Dora Build

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March 10, 2014
Somewhat tricky brake rigging. To bad it can't be see be ;'
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March 10, 2014
Nordland/Bubi decals applied easily.
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March 10, 2014
Expanded screen added to walkways. Really makes them pop.e
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March 10, 2014
Barrel after trimming down. Lathe really helped!
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March 10, 2014
Bevelling end of rails, helps installation through tie plates.
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March 10, 2014
King of the hill.
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March 16, 2014
Stock build, breech is Alclad aluminum of reciver
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March 16, 2014
I need a bigger building bench!
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March 16, 2014
Cable clamps are small heat shrink tubing. Careful attention with a soldering iron.
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March 16, 2014
Test fitting main carrage halves and rear loading platform. Desk still to small...
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March 16, 2014
Corrected location of front bulkhead. Fortunately there's plenty of extra hand wheels left over.. Catwalk was cut and moved forward.
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August 14, 2014
Removal of the inaccurate ballast. Time consuming, but worth the effort.
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August 14, 2014
New ballast added. Diluted Elmers 3:1 distilled water. Alcohol used as wetting agent.
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August 14, 2014
Bright Boy polishing block, used by model railroaders to clean rail tops.he railtops looking
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August 14, 2014
Finished base, 10" shorter than original. Framed in black walnut.
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December 21, 2014
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December 21, 2014
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December 21, 2014
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December 21, 2014
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February 21, 2015
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February 21, 2015
Finally completed.
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February 21, 2015
Locking wire location to support barrel in upward position.One on each side.