silver911 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 37 minutes ago, Toftdale said: I was more than impressed with all the individual components, but now their starting to come together it's looking phenomenal - Andy Thanks Andy...so glad you are impressed with the progress and coming together of components and sub-assemblies. Cheers for comment mate Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, silver911 said: For the top side panels I used 3M double sided tape to fix them in place...using that meant no paint or finishes had to be removed to get a very strong bond...and no risk of unwanted scratches or excess adhesives damaging surrounding areas. In other areas...where I have used metal fixings etc. ...I tend to use thin CA sparingly. Hope that helps answer your question mate. Ron Thanks, certainly does! Its always interesting to hear how the 'hidden' aspects are tackled. I would never have thought of using double sided tape! M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) On 10/24/2021 at 6:05 PM, Malc2 said: Thanks, certainly does! Its always interesting to hear how the 'hidden' aspects are tackled. I would never have thought of using double sided tape! M. To be fair Malc...I worked with DS tape everyday in the print...so it's a favourite of mine. One thing to bear in mind...they can be very unforgiving...easy to get a piece down in the wrong place...and a real struggle to get it to release without using a release agent such as alcahol or nail polish remover!!! Edited November 3, 2021 by silver911 added text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 That’s looking magnificent. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, nick said: That’s looking magnificent. Nick Many thanks for commenting Nick...glad you think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Superb, as always, Ron.... it gets my seal of approval, mate..... Cheers, H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Hi, Great job Ron. what a beautiful build! Pascal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 4 hours ago, harveyb258 said: Superb, as always, Ron.... it gets my seal of approval, mate..... Cheers, H Well...if you approve mate...I must be doing something right Many thanks H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 4 hours ago, pg265 said: Hi, Great job Ron. what a beautiful build! Pascal The 312 T was always a sleek thing of beauty...and I have tried my best to capture that. Much appreciate you taking the time to comment Pascal R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 Right...so today's job was not one I was looking forward to...wiring up the rest of the cockpit/tub ! To be fair...it was a lot less stressful than anticipated. First the rev counter cable was glued to the back of it...then routed along the radiator pipe as per the 1:1...and ties added. I did try some of the MFH cable ties...but found them impossible to work with...the holes to thread them were solid...and...when trying to clear them they just fell apart...so I used metal ones instead..... Then on to the other side...which entailed fitting the steering wheel loom...followed by the rest of the instruments. Once the glue had set properly...then came the task of routing them all along the radiator pipe...and...as with the previous side...attaching ties... So this is where she sits now..... Next up will be the side pontoons and rear wing assembly. Ron to be continued............ 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Brilliant....simple as that 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy J said: Brilliant....simple as that 👌 That works for me mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 A mazing, magnificent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, kpnuts said: A mazing, magnificent. Thanks mate...always appreciated Edited October 25, 2021 by silver911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Test post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Thanks Mike 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Having spent last night deciding on what parts to assemble next...waying up the 'pro's and cons' so to speak...this morning I made the choice. With the side pontoons the least likely to cause issues once fitted...compared to the rear wing...I started with the easiest side..... Repeated for the other side..... These fitted snugly without any glue needed...which was a nice bonus with all the paintwork and decals to think of. Next up...the rear wing and support assembly. With the battery loom and brake light wiring...along with the two hoses from the radiator enclosed in the support...plus the starter motor wires...and the previously made 'armoured' radiator hose still to connect...it meant being very careful not to trap any of them in between the wing and chassis. As I had strengthened the support frame earlier on in the build...I had four nice strong mounting points...a bit of a juggle with all the wires and hoses but..... After allowing a couple of hours for the CA to fully set...then came all the routing and fixing of all those wires and hoses..... A few quick pics of where it's at right now..... Next up...time to get the 'boots' on Ron to be continued............ 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Church Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Staggeringly good! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, Michael Church said: Staggeringly good! Seconded 👍- Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 What a joy! She's looking fantastic coming together! Very impressive work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Michael Church said: Staggeringly good! Many thanks Michael...a real compliment 5 hours ago, Toftdale said: Seconded 👍- Andy Thank you Andy...nice one mate. 3 hours ago, Bengalensis said: What a joy! She's looking fantastic coming together! Very impressive work! Thank you for the kind words...so pleased you find it impressive. Cheers guys Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyb258 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thirded...... A joy to behold, matey. Cheers, H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc2 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Looking good, always satisfying when the major assemblies come together! M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 8 hours ago, harveyb258 said: Thirded...... A joy to behold, matey. Cheers, H Cheers H...a joy to get this far 6 hours ago, Malc2 said: Looking good, always satisfying when the major assemblies come together! M. Apart from the stress and worry...very satisfying Malc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 Late last night...and with sleep still not an option...I gave in and put her 'boots'on..... Then I just couldn't resist seeing what she would look like with her nose on..... Have spent today joining the air scoop and cockpit shroud...fitting the mirrors and screen...and adding some fittings. Didn't have time to get pics...so that will be tomorrow's job...which means she is all but finished...just a couple of very minor touchup's to do...and the beast is all but done. Ron to be continued............ 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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