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Sticky Wickett

#41 Posted : 14 October 2017 13:49:58

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Hi All,

Please find the next retrospective update of my MG TD build.

The attached photo shows a close up of one of the wire wheels. I purchased this set separately as the kit supplied wheels were of a later, steel wheel design.

As I mentioned before these wheels are excellent with many parts to be assembled. Each wheel is made up of two, etched brass pieces separated by a spacer. Knock off hubs are then attached on the outside.

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Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
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#42 Posted : 14 October 2017 13:56:17

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This photo shows the rear wheels in place. You have to cut the supplied brass rod, which acts as the axle, to the correct length. I also used M1.6 washers, glued on the inside of the wheel, to ensure they 'filled' out the arches by aligning them with the edge. As often the case with small car models, the wheels are sometimes set too far into the arch.

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#43 Posted : 14 October 2017 13:57:10

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From another angle showing the rear wheels.

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#44 Posted : 14 October 2017 13:59:18

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Front wheels fitted. Similar to the rear wheels, I used M1.6 washers to act as spacers, ensuring the wheels filled out the arch.

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#45 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:00:39

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Front bumper and number plate added.

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#46 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:02:12

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Looking from the front, left side.

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#47 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:04:31

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Right hand side door handle and bonnet catch fitted.

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#48 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:05:48

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Left hand side door handle and bonnet catch.

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#49 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:08:03

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The attached photo is the actual car this model is based on showing steering wheel and dashboard detail.

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#50 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:14:54

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Steering wheel painted.

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#51 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:16:04

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Photo of the real car showing further dashboard detail.

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#52 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:20:36

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Dashboard and steering wheel fitted to the body. I found images of the real speedometer and rev counter, resized them to scale, printed out and fixed in place with paper glue. Sellotape was cut to shape and fixed over the top of each dial to act as reflective glass.

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#53 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:22:40

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A further photo showing the dashboard and steering wheel. A pretty good representation of the real thing.

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#54 Posted : 14 October 2017 14:24:38

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That concludes this update. More to follow over the next few days.

Thanks for looking in and you encouraging comments. Have a great weekend and speak soon. BigGrin

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Phil W.

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#55 Posted : 14 October 2017 15:18:33

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Neat work on such a tiny model ! BigGrin

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#56 Posted : 14 October 2017 19:07:21

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Very nice work, I love your attention to detail with the wheel spacers Cool

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#57 Posted : 14 October 2017 22:09:54

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You're certainly cracking on with this and doing a fab job too.... Drool

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#58 Posted : 16 October 2017 09:07:53

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RM1 wrote:

Neat work on such a tiny model ! BigGrin

Malc.

Thank you Malc! Cool

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Phil W. BigGrin

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#59 Posted : 16 October 2017 09:09:49

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davetwin wrote:

Very nice work, I love your attention to detail with the wheel spacers Cool

Thanks Dave. Cool

I will use the washer/spacer combination again I the future. BigGrin

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#60 Posted : 16 October 2017 09:11:13

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Gandale wrote:

You're certainly cracking on with this and doing a fab job too.... Drool

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Alan

Thanks Alan! Cool

I've seen a couple of pics on facebook of Brian receiving the car at his daughters wedding. Big grins all round! BigGrin

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