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Old 30-05-2020, 04:09 PM
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Almost Done .... waiting on New Base ... !!

Altitude Bearings need a good polish .. !! ( not shown )

In the Beginning there was .... http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...60&postcount=1

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Old 31-05-2020, 05:06 PM
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Should I paint the ' struts ' a different colour ... or ... leave it as it is.

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Old 31-05-2020, 05:18 PM
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Man, that looks great Col...

If the struts are white (having trouble determining if they are white or brushed aluminium finish) I would leave them white as they tie together nicely with the white trim & the grey tube.

If they are brushed aluminium, maybe consider painting them white..

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Old 31-05-2020, 05:29 PM
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Man, that looks great Col...

If the struts are white (having trouble determining if they are white or brushed aluminium finish) I would leave them white as they tie together nicely with the white trim & the grey tube.

If they are brushed aluminium, maybe consider painting them white..

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Actually they are ' silverish ' Grey ( more silver than grey tho' ) ... !! .... may leave it like it is.

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Old 31-05-2020, 07:18 PM
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Mate, I think it looks damn fine as is to be honest...

Can't wait to see the final product on it's new mount...
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Old 31-05-2020, 08:17 PM
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Mate, I think it looks damn fine as is to be honest...

Can't wait to see the final product on it's new mount...
I'll post a pic when I have it done.
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Old 09-07-2020, 02:08 PM
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Ta Dar...!! It's finished ...!!

What it used to be ... to what it is now ...!!
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That looks fantastic. Well done.
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Old 09-07-2020, 02:28 PM
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Thanks Benn .... hope your 12" is coming along to.

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Old 09-07-2020, 02:33 PM
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Very Swish Col...
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and now it's raining
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Old 09-07-2020, 03:17 PM
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