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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 1, 2013 16:27:07 GMT -5
Hi again gang. Here are a few pictures of the Katyusha from a week or so ago. As of right now, the basic frame os done, and the rear suspension is almost done. As soon as I figure out how to use Windows 8 I'll try to post more. Thanks very much for all of your interest.   |
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Post by Leon on Apr 1, 2013 16:37:17 GMT -5
Nice start Bruce.No rush,hope you get it figured out.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 2, 2013 8:07:54 GMT -5
wow that looks awesome. Loaded with detailing...very impressive.
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Post by jsteinman on Apr 2, 2013 8:45:35 GMT -5
Big project! Neat!
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 2, 2013 15:40:51 GMT -5
Thanks very much. I do appreciate the compliments. I have been making some good progress on the engine lately thanks to some of the links i found in the library here. More pictures should come soon.
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 5, 2013 16:57:58 GMT -5
Hi guys, Thanks again for the support. I really appreciate your feedback. Here's a few more pictures of her. As of this afternoon, there are just under 3,000 individual parts on her, and just over 300 hours of actual work. I'm not even going to try to guess how many hours i have spent doing research. I also won't try to guess how many beers this project has taken so far.  Thanks Dicky for the advice, I'll try it just as soon as I get my new computer up and running. Attachments:
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Post by legend on Apr 6, 2013 12:36:07 GMT -5
I'm in on this! My favourite scale
Looks good so far
Bill
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 7, 2013 8:52:27 GMT -5
Thanks very much. You are absolutely correct. The parts do add up very quickly. At the rate I'm going now, the rear suspension should be basically buttoned up fairly soon. I do intend to post her pictures on a regular basis.
I thank all of you for your support.
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Post by Ray Dunakin on Apr 10, 2013 23:12:29 GMT -5
Impressive work so far!
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Post by ironhand6 on Apr 11, 2013 11:04:18 GMT -5
yep shes marching right along there bruce! nice to get your mojo back isnt it?
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 11, 2013 14:48:25 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
You're right Clint. It is nice to be back.
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 13, 2013 15:59:31 GMT -5
Hello again everybody. I've almost finished the rear suspension. I caught myself starting to rush, so I stopped working on the rear. I'm going to take some time working on the engine. It should be a nice little change of pace for me. Thanks to all of you again.  Attachments:
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 13, 2013 20:23:08 GMT -5
Great work!!! Still following this with interest!
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 14, 2013 10:43:13 GMT -5
Thanks Andy. I love your work, so this means a lot to me.
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 15, 2013 21:26:56 GMT -5
Thanks! This is just a great place for any modelers...
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 15, 2013 22:17:56 GMT -5
You are correct sir. I am having a great time here.
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Post by vlpbruce on May 2, 2013 22:16:58 GMT -5
I have been making some progress on the engine. It has been a case of one step forword and two steps back. I will send some pictures as soon as I get something visible.
Again I thank of you for all of the support.
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Post by vlpbruce on May 7, 2013 18:33:10 GMT -5
Hello again everybody. I have finally been making visible progress on the engine. It's been a case of two steps forward before one back. I do hope you like the progress, and I thank all of you for your support.  |
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Post by Leon on May 7, 2013 20:17:59 GMT -5
Nice progress Bruce.Engine is looking good.  |
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Post by vlpbruce on May 8, 2013 12:13:38 GMT -5
Thank you Leon. I think I have finally gotten over the various mental blocks I was having. The right side of the engine is coming along nicely now. I hope to be able to post some pictures of it fairly soon.
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Post by Tojo72 on May 8, 2013 12:50:22 GMT -5
Wow,Impressive,scratchbuilding is just over the top for me.
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Post by vlpbruce on May 8, 2013 21:44:19 GMT -5
Thanks Tojo. If you were to ask any of the modelers that know me and have seen my work, they will tell you that I am over the top anyway.
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Post by bbd468 on May 8, 2013 21:51:31 GMT -5
WOW, thats some outstanding work there fella....well done!! |
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Post by vlpbruce on May 9, 2013 7:22:04 GMT -5
Thank you very much. The compliments I'm getting here really do mean a lot to me because of the caliber of work from the modelers here.
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Post by vlpbruce on May 17, 2013 21:50:24 GMT -5
Hello again everybody. It has been a fairly good week on Katy. I have made some good progress on the engine. The right side is done, as is the air filter. The filter is actually a 1/35 scale T-34 photoetched oil tank (it was the right size and shape). The carb is taking quite a bit of time. It's a very small assembly with a whole lot of parts. While I was waiting for the glue to dry on the engine, I started building the base for the launcher. Before I knew it, it was almost done. Again, I thank all of you for your comments and support.   |
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Post by Leon on May 17, 2013 22:08:59 GMT -5
Making good progress Bruce.Nice work on the engine and air filter.I'll be looking in for further updates. |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 17, 2013 22:18:39 GMT -5
Agree with Leon... looking great!
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Post by ironhand6 on May 17, 2013 23:43:40 GMT -5
Wow dude! you are marching right along!! Lets see that carb- im pretty curious just what it looks like. BTW did you use Hex rod for the bolts on the engine? Anyhoo I cant wait too see this baby up close and personal.
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Post by multicam on May 18, 2013 0:00:55 GMT -5
Just catching up on this one. Great work so far. Impressive scratching. definately won't miss anymore;)
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Post by vlpbruce on May 18, 2013 7:36:02 GMT -5
Thank you one and all. I hope to debut this little baby in Indy next spring. Yes I did use hex rod for the bolts. I think I'll use actual hex head bolts on the head of the engine.
More to come soon (I hope).
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