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    paddy replied to the thread Fiat Mephistopheles (take 2.FINISHED.
    Yea they were never a good fit especially on the one off home builds. What really surprised me even on production cars was how thin and...
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    paddy replied to the thread Fiat Mephistopheles (take 2.FINISHED.
    On all these Italeri/Protar kits, getting the hood to fit is the key. The problem with this one was the sag in the chassis which runs...
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread Fiat Mephistopheles (take 2.FINISHED with Haha Haha.
    That extra bend was needed to provide more back pressure in the cylinders. Gave the engine another 2 hp. :vgood:
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    paddy replied to the thread Fiat Mephistopheles (take 2.FINISHED.
    This is what i have settled on. Yellow sponsored by the M&Ms in background
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    paddy replied to the thread All Righty ... What's on the bench today?.
    On my bench but still in its box is a An Airfix DE Haviland Chipmunk , gifted to me by a guy i know. not really my thing but its 1/48...
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    paddy replied to the thread Fiat Mephistopheles (take 2.FINISHED.
    Dont panic, a quick call to the Arkansas Chug a Bug team provided a solution :cool: (of sorts) I just need to lower that rear light .
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    paddy replied to the thread Fiat Mephistopheles (take 2.FINISHED.
    Oh dear.....My whacky races special has hit a small snag. As my childhood hero would have said "Curses" or even "Drat and double Drat"...
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    paddy replied to the thread Eh up!.
    Its a wonderful thing, i love anything like this :-) I think the rigidity is tied to torque and balance. The heavier the cut the more...
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    paddy replied to the thread Mercedes W196.
    I have a love hate relationship with them. I have only built one and that needed quite a bit of work. I love the opportunity they bring...
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    paddy replied to the thread Mercedes W196.
    Hmmm. thanks for sharing Nick. It looks like a cross between a Pocher and one of those kits you get weekly with a 150 £10 magazines :)...
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    paddy replied to the thread Eh up!.
    interestingly i saw this today this is a high end micro lathe, its also available as a watchmakers lather, basically the same thing...
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    paddy replied to the thread Eh up!.
    I am not sure i can see any advantage in these micro lathes unless you really have no choice because of space .Weight and rigidity is...
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    paddy reacted to Rhino's post in the thread NOVO 1/72 Gloster Whittle E28/39 Pioneer with Love Love.
    A coat of Tamiya X-22 on the scratched-up 49-year-old canopy, and some careful Dullcote touch-up, and I'm calling "Lazarus the E28/39"...
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    paddy replied to the thread NOVO 1/72 Gloster Whittle E28/39 Pioneer.
    Well done Chris, this looks great and i bet it being smashed up made the whole thing more fun :-)
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    paddy reacted to Heavens Eagle's post in the thread Fiat Mephistopheles (take 2.FINISHED with Thanks Thanks.
    That bright yellow is looking really good Paddy!
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