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Offline Alexis

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Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« on: January 07, 2022, 07:54:16 AM »
While back had a mishap with the TV remote and my aim and no it hasn't improved since then either . Then again I haven't threw something in some time  :)

At the time I was very disappoint , not finding it within on making a start on repairs it just sat , tried a few times and nothing progressed any further than that . Well it's time to get the repairs made and back on display . Finally after going over the damage only a few of the lines actually need replacing so that is a plus . Rigging holes are now clean up , right side strut fitted back in place waiting for one line which needs replacing . All the rest in this area are still there .  For the main rigging lines I only need to replace three , all the others can be reattached with easy . Even the tail Feathers !

Stayed tuned , next episode will air shortly .


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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2022, 10:43:06 AM »
Good luck! I never look forward to repairing damage models, but once I get started it never seems to be as difficult as I imagined that it was going to be.

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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2022, 04:25:17 PM »
Alexis,
It’s good to see you’re getting back to this one.
I need your inspiration to put me back into the
WWI  building mood.
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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2022, 08:12:37 PM »
Good for you, Alexis -

That's the way to go!   I hope your repairs work out as your SSW DIII looks good - I favour your choice of markings for this one.

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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2022, 01:14:17 AM »
I'm looking forward to seeing work on this continue.

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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2022, 01:42:05 AM »
Good to see this one in the repair shop Alexis. I am like Rob: when it comes to it the damage is frequently much easier to repair than a first look suggests. I am sure that this is the case here.

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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2022, 03:47:02 AM »
I am looking forward to seeing this one put back into "Flying" condition Alexis!
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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2022, 04:48:02 AM »
Great to see you fixing this one, Alexis! A lovely model that just needs to come together! ATB, Marc.

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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2022, 06:34:48 AM »
I have half a dozen 1/72 WW1 and 1930s biplanes that await repair, as well as my 1/28 Dr.I, so it's reassuring to see I'm not along. Great work Alexis!
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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2022, 08:04:53 AM »
Same here. I have one that needs repair, but I haven't worked up the nerve yet.

Good on you Alexis!

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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2022, 08:22:13 AM »
Thank-you for the vote of confidence guys !

With luck the strut join should be strong enough to move on . Didn't use accelerator for if so it turns the glue white and sure didn't want that happening , bad enough my hair is already .

Alexis 
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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2022, 12:42:08 PM »
Perfect time to post an update while I watch Green Acres   :)

Cab struts are re-rigged , missing rigging lines are replaced and the inter struts glued back in . Tail skid I pinned it for more strength  Little paint for touch up and it should pass .

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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2022, 12:42:31 PM »
 :) Reallllly sorry about the crappy photo . can I say that ?
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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2022, 04:21:02 PM »
Absolutely inspirational as I've got my own damaged models section already too large and seldom attempted to put my hands there.
And your SSW is too cute to leave her in a corner. Good luck!
Ciao
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Re: Lexi's Repair Shop Open 24/7
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2022, 11:37:41 PM »
You are making quick work of the repairs Alexis!  Looking great.
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