Chris Smith Posted March 24, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belugawrx Posted March 24, 2019 Awesome! I have one of the 78's in the stash, so will be watching... Going all in on the rivets I see..Cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 24, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belugawrx Posted March 25, 2019 He's on the left coast like you Scott... 22 hours ago, Twokidsnosleep said: ,over on the proper coast it is golf season Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 26, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Van Posted March 26, 2019 Great era......I'll be watching.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Smith Posted March 26, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brudda Posted March 28, 2019 This is going to be great!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Smith Posted April 9, 2019 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.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickyfzr Posted April 10, 2019 Looks like this is going to be good. Not enough F1 build on here. I'll be following for sure. Good Luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Smith Posted May 21, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belugawrx Posted May 21, 2019 My Carpal Tunnel syndrome is screaming at you right now !!! Looking great so far Chris, keep up the good work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee Yoder Posted May 21, 2019 Chris, What size rivets are you using? Later, Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Smith Posted May 21, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Smith Posted May 22, 2019 Mr. Yoder ? the button is 1.0 mm the stem is .75 mm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee Yoder Posted May 22, 2019 Thanks! Looks great! Later, Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper018 Posted August 22, 2019 Wow looks great no idea of the process your using to make the rivets do you feel like a little more detailed of you process ? Thanks rob . Looking forward to your project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
