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Hi everyone, I started this in the discussion forum before I woke up to where it should be, it takes a while to catch on sometimes. So here's my build up to stage 21. I decided to paint the model and therefor I am painting components as I proceed. Alec alemo attached the following image(s): Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
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A little more progress, leaf springs and equalisers fitted. One pair of wheels painted, three pairs in primer. One small problem, I dropped an equaliser bush on the floor and found it eventually three feet from where it fell. I have lots of spare screws but no spare bushes, I haven't dropped a screw yet! Alec alemo attached the following image(s): Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
Adapt, improvise, overcome.
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Looking very nice Alec 
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Looking good, what paint are you using?
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Hi Gr33n1e, Paint is acrylic Railmatch 2412 weathered black which was recommended by arpurchase. It goes on better with an airbrush but if not available get good quality brushes and use a primer either way. Degreasing is essential on all parts before painting. Hope this helps. Alec Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
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Looking at fitting the wheels and I find that the axles are 10mm dia and the axle blocks have an aperture of 10.5mm dia. When put together it seems a very sloppy fit which may be required for the drive motor to power all eight wheels but seems a bit excessive. Has anyone else found this and is it right? Alec Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
Adapt, improvise, overcome.
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Here is the latest to my build, drive wheels and connecting rods all fitted, wheels still feel a bit sloppy in the axle boxes, maybe when sitting on the rollers this will not matter. All connecting rods fitted nicely, one not so good thread that would not start the screw but easily rectified by running a spare screw in from the opposite direction. Alec alemo attached the following image(s): Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
Adapt, improvise, overcome.
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 Looking good Alec very neat Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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Looks great and nice work Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Very nice Alec, certainly coming along a treat.... Regards Alan
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Thanks for looking in and for the kind comments. Alec Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
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alemo wrote:Looking at fitting the wheels and I find that the axles are 10mm dia and the axle blocks have an aperture of 10.5mm dia. When put together it seems a very sloppy fit which may be required for the drive motor to power all eight wheels but seems a bit excessive. Has anyone else found this and is it right?
Alec yes that is correct.It is not a very tight fit, but once the connecting rods are set up and the motor installed it is a bit more solid.However, it is still loose.I don't think this train would do well actually running on a track.The stand has it running on bearings. I thought the same thing when building, but it does run pretty well on the bearings. You are doing a fine job building this kit Alec. Carl
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Very clean build so far! Greetings,
Walter
Present builds:
Revell B-24D Liberator 1:48
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Italeri "Fiat Mefistofele", Italeri "Moto Guzzi California", Fokker "Red Baron", Revell Bismarck, Revell Tirpitz, Arab Dow, Stage Coach, .....
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McLaren MP4/4, D-51 Steam Locomotive, HMS Victory, GWH F-15D Eagle, St. Stephen`s Cathedral (cardboard), Solar-powered paddle Steamer (little project with my son), HMS Victory X-section, "Geli" Phantom II (cardboard)
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This giant is growing. Here's an update. I found that the sand pipes wanted to go their own way instead of where I wanted them but I won in the end, other than that all went well so far. Alec alemo attached the following image(s): Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
Adapt, improvise, overcome.
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Superb paint job 
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Very nice work Alec, lovely build Steve
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Just a small update, the back head is finished and waiting for the cab. The gauges are from roymattblack and the pipes are 1mm gauge wire and will need trimming to fit the floor. Alec alemo attached the following image(s): Built: Bluenose, Arab Dhow, HMS Bounty, Hummer H1, D51, Spitfire,E type Jaguar.
In Progress: HMS Victory, , Yamaha YZR-M1
Adapt, improvise, overcome.
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Looking great Alec, very nice work indeed... Regards Alan
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Very nice work Alex Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Awesome job painting all the little details, it looks very nice!,
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