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Scratch built distributor

Probably no big deal for many of you but I made one tonight and it came out pretty not too bad. I took a break from model ships and started on a pick-em-up truck, nascar kinda type, Ford. I've always wanted to do plug wires and nice engine detail so I figured this was the time to start the adventure. The dist supplied would have looked funky by the time I cut down the posts, then drilled so I took a fat piece of sprew and made my own. I was surprised how easy it was to cut down and turn in my dremel, and how easy the 9 holes for wires drilled out with my MiniMite and a #80 I think it is bit. A tiny drop of CA and into the holes they went. Blue coated 30awg wire looks like it belongs. Just call me Butter cuz I'm on a roll! Happy New Year! Grandpa John

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John DeBoo
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on a similar note, i scratched some lost parts for a old hurribomber kit. didn't know i could do it. so kudos...

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Scratchbuilding is always fun if you can do it, you can always go on to do the other custom mod bits that aren't included with the kit too, makes for a nice unique model with all those extra touches. Even different colour schemes/markings compared to those supplied with the kits. (I did a Singapore Airlines Boeing 747 for someone who flew on one on their 1st ever flight ...those markings were not available anywhere....so I made those too)

I do this a lot now particularly for R/C models and it does make a difference.

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Mark Stevens

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