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1/35 CMP FORD F15
grave_digger
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Posted: Saturday, January 14, 2012 - 10:38 AM UTC
Alan, many thanks
I have glued on the engine cover. Then I used a bit fo putty to fill tiny gap inside, and also a drop of black C/A to fill tiny gaps between mudguards and engine cover, It was rather to get stronger hold than anything else, because there was always some space between them on real cab 11 and 12. Then I started master for cabin back wall. The base is almost done, just a few details to be added. Then I will focus on the doors and cab interior













Cheers
Libor
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Posted: Saturday, January 14, 2012 - 07:01 PM UTC
Hi Liobor,

This looks very sharp. Only observation is the 3 rivets on the inside of the fender that cause the small gap you always see in the bonnets.

You wouldn't be planning a water tanker would you?

Lovely work.

Al
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Posted: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 07:44 AM UTC
Hi Alan
many thanks and sorry for late reply, business and a couple of necessary trips kept me away for a few weeks. Water tanker - oh yes, one of many others

Back to work, with short word, but many pics.....





















More to come.....
Cheers
Libor

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Posted: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 08:29 AM UTC
Wait, I see a mistake! You closed the hood/bonnet!

Seriously it would be a shame to hide that engine, but this beast of burden is going to look real good no matter what you do with it. The bolt detail on this kit looks great. I'm taking it that this is a pretty good kit, but you probably need to take your time with it and use a little extra care during assembly?
retiredyank
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Posted: Monday, February 06, 2012 - 08:39 AM UTC
Nice progress. It looks like you have your work cut out for you.
grave_digger
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 08:54 AM UTC
Jeremy, Matt, many thanks guys. This one is actually easy kit to build, probably the easiest I have ever made so far

there is one thing I should have mentioned already, but I missed it somehow earlier. Anyways, its been told in assembly instructions
The gap between the bottom of the fender and the top of the front wheel seems to be smaller than in the pictures




In this kit I used largest possible wheels, and more importantly this can be set during assembly. I molded the springs for loaded vehicle, which will be built mostly I guess, but these springs can be easily warmed up a bit and then shaped - to make the gaps wider to meet everybody´s needs. Easy to bend and set distance required, because they are mounted firmly only at the front, while the back is assembled in flexible holders



And here some more progress, once again rather pictures than words


















Cheers
Libor
warreni
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 09:33 AM UTC
Just got your newsletter Libor. I think I may have to get one of these. But I still haven't built the Boxcar or used those lovely BR86 extras I got from you. Oh well, one more for the stash...
kaysersose
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 - 09:39 AM UTC
...so this is a kit? that I can buy?!? Sign me up...! (I get the impression that Libor's the fellow designing it?)

Stunning work.
vonHengest
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Posted: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 - 12:56 PM UTC
Great photos and notes, keep them coming!
grave_digger
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Posted: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 07:32 AM UTC
Warren, many thanks, I hope to see one of them on your workbench soon
Alex, thank you. The kit is available already in company online shop
Jeremy, many thanks, doing my best

Lets finish the vehicle!
























Cheers
Libor
grave_digger
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 04:43 AM UTC
Finishing the build:















That´s it from me now, so far finished in surfacer grey once again. Thank you all for following to the and, see you around
Cheers
Libor
AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 04:50 AM UTC
Hi Libor,

Terrific stuff, really excellent looking kit and build, very impressive, I've enjoyed it a lot.

Al
retiredyank
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 05:34 AM UTC
It's always a pleasure watching you work. Another brilliant bit of building.
grave_digger
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 06:58 AM UTC
Alan, Matt, many thanks guys. More variants is coming soon, until then, I just have to finish couple of little things. Detailed engine for Trumpeter´s S-65 Stalinetz is first of them. Seen lots of pictures, but hardly few with the engine area covered



Cheers
Libor
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Posted: Friday, February 17, 2012 - 09:59 AM UTC
Virtuosité! Thank you for sharing the knowledge Libor, it was most educating.

Phil.
grave_digger
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 01:07 PM UTC
Phil, many thanks, glad to know you have enjoyed my build
Cheers
Libor
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Posted: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 11:49 AM UTC
BRILIIANT KIT !!!

I'm building it here

https://www.migproductionsforums.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=9232&sid=ff364dea1758e0819b4d2c68945ac09d&start=0
grave_digger
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Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 07:58 AM UTC
Adam, many thanks! Nice build there! Once I am here, I might wanna show what I could have shown earlier - how the springs can be adjusted for empty and loaded vehicle to get difference like this:





Another variant of F15 is on its way, this time rather standard factory assembly with full cab and regular wheels
Cheers
Libor
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