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Post by Mence on Mar 19, 2018 15:13:47 GMT -6
Chaps. Here we go.   |
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Post by Mence on Mar 19, 2018 15:39:46 GMT -6
Lid off reveals Tamiya's usual shoddy presentation...  |
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Post by JCON on Mar 19, 2018 16:53:35 GMT -6
Yup, typical Mr T box...
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 19, 2018 18:48:19 GMT -6
How many pieces are in there? I sometimes find, no matter the manufacturer, that when I take the stuff out of the box, it refuses to go back in so the lid will shut all the way down!  Glad to see this one get started, Prof! |
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Post by Mence on Mar 20, 2018 1:10:26 GMT -6
Hard to tell exactly fella.
If you count individual screws etc. probably close to 500 parts.
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Post by Mence on Mar 20, 2018 3:17:08 GMT -6
Chaps. First up is the space frame chassis. A one piece molding that comes with plenty of bracing that needs to be carefully removed.  And after a bit of clean up, we're ready for primer and paint.  |
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 20, 2018 3:32:03 GMT -6
That's a bunch of parts!
Nice job on the cleanup!
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Post by JCON on Mar 20, 2018 8:02:51 GMT -6
 Glad you figured out what had to go...
I probably would have cut something vital off the frame... |
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Post by Mence on Mar 20, 2018 13:31:28 GMT -6
No need to worry on that count, tamiya label everything that needs to go very clearly.
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Post by SteveM on Mar 20, 2018 13:46:27 GMT -6
Wow, mind blowing already! I would deffo cut off the wrong bit!  |
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Post by Mence on Mar 20, 2018 14:10:47 GMT -6
And a bit more for you. Laid on the gloss black for the chassis and then promptly sanded lots off again as the fit tolerances are too tight otherwise. Added the rear panel support, aluminum rear panel and floor panels.  And from underneath. Apologies for the image quality.  |
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 20, 2018 15:36:32 GMT -6
Sweeeeeet!!!!!!
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Post by JCON on Mar 20, 2018 17:15:05 GMT -6
Works for me and stiffened up that frame so its no so fiddly now!!!  |
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Post by Mence on Mar 21, 2018 5:03:48 GMT -6
Chaps. Today's update. Steering rack (workable), assembled, painted and installed. Bodywork sides in place. 
For those wondering about size, it will be 285mm long when finished. |
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Post by JCON on Mar 21, 2018 8:24:47 GMT -6
Coming right along nicely Prof!!!
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Mar 21, 2018 8:28:42 GMT -6
Cool beans! 
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 21, 2018 8:34:06 GMT -6
It's not extremely huge, at that length. Your progress is looking great, Mence!
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Post by Mence on Mar 21, 2018 9:27:17 GMT -6
It's not extremely huge, at that length. Your progress is looking great, Mence! Not by U.S. standards!  A true 2 seat kit car, only weighs about 600kg. |
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Post by BUCKY on Mar 21, 2018 9:57:46 GMT -6
Light and fast?
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Post by patrick on Mar 21, 2018 10:31:53 GMT -6
Caterham is a continuation of the Lotus Super 7.....The one I almost bought was powered by a Cosworth 4 cyl.................imagine a super light weight and fairly stiff chassis with 190 + H.P in it !
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