SD Kfz 1. Type 170 VK
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37 2 July 2023, 08:34
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There's a long way to go on this one, Villers, Plenty of tiny door handles to keep away from the carpet monster 😉
4 July 2023, 12:13
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Many thanks, Villiers. Still lots to be done, but I surprised myself with the dashboard dials. It looks better than my previous efforts with decals!
4 July 2023, 19:29
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Many thanks, Doubtingmango. I've been working on the doors, and have to decide how open, or how closed the car will be. Lot's of options with this kit. I may have the bonnet half open, so the engine is on view....it all depends if I dare to try to add wiring to the spark plugs!
22 July 2023, 20:38
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Well, I've made a start on the wiring. Bodywork also being progressed.
23 July 2023, 17:34
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Many thanks, Guy. I'm in awe at how others have taken on all the wiring and cables on a 1:35 motor cycle. These cable are all accessible, but it is just soo tricky! I'm going to lie down in a dark room now.
23 July 2023, 17:54
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Many thanks, Doubtingmango. Lot's of tiny components still waiting, for adjustable wing mirrors, etc. Even smaller items for bonnet catches.
23 July 2023, 19:49
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It's the countdown to completion, Villiers. All tricky, fragile or tiny parts.....
30 July 2023, 07:51
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Okay, so I have a problem to solve. Having mounted the bodywork onto the chassis, I noticed that the four wheels are not sitting evenly. There seems to be a twist in the set up on the chassis, so I have taken the body off again, and need to figure out how to straighten things up again.
1 August 2023, 06:52
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How have I missed this??? Joining the party! Rust looks fabulous, Bruce!
1 August 2023, 09:55
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I would like to suggest two methods: 1) Hairdryer and gently twist the chassis, or; 2) wedge in a thin shim on one side between the chassis itself and the leaf spring.
1 August 2023, 12:26
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Welcome, Robert. What else is there to do with a spare bonnet and grill 😉
1 August 2023, 15:13
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Many thanks for your advice, Villiers. I'll try the second option. Two steps back, before things can move forward again. The fragile last parts will have to wait!
1 August 2023, 15:15
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The windscreen glass panes are a slightly loose fit in the frames, (with no rebates to fit into...), but a coat of dark grey inside the frames and on the edges of the glass has made the fit finger tight. White glue applied, and the glass fitted.
1 August 2023, 15:19
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Final problems resolved, fine parts installed, decals added, and some last small details painted.
6 August 2023, 14:24
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Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I hope you like the end results too?
6 August 2023, 16:46
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You were right, Villiers. I needed to fit a small packer between the springs and chassis, and that did the trick 👍 Many thanks 🙂
6 August 2023, 18:52
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Many thanks for your generous feedback, Guy and Pietro. An easy one next, then something even more challenging....
8 August 2023, 18:47
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Many thanks, Villiers and Doubtingmango. There are lots of wheeled vehicles to combine with armour, DM. Have fun!
9 August 2023, 06:20
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Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. There are a few areas that I can see could be improved, so I'll take these lessons on to the next one 🙂
9 August 2023, 07:44
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A Masterbox kit heavily discounted. The plastic is very brittle, so I'm having nightmares with fine parts shattering....