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  • Guest

    #46
    Thanks for the compliment Paul, means a lot.

    I'm definitely going to have to do some suspension modifications on the other similar trucks if I follow my plan. One will sit on the trailer and OOB only 4 wheels would touch. Not very realistic!

    Currently deciding whether to go the easy route of simple cutting off the axle stub and relocating the wheels slightly up or down on the hubs (it only need a mm or two either way), or go the whole hog and try to adjust the complex double wishbone and damper arrangement!

    I think it will be the former :smiling5:

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    • Si Benson
      • Apr 2018
      • 3572

      #47
      Very nice Andy,
      An awesome looking vehicle, just imagine that in 1/35 :surprised: !! Gotta agree with Paul with reference to you modelling skills and how long you’ve been building...impressive stuff:thumb2:

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      • Jim R
        SMF Supporters
        • Apr 2018
        • 15707
        • Jim
        • Shropshire

        #48
        Hi Andy
        Great result. I agree with Paul. Your skills are coming on in leaps and bounds.
        Jim

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        • Guest

          #49
          Wow, thanks Si & Jim. I'm not sure I'm worthy of such praise but I'll take it :smiling3:

          I guess I've just found something I really enjoy doing so I'm happy to pour everything I've got into it. I just wish I'd started years ago!

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          • Steve Jones
            • Apr 2018
            • 6615

            #50
            You and me both! It will be interesting to see once the dio has been finished how your techniques will change from vehicle to vehicle

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            • Guest

              #51
              Haha, yes, 3 almost identical vehicles but (hopefully) in very different conditions.
              I'm building the factory fresh one currently but already planning some extras for it like a canvas tilt, and pondering how to make it look brand new without being toy-like.

              Then loads of ideas for the wreck but it's whether I've got the skills to pull them off :smiling5:

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