Posted March 24 I have been collecting parts for this build for about a year of searching on e bay. I was just going to do the 78 version with the after market parts I collected. But one morning I stumbled on a MFH conversation kit. So here I am, I don’t know how long this will take. I just hope I can do it justice by taking my time. I will not be using the rain tires. That’s about it. I started on the fuel cell. I spent about 45 min filing and drilling for the rivets. And I am not even close to being ready for primer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 24 Awesome! I have one of the 78's in the stash, so will be watching... Going all in on the rivets I see..Cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 24 Wow, are you off your meds?? two big cool projects at once and it is golf season....well,over on the proper coast it is golf season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 25 He's on the left coast like you Scott... 22 hours ago, Twokidsnosleep said: ,over on the proper coast it is golf season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 26 On March 25, 2019 at 8:24 AM, Belugawrx said: He's on the left coast like you Scott... Whao, maybe I am off my meds, swore that said your name as OP...my apologies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 26 No golf for this guy...I don’t need another expensive/time consuming hobby. just a quick update I probably spent a couple of hours drilling the holes out for the rivets. I found out from my friend Bruce (brudda) I need to get a tumbler that polish’s brass to use on the white metal parts. This way I can make it as realistic as I can. Also need some metric drill bits fun times coming Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 9 I have no idea how much patience it is going to take on this project, I just got some metric drill bits in the mail today and I have been trying different media to use in a tumbler I purchased a couple weeks ago.. So I hope to try to get time to start something... my family calendar is getting full. Chris.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted April 10 Looks like this is going to be good. Not enough F1 build on here. I'll be following for sure. Good Luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 21 Not too much to report... I found some time to start inserting rivets, talk about time consuming. Drill holes then insert rivets. I think I have about 6 hours into this part alone. I do like how it’s turning out. once I get this part done, time to polish. Thanks for looking Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 21 My Carpal Tunnel syndrome is screaming at you right now !!! Looking great so far Chris, keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 21 Chris, What size rivets are you using? Later, Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 21 4 hours ago, Lee Yoder said: Chris, What size rivets are you using? Later, Lee I will give you a measurement when I get home from work 😉 off the top of my head I think they are .5mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 22 Mr. Yoder 😁 the button is 1.0 mm the stem is .75 mm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
