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Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:27 am
by littletankman
hi Nick well done mate . Will look forward to the footage . How did you end up sealing the bottom and top leaving access to the internals . My ones on hold as waiting on the wheels. Not a prob tho as Im working on my Hetzer suspension at the mo and have started my early HL Jagdpanther.

Andy

Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:09 am
by GreenAmphibian
Good on you Nick! I'm glad she floats and has steerage way. I also am waiting for the multi-media presentation of your build. I am waiting for wheels also Andy. I have decided to finish out my LVT builds with an LVTP 5 from the Viet Nam era and gathering parts before I start the build. It looks like a shoebox on tracks.

Herman

Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 1:45 pm
by nickmow
Ok standby for water based footage !
meanwhile, She's nearly done now the mechanics are as sound as they are going to get. So just some cosmetic work to complete.
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Andy sorry I didnt answer your question. Thus far I havnt sealled the top to the bottom but I think for practicality and integrity, Im just going to use 6 x small brass screws through the top hull..Sure it will be a pain to change the battery but Im going to make a silicon rubber seal for the top using either the stuff I use for casting or even off the shelf bathroom caulk,, standby for that one.

Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:12 pm
by littletankman
Very nice , Nick :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:29 pm
by nickmow
As promised highly secret trial footage shot in a classified location that may or may not be my bathroom ! Enjoy
(Musics for you Herman :thumbup: )


Had to do headstands to get this phot !
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Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:25 pm
by mt 1
Great build,have been watching this excellent build you have made a brilliant model :thumbup: :thumbup: a credit to your skills 8) 8)

Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:33 pm
by littletankman
Hi Nick now im impressed mate .

Andy :thumbup:

Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:36 pm
by nickmow
:D

Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:07 pm
by littletankman
Hi once the wheels come from Col . and I can get away from the Hetzer I will have to get back onto my one . How did you seal the top / bottom and leave access to the internals thats waterproof.

Thanks Andy :thumbup:

Re: LVT (A) 1 Alligator

Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:22 am
by GreenAmphibian
Hello there Nick. I enjoyed the film, but I had to stand at attention during the whole thing! Great build, and your detail is spot on also.

Herman