Bronco 1:35 Type XXIII RC Build/ Conversion

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  • Das Boot
    Rear Admiral

    • Dec 2019
    • 1488

    #76
    Off topic, but when ham radio Click image for larger version

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    Of the approximately 40,000 men who served on U-boats in WWII, it is estimated that around 28,000 to 30,000 lost their lives.

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    • biggsgolf
      Captain

      • Jan 2020
      • 927

      #77
      Using a brass rod leveled to determine Cylinder Cradle and Thrust Bearing height Click image for larger version

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      • biggsgolf
        Captain

        • Jan 2020
        • 927

        #78
        Perfect alignment
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        • biggsgolf
          Captain

          • Jan 2020
          • 927

          #79
          I am very happy with the cut lines, no Styrene needed, used Rage in two spots, the magnetic hold down is perfect Click image for larger version

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          • He Who Shall Not Be Named
            Moderator

            • Aug 2008
            • 13404

            #80
            Originally posted by biggsgolf
            I am very happy with the cut lines, no Styrene needed, used Rage in two spots, the magnetic hold down is perfect Click image for larger version

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            Looking good, pal.

            David
            Who is John Galt?

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            • biggsgolf
              Captain

              • Jan 2020
              • 927

              #81
              Originally posted by He Who Shall Not Be Named

              Looking good, pal.

              David
              Thanks David!

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              • biggsgolf
                Captain

                • Jan 2020
                • 927

                #82
                Thrust Bearing, final will be thicker Click image for larger version

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                • Das Boot
                  Rear Admiral

                  • Dec 2019
                  • 1488

                  #83
                  Looks great. My diamond cutting wheels have been delivered.
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                  Of the approximately 40,000 men who served on U-boats in WWII, it is estimated that around 28,000 to 30,000 lost their lives.

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                  • biggsgolf
                    Captain

                    • Jan 2020
                    • 927

                    #84
                    Unrelated, Last Pool Run Skipjack 2023


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                    • biggsgolf
                      Captain

                      • Jan 2020
                      • 927

                      #85
                      Ok, seams and hull clips complete Click image for larger version

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                      • Das Boot
                        Rear Admiral

                        • Dec 2019
                        • 1488

                        #86
                        Looking great.
                        Of the approximately 40,000 men who served on U-boats in WWII, it is estimated that around 28,000 to 30,000 lost their lives.

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                        • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                          Moderator

                          • Aug 2008
                          • 13404

                          #87
                          Originally posted by biggsgolf
                          Ok, seams and hull clips complete Click image for larger version

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                          You've successfully hurtled the hardest part of this project. Well done, sir.

                          David
                          Who is John Galt?

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                          • biggsgolf
                            Captain

                            • Jan 2020
                            • 927

                            #88
                            Thanks David

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                            • biggsgolf
                              Captain

                              • Jan 2020
                              • 927

                              #89
                              This is a better pic, last pic was distorted Click image for larger version

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                              • biggsgolf
                                Captain

                                • Jan 2020
                                • 927

                                #90




                                Port Side Seam



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