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For my next Build I have returned to OcCre as I like their kits. The London Trolley Bus looks an interesting build, plenty of instructions, lots of bits. Have started, pictures attached more to follow as I proceed GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:- OcCre London L>C>C 106
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]Building RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
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It looks like a great kit. I've been tempted by this one myself, to motorize and run on my garden railway. I'll be watching with interest. 
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Great start. Ken's the name modeling's the game.
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ooh I see another Gil masterpiece taking shape nicely.Cant break that OCCRE addiction :) I will be starting my OCCRE titanic shortly
Carl
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Morning Carl Nice to see you back on the forum after your recent trials and tribulations with the weather. After the problems I had with the Fokker build I decided to return to a company I have used before. Good quality parts, plenty of pictures and instructions this old gentleman can follow Will be adding more pictures as the build progresses Gil Current Build:- OcCre London L>C>C 106
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]Building RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
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Gil, that looks a lovely kit you have there.
Occre do make some very nice stuff and. after building the model race car recently. it has certainly made me start to think about building other things rather than just HMS Victory.
I look forward to following your build diary.
Chris
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Progress so far, Lower deck benches installed and varnished, flooring laid and painted. When laying the flooring I laid the first strip down the center of the floor. Each additional strip was then added, with a 1mm gap between each strip until the bench was reached. Made a nice neat even look. Picture attached GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:- OcCre London L>C>C 106
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]Building RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
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GilShapley wrote:Morning Carl Nice to see you back on the forum after your recent trials and tribulations with the weather. After the problems I had with the Fokker build I decided to return to a company I have used before. Good quality parts, plenty of pictures and instructions this old gentleman can follow Will be adding more pictures as the build progresses Gil I just read your Dr1 build diary.You really made a silk purse out of a sows ear with that one.It was a very challenging build when I did mine.I dont know if I ever told you but mine destroyed itself.I had it on a high shelf and it sat up there for about a year with no problems.One day I was across the room for it and I watched it slowly roll forward and nose dive off the shelf and land in a crumpled mess on the floor before I couldt get to it. Carl
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Gil Hope all is good with you. Could i please ask what sort of markings you have in this kit. I purchased a number of occre kits a few years ago and at that time the markings were just laser printed onto plain paper. The idea being you cut them out and glue onto the kit. I did read (i think) recently that the tram kits now come with self adhesive markings? Thanks Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
COLLECTING 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)all parts now complete just needs building.
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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just checked, the markings with this kit are the peel off and apply version. Not got that far yet so will post picture and let you know how good they are when I get there.  GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:- OcCre London L>C>C 106
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]Building RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
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Many thanks Gil. Think i will have to contact occre to see if they will replace for me. Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
COLLECTING 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)all parts now complete just needs building.
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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I have found them very helpful if their are problems/missing/broken parts with their kits. They replaced a full set of transfers on one of my train kits no problems at all Gil Current Build:- OcCre London L>C>C 106
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]Building RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
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GilShapley wrote:I have found them very helpful if their are problems/missing/broken parts with their kits.
They replaced a full set of transfers on one of my train kits no problems at all
Gil Had similar issues with missing parts from their kits so fairly sure they will be able to help. Hope yours carries on well. Looks like a fun project. Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
COLLECTING 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)all parts now complete just needs building.
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Been a bit of slow progress with this build, Grandkids and decorating has got in the way. Hopefully now back "on track" pun intended End panels and sides added to the floor, The inside is varnished. I find it easier to paint/varnish some parts before construction contrary to the build instructions. Each to his own. Next is to add the supports for the cross beams, once again I have painted these prior to gluing in place. Pictures attached GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:- OcCre London L>C>C 106
[color=blue]Stash Avro Lancaster (Full Kit)plus some extra issues I picked up at a good price
[color=blue]Built:- Norman Catapult by Mantua,Roman Catapult by Mantua,HMS Victory,HMS Victory XSection,Focker DB1,Bismark,English Carronade Titanic Lifeboat,American Civil War Gatling,Hummer,Sopwith Camel F1,Occre Jupiter ,OcCre Wagon, Latina Arab Dhow, Eaglemass Orrery OcCre Rogers 119 [color=red][color=red]Building RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
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