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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1200 on: June 03, 2016, 09:56:08 AM »
I am now struggling with how it actually worked, where the chains, gears and pulleys all go, it is not easy to see from plans and photographs.
More research is needed, so things are on hold for a while.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1201 on: June 03, 2016, 10:07:55 AM »
It does look incredibly complex, even at the stage it's in now.  Those sprockets are a work of art in themselves. 

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« Reply #1202 on: June 03, 2016, 01:17:14 PM »
Some work done on the front extension.
Mostly guesswork I fear!
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1203 on: June 03, 2016, 03:56:22 PM »
Looks fine to me.  There's nobody about to tell you it's wrong now anyway!

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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1204 on: June 08, 2016, 01:19:57 PM »
Some work done on the rear end and the "bridge".
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1205 on: June 08, 2016, 01:23:53 PM »
Forgot to say, it is still all in bits that fit together.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1206 on: June 08, 2016, 03:17:10 PM »
Nameplates, to fit each side.
These are Slater's 2mm plastic letters stuck to plastic card, the raised surround is a thin strip of plastic card.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1207 on: June 09, 2016, 06:02:03 PM »
Undercoat applied.
The next coat will be some sort of Admiralty grey.
Most pieces are ready to assemble once painted.
The chain will then be added and I need to make a base to display it on as well.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1208 on: June 12, 2016, 02:41:27 PM »
The model is coming together.
Transfer made and some painting done and some assembly.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1209 on: June 12, 2016, 04:06:33 PM »
Neat, very neat!!

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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1210 on: June 13, 2016, 01:40:39 PM »
Busy constructing a base to display the Trench Crosser on.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1211 on: June 13, 2016, 04:09:37 PM »
I am so impressed that we will let you make a ship next !!!!!
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« Reply #1212 on: June 13, 2016, 05:31:05 PM »
I am so impressed that we will let you make a ship next !!!!!
WOW, THANKS!
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1213 on: June 14, 2016, 07:12:10 PM »
Hi Zak,
I think the gauntlet is being put down.
A very nice and interesting model. I think showing posed in action, will help to explain how it was meant to work backs up any explanation words can.
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Re: Modelling World War 1
« Reply #1214 on: June 14, 2016, 07:53:10 PM »
Hi Zak
I liked the way I could see how it worked too, good display.

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