David's carrier build.

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Dave Green
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Re: David's carrier build.

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The graffiti guy came from the US 1918 Machine Gunners handbook. As there's a vickers on top it seemed a reasonable place to go.

The stencil for it was created by Paul Anderson of Noostadirect. I'm very pleased with his work and how Phil has applied it.
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The front markings all done and the camouflage net goes off for a woman's touch.
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Rope not chain
Rope not chain
I'm not keen on these rifles as the wood grain effect is way over the top but I will see what I can do
I'm not keen on these rifles as the wood grain effect is way over the top but I will see what I can do
The camo net is off for a tidy up and the interlaced pieces of material added.
The camo net is off for a tidy up and the interlaced pieces of material added.
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Weathering the medium arms.
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The graffiti highlight reference photo
The graffiti highlight reference photo
The bren gun looks so much better after some careful weathering
The bren gun looks so much better after some careful weathering
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The water coolant can will be mounted fairly close by
The water coolant can will be mounted fairly close by
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Rear view mirror for the driver
Rear view mirror for the driver
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Highlights for the boss
Highlights for the boss
From what I have seen the ammo container holder was mounted at a slight angle and mounted level , I'm going for a slight angle
From what I have seen the ammo container holder was mounted at a slight angle and mounted level , I'm going for a slight angle
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Here's a couple more photos from yesterday's work that got sent to the wrong device, I know how important these photo records are to the owners.
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The Vickers is now fitted with a led although we can't have it flashing in time with the mg sound it's there anyway before it's all buttoned up.
The Vickers is now fitted with a led although we can't have it flashing in time with the mg sound it's there anyway before it's all buttoned up.
Scrubbing away the top coat.
Scrubbing away the top coat.
Although some parts are of a brass effect material on the Vickers they never look quite right.
Although some parts are of a brass effect material on the Vickers they never look quite right.
The Armorpax mirror has been fitted with a malleable ali arm, this will bend rather than fracture, remember "did" detail is delicate! Undergrowth, grandchildren, clothing and cats will damage the sticky outy bits!
The Armorpax mirror has been fitted with a malleable ali arm, this will bend rather than fracture, remember "did" detail is delicate! Undergrowth, grandchildren, clothing and cats will damage the sticky outy bits!
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Getting on with the final jobs
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Chain added to the spare wheel holder
Chain added to the spare wheel holder
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The starting handle end cap made and chain added
The starting handle end cap made and chain added
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WW11 style
WW11 style
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Just a matter of folding
Just a matter of folding
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Solder and rivet construction
Solder and rivet construction
Ready for paint
Ready for paint
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The final angle
The final angle
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Getting on with the Vickers stowage racks
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More of the strip steel I ordered, In fact I need to order some more
More of the strip steel I ordered, In fact I need to order some more
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Marking out and bending up
Marking out and bending up
My heat mats don't last long
My heat mats don't last long
It's very satisfying making parts like this
It's very satisfying making parts like this
I've managed to silver solder a tiny working hinge to the metal strap
I've managed to silver solder a tiny working hinge to the metal strap
About half way there
About half way there
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Lots done.
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One bracket ready for weathering, these are not easy to fit
One bracket ready for weathering, these are not easy to fit
I wonder if the Vickers will live here much
I wonder if the Vickers will live here much
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Using the can as the pattern
Using the can as the pattern
Soft solder today, it's fine for these parts
Soft solder today, it's fine for these parts
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Nice and tight
Nice and tight
The hair spray technique
The hair spray technique
Painting and weathering again for some of these parts as more work disturbs the finish
Painting and weathering again for some of these parts as more work disturbs the finish
The two gallon water coolant can safely mounted
The two gallon water coolant can safely mounted
I have to make sure it's all demountable and robust enough to cope
I have to make sure it's all demountable and robust enough to cope
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I'm pleased with the patina
I'm pleased with the patina
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Just a little done today.
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Four of these tiny assister springs for each set of the rear boggies, just like the 1/1 had.
Four of these tiny assister springs for each set of the rear boggies, just like the 1/1 had.
Those parts that came to day boss.
Those parts that came to day boss.
The assister springs installed which brings the ride angle back up to where it should be, and with less track on the road turning is that much easier .
The assister springs installed which brings the ride angle back up to where it should be, and with less track on the road turning is that much easier .
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Love it Phil, the detail is over the top. The camo is very cool and adds a lot.
The new owner will be tickled pink.
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Well I think it's all done!
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There's not much room for the small arms but I have a plan.
There's not much room for the small arms but I have a plan.
One of the rifles needed a new bolt for the action so good old Plasticard was used.
One of the rifles needed a new bolt for the action so good old Plasticard was used.
It's a pain adding fresh fixings at this stage as they all need primer and then topical finishing colour
It's a pain adding fresh fixings at this stage as they all need primer and then topical finishing colour
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I've used double sided tape for most of the boxes, the boxes can then be moved around to suit .
I've used double sided tape for most of the boxes, the boxes can then be moved around to suit .
Boxes everywhere
Boxes everywhere
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Milling the flats to take the tiny pivot axle pinch bolts.
Milling the flats to take the tiny pivot axle pinch bolts.
I've had to compromise, it's not functional so we still have to rely on the counter sunk hex head
I've had to compromise, it's not functional so we still have to rely on the counter sunk hex head
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Just a bit of weathering to the inside of the engine covers especially where the fan belts would flick bits of grud
Just a bit of weathering to the inside of the engine covers especially where the fan belts would flick bits of grud
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Stunning build Phil, always a pleasure to watch and learn
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Hi Phil

A superb build with incredible attention to detail. I have nothing but admiration for your workmanship.

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Phil,
Another excellent build... keep them coming! :)

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Phil,
Another great build, if I can get mine anywhere near what you have done I will be well pleased.
P.s. please keep your detailed build posts coming as they are a great inspiration.
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Maybe the last post for this great little big kit. A quick upgrade tip for the steering.
Reference the servos link, it's so simple and sometimes the simplest things can be the best, it's made from 10x2 mm steel stock, the vee bend in the middle section allows the differential clearance and also allows the flex either side in both directions which is our servo saver......so simple like me!
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The kit 35kg servos must go. <br />For the boss..... just in case you ever need it, the little sound card with the yellow heat shrink around it has the sound function programming button in white on the right.
The kit 35kg servos must go.
For the boss..... just in case you ever need it, the little sound card with the yellow heat shrink around it has the sound function programming button in white on the right.
My lovely neat wiring all pulled apart to change out the servos.
My lovely neat wiring all pulled apart to change out the servos.
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The servo link arm with built in &quot;servo saver&quot; lives above the rear axle and so can't be seen. I would have liked to fit the twin exhausts under here but they would have caused ground clearance issues just like the real thing.
The servo link arm with built in "servo saver" lives above the rear axle and so can't be seen. I would have liked to fit the twin exhausts under here but they would have caused ground clearance issues just like the real thing.
For those that have gone down the differential braking route up grade, we decided that the all up weight was compromising the steering some what , she's heavy now for such a small vehicle, so we have installed 45kg steering servos which gave us another 10kg / side of force but still in my opinion not quite enough! My quick fix idea was to join or link the steering servos together giving us potentially 90kgs of force, this has worked far better than I expected!
For those that have gone down the differential braking route up grade, we decided that the all up weight was compromising the steering some what , she's heavy now for such a small vehicle, so we have installed 45kg steering servos which gave us another 10kg / side of force but still in my opinion not quite enough! My quick fix idea was to join or link the steering servos together giving us potentially 90kgs of force, this has worked far better than I expected!
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