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 Hi All This will be where I build this kit. Its best to break the kit into sections starting with the lower hull and suspension. Starting with the lower hull the casting block was removed from the rear then the upper return roller triangular mounts were cut out and fitted to both sides of the hull. On early kits the front two return rollers were the wrong way round a double roller at the front and a single behind this has now been corrected in my kit. Lastly tonight the front final drive housings were removed from the casting block and glued to the hull. More soon. Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Great start Andy 
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Nice work Andy, will be watching this come together to your usual high standards..... Regards Alan
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Excellent start, love the detail in these kits.
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All The first thing done today was to clean up the suspension parts springs arms and compensaters. The instructions say that the gap between the hull and the main wheel arms is 1 mm so I used a piece of plasticard to set the gap as the arms were glued on. Next the upper hull had the casting block at the rear removed and the drivers hatch and side intake added after cleaning the upper hull up. The two rear fuel tanks and the rear door were the next parts to be cut from there casting blocks and cleaned up ready for fitting. The lower and upper hulls were now glued together and left until the glue cured. Once the glue was cured the fuel tanks and rear door were added and faired into the shape of the floor of the lower hull. Lastly a small amout of filler was used at the front and rear to tidy things up and will be rubbed down tomorrow. Still some detail to be added before the 1st coat of undercoat. More soon. Regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Coming along nicely Andy. Is that P38 filler your using? I use it as its so easy to sand and shape. Looking forward to the next update!
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Hi Nem not P38 but good old Squadron white putty this time Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Just a small update I started adding some or the hull detail at the front consisting of small resin parts like brackets, hawser hooks , PE and wire. next it will be adding the detail to the rear and the brackets that hold the side armour in front of the wheels. More soon. Regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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That's it, once the PE comes out, things get serious!!  Looking good.
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Progressing very nicely Andy.... Do love it when the detail starts to be added..... .. Will be watching... Regards Alan
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Hi All Thanks for looking in and your comments, started on the stern area tonight will update tomorrow Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All The rear area has now had all the resin bits added like fuel tanks, storage baskets, rear fenders,hooks, rear door cap, door handles and rear wheel mounts. Also added were more etch parts along with wire handle, chain. Thin pre glued lead sheet used in making fishing flys was used to make the upper storage rack straps, lastly the two heavy lifting points were added to the rear hull. More soon. Regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All If any of you fancy one of these Legend kits there are two right now on flea bay at around half price, top two on the list:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/sc...resin+kits&_sacat=0
Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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This is really taking shape now that all the details are going on, fantastic work 
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That is certainly coming along now, nice touch with the straps on the baskets, never thought of using self adhesive lead for detailing, I have packets of the stuff in my fishing box.
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Hi Andy, Looking really nice, some really nice detail in the resin cast. keep the pictures coming Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Hi everyone thanks for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All More progress on the hull the grills and covers for the street fighting or LIC version have been added the largest grill had to have its surround made from wire and plastic strip. Apart from the wheels and side armour this finishes the lower hull so a light 1st coat of IDF Israeli sand surface primer. More soon. Regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Amazing how a light coat of paint can bring it to life, looks superb.
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