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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 26, 2016 9:44:51 GMT -5
Thank you Bruce. I'm hoping to get some bench time in tonight and tomorrow.
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 28, 2016 17:10:59 GMT -5
Hello again everybody. I managed to get the base engine deck cut and ready for installation.  I did get the parts for the overhang at the rear cut as well. I'm hoping to have them installed tonight. More to come soon. Thanks again for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Mar 28, 2016 18:38:31 GMT -5
Your really rolling now Bruce!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 28, 2016 19:44:13 GMT -5
Shaping up nicely Bruce! The real fun will be getting the unique shapes for the air intakes on the engine deck, but I've got every confidence you can pull it off!  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 28, 2016 21:51:34 GMT -5
Thank you both vey much.
Bill, you are absolutely correct about the shapes. They will probably be pretty interesting to do. We should be finding out very soon.
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 29, 2016 12:43:12 GMT -5
Looking forward to see it in person next week! LOL
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 29, 2016 16:35:36 GMT -5
I look forward to seeing you too Andy. Here's another small update. I managed to get the overhang built and filled. I see I have a little more filler work to do, and some shaping.  I'm thinking it will be a little bit easier to get the drive housing on before I mount the engine deck, so I started in on them.  I hope to have more soon. Thanks again for looking in |
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 30, 2016 16:33:42 GMT -5
Hello everybody I have been moving right along,   I have started marking the bases for the drive housings, and hope to have more in a day or two. Thanks again for looking in. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 30, 2016 22:34:12 GMT -5
Rivets always make anything look good!
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Post by Ray Dunakin on Mar 31, 2016 0:20:14 GMT -5
Rivets always make anything look good! For sure! |
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Post by adt70hk on Mar 31, 2016 7:09:00 GMT -5
Fantastic Bruce!! Absolutely fantastic!!
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Post by vlpbruce on Mar 31, 2016 7:27:26 GMT -5
Thanks guys. It almost feels like I am starting to get on a roll with her.
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Post by ossie262 on Apr 2, 2016 16:57:43 GMT -5
Hi Bruce
looking good , keep it up ossie
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 3, 2016 11:04:10 GMT -5
Thanks Ossie. I'm hoping to have more to show soon.
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 7, 2016 16:23:08 GMT -5
Hello everybody, I finally got some bench time. I managed to get the rivets on the front of the superstructure.  A bit later, I managed to get the tie downs installed.  I started cutting the engine covers, but I still have a lot of shaping to do on them, but they're close. I discovered I had drilled one of the holes for the exhausts in the wrong place. After a few choice words, I put a piece of plastic on the inside of the superstructure, and an application the Bondic liquid plastic filler, it was fixed in about 10 minutes. Finally, I do have something sad to report. I lost a very good, and longtime friend last week. He was a modeler, and was constantly asking about my builds. I want to dedicate this build to my dear friend Sergeant Major Ashby. |
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Post by Leon on Apr 7, 2016 19:01:58 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Bruce!  This will be a fine dedication to him.  Nice progress on the rivets and tie downs. |
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 7, 2016 21:24:56 GMT -5
Thanks Leon.
I'm hoping to have more to show early next week.
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 7, 2016 22:22:01 GMT -5
Condolences Bruce! Very sorry to hear of your loss.
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 8, 2016 7:45:45 GMT -5
Thanks Bill. I do have to say I am a better person just by having known him.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Apr 8, 2016 23:31:28 GMT -5
Coming along nice......
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Post by Ray Dunakin on Apr 8, 2016 23:40:16 GMT -5
My condolences Bruce, on the loss of your friend.
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 9, 2016 14:36:58 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
She's slowly getting there.
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 11, 2016 17:02:41 GMT -5
Hello everybody. I managed to sneak in some bench time over the weekend. I got a pretty good start on the engine covers and their ribs.   I'm hoping to get at the actual covers and hinges in the next few days. Thanks again for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Apr 11, 2016 18:06:56 GMT -5
Nice start there Bruce! |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 11, 2016 18:38:03 GMT -5
Solid foundation there Bruce, nice progress. Getting them all to look consistently was fun I'm sure. |
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Post by TRM on Apr 11, 2016 18:39:27 GMT -5
Yeah, all I got is WOW! Honestly some great work there Bruce! Enjoyed catching up on this one!! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 11, 2016 19:02:23 GMT -5
Thank you guys. Bill: I'm not sure I would call it fun . |
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Post by adt70hk on Apr 12, 2016 7:16:34 GMT -5
Bruce - yet again, some stunning work!!!  |
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 12, 2016 8:20:36 GMT -5
Thank you Andrew.
I am hoping to have more to show in a few days.
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Post by vlpbruce on Apr 13, 2016 17:14:30 GMT -5
Hello everybody, I had a little more bench time, so I had a little more progress. I started the engine covers. I have to do a bit more shaping and smoothing, but they're heading in the right direction. Of course, I had to see hou they looked in place.   I should be getting a start on the hinges this evening. I thank all of you again for looking in. |
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This will be a fine dedication to him. 
