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Hi Boogie, i plan to build a civilian version of Italeri' s Harley WMA despatch bike from 1942. I tried before to build ythe military version but made a bit of a mess of the wheels ending up with half 1mm plastic spokes and half .4mm metal : 🤣 I think i can convert this kit into a civilian...

Thanks chris, one good thing to come of all this is i look at the questionable pictures and they made me order a new battery and charger for my good camera :)

I did do the panels together but had to re do the back using a filler primer. I did use a grey primer on top like the other panels to try and keep the base colour correct. It was a fun Build Bob, it had its difficulties but as you say, even they were fun to solve. Maybe had i not solved them...

Well that was a lot easier than it could have been :) Its not perfect but i am very pleased with it as a first attempt. its basically OTB but would benefit from a little added detail with the wiring and plumbing. You Gotta learn to walk before you can run. This car was easier than the bikes...

I have no idea either :-) turned off VPN and the pictures disappear Bob, thanks for trying though, As brits we are protected from the outside world now by are masters.

As i am now on a VPN i am in Canada....bloody cold here :-)

Imgur access in the United Kingdom From September 30, 2025, access to Imgur from the United Kingdom is no longer available. UK users will not be able to log in, view content, or upload images. Imgur content embedded on third-party sites will not display for UK users. Yea works with a VPN thanks...

more and more i am finding this on multiple web sites especially those on the other side of the pond, (your side :-) )

Thanks Bob, the problem with the 150 is it doesnt have a powered lead screw so you can screw cut :-(

I dont think i would need a 4 jaw but i agree it would be wise to make sure they are available should i decide to turn square stock top round :) I doubt these micro lathes would be capable of turning an interrupted cut anyway. I think i would need a bench grinder for tools, an interchangeable...

Yes sorry Paul i have no idea why i called you Chris ~?

The MFH car is all but finished but i am waiting on some micro springs for the exhaust, no doubt i will end up winding them myself but lets see what MFH can offer, its next day delivery from the UK. I do have a guy waiting for a Spitfire but i am not feeling it at the moment and no point in...

I have been pondering a model makers lathe for a while and i am sure i have broached the subject before because i remember Chris posting pictures of his collet based watchmakers lathe. Its one of those things i struggle with as i am not sure i would get the value from it. It may present...

Congratulations James, I'm a few months into retirement now, should have done it 50 years ago.... 🤣

nah its a grey Heron, we have a stream here and they like to try their luck.