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Re: Dale easy eight
Thanks Bob I thought so . I replaced all bolts to SS on my other models plus use Nyloc nuts . I did use steel bolts on engine mount etc ...
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Recessed the gun mount today I'm using Andy's hobbies 1/16 scale easy eight as a builders model and noticed around the machine gun mount was a circular weld which is under the rain cover mount I've just added today as well . In the photo below Dale
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The hull is all tighten up now , so I started on the hull fake welds today . Next job will be the engine deck bulkhead I'm going to cut out the flat part of the deck the same as the real Sherman Dale
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Re: Dale easy eight
Lovely neat job there. Looking forward to seeing the top deck mods.
Regards Dave.
Regards Dave.
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Re: Dale easy eight
Excellent idea Dale, really looking forward to seeing this evolve.
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Dave.
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Metal work done , just test fitting so far . I cut up the Armortek rear deck to make the side rear fillets , later I will make a new centre deck with added detail . looks like I still have good access for the motion packs Dale
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