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Whilst I am waiting for the paint on the rail to dry I started some of the structures on the platform.On the left side above the generator there is a wooden box with some jars in it. The parts are cast resin and since the box is wooden I decided to scratchbuild the box.The jars have a green fluid in them and they are provided as clear parts in the kit so I painted them with Tamiya clear green. On top of the box are some parts that are metal and copper-namely copper contacts.These are again cast as one piece of resin.I am going to use some of the resin parts and then scratchbuild the contacts using thin copper sheets. The box will now be stained to match the plaftorm. darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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Ten green bottles standing on the wall.Ten green bottles standing on the wall.You know the rest. I have sprayed the jars with Tamiya clear green, stained the box they go in to match the platform,added the terminals on top of the jars.next step is to add the wires that go from the terminal to the top of the box and fit the copper contacts to the top of the box. darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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The rail is also finished now.I sprayed it with gold paint and attached it to the platform. darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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I also started test fitting the frame that the box of jars sits on.next step is to paint that and start building up the structures on top of the platform. darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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Some more lovely scratch building and those jars look cool too  Steve
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What an amazing kit  you are doing a superb job Carl  love it  regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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I both admire and am jealous of your skill and patience. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
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Looks good, some nice touches. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Nice work Carl and a great looking model, very pleasing on the eye. 
Kev 
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Am enjoying this build very much Carl, impressive work to say the least.... Regards Alan
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You're doing an astounding job with this,Carl, I'm really enjoying watching it come together
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Thanks everyone. I made the step and attached it to the side of the platform. Carl darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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I also started assembling the generator to the platform. darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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I have also started working on the time rings.These are the structures that hold the glass petals that spin around.There are three posts that attach the rings to the ball. There has been some shrinkage of the resin parts and the fit is not that great.I was hoping to be able to assemble the posts and ball separately to make painting easier, but I will need to add filler where the ball attaches to the posts. There is also a central piece on the rings that is too small so i will have to scratchbuild a mount for the piece. The kit does not come with any rods so I will be using brass tubing to connect the 2 rings. darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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Looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Cheers Andy, there is a "motor" that fits into the frame I made.I have painted these parts now and they will be inserted into the frame and the frame will be mounted on the platform. darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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More outstanding work Carl love it Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Another great update Carl. I didn't realise that resin can shrink so I've learnt something new
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OK so the box holding the jars is finished.On the movie prop there is a bulb on the front of the box.This is not included in the kit.Who do you make a tiny bulb? I used a gelatin clear capsule.These are used to put compounded medications in.I used that for the glass of the bulb and a piece of copper wire for the filament and plastic discs for the base. darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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I also finished the motor that goes in the frame that hold the box of jars. darbyvet attached the following image(s):
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