Ohm
dumpsters, divers and details
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All images are here until this all gets properly sorted:
box art front (top)
box art back (bottom)
This is the plastic model by Moebius "The Dark Knight Bat-Pod" in 1/25.
A (small) box at 9.5" X 6" X 1.5".
Assembly begins with the Frame halves (22, 23) and Engine part (24). The next step is the assembly of the Front Chassis parts (15, 34, 35) and some modification needs to be done for proper fit and alignment.
There is a gap between the two subassemblies. This gap doesn't allow the key to engage the proper position between the (Frame) and (Front Chassis). The stance of the completed vehicle will be off and the gap visually noticeable.
Some drilling and trimming will solve this:
I cut and sanded smooth approximately 1/32" (0.8mm) material from the end of the suspension pivot peg of part (23). This peg is 1/8" diameter.
With a 1/8" bit, drill out the Front Chassis Connector Tube, Upper and Lower Half parts (34, 35) after gluing together and the glue has set. These parts want to split while inserting the pivot peg part (23) if it's not drilled first.
After I did this mod, I noticed the assembly was easier and the keyway registered properly. And no more gap
All images are here until this all gets properly sorted:
box art front (top)
box art back (bottom)
This is the plastic model by Moebius "The Dark Knight Bat-Pod" in 1/25.
A (small) box at 9.5" X 6" X 1.5".
Assembly begins with the Frame halves (22, 23) and Engine part (24). The next step is the assembly of the Front Chassis parts (15, 34, 35) and some modification needs to be done for proper fit and alignment.
There is a gap between the two subassemblies. This gap doesn't allow the key to engage the proper position between the (Frame) and (Front Chassis). The stance of the completed vehicle will be off and the gap visually noticeable.
Some drilling and trimming will solve this:
I cut and sanded smooth approximately 1/32" (0.8mm) material from the end of the suspension pivot peg of part (23). This peg is 1/8" diameter.
With a 1/8" bit, drill out the Front Chassis Connector Tube, Upper and Lower Half parts (34, 35) after gluing together and the glue has set. These parts want to split while inserting the pivot peg part (23) if it's not drilled first.
After I did this mod, I noticed the assembly was easier and the keyway registered properly. And no more gap
All images are here until this all gets properly sorted:
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