Dora Build
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Somewhat tricky brake rigging. To bad it can't be see be ;'
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Nordland/Bubi decals applied easily.
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Expanded screen added to walkways. Really makes them pop.e
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Barrel after trimming down. Lathe really helped!
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Bevelling end of rails, helps installation through tie plates.
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King of the hill.
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Stock build, breech is Alclad aluminum of reciver
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I need a bigger building bench!
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Cable clamps are small heat shrink tubing. Careful attention with a soldering iron.
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Test fitting main carrage halves and rear loading platform. Desk still to small...
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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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Removal of the inaccurate ballast. Time consuming, but worth the effort.
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New ballast added. Diluted Elmers 3:1 distilled water. Alcohol used as wetting agent.
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Bright Boy polishing block, used by model railroaders to clean rail tops.he railtops looking
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Finished base, 10" shorter than original. Framed in black walnut.
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Finally completed.
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Locking wire location to support barrel in upward position.One on each side.
Kommentare
3 10 March 2014, 03:55
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I see your Quality Controller is...
In full swing inspecting your work Derek!!! 😄
10 March 2014, 07:32
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That is impressive, how much is the 5 gallon jug of Vallejo paint nowadays???great job!
21 December 2014, 16:20
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Where are you going to store the finished model? Are you going to build an addition to your house?
23 December 2014, 22:25
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Are you going to use it to soften up the neighbors before invasion? Looks great!
21 October 2015, 09:50
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pff, I'm glad I've got this one in 1/72, that's already a beast, but in 1/35?... Nice work by the way 😉
21 October 2015, 10:11
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Even working on this project for over 6 months, I am still amazed of the grandness of this kit.