Dale Sdkfz 7 build

[Dale jordan]

I started the build two days ago all's going will so far very good fit of parts Dale

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With the torsion bar set up I cut a slot on the end of part CG1114 to make it easier to a line the hole for the M4 bolt to go through . Make sure with the M3 grub screws that go into CG1116 that you grind the end flat this will bed down on the torsion bar and take out the wobble . To
grind the flat on the outer end of torsion bar . took lots and lots of test fitting to get correct I set the angle and used a long thin punch to mark it then with masking tape I marked out the direction of the flat to be filled also the M4 needs grinding the end flat as well I thinking of elongating the locating hole in part CG1104B to make ti easier to get the allen key in to tighten up the M4 bolt ..Dale

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I did make the hole bigger this way I can get a better bight on the head of the bolt . Dale

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[Dale jordan]

A bit more work on the chassis today suspension next . Dale

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[Dale jordan]

Stage 1 complete Dale

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[simon_manning]

Hi Dale looking good, is Knowle still around to help with the paint work, regards simon.

[Dale jordan]

Hi Simon . Love your work ! your 7 is the bee's knees . Yes Noel's still in the back ground , I'm going to get him to weather the 7 in the desert scheme . I've finished the easy eight factory fresh at the moment not sure which way to go with it . I'm thinking about the 88 ...Would like to see some finished photos of it first ... Dale

[simon_manning]

That's good to know he's still doing a bit, i misspelt his name, Thanks Dale, regards simon.

[Dale jordan]

Got some more work done today on the suspension arms Dale

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[Colin Stevens]

How is you're worktop so clear and tidy? Impressed.

[Dale jordan]

Hi Colin . I've always be like it ! I will have a big day modelling stuff every where, then tidy up and put tools away by the end of the day , ready for the next stage . Bit like washing the dishes before going to bed ! Dale

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[Colin Stevens]

Wow, that is impressive. I'm going to print of the picture and hang it in the garage as inspiration!

[Dale jordan]

Some Dash work today . I followed the Lead of Simon and Michal wonderful builds still some more detail to add .. Dale

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[Derek Attree]

Hi Dale
Welcome back to 1:6 world, very impressed with your build.
I have one waiting after I finish the jagdpanther.
One question , Where did you get the dash board graffics from for the dials ? Particularly the central red and white one .

Regards Derek

[Dale jordan]

Hi Derek It's on the SdKfz 7 page , Gary Sullivan build , put it up 23 down from the top Paul wills put it up . Dale

[Derek Attree]

Hi Dale
Thanks

Derek

[Dale jordan]

A bit more dash work .Dale

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