Chieftain build by Phil Woollard.

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I totally agree with Kevin

Thank you Phil for sharing such an inspiring build.
We will all miss your work.

Until the next one perhaps ?

Thank you Phil.

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Totally agree with Andy,

A fantastic build, brilliant insight encouraging all of us to build big and what can be achieved with these super models.

I for one will admit I use and I'll be using this topic for reference throughout my build because it helps getting to grips with the some of the difficulties and challenges that need to be made during the build.

I've also enjoyed the innovation and modifications Phil's made to bring the model to life. 8) 8) 8)

Many thanks Phil, looking forward to seeing more pictures from the owner, to the next build and seeing what actually happens when you hit a 100 pages :lol:
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Thanks for all the interest and praise guys, trouble is the boss wants his chieftain! I could easily go through the model again and do even more detail but we have to draw a line somewhere.
The model is so valuable now it becomes a liability for me, if anything happened to it it could bankrupt me, so it all checks out, runs and drives beautifully and the boss is having a display case made for her, so she is going to a very good home.
She's off on a flight this week with a bit of luck, bank holiday today to! I think covid is causing logistical problems with a lack of flights but we will see.

On to the next build/ builds now. I will miss the Chieftain for sure! 8)
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How about a mini-thread on how to make a high pressure smoker........ :D :D :D

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Kevin you will be lucky lol.
Now you guys are going to think I've lost the plot but I have spent today ( the bank holiday) converting an old motorcycle trailer so I can get the crate to the pick up point, the joys of living in Cornwall! 8)
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One for the boss, temporarily fitted idiot centering springs to outside of the tx, these can be simply unscrewed once your happy with the set up ie the two stick driving option which is more like the real thing. When I say idiot springs they are for me as well. I have been unable to find the correct internal spring kit for the DX8.
One for the boss, temporarily fitted idiot centering springs to outside of the tx, these can be simply unscrewed once your happy with the set up ie the two stick driving option which is more like the real thing. When I say idiot springs they are for me as well. I have been unable to find the correct internal spring kit for the DX8.
One for the boss, you will need to fit one of these in the transmitter.
One for the boss, you will need to fit one of these in the transmitter.
Fumigation of the container before it's closed for the last time.
Fumigation of the container before it's closed for the last time.
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> I have been unable to find the correct internal spring kit for the DX8.

Everything you need is already in the transmitter, you just need to adjust some of the screw positions.

Page 46/47 of the manual here: https://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Fil ... ual_EN.pdf

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Thanks Adrian that's a small job for the boss then as it's all packed now! 8)
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Phil Woollard wrote:
Mon Aug 31, 2020 4:21 pm
Kevin you will be lucky lol.
Had to be worth a try :D

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The chieftain arrived safely after its flight across the pond. I'm going to miss that model I really am! 8)
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Magnificent build Phil - really enjoyed your thread even though I didn't always comment. You took that one to new heights for level of detail. 10 days to ship to US is pretty darn good. No customs or Covid delays apparently. The new owner must be beyond happy with this one. Gorgeous model. The two color camo really has a presence about it.
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Another question for Stephen (sorry to keep asking but you know you know!)

I'm getting a lot of interest in the breech parts and would like to ad the carriage/frame that the whole breech assembly is part of, would you have a drawing/photo of the frame please, I could just have a guess from what I have but it wouldn't be accurate?
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This is all I have and as you can see is very cluttered with all the other parts in the way.
This is all I have and as you can see is very cluttered with all the other parts in the way.
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I like looking at this page, the wonderfully completed Tank sitting there on the draw unit. I'm drooling with :mrgreen:
The breech would be a lovely addition too, though I certainly wouldn't worry about guessing. I having to do loads of it. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Best I can do:

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It's called the gun cradle. In the illustration above, the breech would be to the left.

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Thanks boss it's great.
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