Dora Build
Somewhat tricky brake rigging. To bad it can't be see be ;'
Nordland/Bubi decals applied easily.
Expanded screen added to walkways. Really makes them pop.e
Barrel after trimming down. Lathe really helped!
Bevelling end of rails, helps installation through tie plates.
King of the hill.
Stock build, breech is Alclad aluminum of reciver
I need a bigger building bench!
Cable clamps are small heat shrink tubing. Careful attention with a soldering iron.
Test fitting main carrage halves and rear loading platform. Desk still to small...
Corrected location of front bulkhead. Fortunately there's plenty of extra hand wheels left over.. Catwalk was cut and moved forward.
Removal of the inaccurate ballast. Time consuming, but worth the effort.
New ballast added. Diluted Elmers 3:1 distilled water. Alcohol used as wetting agent.
Bright Boy polishing block, used by model railroaders to clean rail tops.he railtops looking
Finished base, 10" shorter than original. Framed in black walnut.
Finally completed.
Locking wire location to support barrel in upward position.One on each side.
Коментарі
3 10 March 2014, 03:55
Steve Wilson
I see your Quality Controller is...
In full swing inspecting your work Derek!!! 😄
I see your Quality Controller is...
In full swing inspecting your work Derek!!! 😄
10 March 2014, 07:32
Anthony Richards
That is impressive, how much is the 5 gallon jug of Vallejo paint nowadays???great job!
That is impressive, how much is the 5 gallon jug of Vallejo paint nowadays???great job!
21 December 2014, 16:20
Dave Flitton
Where are you going to store the finished model? Are you going to build an addition to your house?
Where are you going to store the finished model? Are you going to build an addition to your house?
23 December 2014, 22:25
Michael Green
Are you going to use it to soften up the neighbors before invasion? Looks great!
Are you going to use it to soften up the neighbors before invasion? Looks great!
21 October 2015, 09:50
Bart Goesaert
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 😉
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.