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Latex gloves - check Epoxy glue - check Superglue gel - check White vinegar and soapy water - check Mr Metal primer - check Let's get it on....oh, ok, lets at least soak the first lot of parts anyway! (Question, do ALL the parts have a protective film on - ie am i going to have to degrease everything, or just the brasswork - thinking along the lines of the underframes, will they need degreasing too, as surely the vinegar will damage the paintwork on it?) Completed: Earth, Moon, Sun Orbiter
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Under Constuction: HMB Endeavour
HMS Victory
Mitsubishi Zero
Tiger Tank
D51
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I only degreased the parts I was painting, not the underframe.
I used simple green as my degreaser.I also used 2000K automotive epoxy paints so I had no adhesion issues.
Carl
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The degreasing station begins - as does the long road to train euphoria! (Excuse the mess in the kitchen! Was a last minute idea to do it in there)     Completed: Earth, Moon, Sun Orbiter
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Under Constuction: HMB Endeavour
HMS Victory
Mitsubishi Zero
Tiger Tank
D51
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Nice to see it moving along well. Hope you are enjoying your build. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Off to a great start, looking good.....  Regards Alan
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I enjoyed this build because of the different techniques involved working with metal instead of wood. You have a good approach and I'm sure it will all work very well. Regards, 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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Loving the build, can't believe how bloody HEAVY it is though!  Had a productive weekend, luckily the mrs was in a "do nothing" mood so I got loads done! Undercarriage section, complete so far (though I'm sure there will be more bits to be added to it later! )  Decided to do the tender for the next part, this is the start of the bracing - you wouldn't normally see this once built!  Completed: Earth, Moon, Sun Orbiter
Build a Model Solar System
Under Constuction: HMB Endeavour
HMS Victory
Mitsubishi Zero
Tiger Tank
D51
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 Completed: Earth, Moon, Sun Orbiter
Build a Model Solar System
Under Constuction: HMB Endeavour
HMS Victory
Mitsubishi Zero
Tiger Tank
D51
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 Looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Very nice, looks like you're almost done.
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