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Post by armorguy on Jan 14, 2013 2:07:37 GMT -5
Fiddly stuff ! Gary, while bending and glueing the pe together, think of painting the tiny little b**t*rds !
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Post by bullardino on Jan 14, 2013 3:37:37 GMT -5
Great result with that ammo storage, Gary  BTW, those parts look so small it must be hard even to see them... |
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 14, 2013 11:23:57 GMT -5
Nice workaround to the PE torture there Gary! Looking good!
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 14, 2013 12:06:44 GMT -5
Hey thanks you guys!  Brian i will have rounds in every tube. Cant go into combat with an empty ammo rack! ;D Gary |
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Post by bish on Jan 14, 2013 12:23:57 GMT -5
Nice looking build. And with pleasure, there is always some pain.
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Post by bish on Jan 14, 2013 12:25:19 GMT -5
Here you are a backup copy of your kit's instruction leaflet:  Theres no way thats a set of Dragon instructions. That makes sense and is easy to read.. |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 14, 2013 19:10:41 GMT -5
;D LOL ;D You got that right bish!!! ;D Thanks man. Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 1:37:52 GMT -5
Hiya fellas, I decided to try my hand a soldering again in the PE box. I must say it my best soldering job to date...i werent easy and the lid was a BEEEEEOTCH!!! But i think it looks ok. What do you guys think?   I tend to try and keep a fairly tidy work area while i build, but just putting together that little box this is what it looks like right now. Just one tiny box....and my bench is a wreck!    More tomorrow my friends! Gary |
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Post by bish on Jan 15, 2013 1:47:15 GMT -5
Your a braver man than me, there no was i would try soldering anything like that just yet. But its deffinatly a technic worth mastering. Those ammo holders look good.
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 1:52:23 GMT -5
Thanks bish! I used a cheap Wal-mart 30watt soldering tool. I just dont think its hot enuff to do a better job, but i dont no if thats correct. Just got to practice more i reckon! Thanks man, Gary |
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Post by bish on Jan 15, 2013 2:46:04 GMT -5
I got a 25w iron from radio Shack (i didn't even know we had those over here). From what i have read, these lower wattage irons are ideal for the sort of work modellers do. From what i gather the sort of solders you use also matters, i got two types for mine. But practice is deffinatly the key.
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Post by bullardino on Jan 15, 2013 3:59:46 GMT -5
As Bish said, you're definitely a brave man What a nice job with that holder, very clean. BTW, if that is a mess, then my working space just had an earthquake  |
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Post by bish on Jan 15, 2013 4:14:06 GMT -5
BTW, if that is a mess, then my working space just had an earthquake I reckon it was a biggy, it hit mine as well, big time. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2013 4:32:21 GMT -5
looking good old chap soldering is something I really should master
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Post by TRM on Jan 15, 2013 5:53:12 GMT -5
Nice stuff Gary!! Nothing wrong with the mess!! Can't make a cake without breaking some eggs!!
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 10:49:53 GMT -5
Gary- That's no mess,That's a BAD A$$ model in progress!! my modelroom is such a mess,the dog won't even go in there(((LOL))) LOL ;D ;D ....I guess its not tha bad after all. Its just bad for me i guess. I keep it tidy because my Modeling bench, tools and supplies drawers and shelves and my desk top PC and table take up half my bedroom, so i try to keep it decent in case the land lord or company comes by. I already tidy'd up this morning for tha days building session. I want to see you guys tornado ravaged work benches...post them here...i dont mind at all. C'mon....i dare ya!!! ;D Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 15, 2013 11:03:36 GMT -5
Great info about soldering... that's one of my new year resolutions. I may holler if I have questions! That's nice looking work space but I don't see Cheetos! ;D
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 11:13:57 GMT -5
Great info about soldering... that's one of my new year resolutions. I may holler if I have questions! That's nice looking work space but I don't see Cheetos! ;D LOL ;D ;D ....Carl still got all tha dang Cheetos. You see that box he has...its full! Soldering is one of the most difficult things ive tried to do in modeling Andy, i got along way to go. Gary |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 15, 2013 11:21:52 GMT -5
Once upon a time I did one of those:   Cute little thing when finished. Tony lee |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 11:36:09 GMT -5
Once upon a time I did one of those: Cute little thing when finished. Tony lee Oh c'mon Tony...now your showin off...working hinges...really...I cant match that!!!  ;D ;D ;D How tha heck did you manage that?  Im not about to take a close up pic of mine, it will expose my flaw! ;D Really though, that looks awesome Tony! Gary |
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Post by modelfreak72 on Jan 15, 2013 12:28:38 GMT -5
Nice job soldering! I ain't ready for that yet!
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 12:34:38 GMT -5
Nice job soldering! I ain't ready for that yet! Im not sure i was either Pete! ;D Got lucky that time! Thanks buddy! Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 15, 2013 12:51:27 GMT -5
Gary, try to remember Tony is a red neck he can make anything work! Even with a duct tape! I have been following his builds for a long time and he was the reason I jumped into PE... no need to blame him because I still like him!
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Post by armorguy on Jan 15, 2013 12:52:38 GMT -5
Come on Gary, show us your finished box mate ! I'm sure it'll be ok !
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 15, 2013 13:15:14 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 13:31:56 GMT -5
Thanks AG, I MIGHT show it later.......  Thanks for the link Tony, thats awesome!!! Looks like im missing most of the stuff you've shown that ya need to do a good job. Ill work on aquireing it over this new year. Gary |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 15, 2013 13:46:20 GMT -5
Box looks great Gary. Damn, I still have to do that box for my Grille...any chance you want another go at one of those boxes....lol guess not eh
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 13:55:48 GMT -5
Box looks great Gary. Damn, I still have to do that box for my Grille...any chance you want another go at one of those boxes....lol guess not eh Ill darn sure give it another go Rob! However i would recommend Tony's services first! ;D Gary |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 15, 2013 14:02:25 GMT -5
Gary you don't really need all that stuff to work most PE. That rechargeable iron gave up and the batts are not replaceable so I got a Radio Shack iron like yours. The small tools are just from here and there that were in my tool box. The Small Shop makes several different sizes of benders and the one I have is the largest for fenders. (8 inch I think) A good quality bender like the Small Shop brand is key. You can't scrimp on one of those and expect consistent results. Like I said i'm at your service Tony lee |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 14:06:32 GMT -5
Thanks Tony! Can you be more specific on the type solder and flux you use. Brands, gauge, Liquid flux type and the like? Thanks. Gary |
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