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      I just received my next project!



      Its a 1/5 scale bellytank made by a guy over here in Oz. He did a couple to build a model of his real car. The tank is from a Government Aircraft Factory (GAF) Canberra, built here in Oz in the early 50s. He sent me this one and about 100 photos of his real project that is almost finished.
      All I need is a Flattie in 1/6 that don't cost the world an I'm in business. Scratch build My next project! the rest, though I will be chasing one of you guys with a lathe down for the tires. (Lost my machinist) Im going to do it in an early style, along the lines of the SoCal Speed Shop tank
      I have been looking into doing a BIG scale bellytank for a long time now, so I am one happy fella!
      Doc.
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    You may have to scratchbuild the 1/6 scale flattie. The only 1/6 scale flathead I know is from GMP and it's 200 balloons in the U.S. I have no idea what it would be in OZ. If you need measurements, I can give you some. Let me know what you need.
    Sometimes a handful of patience is worth more than a truck load of brains. Have the courage to trust your own beliefs. Don't be swayed by those with louder voices. W.S. Maugham :)
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    Holey schmoley! 200US, that would be a good 450 500 Aussy. Guess I will need to pick your brains on yours then! I want to make ARDUN heads too, I have a mate with a real set so I will measure them when I get a chance.
    OOh, this is gonna be fun!



    Um, maybe......:confused:


    My next project!
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    You have whatever help you need Doc. Alls ya gotsta do is ask. I'll get started on the measurements.
    Sometimes a handful of patience is worth more than a truck load of brains. Have the courage to trust your own beliefs. Don't be swayed by those with louder voices. W.S. Maugham :)
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  4. I'm happy to help where I can just ask away!
    Also Doc nice pics of Brocky in the back ground .

    Sean
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    Thanks guys, The Brocky posters and pamphlets I got at Sandown at his memorial day. If you want one Sean send me your addy, I grabbed a few.
    Doc.


    My next project!
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    Great to have you posting a build Doc. I'm looking forward to seeing that 'ol Doc Watson touch in action again.l:
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    Yeah, digging all my builsing supplys and tools out of the boxes. Not fun, but I have an urge to build. This will be slow going though, have a lot happening now!
    May finaly be going in the right directionl:


    My next project!
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    Good deal.l:
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    Yeah, Doc, Good deal. I hope it all goes well and you don't lose the handle on your wagon.
    Sometimes a handful of patience is worth more than a truck load of brains. Have the courage to trust your own beliefs. Don't be swayed by those with louder voices. W.S. Maugham :)
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