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Illini
Joined: March 27, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 01:56 AM UTC
Indeed it does
OldWarloke
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Posted: Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 01:29 AM UTC
The center 2 Rocket Tube cleaning rods are directional they go as shown below.
The Fenders are installed.
The Fenders are installed.
OldWarloke
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Posted: Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 01:34 AM UTC
I'm finished for today.
Donald
OldWarloke
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 02:02 PM UTC
I have some more finished, this build will probably be slowing down some.
I am starting to build a new house, and don't have a lot of spare time.
Here are the Batteries & Oil Cooler Radiator.
I'm finished for now.
Donald
I am starting to build a new house, and don't have a lot of spare time.
Here are the Batteries & Oil Cooler Radiator.
I'm finished for now.
Donald
165thspc
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 04:53 PM UTC
Donald does the battery section hinge forward for engine maintenance the way the cab does on the Scud?
OldWarloke
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Posted: Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 10:25 PM UTC
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Donald does the battery section hinge forward for engine maintenance the way the cab does on the Scud?
Here are 3 Pics. from the instruction sheet. It looks to me that the front panel is fixed in place and the other 2 are hinged to it.
Regards.
Donald
165thspc
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Posted: Monday, April 18, 2016 - 04:31 AM UTC
No I meant like a big rig cab over rotates forward for engine access. Like the right hand cab does on the Scud as shown here.
Illini
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Posted: Monday, April 18, 2016 - 05:15 AM UTC
I think he means will the model do that? The scud has two cabs, not sure where the battery business is.
If anything, the cab on the left side of the unit might hinge on the model
If anything, the cab on the left side of the unit might hinge on the model
OldWarloke
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Posted: Monday, April 18, 2016 - 10:42 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I think he means will the model do that? The scud has two cabs, not sure where the battery business is.
If anything, the cab on the left side of the unit might hinge on the model
Ooops. I misunderstood There are bumpers molded on to the brace where the Battery unit rests. While no hinge that I can see is present, I'm not sure what the hinge looks like.
With some scratch building I'm shure it could be done.
It's a shame to cover up that nice Engine.
Donald
OldWarloke
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Posted: Friday, April 22, 2016 - 07:02 PM UTC
I finally have this part finished.
This is really slow going , I am currently building a new house for my Wife, so this is being done with any spare time that I have.
Donald
This is really slow going , I am currently building a new house for my Wife, so this is being done with any spare time that I have.
Donald
Illini
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Posted: Friday, April 22, 2016 - 07:16 PM UTC
Very nice, you're inspiring me to get back to work on mine.
1:1 work is also great therapy, good luck with the house. I remodel interiors, but never a whole house.
1:1 work is also great therapy, good luck with the house. I remodel interiors, but never a whole house.
TankManNick
Joined: February 01, 2010
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Posted: Friday, April 22, 2016 - 09:51 PM UTC
That's some seriously nice detail there - no wonder it's taking some time!
I find those 'real world' projects to be physically tiring which can really cut into modeling time, even if I do get to sit!
I find those 'real world' projects to be physically tiring which can really cut into modeling time, even if I do get to sit!
165thspc
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Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 05:06 PM UTC
Truly beautiful work all around but that cab interior is really something!
OldWarloke
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Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 07:45 PM UTC
I have the Drivers cab assembled and closed up for painting.
The exterior of the doors are held in place with a little white glue.
The exterior of the doors are held in place with a little white glue.
OldWarloke
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Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 07:48 PM UTC
Here is how I did the Pe. Guard on the Cab top.
OldWarloke
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Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 07:55 PM UTC
OldWarloke
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Posted: Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 07:59 PM UTC
The Cab is painted and installed on the Chassis.
That's all for now.
Donald
That's all for now.
Donald
OldWarloke
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Posted: Monday, April 25, 2016 - 04:12 PM UTC
The Grill.
Inside their is a photo etch Part with small strips that can be bent to show an operating temperature or left closed , it's your choice.
Painted
Installed
I'm finished for now.
Donald
Inside their is a photo etch Part with small strips that can be bent to show an operating temperature or left closed , it's your choice.
Painted
Installed
I'm finished for now.
Donald
Kilo_Uniform
Joined: July 03, 2015
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Posted: Monday, April 25, 2016 - 05:25 PM UTC
Hi Donald,
Amazing detail in the cab and with the PE. Truly exceptional build. Thank you for sharing.
Regards,
Kobus
Amazing detail in the cab and with the PE. Truly exceptional build. Thank you for sharing.
Regards,
Kobus
OldWarloke
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Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 04:15 PM UTC
Here is what I have finished of the Launch Cab.
Most of this will not be seen even with the doors open, when the top is installed.
The joints need a little filler.
Finished for now.
Donald
Most of this will not be seen even with the doors open, when the top is installed.
The joints need a little filler.
Finished for now.
Donald
OldWarloke
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Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 04:57 PM UTC
I have a little more finished.
OldWarloke
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 10:07 PM UTC
Installing the Engine and Battery covers.
There is a gap between the panels , I don't know if it is supposed to be this way or not.
There is a gap between the panels , I don't know if it is supposed to be this way or not.
OldWarloke
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 10:14 PM UTC
Illini
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 11:38 PM UTC
can they be removed, so you can see the nice work underneath? A shame if not
OldWarloke
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Posted: Monday, May 02, 2016 - 06:03 PM UTC
Quoted Text
can they be removed, so you can see the nice work underneath? A shame if not
They can be made removable, I'm not certain what I'll do there yet.
Donald
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