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simon - 15 Jun 2010 16:21 GMT

Made a start on it and seems ok so far. Correction on instructions. Theyre a
bit brief but diagrams are good.
Only quibble have at the moment is if put crank covers on as they show then
if want to remove wheels will have to remove crankpins. However it is
obvious how much of centre of crank covers to remove for us mortals who dont
get wheels/motor right first time ;-)

Cheers,
Simon

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simon - 24 Jun 2010 09:22 GMT

> Made a start on it and seems ok so far. Correction on instructions. Theyre
> a bit brief but diagrams are good.
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> Cheers,
> Simon

What no more advice on DJH kits ?

Done a bit more, enough to say one piece cab is a bit of a pig. Wasnt at all
sure about bends at frone edges as theres 3 grooves so know its a gentle
curve not sharp angle but till put front spectacle plate on then shape of
curve not known and no warning in instructions. Recon got it ok although its
1/2 mm too far forward on one side.
White metal requires lot of flash and (?) filling channel filing, more than
usually see on gem kits - perhaps this was a friday afternoon job ? Doesnt
help that lot of extra metal is in ledges.
Basic chassis went together easily, beautiful free running without rods
getting whiff of file or opening up - now that I like.

cheers,
Simon

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manatbandq@hotmail.com - 24 Jun 2010 10:55 GMT

> > a bit brief but diagrams are good.
> > Only quibble have at the moment is if put crank covers on as they show
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> What no more advice on DJH kits ?

Well, I seem to recall Iain Rice having something to say about them in
one of the White Swan books he wrote about kit building. Thisngs like
having to fill holes and redrill to get the accuracy and fit needed
for it to go together properly. I didn't say anything as (a) it's a
while since I read the book and (b) I haven't personally built a DJH
kit.

MBQ

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simon - 24 Jun 2010 12:18 GMT

On Jun 24, 9:22 am, "simon" <nos...@nospam.com> wrote:

> "simon" <nos...@nospam.com> wrote in message
>
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> What no more advice on DJH kits ?

>Well, I seem to recall Iain Rice having something to say about them in
>one of the White Swan books he wrote about kit building. Thisngs like
>having to fill holes and redrill to get the accuracy and fit needed
>for it to go together properly. I didn't say anything as (a) it's a
>while since I read the book and (b) I haven't personally built a DJH
>kit.

>MBQ

Wish there was an index in that series. he does say theyve had improved even
whilst he was writing the book. Will continue to check photos - of which
have lots but very few of angle wanted at the moment 9above from
side/behind).

Thanks,
Simon

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