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And now time for something different Saw this when trawling through the web for a new build. Looks interesting/Challenging/Different Will add pictures as the build progresses GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:-
[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]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Hi Gil, Now waiting to see what this. Regards trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Now that is a challenge, looking forward to this one. Regards Trev. Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Ugears make some fantastic kits.
I recently built the locomotive train version.
The biggest thing I noticed is that there are no adhesives. Everything is an interference fit which is a nice variation.
Good luck and look forward to seeing yours progress.
Chris
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Hi Gil,  Hope you really enjoy this build.  Not built one myself, but they look good the way they get the shapes required through cutting and shaping flat wood. I also love the motorised versions that use nothing more than rubber bands.  I`ve just realised its got a sidecar as well. I will certainly be following this as its an unusual build.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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The build begins. The build instructions are a series of pictures showing what components are required for each stage. The three frets supplied are crammed with parts which are not necessarily in number order. Some searching is required. Most parts pop out with a little pressure but care is need to ensure no damage to the parts. The gear wheels and bearings require some lubrication to ensure they will turn easily. I am using some candles which were left over from a Birthday cake to apply wax to the parts. These are small enough to fit into the bearings and the teeth of most of the cogs. Some sanding required to clean the edges of the parts where they were attached to the frets. Careful attention to the orientation of each part is necessary. It is quite easy to get some parts the wrong way round. (Speaking from experience) Fortunately the joint are all push fit (no glue required) and I was able to carefully correct my error. So far I have used 44 parts to reach the current stage Pictures attached GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:-
[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]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Well this build has been interesting, challenging and a learning curve. No glue required as all components are push fit (sometimes a very tight fit) Care is required to ensue no breakages. I used three main tools for this build. 1) A fine blade in my craft knife to facilitate the removal of parts from the frets. 2) A more robust craft knife to trim the cocktail sticks to length. 3) A pair of pliers to attach some of the components, the bend in the jaws allows easier access to parts of the model and one of my small clamps to apply an even pressure on some of the larger components. 4) A fine emery paper to sand off any nibs left when the part was removed from the fret Not far to go now, there are approx. 360 components to this model!!!! A number of pictures attached to show the build progress GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:-
[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]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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More Pictures GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:-
[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]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Coming along nicely, Gil.
They are fun kits to build and as you say a new mindset on how things are constructed.
Keep it coming.
Chris
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Rank: Vice-Master Groups: Registered
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Ta Dah - Jobs a goodun Pictures attached GilShapley attached the following image(s): Current Build:-
[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]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Excellent, what a fun build.   Mark
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WTG, That is seriously impressive, especially as you don`t have the safety net of glue. Brill, models where you don`t stick your fingers together.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Well done Gil,
Which Ugears model will you build next?
Chris
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Thanks for the positive feedback lads. I have been looking at the Model Expo Wright Bros Flyer 1/16 scale for a while. This is a very detailed kit and I am looking forward to it. Ordered on line from my local corner Amazon store. Will post pictures in due course Current Build:-
[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]RB7,OcCre Missippi River Boat, Model Airways Fokker DR1
OcCre London L>C>C 106 Ugears Scrambler, Ugears Hexapod Explorer UGears Off-Road Vehicle
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Just spotted this build now. What a great kit. Certainly something different and no glue......
Nice result Gil.
Malc.
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