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22-12-21, 03:35
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All that's left is the internal spring loaded stop locator which will be half a day I'm sure
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22-12-21, 10:56
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Sometimes it is just the satisfaction of doing it Colin.
Very nice .
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24-12-21, 06:57
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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, 07:07
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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, 06:28
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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, 06:40
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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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01-01-22, 05:07
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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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