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Post by okdoky on Dec 10, 2012 21:26:20 GMT
Hi Nick
It seems to be working on the other forums for the time being !!!!!!!!!! I know I uploaded all the TM pics to Photobucket, so I am wondering if I am nearing my allowance that is going to tell me I have exceeded my bandwidth for the month.
If so, they might well reappear on the 13 of December!!!!!!!!!
I am sure it is still visible on Britmodeller and 1/24 Truck !!!!!!! Will go and check there !
Nige
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Post by okdoky on Dec 12, 2012 16:47:05 GMT
Added a ring for the wheel hub outer edge and shaved off a good bit from the hub lubrication face plate. Also cut off my awful first attempt at leaf spring hangers that were far too small and out of proportion. DImensions from the photos helped. Awaiting the bolts through using Roger's drill method Uploaded more reference pics of the gargo bed to photobucket thanks to Tony on the HMVF who put one on its side using an excavator so he could photograph the bed frame structure for me. First time I have had a real truck turned over on its side intentionally (OK just the cargo bed) for reference. Nige
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Post by okdoky on Dec 12, 2012 23:39:36 GMT
Thanks for looking in on the build and glad you like so far !!!! Bit more of the chassis in place with the corrections of the proportions of the spring hangers and the addition of the front leaf front hanger that now has all the main cross members in place with the chassis only trying to spring a fraction out of shape. I think that will get taken up by the weight of everything on its back as long as I get the suspension and axles fitted on the jig correctly. Tonight I added the body mounting brackets to the chassis with the chopper coming in very handy for these repetative chunks to cut. Back to work tomorrow so likely be chasing my tail before my Xmas break starting 24th, but having blazed a trail on the research, photos and info, plus got such a load done on the chassis already, I am determined that I am going to keep the momentum going on this one and see if I can churn it out in record time !!!!!!!! Hope you like Nige
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Post by badger42 on Dec 13, 2012 22:31:52 GMT
Your usuall high standard Nige. Dont loose momentum now m8. On the table at Perth? The model that is, not you Barrie.
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Post by okdoky on Dec 13, 2012 23:55:59 GMT
Thanks Barrie You setting me a tough goal to work to, but will give it my best !!!! Front axle travel bump stops added, shock absorber hangers front and rear on chassis too Small bits but getting there
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Post by okdoky on Dec 16, 2012 12:34:16 GMT
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Post by badger42 on Dec 16, 2012 16:27:58 GMT
Nige, very nice m8. What r u using for the plumbing? Is it just ordinary solder wire? I do wish that u and Steve would slow down a bit though cos i cant even get a build straight out of the box done Barrie.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2012 18:03:33 GMT
Barrie, the last build took him 15 years, I shouldn't worry ...
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Post by okdoky on Dec 16, 2012 18:05:06 GMT
Hi Barrie I have 4 or 5 thicknesses of solder and lengths of telephone cable that I tend to use !!!!!!!!!!! The solder is the best, for me anyhow, to bend and keep its shape and position !!!!!! I also have very thin copper wire from a motor winding that is really fine !!!!!!!!!!! How is your Champ coming along ? Nige
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Post by badger42 on Dec 16, 2012 18:10:03 GMT
Nige, cheers for the info, re the champ, so sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowly. It's not that i've got probs with it, i just cant seem to find time at the moment. Barrie.
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Post by okdoky on Dec 16, 2012 18:15:22 GMT
Get yer finger out mate !!!!!!!!!!! Race you to the Perth Show !!!!!!!!!!
Going by my build record you are on for a sure thing !!!!!!!!! Ha ha ha ha ha !!!!!!!!!!!!
Would be good to see both our models there !!!!!!!!!
Nige
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Post by badger42 on Dec 16, 2012 19:43:21 GMT
Will defo be done for then m8, was also hoping to have the 1Ton built. Will do a bit to the base for the Champ in a bit. Barrie.
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Post by okdoky on Dec 16, 2012 19:48:49 GMT
BUGGER
So the pressure is now all on me to get summit completed by April !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As they say in Father Ted !!!!!!!!!!!!
FERK !!!!!!!!
I had better get my finger out !!!!!!!!!!
Ha ha ha
Nige
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Post by bowman on Dec 16, 2012 20:51:26 GMT
I keep thinking about coming to the frozen north....
Nige, your TM could certainly be a show winner, and Barrie your Champ, the last time I saw it, was a blinder!
Would a bit more pressure help you two get the builds finished...?
Steve
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Post by okdoky on Dec 16, 2012 21:00:11 GMT
Yep ,,,,,,,,, keep all the pressure coming !!!!!!!!! Determined not to let this slip into the either like a few of my other builds !!!!!!!!!!!
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