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 Hi All Pack 3 is here, the 1st pack is finishing off the front plate covers, steps then a coat of undercoat and top coat to follow. The other 3 packs are to do with the construction of the engine underframes , there are a couple of point's to make here there are some very small rivets to place so be carefull and although the white metal castings are well cast I found a quick going over with a file will take any small burr's away and help with the fit. regards Andy  PS Not sure about others but im starting to amass a nice collection of spare screws and rivet's  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Coming along very well Andy, the paint finish is spot on!!
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Hi Nem Thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Very nice work Andy, this certainly looks a superbly detailed model and you are definitely doing it great justice mate!! 
Well done and keep those updates coming my friend!!  
Kev
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Hi Kev Thanks for your comments as always, I have to say im enjoying this build regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy the quality of the parts looks first rate. I plan to subscribe to this when my san fran 2 subscription completes “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 From the parts I have received so far I have to say there of top quality ,everything fits together with minimal if any cleaning up , there are a few casting marks on some pieces but nothing major .Thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Wow Andy, the finish you are achieving is just amazing..... how you do it is beyond me..... ... Very well done..... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan thanks for looking in and your comments , as for the painting im just using a cheepo undercoat I get from a local pound shop type store called ' Canbrush' 400ml cans at 3 sqid and has a finish like 'plasticote' at twice or more the price. The airbrush and compressor I use are a basic starter kit that I have added another airbrush too but I don't own any named airbrushes and have only been using the above airbrush for just over 12 months now. Saying that I do try to choose the paints I use carefully with a little investigation/searching its suprising what you can find that has been formulated for your needs but I do generally use either Tamiya or Lifecolour paints at a 50% thinned starting mix, sometimes more thinning is required to get the affect your after. One thing I will say is practice makes perfect and builds confidence, the more you use an airbrush the better you get . hope this helps regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Another 4 issue's arrived ,these deal with the main drive pistons so these where quite quickly assembled onto the undercarriage 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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Looking great Andy and thanks for the painting tips.... .. Have been playing around with the airbrush and think I am getting the hang of using one... .. Keep the pics coming, really impressed with this kit... Regards Alan
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Hi Alan Thanks for looking in and your comments, np on the tips its what the forum is for and im sure you will make a fine job using your airbrush regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All More Frames to add this month to the framework 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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Nicely done Andy, think she is going to be a beast of a model when done... Will be following your progress as usual.... Regards Alan
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Thanks Alan At the moment its doing all the not noticed under bits that are covered up by the wheels, firebox and boiler. the painting will commence when all the fittings are in place Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy! Your building brass body is great as usual. I'm looking forward to seeing your next progress. Best Regards, Yutaro DeAGOSTINI 1/250 the YAMATO, 1/250 the AKAGI.
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Hi Yaturo Thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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the front piston rods and housing is fitted to the bottom plate your photo has it on the top plate 
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willie wrote: the front piston rods and housing is fitted to the bottom plate your photo has it on the top plate That's right, unless Mr T's got it wrong in his build 
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hi willie sorry for not getting back your totally right putting it right now regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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