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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 14, 2013 6:13:16 GMT -5
Thank you guys. I'm plugging away at her. Yes Bones, It is half round on the front. Most of the bolts are hex rod, but the head bolts are 00-90 hex bolts.
Thanks again for the support and interest.
Bruce
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Post by Teabone on Jul 14, 2013 12:08:35 GMT -5
Bruce
I have tried the hex rod but getting a neat cut and the right thinness always seems to be a problem.
Bones
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 14, 2013 12:30:53 GMT -5
It can be Bones. Generally what I do is cut it a bit long and then clean it up with a file. That seems to work out all right. Again I thank you for your interest and support.
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Post by Teabone on Jul 14, 2013 13:14:08 GMT -5
I sand them once the glue sets and that helps when I have used them, I have also used round rod to simulate rivets in places where I can sand them after they set and it works pretty fair.
Bones
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 14, 2013 18:32:08 GMT -5
Very nice progress Bruce, keep at it!
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 14, 2013 18:33:01 GMT -5
It does seem to work out all right that way Bones. I do have the Grief Rivet die sets as well, those work great, though using them can be a bit tedious.
Dicky: Thank you very much.
I do have to rebuild most of what I had done on the transmission (I just didn't like it). That is coming along well. I hope to have that ready to install in the fame within a week or so.
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Post by ironhand6 on Jul 15, 2013 0:01:00 GMT -5
what happened with the trans?
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 15, 2013 8:25:35 GMT -5
Thanks Bill. I am still plugging away.
Clint, the transmission was a little too small, and not quite the right shape. I will be able to use most of the top of it that you saw.
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Post by ironhand6 on Jul 20, 2013 10:52:57 GMT -5
yeah I can imagine the cross section on the trans would be dicy to fix. what are you using for the base shape?
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 20, 2013 13:39:21 GMT -5
Lots of sheet plastic. It's almost done now, and I should be posting a few pictures of it soon.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 22, 2013 22:33:53 GMT -5
Hi again everybody. I have been making some progress on the transmission. I should have some pictures to post soon.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 23, 2013 16:13:37 GMT -5
I'm hoping for tomorrow or Thursday. Thanks
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 24, 2013 15:36:26 GMT -5
Greetings all. The transmission is almost done (finally). It should be in base paint tomorrow, and on the engine Friday.  I am making actual visible progress right now (after about 2 years of false starts and screw ups). Thank you all again.   |
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Post by Leon on Jul 24, 2013 15:45:31 GMT -5
Great work on the tranny Bruce.Looking forward to your next update.   |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 24, 2013 19:57:19 GMT -5
Worth the wait on the pics Bruce, some nice work there for sure.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 24, 2013 22:00:10 GMT -5
Thank you Leon and Bill. She is starting to come along. Like I say, the Transmission should be on the engine in a few days. It's good to see one component almost finished.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 25, 2013 22:05:14 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky. I really appreciate your compliments. She is coming along well right now. She might even be sitting on her axles in a week or two.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 26, 2013 16:32:27 GMT -5
Hello All! PROGRESS!!! The transmission is almost finished. I had to know what the whole thing would look like. Here's a couple of pics. Thank all of you again.   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 26, 2013 22:50:03 GMT -5
Nice work on the engine!
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 27, 2013 16:22:03 GMT -5
Thanks Andy.
I'm glad the hood opens on both sides, so most of this will be visible.
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 28, 2013 19:44:20 GMT -5
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 29, 2013 6:43:30 GMT -5
Thanks Bill. As yoyu say, It is noce to finally see something getting done.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 29, 2013 18:19:17 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky. I hope to have a few more pictures to post soon.
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Post by multicam on Jul 29, 2013 19:42:49 GMT -5
engine lookin good! Nice work
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 29, 2013 21:57:50 GMT -5
Thanks Nate. She is coming along nicely. I'm working on the suspension right now, and should have it basically done very soon. thank you for your support.
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Jul 30, 2013 12:05:07 GMT -5
I am really interested in anything that is 1/16th! AND, I really wish there were more kits available in the military soft skin category too as I am not that crazy about scratch building a whole vehicle. I was thinking about converting the Trumpeter M16 into another truck from a different country. But I will follow this build here with much interest and envy too.  Jeff |
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 30, 2013 18:52:32 GMT -5
Thank you Jeff for following.
I haven't seen any for a while, but Academy made a few ford trucks in 1/16.
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Post by Teabone on Jul 31, 2013 22:49:54 GMT -5
Bruce
Had to catch up been away, nice work on the transmission, the overall unit looks great I'm ready for more.
Bones
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 31, 2013 23:08:34 GMT -5
Thank you very much Bones. I am happy with the results so far. I'm now working on the suspension. Pictures will be coming soon.
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Post by Teabone on Jul 31, 2013 23:11:02 GMT -5
I'll be watching.
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I am making actual visible progress right now (after about 2 years of false starts and screw ups).
