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Post by Leon on Nov 1, 2016 15:34:41 GMT -5
Evening fellas! Hope to get the mojo going again with this kit. It was donated by Dierk,thanks mate.  Going to try and sling some glue so it's off to the bench.Stay tuned for updates.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by armorguy on Nov 1, 2016 15:37:41 GMT -5
Don't tell'm but he's defo one of the best fellers on the forum !
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Post by Leon on Nov 1, 2016 15:40:54 GMT -5
MUMS the word Guy!  He probably already knows it though. |
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Post by Leon on Nov 1, 2016 18:11:12 GMT -5
Evening again fellas! After about an hour i carefully removed the molded on periscopes and two rear mounts and installed the PE ones.Tomorrow work begins on the lower hull.MOJO is coming back.  002 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  003 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking! As always ACW. |
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Post by dupes on Nov 1, 2016 19:13:07 GMT -5
Where's that mojo keep going? Build, brother!
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Post by Leon on Nov 1, 2016 20:31:06 GMT -5
Rough day at work Dupes and my lower back was killing me! Tomorrow should be better.  |
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Post by dierk on Nov 2, 2016 4:12:55 GMT -5
FINALLY!!! You must have needed a shovel to get the dust off the box! Thanks for the kind words Guy and Leon - proof that I must be getting pretty good at hiding my dark side...and the ones who discover it  Keep having to get more cupboards to hide all the skeletons  |
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Post by tobias5555 on Nov 2, 2016 5:41:05 GMT -5
Good start
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 2, 2016 6:39:22 GMT -5
Nice start Leon
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Post by Leon on Nov 2, 2016 9:01:27 GMT -5
Dierk, no shovel needed buddy! Clean as the day I received it!
Tobias, Anthony thanks guys!
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Post by Leon on Nov 2, 2016 19:15:28 GMT -5
Evening fellas! Started work on the lower hull tonight.Added some more PE and got the drive train glued on.Going to let these set up overnight before i start on the suspension tomorrow.Hope you like the progress.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  002 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  003 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking,as always ACW. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 2, 2016 20:25:47 GMT -5
Your MOJO MUST be back I see PE even.  Uncle Tony |
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Post by Leon on Nov 2, 2016 20:30:46 GMT -5
It's back Uncle Tony and it feels good! |
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Post by dierk on Nov 3, 2016 4:30:59 GMT -5
Good to hear the mojo's back! Nice progress Leon!
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Post by Leon on Nov 3, 2016 4:48:06 GMT -5
Thank you Dierk! Just started on the suspension and i'll finish it when i get home from work. |
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Post by M1Carbine on Nov 3, 2016 6:41:23 GMT -5
Leon - nothing like getting the mojo back with some Russian metal off to a good start buddy. Bob |
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Post by Leon on Nov 3, 2016 7:50:35 GMT -5
Thank you Bob!
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Post by Leon on Nov 3, 2016 19:27:26 GMT -5
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Nov 3, 2016 21:33:52 GMT -5
Well you said you would get all that on tonight.
Great Progress
Tony lee
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Post by dierk on Nov 4, 2016 4:12:43 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by Leon on Nov 4, 2016 4:27:36 GMT -5
Tony,Dierk thank you guys! |
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Post by Leon on Nov 5, 2016 8:18:07 GMT -5
Morning fellas! suspension is finished and the wheels glued up and dry fit.So far things are looking good.Next up is the interior and boy there is a lot to go in.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  002 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  003 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  004 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  005 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking! As always ACW. |
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Post by dierk on Nov 5, 2016 10:52:02 GMT -5
BTR's looking the bizz - however, that keyboard is a disgrace! |
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Post by Leon on Nov 5, 2016 12:10:09 GMT -5
Thanks mate! Next time i'll hide the keyboard. |
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Post by dierk on Nov 6, 2016 3:39:45 GMT -5
Thanks mate! Next time i'll hide the keyboard. You could always claim that it's a weathering effect you've worked on for hours, using many different products?  |
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Post by Leon on Nov 6, 2016 8:37:35 GMT -5
Morning fellas! The interior is mostly finished and dry fit just for pics.I need to paint the interior assembly's before gluing them in.Shame a lot of this will be hidden when closed up.I do plan on leaving the hatches and one side door open.Hope you like the progress.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  002 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  003 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  004 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  005 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking,as always ACW. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 6, 2016 8:58:19 GMT -5
Like the Trumpeter intetior,did the BTR-80 myself,will you leave some doors and hatches open ?
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Post by Leon on Nov 6, 2016 9:05:50 GMT -5
Anthony,I'm going to leave as many hatches open as i can and one side door!
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Post by dierk on Nov 6, 2016 11:20:01 GMT -5
Looking good Leon!
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Post by Leon on Nov 6, 2016 11:28:50 GMT -5
Thank you Dierk! Really trying to do my best on this. |
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Going to try and sling some glue so it's off to the bench.Stay tuned for updates.
He probably already knows it though. 
Keep having to get more cupboards to hide all the skeletons 
