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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Like Like.
    Don't trigger me!!! :frantic: That's why we only talk about Models for the most part. :mpup
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    paddy reacted to Heavens Eagle's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Like Like.
    I am glad you are enjoying your builds Paddy and I enjoy watching for your updates. Currently I am working on the engine and drivetrain...
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    paddy reacted to Rhino's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Like Like.
    Harrumph Paddy!! Models are apolitical. Building such things reminds us, that even though we are all different, we are essentially all...
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    My problem is , as Bob pointed out a few posts ago "i wouldn't have it any other way" :-) I was looking for a genre that really...
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    paddy reacted to Heavens Eagle's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Like Like.
    I was thinking that as well, but don't really see any way to do it properly. After reading Paddy's problems with these kits and how...
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Like Like.
    Perhaps you can add a brass rod here or there to help carry any stresses. Just thinking out loud.
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    I tried some heat on a sprue and it melted very quickly, i dont think its an option but i will look into ultra low heat solder. Semi...
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    The rear space frame, engine and suspension mounts is tricky. They cast in the location pins but not the corresponding holes. There are...
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    The problem is Paul this white metal is basically solder so imagine 1.5mm solder on a real and you see that even putting the model down...
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Like Like.
    Looks like this would be a good candidate for a mess of Scale Hardware nuts and bolts to make all that suspension live. :popcorn
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    paddy replied to the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12.
    I would love to see someone else have a go at one of these, it would give a bench mark. Is this a silk purse from a sows ear..or sows...
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 with Thanks Thanks.
    Congrats! That's what you worked for all those years mate! :Drinks:
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    paddy replied to the thread Latest Acquisitions Revisited!.
    The separate dials from Quinta look very good but the complete panels are poor, i bought them for my FW190 build and i didnt use them...
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    paddy reacted to jknaus's post in the thread Latest Acquisitions Revisited! with Love Love.
    I just got Quinta'snew sets for German, British and American aircraft. They come with the Bezels...
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    paddy replied to the thread Latest Acquisitions Revisited!.
    Thanks James They look nice and sharp , maybe they will do the placards and engine plates eventually
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