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M1070 HET step by step
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 12:22 AM UTC
Very nice!
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 01:24 AM UTC
Miloslav
I have an idea for Het Engine, how about a shipping crate or an engine stand. The engine has become a small kit and would look good on display in a diorama, or loaded on a truck or trailer. Just a thought
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 02:03 AM UTC
Milo, Thats a great idea. I would certainly buy that.
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 06:39 AM UTC
Fantastic Milo, I can not think of much more to say about your build well done
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 06:40 AM UTC
The problem is that the motor is supplied as a separate volume on the box. Only produce holder for a motor with gearbox. It would need a photo.
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 08:06 AM UTC
Hello Miloslav!

The beast looks beautiful!

I have a quick question... did you have any issues with the diff unit's suspension alignment with the "airbags?"

In my kit, I followed the instructons, but it seems that the brackets on the chassis are not aligned with he lower airbag arms... let me see if I can take a pic and show you... extremely wierd, but again, instructions were followed... sure looks like a wrongly-keyed part that is installed in the diff assembly...

Thanks!

Jorge
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 08:14 AM UTC

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Hello Miloslav!

The beast looks beautiful!

I have a quick question... did you have any issues with the diff unit's suspension alignment with the "airbags?"

In my kit, I followed the instructons, but it seems that the brackets on the chassis are not aligned with he lower airbag arms... let me see if I can take a pic and show you... extremely wierd, but again, instructions were followed... sure looks like a wrongly-keyed part that is installed in the diff assembly...

Thanks!

Jorge


Hello Jorge,
No, the opposite. Airbags are very nicely constructed in accordance with all the angles and the axis of the holder. Try to deploy and rotate into position. The correct location and geometry axes gives you shock absorbers.
Miloslav
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 09:04 AM UTC
Thanks!

Yes, the airbags are beautifully detailed, but the plastic parts do not align... I'll post a pic.. I'll be back in a while.

Thanks!

Jorge
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 09:28 AM UTC
Pics follow... I think you'll understand now with what I mean by misalignment...







Did your's look anything like these? I have been looking everything over maybe 6 times, step by step, and I don't think I have anything wrong in the build process!
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 10:47 AM UTC

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Pics follow... I think you'll understand now with what I mean by misalignment...





Did your's look anything like these? I have been looking everything over maybe 6 times, step by step, and I don't think I have anything wrong in the build process!


Sorry, I had no problem wit this parts.

Some photos of my build.




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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 01:10 PM UTC
Got it, Miloslav!!! Thank you bunches!!! Already removed the discs/airbag mount with a gem-blade, and applied some putty... tomorrow I will re install, and bring out the punch and die for the little bolt heads.

Thanks again! You just made my weekend!!!

Jorge
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 02:13 PM UTC
Hi jorge, in my M1070 the correct position of the piece you Miloslav brand is in the position you frame with red stripes, I leave an image to serve as a reference for how far the piece sanding or putty.

bye


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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 05:13 AM UTC
Milo:
This may have been covered already but what process did you use to paint the windshield and other glass; i. e. what colours did you use and how were they applied?
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 06:25 AM UTC
Miloslav/Ale:

All corrected and done... Thanks!!!

Jorge
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 06:41 AM UTC

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Milo:
This may have been covered already but what process did you use to paint the windshield and other glass; i. e. what colours did you use and how were they applied?


I used a green film on the front windows of cars, but next time you'll use for the Tamiya color.
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 07:05 AM UTC
Engine photos.
I prepare engine for my second HET.

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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 07:08 AM UTC

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Engine photos.
I prepare engine for my second HET.



Looks lovely Milo!!!

I want mine NOW!!!!!


Nige
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 10:07 AM UTC

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Engine photos.
I prepare engine for my second HET.



Looks lovely Milo!!!

I want mine NOW!!!!!


Nige


Today I also finished Trailer wheels set
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 10:29 AM UTC
Looks outstanding!



cheers
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 10:33 AM UTC
Where is the starter and battery cables I think she would start. Like the engine stand I will make one while detailing and painting
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 12:14 PM UTC
Your HET looks great Milo- looks like the crew just parked it after a long mission! Can't wait to start mine
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 08:26 PM UTC

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Your HET looks great Milo- looks like the crew just parked it after a long mission! Can't wait to start mine


Thanks and Good luck.
Miloslav
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Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 05:08 AM UTC
Hi Milo
I have to say a big thank you for your photos and efforts to share them. I spent 18 months building the M1070 HET in resin!! not easy. I am now building the M1070 HET from Hobbyboss. I am seeing a few errors with parts and numbers etc but can work these out with time. Your kit is superb! one question is where did you purchase many of the equipement in the cab?
Ive just purchased the Engine today from your shop so look forward to recieving that.
Bets regards

Phil
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Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 05:35 AM UTC

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Hi Milo
I have to say a big thank you for your photos and efforts to share them. I spent 18 months building the M1070 HET in resin!! not easy. I am now building the M1070 HET from Hobbyboss. I am seeing a few errors with parts and numbers etc but can work these out with time. Your kit is superb! one question is where did you purchase many of the equipement in the cab?
Ive just purchased the Engine today from your shop so look forward to recieving that.
Bets regards

Phil


Thanks Phil. Now I add wheels set for Trailer. This time I working 20 hours daily.
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Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 07:37 AM UTC
[/quote]

Thanks Phil. Now I add wheels set for Trailer. This time I working 20 hours daily. [/quote]

Please show us a pic of those Wheels Milo.

If you have cast then in pairs, it should be noted that they cannot be fitted to the inner side, once the bogie units are fixed to the trailer bed. If they are made singly, you must add one wheel at a time on the inner sides.

Regards

Nige
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