Depleted Uranium pitot tube perhaps?ShaunW wrote:Looks good Andrew. The solder should work if you want a bit more weight in there but, if she's reasonably well balanced and only tips back under a bit of provocation, it might be more trouble than it's worth.
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If your handyman skills are as good as mine, you must have a shelf with a downward slope somewhere?
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Yes my handyman skills are at that (not very) level...Clashcityrocker wrote:If your handyman skills are as good as mine, you must have a shelf with a downward slope somewhere?
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It seems to be okay. I'm just waiting for the green paint to dry on the inside of those undercarriage doors. I've touched up the canopy framing with black too. Almost done!
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And the final three pieces are fastened in place. The balance is on a knife edge, but still horizontal (mostly).
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Woohoooo!
I think thats the nicest Sabre I've seen - fantastic markings...
I think thats the nicest Sabre I've seen - fantastic markings...
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Excellent finish Andrew, a very smart looking Sabre if I may say so.
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Looks good in the all red scheme.
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Very bright and vibrant. Great work for sticking through to the end.
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Very nice indeed Andrew. It's good to see another completed shelf queen.
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