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Nice upgrade, looks like that 1350 can take a lot more abuse :D
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Just need to fab a new firewall plate and the column is done.
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Nice. 8-) How’s the shifter cover coming on, any progress on that?
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No not had chance to get back to that yet, should have a bit more time in a couple of weeks.
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Looking forward to seeing that. :thumbright:

How much of that column is the lightweight part?
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Other than the cast bezels at the top, everything has been tidied up and lightened.
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Found a couple of hours Today to finish off fabbing up the shifter cover. Bit more finessing and it can be riveted together for the next stage.
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Like the way that’s shaping up. 8-)
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Fab, and love the shifter cover :thumbright:
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Wow, that looks neat work, you'll be restoring aircraft next. Those rivets look like they were borrowed from Duxford!
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Yes Aircraft skin pins, excellent for temporary assembly. Cover is at this stage now, and column bulkhead cover is done.
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Superb work as usual mate. =D>
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Excellent. 8-)
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I used some half round styrene from a modelling supplier to add the edge detail. It bends easily to shape with a hot air gun and a bit of care, weatherstrip adhesive seems to stick it to ally easily enough. Just need to do some finishing off and then I can take a mould off it.
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That looks great, Blue. How are you going to take a mould? Vacuum form?
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