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darbyvet
#1 Posted : 16 February 2015 03:59:32

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The D51 is finished!!!!!!!!

here are a few pics.More to come if anyone is interested. I also made a video of the train in action that I will upload to youtube.

This was a ton of fun to build.it is a very impressive kit.Top quality and easy to build.Really cool action features.
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#2 Posted : 16 February 2015 04:11:13

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Here are some close up pics.
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#3 Posted : 16 February 2015 05:05:50

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Wow! What a beauty! Superb paint! Throw up a link to the YouTube vid when it's done, I'd love to watch. The D51 is still on my 'want list'...

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#4 Posted : 16 February 2015 07:21:42

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HI Darbyvet BigGrin .
What a fantastic job you have done on the D51 Love Drool Cool .
Its great to finally see it on its base and finished.
A very big thank you for showing us.
Best regards.
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#5 Posted : 16 February 2015 08:54:50

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Fantastic work, good to see the first US D-51 completed which looks great ThumpUp
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#6 Posted : 16 February 2015 10:56:52

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That looks fantastic. Very nice build!Drool BigGrin
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#7 Posted : 16 February 2015 12:21:49
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Stunning finish.Cool Cool

Something to be proud of, without doubt.

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#8 Posted : 16 February 2015 17:36:10

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Fantastic build!
Congratulations!

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#9 Posted : 16 February 2015 19:56:17

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BigGrin Very nicely done, and great workCool
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#10 Posted : 16 February 2015 21:58:25

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I am not a train fan as such, but I have to congratulate you on your finished build, it looks fantastic - well done. What a great showpiece!! Cool ThumpUp

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#11 Posted : 16 February 2015 22:52:21

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#12 Posted : 16 February 2015 23:07:52

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What a great looking build, you have done a fantastic job. Lookng forward to seeing the video
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#13 Posted : 17 February 2015 02:26:45

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Thanks everyone for your kind words.

here is a link to a youtube video of the train in action.

https://www.youtube.com/...vw&feature=youtu.be

Carl
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