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Lovely work Daran, those buffers really look the the part 
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Thank you all for looking in and your comments. Kev, they didn't come with bolt heads and the originals were wrong, but I have some hex styrene rod on its way so I can make some. 
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Sounds like a plan Daran. 
That's the problem with etch replacements, they are great for adding realism in terms of thinner, more realistic plating, but the whole thing is inherently 2D so things like wiring and bolts can't be replicated properly, as you will well know!? Still jolly useful stuff though.
Great build mate, keep it coming. I'm getting closer to announcing my entry - just a little longer and I'll be up and running!!
Kev
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Well now the main chassis is dry and the top chassis plates, it is time to replace the boiler and walkway supports with some photo etch. This is going to be very time consuming, as all the bolt heads and plates are separate and not cast all in one like the kit parts. Very nice detail though and should make a big visual difference with the extra parts. Here is the progress so far, detail will be added next session when these have dried properly.  
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Some nice progress, looks like you have enough work there to keep you out of trouble  Steve
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Progressing really nicely Nem, she's going to be a beast of a build when done and can only imagine the detail that will be shown.... .. Very well done... Regards Alan
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Some very sweet upgrades being added, should look stunning when complete
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Nice work as always Daran, should be stunningly detailed when complete, looking good!
Are you using the 'Gator' glue that I can see in your photo for applying the etch? I normally use a tiny dab of CA gel to hold a piece in place then run thin CA underneath? Is the Gator glue better than CA in your opinion and why?
Kev
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cannot beat a bit of etch to raise things up a level or two. enjoying your build. Have you started work on the extension to the house so you can display the finished model?  Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi ya do like to take a lot on eh.but superb progress so far, and will be following rest of build with keen interest. If ya don't go mad halfway through that is. cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
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ModelMania wrote:Nice work as always Daran, should be stunningly detailed when complete, looking good!
Are you using the 'Gator' glue that I can see in your photo for applying the etch? I normally use a tiny dab of CA gel to hold a piece in place then run thin CA underneath? Is the Gator glue better than CA in your opinion and why?
Kev Thanks for looking in and the comments!! Kev, the Gator glue is great for the pe as it doesn't grab and gives you time to position the parts, dries clear and can be applied with a paint brush as it is water based, so also easy to clean off of parts. And it dries rock solid, as good as any CA glue that I have tried.
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Managed to spend some time on this today doing some of the photo etch. I found some micro drills to fit the holes to align it all before adding the bolt heads. Time consuming, but well worth the effort I think!  
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At long last I am back at the bench!!! Looks like I have some catching up to do as well!!
Photo etch is coming along but its a slow process, there is so much of it, but will pay off in the end. 
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Im really glad to see this back in the works and looking good. This is one build I am looking forward to seeing completed
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Yay!! Daran's back!!
Glad to see you back at the bench mate, loving all that etch work and it looks like you're making some good progress. Looking forward to seeing more soon my friend, well done and good to have you back!!
Kev
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Welcome back Nem! Looking great there and coming on well with all that lovely brass! (What's that Saturn 5 doing in the background? ) Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Thanks for the comments, it is good to be back and building again, been a rough few months but things are on the up now!! I will be starting the Leo and the wagon soon, so as to give a view of what size this dio is going to be, now I just need a shelf big enough!!!!
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I have spent the afternoon leveling up the boiler. Even with the kit parts there was a bit of a gap, but the pe set is spot on and after some research, I found it is a common problem. Out came the plasticard!! Got it spot on and I am a happy modeler!! There are pe strips with rivets around the front main support and they will hide the card perfectly.    
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Its really starting to show its size now
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I'd say that was an afternoon well spent Daran and with the boiler on it's looking good - well done mate, keep it coming!!
This BR52 loco looks a heck of a lot bigger than I expected on it's own, and the mind boggles at just how big this dio is going to be with the Leopold added?
My god, it's going to be HUGE!!! 
Kev
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