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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 14:09:44 GMT -5
Ive made better progress this morning. I should have more this evening.    Thanks for lookin' fellas.  Gary |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2013 14:24:11 GMT -5
Hey Gary the brass box came really well me thinks . Thats some small arse parts to be soldering .  How did you manage to hold it ? Looks like the assembly of the little box caused some damage to the work area ;D Keep crunchin those Cheeto's bro ;D |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 15, 2013 17:10:03 GMT -5
My preferred solder is "TIX" a lower temp silver solder that jewelers use. It's kinda expensive but flows easy and it's strong. It comes in a tube of 20 three inch sticks. I cut it up into little 1 mm long biscuits and pick one up on the tip of the iron and apply it to the joint. Tix has a liquid flux I paint the joint with first and an anti flux that will keep the solder from going where you don't want it too. I get it from Micro-Mark. www.micromark.com/solder-tools-and-electrical-accessories.htmlTony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 15, 2013 21:58:34 GMT -5
Very nice progress on the fighting compartment details Gary! As Tony points out, the right tools are everything when it comes to working with PE. Don't be intimidated by it, and don't feel like you ALWAYS have to use PE if it's provided...in many cases the PE items are included just to add 'value' to the set as opposed to improving the detail per se. |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 22:09:42 GMT -5
Thanks a bunch fellas! Tony ill look into that solder and flux. I might be using a bad match of solder and flux....not sure. Fellas i need some help. Does anyone have a diagram or good reference pics of the Radio wireing and the like of the Marder Command SPG? There are 3 radios and i have references for one. I need to drill the holes for the wireing and im not sure what goes where.   Ill wait awhile and see what happens.  Thanks fellas! Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 22:12:34 GMT -5
Very nice progress on the fighting compartment details Gary! As Tony points out, the right tools are everything when it comes to working with PE. Don't be intimidated by it, and don't feel like you ALWAYS have to use PE if it's provided...in many cases the PE items are included just to add 'value' to the set as opposed to improving the detail per se. Thanks Bill, your right...ive already skipped out on some of the PE but i wanted to try my hand at the Box. Me and PE ARE NOT FRIENDS!!!  ;D Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 15, 2013 22:20:09 GMT -5
Another great update and it is filled with helpful info! I even read Tony's whole thread he pasted earlier. Now I am even more motivated to give soldering a try soon...
One thing I noticed about another forum... I really liked the GB badges very much. That's something we should consider for this forum?
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 22:33:16 GMT -5
Hey Gary the brass box came really well me thinks . Thats some small arse parts to be soldering . How did you manage to hold it ? Looks like the assembly of the little box caused some damage to the work area ;D Keep crunchin those Cheeto's bro ;D Hey Carl, I used a kitchen tile to solder on..its just outside the picture on a TV Tray. I had tape, tweezers, razor blades...any darn thing i could think of hlod 2 pieces in place to solder. The box lid was what gave me so much trouble!!!  Gary |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 15, 2013 22:36:37 GMT -5
Another great update and it is filled with helpful info! I even read Tony's whole thread he pasted earlier. Now I am even more motivated to give soldering a try soon... One thing I noticed about another forum... I really liked the GB badges very much. That's something we should consider for this forum? Hey Thanks Brother! Yeah i saw the badges, they were pretty cool...a bit too large but cool. Man, i got to get the hand of soldering...i mean im a veteran welder for goodness sakes and a damn good one at that! But soldering......AAARRRGGG!!!...must you be so difficult?  ;D Gary |
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Post by craigcole20b. on Jan 16, 2013 0:28:31 GMT -5
Looking great brother Gary that is next for me to the crazy glue is just not working for me
The only stuff that I have soldered is broken wires and when I make the tattoo needles for the shop it's a lost art now with mail order stuff
Looking forward to seeing this one painted
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 0:32:45 GMT -5
Wow Gary , all of that to hold things in place for that little box ???LOL .
A welder you say ? That reminds me of a frind of my son . He's a welder when he works and a biker otherwise . Guys like 6'5''. i'm 6'3" and i dont usually have to look up . Hell of a nice guy . When he works its usually not around home and he's gone for months at a time .
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 0:35:04 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 16, 2013 0:44:43 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 0:48:20 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 16, 2013 14:33:27 GMT -5
Gary, While this diagram is from a Marder II, it should give you an idea of where to start with the wiring. The larger of the three radio units is a separate radio (it's what makes it a command vehicle) and wouldn't be wired up with the other two, only to the power and antenna. HTH!  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 16, 2013 14:41:57 GMT -5
Two years ago Bill helped me with the radio diagram for my Marder II. Because the radio set can be seen so it looked great if you can make improvements to it. It was worth the extra work...  I still owe Billy couple of beer for his help. Oops! |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 16, 2013 14:44:40 GMT -5
Bill, Andy, Thats awesome right there! Great references...that will help tremendously. Thanks my friends! Gary |
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Post by martyncrowther. on Jan 16, 2013 15:31:12 GMT -5
Excellent work so far Gary you can't beat a marder can you? Martyn |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2013 16:09:03 GMT -5
Yeep , great looking ref pics Bill n Andy . Those should get you on your way big guy . |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 16, 2013 20:10:38 GMT -5
Marder she wrote........... LMAO ;D ;D ........good one Nemo!! Thanks Martyn, they are cool tanks/SPG's but this is a tough build...and i skipped the interior too! Yeah Carl, that will get me well on my way with the radio's Thanks fellas, Gary |
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Post by sfcmikej on Jan 16, 2013 23:08:12 GMT -5
Gary Mine is not tornado ravaged. Here in the sunshine state it would be hit by a hurricane, or perhaps an accidental grenade detonation: This is where everything happens. Programming, business, news updates, morning coffee, evening brew, customer support, tech support, computer repair, dog feeding, and occasional modeling. Normally not this bad but it has been a disjionted and busy day. And since you asked:   By the way, keep up the great work! Mike |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 16, 2013 23:16:19 GMT -5
Hey Mike, i like the digs man! I gotta say...for all the activities your doin' there its in pretty damn good shape! I does look that you had a small explosive devise blow apart you Desk Top PC. Are you ok or injured....i can see that you were blown back from the blast leaving only the one shoe behind...thank goodness there not a foot still in it! ;D ;D Thanks Mike, Gary |
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Post by sfcmikej on Jan 16, 2013 23:20:24 GMT -5
The blown apart PC has been my nightmare for the last few days. My Christmas gift puppy brought the shoe in. Thought I needed it I guess. It is bigger the she is and weighs more.
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 16, 2013 23:30:46 GMT -5
The blown apart PC has been my nightmare for the last few days. My Christmas gift puppy brought the shoe in. Thought I needed it I guess. It is bigger the she is and weighs more. Mike ;D ;D ......What breed of puppy? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 0:06:04 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 17, 2013 0:09:16 GMT -5
Gary , no update man ? Hey Brother Carl, Had some life stuff come up today and not a minutes worth of bench time today. Im hoping to make up for it tomorrow. Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 17, 2013 0:12:14 GMT -5
Bet Gary ran into his Dallas Cowgirls friends today since the season ended early unexpectedly for them... ;D
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 17, 2013 0:19:00 GMT -5
Bet Gary ran into his Dallas Cowgirls friends today since the season ended early unexpectedly for them... ;D Damn Andy...you know me to well! Its like you read my mind or have a hidden camera on me..... RUH-ROW...youmay have seen some things that id rather you not mention here.... ;D Later Brother! Gary |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2013 0:23:25 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 17, 2013 0:40:23 GMT -5
Sometimes life does that dont it Gary . Yeah Carl..more often than i let on fella...just got to fight through it! MSC helps me deal with alot of stuff that tends to hold me back at times. Never, never, never give up! Gary |
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Ill wait awhile and see what happens. 
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