. It then gets secured in the center of the jig. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Now the fun starts. there are six rows of 12 spokes that get built in sequence from the inside of the wheel. Each spoke has a tube fitted to replicate the spoke tensioner. I bonded a row at a time and let it cure properly before going onto the next row.
I taped the jig to a plastic lid so that it could be rotated more easily and could catch any dropped parts.... RM1 attached the following image(s):
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After three rows and ...complete !!RM1 attached the following image(s):
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