Derek's slow build of 004 / 2014 issue

[Steve Stuart]

Alexandra Palace visited today for the Model Engineering Show. So it was good to see Derek and to see the Chassis in real life. Very impressive to view what has been appearing in the post. Seeing the current project has always been for me a highlight of the show over the last few years!
All the best, Steve

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
So I have been a bit absent of late this is because I have had a bit of a cancer issue
going on since April last year but I have turned a corner and things are in remission now
but still under 3 monthly review.

I have been quitely doing some detail work on the rear section of the half track riveting
around the doors and the back panel and the side dummy doors.

I am going to work on the long side panels next then start on the seats.

I have also done a bit on the grill and made a replacement radiator cap.

I will post some pictures here in the next day or so.
I am please with the progress this is anouther great subject from Mark.

Regards

Derek

[simon_manning]

well done derek, good news, i was hopeing all o.k. regards simon

[Paul Morris]

Hi Derek.
Sorry you have been ill mate but good news for you now ... your a gent keep well and do as the doc says.
See you soon Paul.

[Ian Rodney]

Hi Derek,

Good to see you back on the Forum…sorry to read that you were ill, hope you get back to full recovery.
Looking forward to seeing your half track progressing soon.

All the very best for now

Cheers
Ian

[David Brady]

Hi Derek

Glad to hear your doing well! That cancer should of known better then to mess with someone that has built four armortek models. looking forward to viewing your new pictures
Kind Regards
David

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
Thanks for the support.

Photos to follow.

Derek

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
This is the rivit detail on the rear end.
I have also made a new lower door.



Derek

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
This is the detailed side doors


This is the radiator grill and the new radiator cap.



Derek

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
This is the front mud guards with more rivets....



Derek

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys

Reprofiled the rear quater to blend it all in.



So thats it for now

Derek

[Derek Attree]

So guys I have been doing some more I got some of the original cast engine grills from Gill for
a small sum of money I think they look better.


I have soldered the side panel trim with soft solder and a blow torch
and the added a lot of rivets.


Derek

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys the rivets on the side plates



I have lightend the seats by hollowing them out and removed the center of the rear
to make the hinge froward section this also removed 1.5 kg of metal.



Derek

[Derek Attree]

Hi Guys
Tim cattons very nice number plates



Thanks

Derek

[Ian Rodney]

Looking good Derek,

Your Half Track is coming along well, like your cast engine grills, and all the work you've done so far on this kit.

Cheers
Ian