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    The continued efforts of Herr Clunk to convert me to a biplane fan uh, continues with my newest arrival: Thanks so much as always and I will have to get started on one of these soon. Ernie, you sir, are the bestest!!! Carl
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    What a beast there Rob. Glad to hear the fit has been good. Carl
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    Last I checked, you were building a Lanc. No trains involved so you should be good.
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    That's making me hungry.
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    That looks great Martin. I need to try a winter whitewash scheme at some point. Carl
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    Hers the front and rear plates dry fit into place. They lock into position nicely. Lastly, here's the zimmerit on the lower hull after a coat of paint. I think it's ok and hopefully the upper sides will improve on it.
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    Well, I made a bunch of progress tonight. I gave the wheels a light wash and dry brushing. Then I finished mounting the arms to the chassis. Next step in the instructions is to assemble the rear engine deck and attach it to the upper subframe. Then this is glued to the lower hull. Here it is test fit together. I felt this approach left too much risk of a misalignment so I tried a different order. I glued the side plates to the subframe first. They were a great fit. Now I can get the engine deck lined up better with the hull sides and rear.
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    Just catching up on this Rob. Really interesting vehicle there and a nice kit too. Carl
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    I keep thinking of doing the same thing with the Arrow. As for retirement, that'll happen when the boys are done school. Especially looking at the cost for tuition these days, nevermind in 10 years.
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    Awesome doesn't really begin to describe it but that's all I can come up with. Carl
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    Maybe Ernie meant mounting the Kubelwagen on the barrel like they used to do with rifled launched grenades? It would certainly fit on a Ratte though. Carl
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    LOL, right title, wrong movie.
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    Anyways, back on track. Oops, still got to get the road wheels done before the tracks. I managed to get in a quick painting session before I got my boys back from school. The wheels are all painted now. I'm off to see Akira at a local theatre tonight so more will have to wait until tomorrow.
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    Looking forward to how you finish the road. Carl
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    Very clean work there.
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    Ok, time to fling some paint. I painted all the road wheels with Tamiya Rubber black Once they're dry, I'll mask them using a cardboard circle template to paint the inner section. Here's my first try at the zimmerit the Jagdpanther had. Turns out it's the wrong pattern so I scrubbed it off and tried again. I think this is closer but I'll still work on it a bit. Carl
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    And here we go, the clear went on followed by a light mist of Tamiya Earth around the lower edges and a bit of dry brushing elsewhere. I'll try get some RFI shots shortly.
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    Thanks Rob! I'm really surprised at how quickly it did go together. Thanks Phil! Just a bit of weathering and then she'll be done.
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    Quick? Yes. Easy? Not as much as I would have hoped but better than my first try. Which ended up in a parts bin at the LHS Thanks Kev!
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    Some more progress from last night. I got the rest of the wheels cleaned up and ready for paintwork I've already assembled one each of the sprocket and idler wheels. The inner wheels are done too. Our cat decided to check in on the newest feline in the house. I wonder if she approves.
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    Nice progress there Bill. I think there may be an issue with the airfoil profile of the wing though. Did the 88 have a Davis wing or a laminar flow one? Carl
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    Jeff and Phil, thanks for sharing. They're proving to be very handy already. Carl
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    Looking good.
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    I'll have to try that as I have a couple bug projects that are white.
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    They still do. For the moment anyways. No milkman unfortunately, just guys selling duct cleaning services. Who get confused when I say we have rad heating.
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