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Don't envy you doing all those cobblestones  but it's looking great though. Al
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Hi Derek. Cobblestones are looking good. looking forward to seeing more of this build. Ian  Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
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Hi All, Thanks to everyone who`s looked in/or left comments, it is appreciated. Unfortunately, the only update at the moment is more cobble stones.  The running total is now up to 465, but the end is in sight. (Sort of) When the cobbles are finished I have the kerb stones to do and then if that`s not enough, it`s paving slabs. Thankfully not in the same volume as the cobbles.  Latest pic below; Happy building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Derek Looking very good indeed. For eveyone stuck down thats one less to do Hope it continues well. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
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Looking good Derek Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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You're getting there Derek, all looking good.... Regards Alan
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Hi All, Thanks to all those who looked in. Well I`ve reached a milestone with this build.  634 cobble stones in place. Woo Hoo. (See Pic) Next job is to put the kerb stones in place and for that task I`ll be breaking out some of my new proxxon tools. To that end I`ll also give you a report on how they handle the job. Until then "Happy Building"  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi looking very good.well done on persistence on the cobble stones.cheers mick . Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
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Well done on getting the road down. Be interested in seeing the next stage of this one. 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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Nice one Derek, like how you have cobbled it together Al
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Hi Derek. great job on the cobble stones. look forward to seeing your progress. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Very nice work on the stones.
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Remarkable patience Derek, really nice work.... Regards Alan
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Hi All, Thanks to all who looked in and for the fab comments. A little longer than I hoped, I`ve got a small update for you.(Other things taking over top spot for my attention ) The next job was to make and lay the kerb stones. I`ve made them and have a pic of how they will be laid, but not fixed yet. So pic one: The Proxxon chop saw: An amazing piece of kit, extremely well made with quality materials and every feature you could want, including safety lock and moving blade cover. Without any real effort I cut 36 blocks, 25mm long and using a vernier gauge I can tell you there is a difference in length of no more than 0.2mm. Pic 2: A block that has had a very slight tickle on the cut edges with a very fine sand paper. Pic 3: Each kerb stone has the edges at each end chamfered very slightly so I used my Proxxon disc sander. Another well made tool, that has a speed control system that allows very slow speed for detailed work and is very quiet when in use. Pic 4: A kerb stone with the end edges chamferred. Pic 5: Several kerb stones laid, but not fixed yet. These are set slightly higher than the pavement behind them as paving stones will be laid to bring everything level. (More on that at a later stage. My thoughts and observations on the Proxxon tools are purely my personnal ones, but in my case I`d say it was money well spent for quality and accuracy. Happy building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Very nice update Derek. I very much like the look of your sander and its something in the future i will look to get as i like the tilting table allowing the chamferring option. Hope it all continues well - certainly looking good at the moment i must say Will be a nice display once its alltogether. 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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Nice update Derek like the kerbstones. Al
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Looking good Derek Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks to Tony, Al and AR for your comments and all who looked in. Got a small amount done today, whilst other things were setting (so to speak). Pic 1: I`ve fitted all the kerb stones, but where the two stones are highlighted, the instructions said to make it one piece. I found this a bit odd as it would look out of place, so took a little more time and made two. A better look I think. Pic 2: An addition to the road detail is a drain cover. This will be in for a bit of weathering at a later stage. Pic 3: A start made on the pavements. Markings can be seen where a couple of service covers will be positioned. Pic 4: An overall view of where the dio base is now. Happy Building Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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