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Post by bigb on Jul 31, 2014 14:41:04 GMT -5
I was originally looking at a Shapeways cab, but after considering the expense and questionable longevity of it, I decided to try and build one myself the old fashion way. My progress so far.... Brad  |
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Post by bigb on Aug 4, 2014 14:03:33 GMT -5
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Post by bigb on Aug 4, 2014 14:04:01 GMT -5
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Post by bigb on Aug 4, 2014 14:04:26 GMT -5
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Post by bigb on Aug 4, 2014 14:05:09 GMT -5
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Post by bigb on Aug 4, 2014 14:05:35 GMT -5
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Post by bigb on Aug 4, 2014 14:08:00 GMT -5
After some constructive feedback on this forum, I did some more work to this project today. I raise the height of the cab'a nose a few scale inches by adding a styrene layer. I also put in new anti climbers front and rear with the support triangles. I also gapped a few more spots with putty. More putty and sanding to go before priming.
Brad
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Post by bigb on Aug 13, 2014 19:37:15 GMT -5
Gone to the detail and paint shop. Decals next...  |
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Post by bigb on Aug 14, 2014 20:13:44 GMT -5
Largest decals on...  |
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Post by bigb on Aug 14, 2014 20:14:40 GMT -5
Sill stripe going on...  |
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Post by bigb on Aug 22, 2014 10:26:08 GMT -5
Decals done.onto LEDs, glass, and speaker mounting...  |
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Post by bigb on Aug 22, 2014 10:26:43 GMT -5
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Post by bigb on Aug 22, 2014 10:27:16 GMT -5
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Post by bigb on Aug 22, 2014 10:27:55 GMT -5
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Aug 24, 2014 10:31:40 GMT -5
I am not crazy about the Admiral Cabs but that certainly does not take away from the really nice job you did here of representing it on your build. You did a fine job on this.
Paulie
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Post by bigb on Aug 24, 2014 21:16:17 GMT -5
Thanks Paulie...I hope to have some finished photos up in a week or so.
Brad
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Aug 25, 2014 15:44:39 GMT -5
Hey Brad,
Is it safe to assume that is a paper towel core taped to the inside of the shell for painting?
Because if it is that is a great idea.
Paulie
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Post by bigb on Aug 25, 2014 22:13:11 GMT -5
Paulie,
That's actually a TP holder...We run through that faster than paper towels! There is always a fresh supply around. (:
I find it's a perfect handhold for painting HO shells. No tape necessary...just make sure you shell doesn't work it's way off slowly.
Brad
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Post by railfansd40t2 on Aug 26, 2014 20:57:12 GMT -5
I will have to save a few of those special hand holds and see how they work out.
Keep up the good work.
Paulie
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Post by bigb on Sept 7, 2014 9:24:04 GMT -5
I finished it today... I'll post more pics in the 'Kitbashed Prototypes not Built' area...  |
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