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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2016 17:42:10 GMT -5
Evening fellas! After 2 years on the shelf i decided to pull this one down and fondle some plastic.I may start this tomorrow so keep an eye out.   001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking in.  |
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Post by chromdome35 on Dec 30, 2016 18:04:04 GMT -5
That will be a cool build. I like the not so mainstream vehicles. There's a joke in there somewhere around the fondling comment, but I'll let someone else say it  |
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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2016 18:11:05 GMT -5
CD thank you! I also like the odd and unusual models. I'm begining to sound like Andy! Arrrrrggggg.  |
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Post by TRM on Dec 30, 2016 18:18:52 GMT -5
Fine choice Leon! Looking forward to seeing you slap this around a bit!
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Post by chromdome35 on Dec 30, 2016 18:21:33 GMT -5
Fine choice Leon! Looking forward to seeing you slap this around a bit! First he fondles it, then he slaps it around...hmmmm |
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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2016 18:22:33 GMT -5
Thank you Todd! Had a look at the instructions and the running of the cables looks a little confusing but i'll get it figured out. |
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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2016 18:24:35 GMT -5
OH CRAP!!!!! What did i start.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 30, 2016 18:41:17 GMT -5
sweet. always wanted to build the 88. Hoping to get my hands on one and the CEV next year.
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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2016 18:59:13 GMT -5
When you get your hands on one Rob,i'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it! |
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Post by bbrowniii on Dec 30, 2016 19:39:45 GMT -5
Just try to keep the fondling and slapping to a minimal, Rob... 😅
Great choice Leon!!
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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2016 19:44:46 GMT -5
Thank you Boyd!
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Post by mrt51 on Dec 30, 2016 23:30:19 GMT -5
I'm on board for this one. Waiting for more.
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Post by Wes on Dec 31, 2016 1:22:46 GMT -5
Count me in for sure. Looks like a very cool subject choice.
If it goes together well, ill definitely pick one up myself
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Post by Leon on Dec 31, 2016 5:59:30 GMT -5
Terry,glad to have you along! Hope to start this today. Wes, your in my friend! I'll be sure to point out any issues if they come up. |
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Post by Leon on Dec 31, 2016 12:33:13 GMT -5
Afternoon fellas! Progress so far.Wheels,return rollers and sprockets are cleaned up and glued.Also got the inside mounts for the boom glued in.Back to the bench in a bit and more glue sniffing.Thanks for looking.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  002 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by Leon on Dec 31, 2016 16:23:17 GMT -5
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 1, 2017 10:09:42 GMT -5
Great start Leon. The rigging is not hard, you just have to take your time. Talk more soon, Joel.
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 10:14:44 GMT -5
Morning fellas and Happy New Year! Who ever designed this part must be a masochist!  This was a real test of my patiance bending this metal.  It may not look pretty but i got it done.Hope you enjoy the torture i endured. Still have to add straps and handles to these parts.  005 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  002 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  003 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  004 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking! As always ACW. |
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 10:18:01 GMT -5
Joel thank you! The more i look at the instuctions i think i have it figured out. |
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Post by M1Carbine on Jan 1, 2017 11:41:13 GMT -5
Leon - going good so far. Looks like the PE bent right into shape.
Bob
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 12:11:57 GMT -5
Thank you Bob! It's a tad off in some spots but i'm happy with it. |
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 1, 2017 12:16:34 GMT -5
Looking good so far Leon - don't let it beat you!
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Post by dierk on Jan 1, 2017 13:13:28 GMT -5
Cool subject Leon! Good start! When you get fed up fondling and slapping it around you could try tickling it  |
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 13:27:01 GMT -5
Andrew thank you! I finaly got it to play nice. |
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 13:34:23 GMT -5
Cool subject Leon! Good start! When you get fed up fondling and slapping it around you could try tickling it Dierk,thank you! As far as the tickling goes,there will be no tickling on this work bench. Looking at the instructions,the worst part is done. |
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Post by stgelft. on Jan 1, 2017 14:34:55 GMT -5
Hey Leon- nice start! I've got the original release of this kit in my stash, and it's not blessed with as much PE as yours is, but looking forward to seeing how you progress with this!
Sorry I haven't been here for awhile, but I'll be poking around a little more often. Happy New Year to all!
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 15:01:30 GMT -5
Dave Happy New Year to you! Thank you,glad you like it so far! Don't know what kind of PE this is but it's a pain to work with. I would have been better off getting some AM PE.One thing to be carefull of is the little rungs on each side of the boom.Lost count how many times i've bent or broke them off and had to fix them.  I'll post pics soon. |
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 15:31:13 GMT -5
2nd update today! Got the PE straps on and just need to add the 3 handles to complete this dodad.Started working on the boom by getting the PE tray glued on and the mounting brackets on the end.Need to add 3 PE brackets to the boom to mount the dodad to.Also started work on the front glacias.One word of CAUTION to anyone wanting to build this.Watch out for the little rungs on each side of the boom.Lost count how many i've bent or broke off and fixed while handleing it.Enjoy.  006 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  007 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  008 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  009 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  010 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  011 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  012 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  013 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking,as always ACW. |
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Post by jsteinman on Jan 1, 2017 16:17:00 GMT -5
OH CRAP!!!!! What did i start. A huge friggin project! Which looks like it is progressing nicely... |
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 16:26:03 GMT -5
John,progress is going nicely and testing my patiance! Need to take a break and maybe do some more later. |
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This was a real test of my patiance bending this metal. 
It may not look pretty but i got it done.Hope you enjoy the torture i endured. 
I'll post pics soon. 