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Post by Mence on Dec 16, 2011 14:45:27 GMT -5
Sounds a good ratio to me!
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Post by Mence on Dec 16, 2011 15:04:22 GMT -5
That's where I was going wrong!
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Post by `Boots` on Dec 16, 2011 15:05:05 GMT -5
The actual correct ratio is...........1 x per glass to 1 individual strip...........i equate that too......3 glasses per side which is 6 glasses per wheel......X2 = 12 glasses..............does that sound good enough to ya Mence.............does to me ;D ;D ;D  Top job mate , they look fabulous  |
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Post by Mence on Dec 16, 2011 15:10:17 GMT -5
Aaaah now ya talking Boots!
Thanks mate, I'm fairly pleased.
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Post by TRM on Dec 16, 2011 16:03:22 GMT -5
Sorry I missed out on the last couple updates there Mence!!! Tire are looking real sweet!!! Glad to see you nail the red line buddy!! Wine help huh??? I like the AM stuff too!! Making some great progress!!!
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Post by robbo on Dec 16, 2011 16:07:10 GMT -5
shiny wheels, looking super mate
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Post by Mence on Dec 17, 2011 10:47:25 GMT -5
Hey, no problems T, we're all busy people plus the forum is so active it's hard to keep up at the best of times! The wheels I'm quite please with, they are real easy to foul up. Hello Robmeister, thanks buddy, all behind me now! With the wheel finished, I could finish assembling the swing arm and installing the whole assembly.  The hugger will be fitted later when I decide what finish I want. Then onto the front end, first the forks. Most of this is contained in the detail up set. All bar the lower parts are anodised metal in three different colours. My pic doesn't do them justice, they look great!  Cheers guys. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 17, 2011 10:54:47 GMT -5
I'm still amazed at how you fellas make these bikes look so damn real. Top notch bud
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Post by robbo on Dec 17, 2011 12:47:00 GMT -5
Loving every minute of this one and those forks look smashing mate
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Post by Mence on Dec 17, 2011 13:19:16 GMT -5
Gentlemen, appreciate the positives, back with more hopefully Monday!
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Post by `Boots` on Dec 17, 2011 13:44:57 GMT -5
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Post by Mence on Dec 17, 2011 14:40:24 GMT -5
Cheers Boots, it's all down to you and Dicky doing ya motors, spurred me on!
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Post by Paul P. on Dec 17, 2011 16:36:11 GMT -5
cheers Prof, and the next question is where do i get it from ??, i have a feeling im going to need it  |
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Post by Mence on Dec 18, 2011 3:43:34 GMT -5
Hi gents, thank you, happy with progress!
Paul, Microsol is available from the online seller HANNANTS amongst others and is £2.99 a bottle plus postage. A bottle will last you ages.
Make sure you get Microsol and not Microset as they do slightly different things and I find Mircoset a bit too agressive on the delicate decals you typically find in Tamiya kits.
If you need a steer on how to use it, drop me a PM and I will bore you some more...
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Post by TRM on Dec 18, 2011 8:02:59 GMT -5
LOL...The first thing that came to mind was Holy S**T Paul! that looks Great Buddy!!! Keep it going!!
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Post by Mence on Dec 20, 2011 8:28:29 GMT -5
Hi T, glad to see ya still sticking with me! Ok, front end in, calipers and brake lines added followed by the assmbled wheel and mudguard. Remainder of the bits added, steering damper, rear brake lines etc. The hugger is fully decal'd up, still undecided on it so its fitted with PVA for the time being. The box is now empty except for four screws and some decals.  Next comes the scary bit... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2011 11:06:14 GMT -5
Fantastic work Prof ;D....to use something out of the 'Dicktionary'....its looking the dingos danglers mate
Can't wait for the fairing to go on!!
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Post by TRM on Dec 20, 2011 12:16:18 GMT -5
If that aint a 1:1 shot!!! Wow, fantabulousoishious!!!!As she is sitting...at least a 13/10...more to come??? Nice!!!
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Post by Mence on Dec 21, 2011 4:41:34 GMT -5
Very kind of you guys, thank you.
Decals have been started (there's a total of 65 or more) and so far, dare I say, things are going well.
Stay tuned as I head for the final hurdle!
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Post by Mence on Dec 21, 2011 8:28:16 GMT -5
Hi chaps. Decals done, the Hibiscus flowers are a real pain and take a fair amount of effort (and Microsol) to settle them. Tyre decals weren't fitted, they flatly refused to do as the instructions suggested. Final assembly completed, fairly happy with the result  . Left hand side of the fairing doesn't fit as well as the other, I think I know the problem so will sort it.  Popped a couple more images in the GALLERY section. Appreciate your company through the resurrection of this one, back soon with something new... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2011 10:19:12 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D.....oh by the way,did I say I quite like the finished article!!!!!! ;D ;D  .....she looks the business,Prof(BIG thumbs up) |
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Post by Mence on Dec 21, 2011 13:18:23 GMT -5
Very kind guys, thank you!
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Post by armorguy on Dec 21, 2011 14:00:31 GMT -5
:oThis must be 1:1 scale ! Unbelievable !
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Post by `Boots` on Dec 21, 2011 14:38:23 GMT -5
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Post by Mence on Dec 22, 2011 3:00:15 GMT -5
Appreciate the positive comments fellas, thank you.
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