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Post by Joel_W on Dec 11, 2023 12:55:30 GMT -8
Pascal, Amazing level of detailing and finish. I'm just speechless at this point.
joel
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Post by pg265 on Dec 22, 2023 12:28:49 GMT -8
Good evening everyone, Thank you so much! The build continues peacefully, slowly, much more than I would like... The two front half axles are almost finished, the brake connections are installed and the calipers are just waiting for their bleeding. The steering bellows will be painted later, the discs patinated to follow. The front rims are finished, balanced, center polished. I preferred machined valves to those from the kit. One of the tires is mounted on the other rim. It is lightly sanded and will be detailed soon. And here is the wheel shown on its half train. I was also finally able to complete the rear calipers by fitting them with the missing bleeds. The engine should cool much better: The braided hoses connect the tank to the oil radiators. The whole thing will of course be connected to the engine a bit later. More soon. Pascal
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Post by tatocorvette on Dec 22, 2023 12:40:49 GMT -8
Beautiful and inspiring job as usual!
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Post by pg265 on Jan 25, 2024 11:21:30 GMT -8
Hi, Thank you Sorry for this stop in the WIP… Damaged LH shoulder and broken RH wrist. Should restart around mid February. By the way, It will a good occasion to test the water wall paint booth. Pascal
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 25, 2024 11:52:37 GMT -8
Pascal, As we say here in the states, that just came out of left field. I just assumed like the rest of us that during the holiday season you were just too busy to get enough done to post. But I'm really glad to read that your shoulder and wrist are healing well enough to start modeling by Feb. Will you be allowed to go back to work as a pilot at the same time.
And by the way, the work posted back in Dec has now reached a level of detailing, coupled with your incredible skill set that I honestly have a really hard time telling your work from the real deal. You and Chris are both on the top of my list.
joel
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Post by sam on Jan 25, 2024 17:57:44 GMT -8
Unbelievable work. Sorry to hear about your injuries. Hope for a speedy recovery.
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Post by pg265 on Jan 26, 2024 13:26:40 GMT -8
Good evening,
Thank you very much for your get well wishes. And thanks a lot for your comments. I really hope I’ll be able to restart by mid February… About flying, it’s now of course forbidden. This is not my job, I’m just a private pilot… which is not that bad anyway!! 🤣 Even if flying is not possible, a friend of mine and I may restart the T-6 on Sunday after the winter maintenance: Cooool! It gonna smell oil and Avgas!!
The Lotus 99T should start by mid Feb too!
Pascal
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