fv432's late tiger build

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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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looking at the picture your tanks are sat too high on the suspension you will need to adjust the spring to lower the hull
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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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Hi Blake first up many thanks for the compliments its very much appreciated ;)

for the upper hull it uses the asiatam bracket at the front and ive cut out the disc with the star shaped knob on (not sure on the real name :o)

and put a screw in that held in place with resin and finished with plasti-card this will then screw into a bracket inside holding the 2 together think ive put pics up of it if not will get some  ;) ;)

the ride height is too high and as rivet mentioned will need to adjust it and from what ive seen its going to be a complete lower hull strip down so will do it just before painting ;)

the rear hatches were cut out using the "Thread saw" method quite easy really and rivet tails used for the hinges and plasti-card tubing to hold it together so they are usable

the gearbox mounting plate was a little issue and i thought it was the asiatam boxes that ive fitted but it seems as if its a common issue (easily fixed though)

you carry on with the questions blake if i can help i will


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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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Hi fv432 . I thought the asitam tub was to high to ? If you re do this could you put a post up regarding it please .

Thanks Andy
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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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sure will with lots of pics (i like them you know lol) ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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Hi there yer I noticed  ;D . Ive built my convoy light thanks for the advice and help .

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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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lowered the loaders hatch and fitted the bin trial only ;) ;)
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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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oh er what nice bins you have  ;D ;D
shes going to be a fine example
all the best, cliff
on second thoughts lets not go to Camelot ,it is a silly place
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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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oi stop looking at my bins  :D :D :D :D :D

cheers cliff its moving along slowly but getting there :D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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Nice work!  :D ;D
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Re: fv432's late tiger build

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yo guys are pros..nice work..
lolx my tiger is giving me a very very painfull migraine
Trial and lots of errors...
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