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Jez Harris 1

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  1. Looking good Boz! Dont do what I did which was to try and dremel the engine bolts to length in situ....they get a bit to warm and the moulding melts! Keep up the excellent work Jez
  2. The next bit I tackled was a remake of the doors - mainly the locking mechanisms - I just wasnt happy with the way they looked..there was too much float in the way I made them so they quickly rattled out of place and looked scruffy.... I decided instead to use square brass sections... They slide easily inside each other and as they are square they cant slide off to one side.. A couple of hours spent cutting, soldering and fettling saw things start to come together.. The cut outs need a cleaning up, but the look is much better. I was able to re-use the original door skins. Jez
  3. Well I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Im still waiting for date for the operation to get my finger working again - hopefuly it will be early in the new year. I've managed to due a few little bits and pieces - mainly getting some paint on various bits and pieces.. A nice layer of shiny XR3i Sunburst Red.. The cowl has a grippy section for the crew to stand on whilst refuelling - a bit of sandpaper contact glued on does the job.   The undercarriage oleos are done - the shrouds are made from plasticard. I used some brass tube to form a pair of gaiters - I used the leather saved from an old 3 piece suite..   Fuel tank and fittings. Undercarriage bracketry Side cowls and lower cowl plate Centre section struttery My system for spraying these little bits is easy - especially given the wind we have had.. A nice big cardboard box and a hot air gun!!   Jez Edited By Jez Harris 1 on 27/12/2015 18:20:06
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