M1A1HA, 9/18/23 update. Delay of Game, two week penalty!

[BarryC]

Last update for the weekend.

I "whittled" a wingnut out of styrene rod for the latch and added the hasp pieces for the hatch lock. I figured I might as well go ahead and lock it while I was at it.

[c.rainford73]

Are you kidding me? Stunning Barry

Just when I thought I accomplished something today I see this....

[nexusys]

never crossed my mind you would design a wingnut and the lock. I feel like i'm looking at the actual 1:1 abrams rather than 1:16. speechless

[BarryC]

Thanks guys! Really it's all in the spirit of the build and besides it's fun!

I didn't want anyone to gain "unauthorized" access overnight.

Barry

[nexusys]

Barry, everytime you build parts for this, did you do another copy of them for the next project?

[HERMAN BIX]

Ahh............a real man would have made a key for it

[silversurfer1947]

OCD does not come close to describing your incredible attention to detail. Have you ever thought of bottling it up and selling it on the open market? Unbelievable work

[Estnische]

Beautiful, inspirational, and frustrating all at the same time!

You are a master.

[BarryC]

Barry, everytime you build parts for this, did you do another copy of them for the next project?

Nexusys,

I do not, if the part requires a lot of measured pieces I make drawing of sorts with dimensions. Other wise it will just be another adventure.

Barry

[BarryC]

Ahh............a real man would have made a key for it

What makes you think I did not? It's pretty small maybe you just can't see it.

Barry