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Re: M1A1HA, 10/13 Update; Rivet and Bolt "planting" I/W
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 4:51 pm
by BarryC
Re: M1A1 HA, 10/10 Update; Skirt Plate Hangers and Pivots
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 4:54 pm
by BarryC
nexusys wrote:BarryC wrote:c.rainford73 wrote:Barry absolutely brilliant work
Thanks Carl, it has turned out pretty well if I say so myself.
I had put off drilling the 868 holes as long as possible and finally had to "bite the bullet" and just do it. Even with the use of the attachment for the Vertical Mill it still required some 11-12 hours over two days.
Hopefully between today and tomorrow I will get the right side drilled and the incredibly boring, daunting task will be complete.
Really looking forward to getting on with detailing the turret especially after viewing Nexusys's work on his Abrams.
Thanks again,
Barry
I wonder how neat your home would look like. Jeez, wouldnt crossed my mind to do those rivets.
C'mon Barry, me is like LandWind X7 whereas yours more Range Rover Evoque comparison
My workbench area. Not always neat and clean!
Re: M1A1HA, 10/14 Update; Rivets and Bolts completed on 1 si
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 5:57 pm
by c.rainford73
I must say it's quite a nice workplace and my eyes have been immediately drawn to a particular lovely pinup lady in a picture
Re: M1A1HA, 10/14 Update; Rivets and Bolts completed on 1 si
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 7:48 pm
by BarryC
c.rainford73 wrote:I must say it's quite a nice workplace and my eyes have been immediately drawn to a particular lovely pinup lady in a picture
Thanks Carl,
Yes she covers my right flank and Marilyn Monroe my left with Gen. Robin Olds anchoring the center! I can look in any direction for inspiration!
Barry
Re: M1A1HA, 10/14 Update; Rivets and Bolts completed on 1 si
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:32 pm
by nexusys
Very intricate work on it Barry.
How long did you take to plant those bolts and rivets? Weeks> months?
Your left side armor is now complete and it lookks marvellous! just like a real thing!
bloody hell
Nice workshop you got there Barry. I dont have one yet. At the moment, just makeshift workbench here and there.
had some in the garage, but too cold during winter. Some in my dungeon
Re: M1A1HA, 10/14 Update; Rivets and Bolts completed on 1 si
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 12:27 pm
by BarryC
Thank you for the complementary words Nexusys.
It takes about and hour per pair of tiles to drill and place rivets and bolts.
My work shop has taken me nearly 50 years to get to where I had a dedicated room with the space and tools need. It is really nice to have things out where I can use them without having to rearrange half the shop, makes things so much easier.
Barry
Re: M1A1HA, 10/14 Update; Rivets and Bolts completed on 1 si
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 1:34 pm
by BarryC
No pics but the rivets and bolts are complete on both sides of the ARATS.
Barry
Re: M1A1HA, 10/16 Update; Rivets and Bolts FINISHED!!!!!!
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 2:28 pm
by Uncarina
Barry,
I have some SERIOUS catching up to do in reading your build log! Brilliant work!
Cheers, Tom
Re: M1A1HA, 10/16 Update; Rivets and Bolts FINISHED!!!!!!
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:31 pm
by BarryC
Uncarina wrote:Barry,
I have some SERIOUS catching up to do in reading your build log! Brilliant work!
Cheers, Tom
Thanks Tom!
Your awesome work started me down this path!
Barry
Re: M1A1HA, 10/16 Update; Rivets and Bolts FINISHED!!!!!!
Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2017 1:12 pm
by pininy
Just got me an HL M1A2 and decided to upgrade the stock electronics and parts, and hopefully do some scale mods...
After seeing your thread, I am in AWE!
Just want to say Waaaaaaah... WOW! Awesome!!! seriously I can't imagine doing any of your fine details!
Amazing workmanship!
