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Interesting detail on the dash is this part number E18.
I could see where it goes but had no idea what it was. I checked with other MFH builders and got the answer.
Do you guys know? No prizes but I found it an interesting item from this era ...
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 Oil tempetature guage?
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Well deserved "featured build of the month". Keep up the good work.  Guess at fuel gauge.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Thanks guys..but no you're both wrong 
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Very nice work Malc. Congratulations on the feature build, well deserved.   BTW is it a clock? Mark
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It looks like a badge of some kind...
One of the Saints?
St Christopher?
Roy.
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roymattblack wrote:It looks like a badge of some kind...
One of the Saints?
St Christopher?
Roy. YES... well done Roy. I was completely mystified until I was told. St Christopher patron saint of travelers ( and some other things ). Was apparently put on the dash' of these Italian cars at the time. Once you see the outline it's clear. Malc. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Just caught up with this and you're doing a fantastic job Malc! Top notch! Congratulations on 'build of month' too. Well deserved! I've often thought about buying an MFH kit and your build has certainly wet my appetite! Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Sticky Wickett wrote:Just caught up with this and you're doing a fantastic job Malc! Top notch! Congratulations on 'build of month' too. Well deserved! I've often thought about buying an MFH kit and your build has certainly wet my appetite! Regards, Phil W. Cheers Phil. These MFH kits certainly deliver some challenging moments but are great fun.
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The engine is now installed ( 16 bolts on the chassis brackets + some CA ). I'm installing the radiator pipes prior to completing the radiator itself.
Also added the surface effect aluminium sheet to the firewall using the same method as on the dashboard. Distributors / magnetos? added but yet to be wired.
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The radiator assembly gets this slotted grill made from PE sections. The longer part gets formed and "clips" into the front of the radiator. There's a mesh section front and rear of the radiator body.
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Incredible detail, and excellent work.
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Hi Malc, Great update!!! Its looking fantastic. (I like the trestles holding up the front end  ) 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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it looks stunning.you should submit some pictures to Mr Hiro to put on their website.
Carl
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Thanks Guys. Appreciate the interest and comments.
Malc.
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The body panels are aligned in part by fitting 0,5mm pins and tubes at some of the joints. I will only finish these sections after most of the construction is done on the chassis.
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Now that I understand how the body panels will attach. I've started to assemble and bond the parts together. Front and rear corners plus bulkheads. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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That is a work of art Malc. You are really doing that kit justice.
wyatt
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