Triple Valve Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Had the same problem with the book however managed to get a refund before it was sent to me. Also never received any e-mail about special editions. Eaglemoss have now opted me out of any special editions. As for the screws, the holes certainly need a little work done to them. Completed issue 12 with no problems after that. On issue 14 as soon as I attempted any work for the IM screw one of the lugs of the hub carrier sheared off! Now I am awaiting a replacement which is being sent out with the next batch of issues (Hopefully) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Unfortunate about the broken lug. That's the trouble with white metal, it doesn't like to bend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1984 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I think it was the screws that holding in the trailing arms that gave the trouble. I found on the DeAg MP4-23 and the Eaglemoss DB5 that a touch of vaseline on the thread helped the screws go in a lot easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin.. Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Good idea with the Vaseline. I'll remember that for when the next bundle of issues turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin.. Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Today I received my email saying issues 16-19 have been despatched with a 'mega' poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Yes same here, expecting delivery today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Looks like I've been optimistic as I haven't received issues 16 - 19 yet. According to the email they were despatched on March 18, a week ago. Getting a little impatient now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Valve Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Not only me then!! They sent the replacement issue 14 as requested and were supposed to have included that with this months delivery. Alas no 16-19 yet....Look like another e-mail about to be sent. Although must give them credit that they have corrected any problems I have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 The postman's just delivered mine...yay On checking my account it was despatched on the 25th, not the 18th as stated in the email. Maybe you'll get yours tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Valve Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Thats good to hear...... and yes just checked my subs and they have changed/updated the information. Like you, sent on the 25th. Looks like it will be tomorrow since we are now into the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaman Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I got mine last Friday, built the engine parts last night, quite a neat little install. Also had to super glue the magnet back into the front left wheel hub. Its a nice build so far, my chassis was slightly twisted, but with the weight going on it, it should sort itself out just fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Here's what we got in issue 16, parts for the gearbox. And they went together like this: Here's what we got in issue 17, engine parts. And went together like this: This is what we got in issue 18, more engine parts. And this is what we did with them: This is what we got in issue 19, more engine parts and some cheap tweezers. Not sure what they're for yet. And here's what we did with them. Everything in this release went together well with no fit issues although I'm disappointed that there are no decals to add that extra level of detail, for instance on the oil filter. Also in this release, a wall poster (double sided). That's all for this month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Nice progress. Regards Keith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Nice looking engine so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hello peeps, I've got a little behind with this build due to holidays and other stuff cluttering the bench so I'm playing catch-up. This is what I got in the May release No magazine 20 and two copies of 22. At least all the parts were correct. These are the parts for the intake manifolds from issue 20. Rather than delay things further by contacting Eaglemoss for a copy of the missing magazine I went ahead with the assembly of the manifolds with a little help from YouTube. I've also invested in a decal set available from a well-known eBay seller Back soon with the rest of the build from the May release.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Issue 21, cylinder heads and parts for the A/C compressor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 Issue 22, more engine parts including tubing. The only problem encountered with this stage of the build was the breakage of an 'MM' screw (arrowed) even though I'd pre-threaded the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Coming along very nicely. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Moving on to issue 23, parts for the alternator and a pre-painted dipstick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Really cracking on with this build now. Issue 24, pulleys and belts. Issue 25, exhaust pipes and some brackets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 Issue 26, more parts for the exhaust system. The engine is mounted into the chassis at this stage. The drive shafts from issues 12 & 14 are also attached. Less than 25% of the build done and the beast already weighs in at over 1.8 Kg (4 lbs) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Issue 27, some brackets, horn and radiator fans. This completes the May and June releases. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 With the loss of all previous images due to the PB ransom demand I've been in two minds whether or not to proceed with this WIP. I've got better things to do with my time than edit every image URL but nevertheless, I've decided to continue using a new host. With the June release the engine was completed and installed in the chassis. Moving on to the July release, issues 28 - 31. Issue 28, parts for the radiator. Issue 29, the floorpan. Issue 30, coolant pipes. Issue 31, not much, just a couple of chassis plates. This completes the July release. Weight now 2.4Kg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 this is coming along very nicely indeed, some nice detail being included. Keith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 August release came earlier than expected, issues 32 - 35. Issue 32, fuel tank and battery holder. Issue 33, fuel tank bottom plate and battery box cover. Issue 34, chassis front upper. Issue 35, wheel arches. This completes the August build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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