New M1917 WW1 Tanks soon availible

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Re: New M1917 WW1 Tanks soon availible

Post by Ran504 » Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:04 pm

G'day Randy, mate this has to be one of the coolest build I have ever seen.
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Re: New M1917 WW1 Tanks soon availible

Post by Randy Bee » Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:07 am

Thank you.
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Re: New M1917 WW1 Tanks soon availible

Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:06 pm

Both sets of coil springs under her. She is sitting on her own now
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Re: New M1917 WW1 Tanks soon availible

Post by jdmcm » Sun Sep 10, 2017 4:22 pm

Get those darn tracks on! You're killing me here! lol
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Post by Randy Bee » Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:30 am

Soon there all out for having names etched on them from all the different doaner.
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Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:27 am

Some tracks back with names engraved on them, Wheel moved into position. Rear drive sprockets in fob shop for spokes to be welded in place, and spline hubs
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Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:33 am

More tracks next week one whole side done. Stay tuned.
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Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 23, 2017 2:43 pm

Rear sprockets done and mounted front wheel bolts in place time for tracks
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Post by Randy Bee » Sat Sep 23, 2017 2:44 pm

Front view
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Re: New M1917 WW1 Tanks soon availible

Post by Randy Bee » Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:20 pm

She is gone in 2 weeks . Any jobs or work needed by others. You will need to get in line or reserve a spot for next project up. Thank you for your patience.
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Post by Randy Bee » Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:22 pm

Rear hooks done
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Post by Randy Bee » Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:13 pm

Ready for new Amsco tracks
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Post by Randy Bee » Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:14 pm

Done ready for her new home
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Re: New M1917 WW1 Tanks soon availible

Post by Randy Bee » Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:16 pm

Our first try at a complete build. We learned many things.
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Re: New M1917 WW1 Tanks soon availible

Post by 17thAirborne » Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:16 pm

Can you post a video of her running? :)
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