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More wiring and the Armorpax parts arrived. 8)
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That's all the wiring, ready for the turret now.
That's all the wiring, ready for the turret now.
Dry fit, the drivers compartment needs making so that it can be slid in place after removing the turret turn motor.
Dry fit, the drivers compartment needs making so that it can be slid in place after removing the turret turn motor.
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Drivers seat
Drivers seat
Just needs the decals
Just needs the decals
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Would anyone have any reference photos of the drivers compartment they could share please, I would be so grateful 8)
I have these two be!ow.
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Phill

Found this for now ill have a look see what else i can find

Andy
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Another one
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Excellent Andy, boy for a big vehicle there's not a lot of room in there!
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Phil

Welcome - i'm sure ive got more just cant find them..

You would be surprised actually there is a fair amount of room, I'm 6'4'' and happliy drove even closed down was comfortable = although my main role was gunner or Loader

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You big bugger you! If you can find the others that would be Great as I have had the go ahead to build the drivers compartment, should be challenging 8)
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I've made a start on the drivers compartment. 8)
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That's most of the levers and lever block mounts installed, those tillers can both swivel up and down.
That's most of the levers and lever block mounts installed, those tillers can both swivel up and down.
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The hydraulic control pipe work can be seen through the hatch.
The hydraulic control pipe work can be seen through the hatch.
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Outstanding Phil. I’m always amazed how many forum members can take a photo and then recreate the detail in miniature. You make it look so easy. A nice touch to an already impressive build.
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Great job there Phil, you've done just enough to make it convincing but not wasted time on things which can't be seen.
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Thanks guys, I think it needs the battery boxes down both sides, well half boxes anyway or I won't be able to slide the assembly in 8)
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The fiddly fire extinguishers, and planning the battery boxes for the drivers compartment. 8)
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I can't say they are not tricky as they are fiddly but they do look good!
I can't say they are not tricky as they are fiddly but they do look good!
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Post by Dave Dibb (Armorpax) »

Don't want to make it too easy for you Phil :-)

With the end cup and webbing strap there was no easy way to make them unless I did them solid with the detail moulded in. Problem with that was the excellent artwork by Stephen would have had to be cut into bits and fitted round the clip etc.

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They do look really good though!!
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Fiddly? You had the easy bit. Look good though, Dave's done a great job on them. There are some good, innovative threads on here at the moment. Makes a change from the same old......
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