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22-12-21, 11:56
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Sometimes it is just the satisfaction of doing it Colin.
Very nice .
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24-12-21, 07:57
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Hey Jack, you are absolutely correct. I have to admit, I made the handle 3 times
 cause I just wasn't happy enough Now I am.
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24-12-21, 08:07
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I made a lever for the other end but I still need to work out what to do there. The final drives are fitted with a park brake that is held on with a spring valve and needs low pressure to release it. I just need to have a look in my never throw away anything hydraulic area for a suitable part
 . Anyway I'm happy with the result, it fits, it's painted and another step done. The list is still long but heading the right direction all the time. 
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30-12-21, 07:28
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It's that time of the year when people go on holidays and if you don't have some things you need then you just gotta wait
but that's ok, I just adjusted my direction and do some of the internal. I have enough or the original base to reproduce but not to use. It is all 2mm ally and they certainly used their aviation manufacture at it's best.
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30-12-21, 07:40
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They used a tongue and slot system to join parts and also rivets. Obviously when you set jigs for multiples then everyone will be precise. I am doing two individually but being extra careful to reproduce them with accuracy. I have many many dies for my punch but only one slot punch
but how happy was I that it happened to be the right one  After the parts are made, it is a simple operation of fit and bend the tabs alternately. Anyway it's a good change and it had to be done some time. There is quite a bit of steel threaded mounting block to make and rivet to the ally which is fiddly but very effective.
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#6
01-01-22, 06:07
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I have now completed all components for this section of the turret base area x 2. Being aluminium, it is a lot lighter to handle and work with.
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#7
01-01-22, 06:13
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My first thought of the tag and slot system was way over the top but the assembly was way quick once the parts were done. Some parts were rivetted but cleco clamps make that part easy. After I finished one, I gave it a test fit and all was good.
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