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Post by armorguy on Nov 5, 2015 10:12:22 GMT -5
And we have paint ! Go for it Leon !
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Post by Leon on Nov 5, 2015 12:12:30 GMT -5
Thank you Guy! Hopefully I can get the rest of the bits on the upper hull and get ready for some serious painting.Really looking forward to getting the new AB out and doing some practice painting first.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 5, 2015 13:16:53 GMT -5
Even if it won't be seen, you know it's there and if nothing else, gives you good practice!  As for Trumpeter and their selection of EPM points, I have no comment on that. Don't even get me started... |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 5, 2015 13:23:15 GMT -5
Paint or not... judges will always find a fault. Good move there!
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Post by Leon on Nov 5, 2015 14:01:09 GMT -5
Bill,thank you!
Andy,thank you!
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Post by Leon on Nov 6, 2015 20:28:53 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Nov 6, 2015 20:39:44 GMT -5
Bringing it all together!  Nice to see the lid closing up on this one! Means some paint might be on the way soon!  |
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Post by Leon on Nov 6, 2015 20:52:35 GMT -5
Thanks Todd,think i'll glue everything permanently together tomorrow and see what other exterior bits I can put on before it's ready for masking and prime. |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 6, 2015 21:29:24 GMT -5
Would hate to be the guy riding in that middle seat! Looking good so far Leon, keep at it. |
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Post by Leon on Nov 6, 2015 21:51:12 GMT -5
Thank you Bill! Progress is slow but still moving along. |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 7, 2015 1:24:24 GMT -5
Sweet job Leon
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Post by Leon on Nov 7, 2015 6:47:04 GMT -5
Thank you Luigi! |
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Post by Leon on Nov 7, 2015 21:27:24 GMT -5
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Post by S e r z h--Rest In Peace on Nov 8, 2015 0:15:30 GMT -5
Big telescope! Good luck! |
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Post by Leon on Nov 8, 2015 3:05:21 GMT -5
Thank you kindly Serzh! |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 8, 2015 10:58:37 GMT -5
Launch pad for Spudnik Love It Tony lee |
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Post by Leon on Nov 8, 2015 11:51:04 GMT -5
Thank you Tony! I was thinking more of a scud missile launcher. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 8, 2015 12:30:42 GMT -5
Yeah, I guess Spudnik was before your time Tony lee |
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Post by Leon on Nov 8, 2015 13:05:27 GMT -5
I was 2 years old when this was first launched in 1957. |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 8, 2015 18:19:45 GMT -5
The big gun poses its own unique lighting and photo challenges Leon, don't feel bad! Looking good.
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Post by Leon on Nov 8, 2015 18:34:14 GMT -5
Thank you Bill! This is going to be a challenge to take pics of when finished. |
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Post by Leon on Nov 9, 2015 18:31:43 GMT -5
Evening guys! I'm about ready to clean up the tracks and horns.As you can see in the instructions the guide horn gets glued to one link and then glued to the next link.My question is,how do I keep from gluing the links to the fixture and should I glue a certain number of links together and form them on the drive sprockets and idler wheels till dry? Any suggestions,tips or help would be much appreciated!   Thanks for looking! |
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Post by S e r z h--Rest In Peace on Nov 10, 2015 2:26:45 GMT -5
Leon - hi!
If I understand correctly, you foresee that the tape segment is glued to the standard basis?
And how to be painted? Apart from model or with already glued to the wheels?
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Post by dierk on Nov 10, 2015 5:11:38 GMT -5
If possible, I would glue the guide horns to the links first and wait for the glue to fully cure. Stick some masking tape to T3 (to stop the links getting glued to it) line up your links, brush some Extra Fine on, wait 15min and (as you said) form them on the drive sprockets and idler wheels till dry. Good luck!
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Post by Leon on Nov 10, 2015 5:28:36 GMT -5
Serzh you are correct! Dierk,thanks for the great suggestion on the masking tape. |
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Post by S e r z h--Rest In Peace on Nov 10, 2015 10:44:47 GMT -5
Dierk has responded in detail, but supplemented. ALWAYS, i glued segments on two wooden bars, a spur down. Round (to determine the exact number) and flat (bottom) segments can be made well in advance and dry. Round segments bend after 10 minutes, the tape is still soft, but not destroyed. it's a little harder to do than 2 wet segment on the adhesive tape immediately (on YouTube there are many videos) - but I'm happy with the result and the fact that we should not hurry.   |
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Post by Leon on Nov 10, 2015 10:59:41 GMT -5
Serzh,thank you for the great suggestion!The picture you posted will be a big help.
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Post by S e r z h--Rest In Peace on Nov 10, 2015 11:18:18 GMT -5
PS I forgot to say - for the convenience of the final assembly, make 1 or 2 connector. The drill and wire. A typical working joint. The photo is difficult to see - did 1, below. Possible locations for the two green connectors noted. There are many options! Good luck!   |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 11, 2015 13:01:51 GMT -5
Be careful you don't end up gluing the track to the jig! It's there just to help you get the links together in a straight run. I would do the 2-step process that the others pointed out and then add one more step. 1) Glue guidehorn then 2) glue links together off the jig in pairs then 3) join pairs together and place on jig to keep them straight. Rinse and repeat for the straight runs. For the curved areas around the sprocket and idler, shape those as separate parts using the jig initially and then shaping around the wheels as needed. The real trick is making sure you have enough links in the total run so that they will sag/sit properly. As glue dries, it can cause the runs to shrink just a bit, so be mindful of that when working with static indies like this. HTH! |
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Post by Leon on Nov 11, 2015 16:13:34 GMT -5
Bill,thank you for the additional suggestion on working in pairs! All you members are a wealth of information and much appreciated. |
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As for Trumpeter and their selection of EPM points, I have no comment on that. Don't even get me started... 
Nice to see the lid closing up on this one! Means some paint might be on the way soon! 
