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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2008 19:16:04 GMT
Very nice and the colour looks spot on, what paint did you use? Thanks Neil, the main colour used for the body is Vallejo Model Air (016) US Dark Green and the colour for the canvas and seats is Vallejo Model Air (023) Hemp. I will be adding a bit of weathering to the canvas and the seating so that shade will change slightly. I'm back into the workshop this evening in an attempt to tick off a few of the outstanding jobs on the project.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2008 21:53:18 GMT
Well folks, the gremlins have well and truly scuppered this project. Whilst attempting to remove one of the seats which had settled a bit wonky, I've broken the back axle again, and in my attempt to drill it and pin it in place, I've totally ruined the axle, and I don't have a spare in the stash. I've broken the bad news to my daughter, which incidentally she took very well. I'll locate a spare kit from t'interweb and replace the broken parts as soon after the festivities as possible, which also means I'll have the chance to construct the side panels ... there's always a reason for everything I suppose?
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Post by foxy on Dec 24, 2008 17:51:05 GMT
Sorry to hear your plight Nick, hope you get sorted in the New Year lol.
These things have a reason,('don't know what')but look forward to the finished article when all goes right in the future.
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Post by brianthemodeller on Dec 24, 2008 19:17:24 GMT
I believe the word you are looking for is 'piffle'.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2008 0:26:10 GMT
I believe the word you are looking for is 'piffle'. Eh?
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Post by brianthemodeller on Jan 2, 2009 8:11:57 GMT
With a four year old in the house, profuse swearing when something does not go exactly according to plan is forbidden - hence the use of the word 'piffle' or, if really bad, then 'horlicks' may be used.
You will be amazed at how much feeling can be brought to the word when used in the correct circumstances!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2009 12:53:26 GMT
Right then, replacement kit of parts arrived in the post this morning, my thanks to Ian over on 'Britmodeller'. Hopefully, I can fettle the rear axle and then make a start on the side covers ... I just have to remember ... be gentle!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 11:26:43 GMT
Finally, back into the workshop this morning in an attempt to finish this project, the prezzie is overdue and the pressure is on.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 15:32:27 GMT
Finally got all the little fiddly bits onto the Jeep, just got the glass to install, now I have to decide about the side screens ... do I or don't I? ... decision after lunch. I'll be in the workshop later this evening aswell, I've just discovered that 'Dancing on Ice' is on the tele, and Sue has booked the comfy seat.
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Post by okdoky on Jan 18, 2009 16:08:29 GMT
Hi Nick
Would love to see how you would go about building your side screens. There are too many jeep models that get displayed without them that it would be good to see something different.
Nige
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 16:12:30 GMT
Hi Nick Would love to see how you would go about building your side screens. There are too many jeep models that get displayed without them that it would be good to see something different. Oh flippin eck Nige, just as I was sort of deciding not to do them?
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Post by okdoky on Jan 18, 2009 18:26:59 GMT
Tee Hee ;D ;D ;D
Maybe it is because nobody else can make them (including me).
You can though!!!!!!!!!!
Did that put the side screens as a must do?
Go on, go on, go on! You know I want you to.
Tee hee ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 20:26:04 GMT
It works! ... ... it can be done, although cutting the four patterns will take a little time. I've cut the first trial piece freehand, the actual piece will be measured and then coated with a thinned layer of pva glue, then dried quickly with a miniature hair dryer, and airbrushed on the outside. For the clear plastic panels, I'm going to use the clear window from the packaging of a plaited apple turnover we had for pudding today, well, you have to remove plastic bits from the cardboard otherwise the refuse operatives get upset when they see them in the bin, just doing my bit for recycling!
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Post by okdoky on Jan 18, 2009 20:40:40 GMT
Hi Nick
Glad to see that the jeep has all 4 shoes again. Did the old axle give up the fight without doing too much damage to the surrounds? I love the jeep, my brother's mahindra was the closest I will probably get to owning a true ww2 jeep. Even though it was a licensed copy it was a great feeling driving it and off roading with it. Very capable 4x4's.
Are you going to make a basic frame to hold the structure of the fabric of the doors? The shape of Gary's frame could be seen pressing through the fabric a bit but that may have just been the thiness of the modern fabric the indians used.
Nige
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2009 20:47:43 GMT
Are you going to make a basic frame to hold the structure of the fabric of the doors? Here's the real thing ... ... as you can see there are various beads on the side screens, looks like I'll have to experiment!
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