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 Hi All This is where my build diary will be regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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looking forward to this i have not subscribed yet but hoping to soon. “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Jase Thanks for looking in, just had a curtesy phone call from DeAg saying they had a techy hitch  on this and my subscription has been sent 1st class   , now that's nice of them to phone and has made my day regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Tomick strikes again 
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me too on me burfday as well Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Tomick wrote:Tomick strikes again Nice one Mr T!!!!
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Can we let Andy have his diary back...
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Oooops! Sorry Andy!! I will delete my posts if you want? 
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Yep sorry, thought I was on general chat
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NP guys we all get carried away at times Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All My Jiffy bag arrived today with my D51 parts I cant see the point of adding more pics of the blister pack parts as others have already posted them. Included in pack 1 is a dvd which wouldn't play on my PC but did on my DVD player some nice images of the D51 and the D51 video construction instructions[ how some people are spoiled, but I guess its common practice in Japan to have this type of format]. Im still deciding wether to paint or shine but 1st construction pics will follow shortly regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Here we go I have decided to paint and have ordered several gallons of Lifecolours ' Weathered Black' paint which has been especialy formulated for model railway engines, there are also some weathering kits available for the running gear ,oils stains, brake dust ect. I deviated from the official build slightly and used cocktail sticks to help align the brass ring to the mounting plate [4 holes at the top] also I found the hinge mounting holes to be a little large so I added the smoke box door and used it to line everything up as the epoxy was setting. I then fixed the number plate, then fixed the door in place and made up the chimney and water heater assembly and sprayed up the three components with grey undercoat which needs another coat in places. The wheal assemble is filed back now but in still trying to find a good paint match for that stainless steal running gear maybe il have to experiment with some colours I have by mixing them here, as usual all comments and questions are welcome regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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My DVD would not auto-play but Start>Computer>dvd Drive> right click >play and worked fine... H.M.S Victory
H.M.S Victory X Section
H.M.S Surprise under the bench
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Great start Andy. I am painting mine so will be looking at the life colour paint myself. I think Alclad do a really good stainless steel paint but I will need to check. http://alclad2.com/finishes/regular/ Did you use an etch primer? Daran
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Hi Trotsky yh I tried all that but no joy for me still it looks better on a large screen regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Nem thanks for looking in and your comments and the link to the shiny stuff . As for the undercoat im not sure if its an etch type but I do know its a cheep alternative to the plasticote stuff half the price and sticks like doo doo to a blanket, iv used it for a while now and had no problems with it regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy, have lots on my plate right now so haven't subscribed but it is a kit that takes my fancy..... Love the start and I intend to follow your progress all the way.... Best of luck with her, am sure she will end up being a stunning build... Regards Alan
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