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After trimming the excess rod I used Epoxy to more firmly secure the spokes in the rim.
Then it slips into the tyre ! 
Only three more to go !!
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Wow, now that’s a piece of art in itself.  Excellent work, just love this build.  Mark Regards
Markwarren
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Thanks for looking in Mark.
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The wheels get held to the drums by these lovely wing nuts comprising a turned nut and a cast wing.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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So 288 spokes later the wheels are ready
There was a surplus of about 20 wires and tubes in the parts supplied
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Superb wheel. Absolutely great. Loving this model.
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Excellent work on those wheels. Are you sure there were surplus.  Great work Mark Regards
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It just keeps getting better and better
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Hi Malc, Your build is outstanding FYI on DSTV Chanel 121 there is a program 'Ant Anstead-Master Mechanic', it airs on Saturday mornings. He is building a replica Alpha, and in the next couple of episodes it looks like he may take a look at a real one! 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 build is outstanding FYI on DSTV Chanel 121 there is a program 'Ant Anstead-Master Mechanic', it airs on Saturday mornings. He is building a replica Alpha, and in the next couple of episodes it looks like he may take a look at a real one! Kind regards, Garth Hi Garth. Thanks for that info on the TV programme. Will certainly give it a look.
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Hi Malc!
This build is looking fantastic!
As a note, Borrani wheels were painted a rather dull silver, in entirety. The shop I take my Cobra to has some from a Ferrari 250 Testarossa Pontoon Body they service, and I was able to take some good pics. If you'd like, I can post them to this thread. If nothing else, they are great reference pics!
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admin wrote:Hi Malc!
This build is looking fantastic!
As a note, Borrani wheels were painted a rather dull silver, in entirety. The shop I take my Cobra to has some from a Ferrari 250 Testarossa Pontoon Body they service, and I was able to take some good pics. If you'd like, I can post them to this thread. If nothing else, they are great reference pics! Hi Mark. Thanks for that info'. I'd be interested to see the pictures that you have.
Can't see myself spraying these wheels a dull silver though. They look so good with a shine.
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Ok! As promised, Boranni pics! My apologies for the delay. I couldn't find them, and ended up diving deep into my FB page... admin attached the following image(s):
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admin wrote:Ok! As promised, Boranni pics! My apologies for the delay. I couldn't find them, and ended up diving deep into my FB page... Hi Mark. Thanks for the pics. The same 72 spoke arrangement. These wire wheels are fascinating in the way they distribute the stresses.
Definitely going to keep mine shiny.
Malc.
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The story so far.... with the wheels done i thought it was time for a couple of good pictures.
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Looks stunning, great pictures. Regards
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This is looking beautiful! I drooled on the pics of your chassis, (STOP THINKING THAT!!!) then somehow found myself working on my MFH Bugatti T-35.....
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It looks amazing. I'd be tempted to leave it just like that.
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that is a masterpiece
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admin wrote:This is looking beautiful! I drooled on the pics of your chassis, (STOP THINKING THAT!!!) then somehow found myself working on my MFH Bugatti T-35..... Thanks Mark, please stop drooling over my chassis... .
That Bugatti is on my wish list. I'd like to do the first Monaco winner.
Malc.
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