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Post by kpnuts on Jun 19, 2015 11:53:22 GMT -7
Hi all when I had mine I totally rebuilt it and whilst i was at it i stripped all the paint off the engine casings polished it and engraved it, so I thought I would do the same with this kit. being 1/8 of the original size it obviously wont be as elaborate but will give the general idea.   roughly pened on   this is the tool of choice  oops didnt work too well   I think my next attempt will be heated scribe . |
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Post by kpnuts on Jun 25, 2015 12:11:37 GMT -7
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Post by stitchdup on Jun 25, 2015 12:27:02 GMT -7
Off to a good start KP.
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Post by kpnuts on Jun 25, 2015 13:03:46 GMT -7
Thanks mate my mates call me ken or nuts.
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Post by kpnuts on Jun 28, 2015 11:42:58 GMT -7
Well I am totally peed off this was advertised as new and unstarted. Someone has gone ahead on the instructions and started the frame, only they've glued it all wrong (and used plenty of it) I've tried getting it apart but it's like it's welded together, and even if I get it apart I'm not sure I can reposition it where it should be, so this is another one that's on hold, funny its another Heller kit.
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Post by kpnuts on Jun 30, 2015 2:43:14 GMT -7
Hi all I have to apologise to the seller it was my 10 yr old nephew he came over during the day with his mum to visit my missus and decided to have a go. That's what you get for trying to encourage youngsters. He is now banned from my model room unless I am there.
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Post by kpnuts on Jul 1, 2015 14:03:08 GMT -7
Well I think it is sorted I told him he broke it he has to help me fix it yesterday we had a go at it, it's not pretty but since most of it is underneath the tank I don't think it will show (needs a lot of cleaning up but when he's not around ) will post pics of his help tomorrow.
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Post by kpnuts on Jul 2, 2015 11:38:53 GMT -7
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Post by kpnuts on Jul 4, 2015 9:18:25 GMT -7
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Post by kpnuts on Aug 10, 2015 12:55:10 GMT -7
Hi all well I'm going to get back on this, sorry been preoccupied finishing my La Reale build (its a French galley) I've given up with the idea of engraving the engine (can't find anything to do it how I like)so will be doing it as standard.
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Post by stitchdup on Aug 10, 2015 13:16:37 GMT -7
Was wondering where you'd got to Ken. Good to see you back. For the engraving would cutting it out of some sort of tape work? maybe high quality insulating tape or some sort of similar. I'm planning to try it on a pick up(going to cut up 2 mk1 golfs) tail gate for getting the letters to look raised so if it works for that it may work for engraved look too
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2015 4:05:14 GMT -7
Nice save on the frame there Ken.
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Post by wheaton79chris on Aug 12, 2015 11:49:03 GMT -7
Great save and great job on those wheels. I've never built a bike but would love to try
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Post by kpnuts on Aug 12, 2015 11:56:51 GMT -7
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Post by Big D on Sept 8, 2015 7:22:27 GMT -7
Very nice work here Ken.
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Post by kpnuts on Sept 30, 2015 12:33:45 GMT -7
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Post by kpnuts on Oct 9, 2015 12:45:32 GMT -7
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Post by sharp on Oct 9, 2015 18:46:04 GMT -7
Awesome build Ken,can't wait to see the finished pics!
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