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Easy Eight No22
If my memory serves me correctly it has been nearly three years since I started this build, where has all that time gone. Lots done but more to do. I have been meaning to post the progress along the way but just never got round to it. This is the first time I have ever posted on a forum so please be patient as I find my way round it. So let us get going with the underside detailing, increased front floor thickness, escape hatch, engine access cover and support ribs.
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Re: Easy Eight No22
I found the main hull assembly a little frustrating at first but with a bit of thought it finally went together. Here is what I did, hopefully useful.
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Excellent thread so far David . Hope you don't mind me adding this photo I'm at the same stage as you at the moment ! lots of thinking and checking which parts need attention without moving the problem down the line , I made new alloy angles and blocks as well The lower hull fit is very important just like a house you need a good foundation . Are you going to fix down your decks permanently . Dale
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Thank you Dale. Yes the decks will be permanently fixed. I see in your photo you have the same issue with the engine access door that I had. It is hinged on the wrong side. I can only assume that the floor was upside down when the upturns were folded. Sorry for adding another job to your list if you hadn't noticed it. Good luck with your build.
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The Main Bogie Frames took a bit of head scratching. They are functional but didn't appeal to my eye. So there was a bit of compromise between what I would have liked to have done and making them too thin and weak. There is not a lot of material to work with on the ends.So here goes.
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Excellent workmanship David .. you have a steady hand with your file , very good lead for me to follow Dale
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Many thanks for your comment Dale. I am very lucky to have the time since I retired and these eat up an awful lot of that. Weeks and months just fly by. I hope this does help others. Even if it is only one then it is still worthwhile. Onwards we go.
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On most of the historical pictures I noticed the outer towing eyes look narrower than the inner ones. I decided to copy them, hopefully correct.
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Re: Easy Eight No22
Nice details you've added David. Looks really good. No end of things to tweak now!
Keep up the good work.
Bob
Keep up the good work.
Bob
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