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Thought I would start a build diary as not many here Finished my RB7 & took advantage of the Jan sale. I haven’t decided on paint colour yet so I have started from stage 5 & now got to stage 22 without any problems so far. First few pic’s any coments welcome good or bad AstonV8 attached the following image(s):
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Nice to see another Hummer on here, I quite fancy this one myself Steve
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Martin Good start to your diary and one to follow as not seen much of this kit being posted. Parts look extremely well made. Hope your build goes well. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Stage 23/24 the front differential File Attachment(s): AstonV8 attached the following image(s):
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Stage 25 the front bulkhead. I Had my first problem with this stage. The gearing was not turning smoothly like others had found so got out the hammer & block of wood to protect the shaft like the advice, gave it a couple of hits from the opposite end to the 43T gear. Does seem a bit drastic to give it a bash but hey! It worked & now I have a nice & smooth rotation AstonV8 attached the following image(s):
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Had some spare time so cracked on with my build Getting to the point of deciding on colour! Stage 26 mounting front bulkhead. AstonV8 attached the following image(s):
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And very well its all coming together to. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Stage 27 Front lower suspension arms Stage 28 Front upper suspension arms Thanks Tony AstonV8 attached the following image(s):
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Stages 29/30 Front left hub Stages 31/32 Front right hub AstonV8 attached the following image(s):
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I've got quite a bit more done. Stage 33 Assembling the body frame, Stage 34 Fitting the body panels, Stage 35 Attaching the roof panel, Stage 36 Attaching the 46T gear to the main shaft, Stage 37 The main shaft cup joint. All done & must say a very enjoyable build so far AstonV8 attached the following image(s):
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Stage 38 Assembling the main gear, Stage 39 Assembling and mounting the centre gear, Stage 40 Installing the disc brake, Stage 41 Fitting the driveshaft’s, Stage 42 Assembling the front track rods, Stage 43 Installing the fuel tank, Stage 44 Fitting the chassis bumper mount, Stage 46 Mounting the radio box, Stage 47 Installing the steering servo, Stage 48 Fitting the throttle servo. Now to get on with painting this big boy Blue. AstonV8 attached the following image(s):
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I really do like this one as its more in the class of model engineering. All if those parts just look such precisecquality parts. The way the servos fit the tray - all precise and neat. Hope you are having a great time with your build. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Great update, coming along really nicely..... Regards Alan
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Thanks Tony & Alan for looking in. Yes agree it is a bit like that. I do like the fact that its all very neatly arranged as well Not liking the transmitter & receiver though especially with no failsafe. Think ill change it to a 2.4ghz. Just need a KR200 receiver as will use the same transmitter as the RB7.
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I'm on the home straight now, busy painting but in-between all that got on with the bumpers & power pack. Stage 49 Mounting the front and rear bumpers, Stage 53 Assembling the silencer, Stage 54 Attaching the silencer, Stage 55 engine crankcase, Stage 56 Fitting the crankshaft, Stage 57 The crankcase piston, Stage 58 Installing the cylinder head. AstonV8 attached the following image(s):
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