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STAGE 55 – THE FRONT ASSEMBLYPICTURE 12In this stage we get: Cross Wrench Frame Axle 72.5mm Frame Axle 77.5mm We also need to recover: Stage 32 – Front Wheel Stage 4 – Front Brake Disc Stage 23 – Front Wheel Hub Stage 41 – Front Assembly PICTURE 13We need to go searching for the front brake disc and Front Wheel Hub. PICTURE 14Also needed is the front wheel and tyre. PICTURE 15We press fit the front brake disc into place on the wheel. This is quite a tight fit but it does need to be pressed well into place otherwise the wheel assembly will not fit between the front forks. PICTURE 16The front wheel hub is just a press fit into place. PICTURE 17We then take the front assembly, again this has been safely stored away to prevent any damage to it. PICTURE 18The wheel is then placed between the front forks and the axle passed through the whole assembly and secured with the supplied nut. birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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STAGE 56 – THE REAR WHEELPICTURE 19In this stage we get: Rear Wheel Until we get the rear tyre in Stage 59 this part is just stored away as there is nothing to do in this stage. And so, ends this month’s update. Its really nice to now have 2 major parts assembled and it allowed me to re-cycle some of the many boxes all of these parts have been stored in. Until the next time Stay Safe and Happy Modelling.birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Coming together very nicely. WTG Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Thank you for posting Tony, looks like a very large build. Regards Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Looking very good Tony. It's an absolute beast of a model, scale wise! Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230] Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Little bit behind posting at the moment due to a mailing issue. Had the next set of Harley and lambo parts last week but no build guide in either pack. I did report it and they have said it should be easy to resolve but not received snything as yet. I could just build the parts from the official online one but hoping to get the proper instruction books. Jaguar i have not posted as mine is nothing exceptional but had that paclk as well last week so on that one its just one more pack and its finished. Mayflower i was going to post but there was a problem uploading pictures, now resolved i see. That is coming along well but slow. Nearly have the lower hull sealed with the first plank layer. Aiming to post some more on that at the weekend as we have the bank holiday and i also managed to get Tuesday as a days leave. Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Next update expected shortly. Had pack 18 arrive last week but no build guide (same problem with my Lambo pack). Could follow the official build but the harley is confusing as it calls out parts that are not sent for for several packs hence. Customer services have confirmed both lambo and harley build guides have been sent. Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Excellent progress Tony, really coming together beautifully..... Regards Alan
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Gandale wrote:Excellent progress Tony, really coming together beautifully..... Regards Alan Many thanks Alan. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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SATURDAY 06TH JUNE - HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF “FAT BOY” PACK 18Well a real frustrating month with the parts arriving early May along with my Lamborghini parts but neither pack had the assembly booklets. Have tried 3 times now to get them sent and despite being told they have been sent still nothing has arrived. I held off trying to build this stage as the instructions do call out parts that have yet to be supplied or has you pulling in parts from earlier packs and it can become somewhat “confusing”. However, looking through the various kits this morning I noticed that all of the build guides are online so using that I have progressed with Pack 18. STAGE 57 – ASSEMBLING THE TRANSMISSION CASEPICTURE 1In this stage we get: Gear Change Pedal Rubber Covers for the gear pedals Sprocket 1 x Type U Screw PICTURES 2, 3, 4, & 5We also need the following parts: From Stage 58 – Gear Rod From Stage 58 – Drive Belt Cam From Stage 27 – Transmission Case From Stage 29 – Transmission Case From Stage 30 – Drive Belt 4 x Type F Screws PICTURE 6This is were I finally get to understand what these “clicky” switches are all about. It seems when you have installed the gear change lever these provide the “sound/Feel” of changing gears. PICTURES 7 & 8We start by fitting the Gear Rod through the hole in the Transmission Case. PICTURE 9We then take the Drive Belt Cam and passing a “F” type screw through this we secure it to the Gear Rod. Little bit fiddly trying to hold it all together while fitting the screw in place. PICTURE 10We then take the Sprocket, which is very nicely painted and packaged, for an item that will not be seen. PICTURES 11 & 12The sprocket is then placed over the peg on the Transmission Case and then the Drive Belt is put over the sprocket. PICTURE 13The 2 halves of the transmission case are then screwed together using 3 x Type F screws. birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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STAGE 58 – MOUNTING THE TRANSMISSION CASEPICTURE 16In this stage we get: Drive Belt Cam (used in the previous Stage 57) Gear Rod (used in the previous Stage 57) Gear Change Pedal Support Gear Change Pedal Cam Harley Davidson Fender Plate Gear Change Pedal Nut 2 x type F screws We also need the following parts: From Stage 54 – Frame with Engine From Stage 57 – Transmission Case PICTURE 14The transmission casing is then fitted to the frame and secured into place (arrowed) using 2 more Type F screws. PICTURE 15And this is how the frame looks with the Transmission Case installed. The part is now “a toe breaker” weighing in at an impressive 2.093 Kg birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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STAGE 59 – THE GEAR CHANGE PEDALPICTURE 21In this stage we get: Tyre for The Rear Wheel PICTURE 17We also need the following parts: From Stage 57 – Gear Change Pedal From Stage 57 – Type U Screw From Stage 57 - Rubber Covers for The Pedals From Stage 58 – Cam for gear change pedal From Stage 58 – Gear Change Pedal Support PICTURE 18The Rubber Pedal Covers are a press fit but you do need to note they are keyed with the peg being a “D” shape. PICTURE 19The pedal is then put into the hole in the support. PICTURE 20We then add the cam to the back of this assembly and secure all 3 component parts together with the Type “U” screw. So, for this time that completes this pack. Still frustrated by the fact the build guide has not arrived so that is some more chasing to be done next week. Until the next time Stay Safe and Happy Modelling. birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Very nice work Tony, that engine looks excellent. Mark
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Another excellent update Tony. Going to be a big heavy model when done.... Regards Alan
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Another great update. A fantastic looking machine. It's going to be a showpiece.
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Mark/Alan/Roy Many thanks for taking the time to look in. Much appreciated Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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SATURDAY 13TH JUNE - HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF “FAT BOY” PACK 19PCTURES 1 & 2From what I have no learnt it appears build guides are now being left out of the monthly packs with the intention the builder downloads the instructions from the model site itself. Yesterday I received the next instalments of the Lamborghini (no build guide in that one) and pack 19 of the Harley and in that pack, there is a build guide. It’s a shame I never received one for the Harley last month as these are really good in as much as you get the build instructions but you also get the history and details of other full-size bikes produced by Harley. Anyhow I guess what will be, will be as they say. STAGE 60 – FITTING THE GEAR CHANGE PEDALPICTURE 3In this stage we get: Two Pillion Footrests (Yippy = at long last. These were called out some 3 packs back but only just appeared in this pack). The Switch for the Tail Light 1 x Type K Screw 2 x Type F Screw PICTURE 4We also need the following parts: From Stage 59 – Gear Change Pedal Assembly From Stage 58 – Frame with Engine PICTURES 5 & 6The gear change pedal assembly is attached here and secured in place using 1 x Type F screw. PICTURES 7, 8 & 9The instructions then tell us to attached the gear change rod but I found this much easier to place over the peg on the gear change lever being screwing that part into place. You are then told to use “nut K” which is really just a plastic washer. This is very fiddly as you need to get this over the peg as can be seen in Picture 8. birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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STAGE 61 – THE SWINGARMPICTURE 10In this stage we get: (and use none of these parts this time) Transmission Housing Fuel Tap Rear Fender Reflectors We also need the following parts: PICTURES 11, 12 & 13From Stage 31 – Left Side of the Swingarm with Belt Guard From Stage 60 – Engine Block From Stage 26 – Deflector From Stages 49 & 53 – Right Side of the Swingarm with the brake and the support for the Rear Shock Absorbers. PICTURE 14We start by pulling the drive belt through and then pass it around the belt guard. We then have to locate the Deflector over the 3 pegs ensuing it’s the correct way round allowing the belt to sit in the Deflector cut-out. PICTURE 15The shock absorber support bracket is installed next. Again, this is just a press fit over the peg on the swingarm. PICTURE 16“wishing for a third hand” we then place the second half of the swingarm over the whole assembly. None of this is screwed together so great care needed so that the whole assembly does not fall apart. birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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STAGE 62 – COMPLETING THE SWINGARMPICTURE 17In this stage we get: (but again do not use at this stage) Red Tail Light Cover Base and Cable for The Tail Light PICTURE 18We also need the following parts: From Stage 53 – The Support for the Right Pillion Footrest From Stage 55 & 60 – The 77.5mm Axle (from stage 55) the Pillion footrests and a Type F Screw (From Stage 60) – in fact you need 2 x type F screws as BOTH pillion footrests have been supplied with this pack and both will need fitting now. PICTURE 19So, we line up the Swingarm assembly with the hole in the frame and this, along with the pillion footrest, are secured into place using the 77.5mm axle rod. PICTURE 20We can now make use of the stand that was supplied way back in Stage 39. Its actually a very good stand and fits the base of the bike extremely well so very happy with this part as you would NOT want this bike tipping over. PICTURE 21And while supplied with this Pack, but called out in earlier build stages, we can at last fit the Tail Light Switch. Quite fiddly again as we have attached so many parts before getting this part. In the end I found it easier to remove the gear pedal bracket to get easier screwdriver access to fix this switch into place. And for Pack 19 that is all we have had to do. Mostly a case of bringing together some of the previously assembled sub-assemblies so rather pleased I have reached that stage now as its all beginning to take shape very nicely. Until the next time Stay Safe and Happy Modelling. birdaj2 attached the following image(s): Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette) COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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