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Well i took the plunge and raided the piggy bank and here's what arrived today in pack 1. A closer look at the usual top quality parts. Although it feels a little strange not being able to put anything together i'm sure pack 2 will be along in a month  Al Spal attached the following image(s):
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I agree, a shame, but alL the more to do further down the line, I'm sure your going to love it 
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welcome aboard Spal Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks Andy and Mr T i'm sure your right  Al
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looking forward to this. You could use your time to paint some nice flames and skulls on the fule tank  Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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jase wrote:looking forward to this. You could use your time to paint some nice flames and skulls on the fule tank Jase Thanks Jase, sounds like a good idea but i don't think my painting skills are up to it Al
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Pack 2 has arrived The parts unwrapped,the fork leg, engine crankcases and cylinder are metal but the disc is plastic. Just a push fit for the left hand switchgear and mirror but a nice touch is the spring loaded clutch lever A close up of the mirror and switchgear detail. Only a month to wait Al Spal attached the following image(s):
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Nice start to your build Al Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Thanks for looking in Ponty.
Al
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Hi Al, nice to see you up and running now with the arrival of issue 2.. Nice start, look forward to following your progress..... . Am sure you will love this build.... Regards Alan
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Pack 3 The fork springs are quite stiff and bigger diameter than i thought they would be. The first part of the frame Like the clutch lever the brake lever is sprung loaded and the throttle has a smooth action. Attached the parts to the handlebars. A close up of the crisp printing on the switchgear Thats it for a few weeks. Al Spal attached the following image(s):
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Looking good AL Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Pack 4 Not a great deal to show this month  Parts unwrapped, usual good quality and the screw guide is a useful item and once the build is complete the contents can be used for other projects. Not exactly sure why the brake caliper is spring loaded, but screws onto the fork leg, perhaps an Allen key should have been included with this pack. Although not strictly part of this months build i jumped ahead to assemble the tank. Looking forward to the next parts. Al Spal attached the following image(s):
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Hi Al, nicely done as for the spring loading I think its so the caliper head seats well onto the disc to make it look more realistic. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks for clearing that up Andy.
Al
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Pack 5 The screwdriver is a useful addition and i was surprised at how heavy the helmet was  Handlebar mount assembled as per instructions but i preferred to use a 3.2mm spanner rather than pliers. Clock assembled just like the CB750 and the Busa and are nicely printed.Not sure what the marks are on the pic as the part is perfectly clear. Nice attention to detail on the mirrors, with a warning about things being closer than they appear. Al Spal attached the following image(s):
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Looking good Al, lovin the crispness of the detail and writing.
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Thanks Dave, DeAg have certainly got it right Al
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Nice work on the build, like you I was suprised at the weight of the helmet. The surface scratches are just that not visible to the naked eye but the camera picks them up, most clear plastic has them but never seen. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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