I debated, closed up the engine bay. I know what you're thinking, why put all that work in there and cover it up? Beats the hell out of me. We know it's in there.
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M3 Lee Lulubelle
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I debated, closed up the engine bay. I know what you're thinking, why put all that work in there and cover it up? Beats the hell out of me. We know it's in there.
Heavens Eagle
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Isn't there a scene where they are working on the engine?
Been a while since I have seen the movie.
Been a while since I have seen the movie.
There's a scene early where they are stealing a throttle cable from a knocked out Lee. Also I think they have to stop at one point to clean out the sand from the carbs. I'm debating having the rear hatch open.
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
DO IT!
Greg Kimsey
Well-known member
Resistance is futile. You will assimilate.....
Wait...different movie. You get the drift though
Wait...different movie. You get the drift though
OK then, in light of "more detail"
I'm going to build up the PE stowage boxes. Breaking out the old soldering iron to do the major construction, Gator Grip for the little bits. The kit box next to it.
I'm going to build up the PE stowage boxes. Breaking out the old soldering iron to do the major construction, Gator Grip for the little bits. The kit box next to it.
Trying to get this soldering done I wonder, how the hell did I build that halftrack! 
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
I hear ya MP, I found the same thing coming back to soldering with my U-boat stuff. Once I had a bit of practice though it all started to flow Ok.Trying to get this soldering done I wonder, how the hell did I build that halftrack!
My problem is getting the flat lid lined up, I've known a while I need one of those ceramic soldiering blocks. I'll get it today, gotta open up the ol' knoggin and figure out how to secure it in place. Dust out the cobwebs and git'er done!
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Unless you are using a torch, the ceramic blocks are way overkill. Some ceramic floor tile will work just fine for anything you are doing with a soldering iron.
I need a little more than just the alligator clips Steve, assembling origami PE parts that don't want to cooperate is my problem.
This is what I'm ordering.
Honeycomb Ceramic Soldering Boards
I have been known to take it for the team in the past. Assembling the floor board of the brass halftrack so many years ago, this burn lasted a while.
I figured out how to get this thing squared up after sleeping on it.
I'm sure you all know what these things are. No the solder job inside is not pretty but it works.
PE box vers kit box.
Here they are dry fitted. Those tabs on the back are for the hinges. Ended up doing the slight solder application with them. CA glue just wasn't holding well.
This is what I'm ordering.
Honeycomb Ceramic Soldering Boards
I have been known to take it for the team in the past. Assembling the floor board of the brass halftrack so many years ago, this burn lasted a while.
I figured out how to get this thing squared up after sleeping on it.
I'm sure you all know what these things are. No the solder job inside is not pretty but it works.
PE box vers kit box.
Here they are dry fitted. Those tabs on the back are for the hinges. Ended up doing the slight solder application with them. CA glue just wasn't holding well.
That was actually the intent.
Found a major freakin' gap between the lower and upper hulls up front. Several things are out of kilter. Debating options.
