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  • Lpherr

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    I didn't make it, but I made it pretty.

    I did a full brake service (calipers, rotors and pads) on the truck since the one wheel has been grinding badly. This is the result of all the metal being ground off the rotor and pad backing plate.

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    That is unacceptable, so I had to add some pretty to it.
    Ten minutes on the buff jack.



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    SmileDocHill

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    I couldn't find the "show us how much of a cheapskate you are " thread so I'll put this here.
    I've saved a uspsa cardboard to use for cutting scrap cardboard into targets for years. This will make the process much quicker and easier. It will also serve as the end plate for the stack of cut cardboards so they store easier in the garage.
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    Update. This makes it incredibly easy and faster. Being able to put my hand on the wood and lean on it while I cut is a big deal. Cutting cardboard with a cardboard template doesn't allow that.
    I cut all these in maybe 20 minutes counting cleanup.
     
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    Dog1

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    I finished this. A M16 model 604. Slick side Air Force version that was also used in Vietnam by the Navy's Riverine Force.

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    I took a run-of-the-mill Anderson lower and removed part of the fence. Well not completely correct because the partial fence really should have been cut back a little farther over the magazine release, this is about as far as I wanted to take it. Maybe in the future I'll get a correct one from PSA. I still need to get some period correct take down pins, magazine release, safety and bolt release.
     
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    Dog1

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    1982 Revell UH1-D Huey kit. Definitely not the best it shows it's age. It would be nice if they would upgrade the kit some but they don't. It does not have the green tinted windows over the pilot and co-pilot because well my clear green paint dried up. Should have some by Friday. This is representative of Major Bruce Crandall's second tour of duty helo. Not the one flown by him that was unarmed other than door gunners during the Battle of Ia Drang valley in '66.
     

    fullmetaljesus

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    Sorry I haven't posted much in here. Life has been quite busy. Also I've started live streaming every Monday evening at 6. I ramble about various things while blacksmithing and making stuff. Been having technical issues but we are working them out.

    Couple weeks ago I went to a class in Goshen Ohio. Ended up making this candle holder that I'll probably use as an ash tray.

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