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Cheers Al, yep this is "Smoking".  Today`s update includes the following: Fit the mountings to the release lever and then fit that to the front beam. Then the construction of the inspection lids and steps, fitting them to the front deck and then fitting the Deck sides. That`s now complete to the end of stage 8.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Is this a pretty straight forward build? I have been interested in this one since it came out.
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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Looks great so far.
Carl
Joel,
I built the D57 and it is an easy build.There are quite a few steps to each months parts too.Very high quality parts with great fit.
Carl
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Thanks Carl and Joel for comments. Joel: So far this is a breeze to build, just have to be very careful with the adhesives.  Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi looking very nice so far. I'd leave the water pipe off front if I were you it just gets in the way, can be done much later. Me an dave both broke the thing.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,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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It's is a pretty straight forward build Joel. As others have said you just need to be careful with not putting on too much adhesive so that it doesn't squelch out everywhere when applying parts. Also just need to be careful you don't slip with the screwdriver. Making some really nice progress Derek
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Its a great kit Joel, the brass pipework sets off the boiler a treat and its a straightforward build Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Steady progress Derek and looking good with it.... Regards Alan
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Hi All, Such a great response from people and some great tips. Many thanks. Short update today as the weekend starts here and its earlier to bed.  So, first off make the steps for the front deck, nothing difficult but another place to go easy on the adhesive. Then the steps are fitted to the front deck. Found this a bit fiddly but not difficult. Each one has three screws to fit. Fit the two grab bars with a minimal amount of adhesive and we are almost there. Last thing to do for stage 9 is to fit the front air hose. Again be careful with the adhesi..... I think you are getting the idea. Well that`s it for the C57, stage 9 complete. Will pick up again next week, other fish to fry. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi coming along well.it is a joy to do. 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,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Derek That looks like a very satisfying build you have there. I really do like that pre-painted finish and if my next project (uss constitution) had not been immanent i think i would certainly gone for this one. Hope it all continues 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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Nice progress, and thanks to all the responses to my question.
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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Hi All, Thanks again to all the responders and viewers, it really is appreciated. So, as promised we are back with the C57 for this weeks updates. It`s now I`m beginning to see the true size of this kit, when you start building up the main underframe. So, what`s involved? Things to make note of: Orientation is the main thing here to be careful of in these stages and one place where the glue must be used sparingly. Stage 10: Fit the main frames with the brake supports and the main frame brace. Like I said just be careful with the orientation of parts. Stage 11: Extend the main frame font end and add the smoke chamber support and truck support. Stage 12: Fit the cylinder covers to the cylinder rear plate. Add the cylinder front plates and then the rear plates. That`s it and I can`t believe I`m 1/6 through this build already. Here`s the pics anyway. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, Thanks to all that have looked in. Got a fair bit of updating to do. Had trouble downloading pics to my PC.  A new download lead seems to have cured the problem now. So to stage 13,14 and 15 To do: Fit rear pistons Fit the motion bars Fit front covers Assemble the piston rods Fit front covers and safety valves Fit piston rods Fit an air wheel, inspection hatch and two hole covers to the cylinder side plates. Fit the side plates Fit the drain pipes See pics below. More coming soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi Again, As I said next update soon. This update is for stages 16 - 18 from pack 3 Things to do: Assemble the crosshead pins Fit piston rods into the crossheads Add the underframe extensions and add the expansion support Fit the expansion support bracket Fit the rear end beam Then fit the rear plate Pics below: Well one more update will complete pack 3. Coming soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Nice work Derek she will soon have the wheels on Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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She's growing Derek, looking great.... Regards Alan
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That does look a great build, as Andy said, soon have the wheels on. Mark
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Thanks to those who looked in and for the above comments. So, this is the update that gets things up to date as far as I`ve got. Stage 19 and 20 included here also brings pack 3 to a conclusion. Not shown here (but is in the instructions and official build)you build the Motion Frame to square it up, then remove one piece. Fit the large part (three sides) and then replace the peice you removed. It allows you to twist the frame into place and make sure it`s square for future parts of the build. What to do for stage 19 and 20: Make up the motion frame Fit the motion frame Position bar and fit bush Position bracket Fix bracket and bar with 5 screws Repeat with second bar and bracket on the same side Then repeat with two bars and brackets on the opposite side This concludes pack three, with pack four to be started soon and that`s the start of the wheels. (Will start to look like the real thing then) Regards delboy271155 (Derek) Pics attached below: delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Hi All, Have a small apology to make  . Thought I`d caught up, but hadn`t downloaded the last pics I took. So one more update here. This is stage 21 the first stage in pack 4. It involves the fitting of the leaf springs X6, three each side. Pics below: Parts, lots of. Make up 6 leaf springs taking care of the orientation shown in the instructions. Fit the leaf springs on one side. (Two pics) Repeat on the other side. End of stage pic. From here the build goes on to fit the main wheels in the next stage. It`s gonna start to look like the real thing when the wheels are on, can`t wait. Next update soon. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) delboy271155 attached the following image(s): COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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