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Hi Andy, That Backhead is spot on, top marks 
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 Hi Andy Thanks for looking in and your comments , much appreciated regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 14/03/2013 Posts: 43 Points: 129 Location: Calwell ACT AU
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Hi Andy Brilliant job as usual, can you tell me what your using as an undercoat, thanks. Regards Phil You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
Building - Bismarck, Akagi, Warspite, Gato, USS Enterprise (carrier) and D51
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Andy, the loco is looking fantastic! I am almost second guessing my choice to do mine in brass. Tired, Old, and Cranky!
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Hi Phil I generally use a product called Canbrush, primer surfacer grey C5 , I have added a link to flea-bay but this is just to show the product as I generally pay around £3.00 per can over here. If you have ever used any of the Plasticote range of paints it gives a similar finish for a lot less and is good for wood metal and plastic. Hope this helps regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Mark Thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 14/03/2013 Posts: 43 Points: 129 Location: Calwell ACT AU
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Hi Andy Thanks for your response , I was just curious as to whether it was an etch primer or a surface primer. I know what you get over there, is generally something totally different here. However, I bought a surface primer and some thinner this morning from the local auto shop. As far as the black top coat goes....I found a friendly and somewhat curious spray painter who is mixing a weathered black for the top coat for me at his shop....be interesting to see how it looks. Regards Phil You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
Building - Bismarck, Akagi, Warspite, Gato, USS Enterprise (carrier) and D51
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Hi Phil I forgot to mention use a good degreaser on everything as it is use con all the parts for protection and nice find for the paint hope it works out regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 14/03/2013 Posts: 43 Points: 129 Location: Calwell ACT AU
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Hi Andy Thanks for that, I suspected you would have used a degreaser....I was considering a short bath in some white vinegar before applying the undercoat. A few sites in the US I've looked at suggest it.....so I'll test a few scraps I have first. Regards Phil You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
Building - Bismarck, Akagi, Warspite, Gato, USS Enterprise (carrier) and D51
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Hi All This month its add the other running board the compressor, some smaller fittings and the forward running board made up ages ago. Please note the boiler is only sitting on the running gear and this thing is starting to get seriously heavy. More soon regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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I was just about to say that must weigh a ton! Looking fab Andy Spencer
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Certainly looks like you get your money's worth with this kit, it really looks solid. Steve
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Thanks Steve and Spencer for your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy, I`m no train buff, but that looks Good,  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Del Thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Lovely work Andy and considering the build is nearly all brass then am not surprised she is now some weight.... ..Nicely done... Regards Alan
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Rank: Amateur level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 14/03/2013 Posts: 43 Points: 129 Location: Calwell ACT AU
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Hi Andy Well done...she's looking really good. Regards Phil You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough.
Building - Bismarck, Akagi, Warspite, Gato, USS Enterprise (carrier) and D51
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Hi Alan Thanks as always for your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Phil thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All This month its more pumps and air cylinders to add these have been painted and attached to the engine. The first parts of the cabin have arrived also, here I didn't think using glue to join the top members to the cabin was a good idea as butt joints are never strong in general and o good knock will split it apart, so I have soldered these parts to the cab still needs a clean up inside but looks good. The fire box has been made up as has the cabin floor but no paint as yet as there is more to add here. Regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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