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Certainly looks like a fantastic finish in the barrel  
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Wonderful update and you are so lucky to be working on one of these models as i have been looking for one and unless the lottery comes up tonight (fat chance) no way on the second hand prices people want. Really interested in this one as my late grandfather was in the artillery in ww1 so this has a special interest to me. Hope it continues to go well. 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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 Glad it came out as you wanted Daran and thanks for the mention Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice job, it's certainly starting to come together.
Graeme
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Crank, pistons and rods are done and I am now on the drive section. Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Nice work Daran, these old kits can sometimes be a pain to put together with any accuracy, but you're doing a good job with it, well done. 
It looks like there are some raised pipes moulded onto the side of the boiler and running up towards the valve assembly? If they are indeed meant to be pipes, will you be shaving them off and replacing with wire for better effect?
Looking good mate.
Kev 
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Hello kev, thanks for looking in. I haven't decided yet on the pipes. They could do with replacing. Will see how I feel!
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Nem, Regarding those molded on boiler tubes, do it if you can, they stand out. It was really easy for me but I used too thin of a wire on mine so check the pictures Mr. T has posted for us. You have it so easy on the painting - All Olive Drab!! Tom
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Shave those pipes new.You know they will bother you if you dont
Carl
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Hi all and thanks for looking in and the comments. Yes I am going to replace them, I ordered a batch of different diameter wire as it will come in handy for other builds.
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Well done Daran, you know it makes sense!!
Kev
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Great work as always Daran 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 am nearly at the point where I need to add primer. Everything you see in the pictures is all a dry fit test. I will strip it down to paint as a lot of it can't be done in one piece, like the drive gears, crank shaft and fire box. Some pipes have not been fitted yet and will need painting separately and adding afterwards. The supports for the roof will be added before priming and some other mods need doing as well, the holes in the flywheel need filling, the roof need shortening and planks added to the inside, pipes need replacing and the roof top needs some attention. But so far all is going well and its starting to look like a traction engine! Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Looking good my friend and I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished article towing the gun. Nice work so far.
Kev
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This is looking so cool and you havent even painted it yet 
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Starting to come together now Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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The main howitzer is done, next up is the towing dolly. Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Now that looks awesome Will it be a Muddy look Darran 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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