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My brother is a Tamiya builder... much more into planes and armor .....and yes....the build info on the stagecoach is much easier to use!

I'll confess that I am currently in the middle of building...

Hi Paul,

Great to see another stagecoach...brings back memories....excellent work and narrative!

Cheers,

Jim

Hi Paul,
if you go to the Scale Modeling page, you will see a start new thread button. That is where to start your log. Looking forward to it. If I can be of any assistance, let me know.
Cheers,...

Hi artme,

You can get them from Cornwall Model Boats in the UK. They are made by OcCre. Even though I live in the US, I've purchased from Cornwall. They have a great selection of all kinds of...

Great progress, Grant.
Your narrative and pictures set a very high standard. The quality and attention to detail are first rate! It will be interesting, knowing your penchant for very small...

G'day Grant,

Glad to see you are getting started on the Rocket. In a month or so I expect to be starting a different OcCre locomotive...the BR-18, I believe. ( I am currently traveling and...

Jim,

What everyone said! :2tsup:

Great work.....I spent the last hour catching up. Been busy with family things but don't know how I lost track of your build. :doh:

Anyway, glad I found it...

Grant,
Yes it is...seems we have pretty similar tastes is selection of kits. :U

I think I'll be doing the Ferrari first. It's a relatively simple diecast kit that I got on sale at Model Expo....

Thanks again for all the 'likes' and comments. :2tsup:

My next project will either be a diecast 1961 F1 Ferrari or a BR18 Locomotive (wood and metal)

But before I start another one I'm going to...

Artme, Otakirilad, Grant, and 'like' buttonneers..:U

Thanks for the comments and for looking in on this build. It certainly provides that extra bit of iincentive to keep going when things get a...

Part 2.....

The upper wing is balanced on the four cast metal struts. I have not yet glued it in place. I had to glue the front struts in place and then measure spans and clearances to set the...

Thanks Grant,crowie,PLD and the 'likes'...:2tsup:

This is a two segment update...

The first series shows the lower wing attached as well as the landing gear. Had to find an aluminum can and...

Thanks Frank, Hermit, Grant and all the 'like' button folks.:2tsup:

Even though I may seem to be near the finish, there still is quite a bit of 'delicate' work to do. The next step is the...

I decided that the brass eyelets would look out of place and am using black thread to replicate the cable clamps instead. At the this scale it, to me, looks more 'real'.
After some time out of town...

John,

Looking forward to this one.....always was a car modeler as a youth...plastic of course. :U

I just picked up a diecast Ferrari kit from Revival.....since it's metal I'll probably log the...

Thanks PLD,Dalboy and Grant, as well as all the "likes".....nice to know someone is watching....:2tsup:

The tail section bracing is complete.....just the bracing:~....now I get to balance the...

Thanks Artme, Grant, :U

Finally got to remove the fuselage from the jig. It means the bracing is finished! Except for all the wing, strut and landing gear bracing....:~

Oh well, on we go....:U...

Thanks Hermit and Grant :2tsup:....... (and the 'likes')

I am slowly completing the fuselage bracing. Just have to finish one side and the bottom bracing...which has no turnbuckles...so no...

Hi disimone,
As former model car builder the decals were quite easy. I hope my explanation works for you.
I cut them from the sheet as I applied them....made it easier to keep track.
I would ...

Thanks Hermit and PLD! :U

The little tank over the fuel tank is the auxiliary fuel tank. The tank toward the front is the oil tank...

The ammunition boxes go behind the oil tank....which is...

Had some interruptions but am plodding onward. The 'plumbing' has taken a bit more time than anticipated. Having to figure out the routing to not interfere with future parts placement was a...

Bret,
Excellent!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Ii suppose a driver size Smurf will show up some time.......:U

Cheers,

Jim

Thanks Frank and Grant and 'likes'....your visits are appreciated!:U

Today was installation day for the control stick, aileron crank, throttle assembly and rudder bar. Sorry about the focus on a...

Thanks for the compliments and 'likes', Gents!:2tsup:

I do understand the nerve and eyesight issues :C...without my magnifier this would be an impossible project. As for nerves, I tend to use...

Been doing a bunch of painting of parts. I decided to use gun metal on the machine guns and steel for most of the control parts. I've polished the britannia metal where it seems appropriate and...

Jim,

Looks great! :2tsup:

Glad I found the thread.....guess I'm learning to find my way around the website......:U

Cheers,

Jim

Fantastic work, nine.....Glad I found the thread!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Cheers,

Jim

Hi Grant,

Watching your work and attention to detail, I do understand why you would suggest this. :U Conversely, I don't have any power tools except a table saw and a Dremel.
I am thinking that...

Bret,

Thanks!:U

Yes, it did kind of tick me off. But I decided to use it and proceed, having no confidence that a replacement would be any better. There are some copper lines that will be...

Thanks for the comments and the 'likes'......keeps me motivated when it gets a bit 'tiny' and tedious. (and things don't adhere...:o)

This is a progress report with a few pics of tiny parts as...

Hermit,

I appreciate your thoughts and compliments and glad you enjoy my work!

:U But I think you do yourself a disservice thinking your efforts are paltry. The quality and detail of your...

I guess I was remiss in not saying "Thanks!" to those who pressed the 'like' button and did not post. I do that quite a bit as well........:2tsup::U

The engine mount is now installed along with...

Gary,

What they all said! :clap3::clap3::clap3:

Jim

Thanks for stopping by, artme, elderly....always good to know someone is watching.

I shellacked the fuselage and am now working on the engine mount, tanks, plumbing and such.
Note... The parts...

The visitor invasion is over......:roll:..so back to the Camel.

It appears that I am getting very close to completing all the woodwork except for final assembly. I hope it's okay that this is...

Grant,

You were correct....as soon as I sent an e-mail to Mark, I got a response from his service guy explaining that they had sent the part but it got stuck at the Miami post office.... It...

Okay, this will be the last wing pictures until final assembly......

They are complete as far as possible....next step after assembly will be to weave the control cables......that should be...

Thanks Dalboy, Crowie.....
I think I knew you were kidding, Dalboy, but in today's world, ya never know for sure..:U:U:U

I'll do some wing pics with the next lot.....

Crowie,

I remember...

Just wanted to report that I am making progress.......have finished the wings but decided there were enough pictures of wings already posted.:U

Have been working on the tail wing. Pictures next...

Worry not Dalboy.........it only refers to those who use the 'like' button instead of posting a reply....:U

It's just shorthand for good work......I think.....:q

Anyway, it is an easy way to...

gjdale
:o WOW! Jim :o

That is really looking good Jim.

Okay, I'll bite......what did you mean by this? :2tsup:

...

Frank,

Enjoy your holiday, hope you are going to a 'cool' place.....:U

Cheers,

Jim

Frank,

hermit is correct unless you were referring to my 'Wings Sauce' title......which is about Buffalo chicken wings with hot sauce......:U.....my lame attempt at humor.....

hermit,

Thanks...

Dalboy, Frank, 'like' buttoneers,

Thanks for visiting!:U

Okay, so now the wings are really, really close to complete. You can see where I've cut through the wing end to start separation of...

Almost finished with the upper wing. Got to shellac the bare wood added after the compression bars and ........

Nope....not even almost. As I was typing, I realized there is still a lot to...

Artme,

The Brand is Luxo and all it says is wave magnifier/loupe, it runs on 120V and has two 13watt fluorescent tubes, one on each side of the lens. That's about the only information I could...

Hermit,

I did a focus test and have about 18"(inches) of clear focus. I've had the magnifier for a long time and don't remember the specs. It also has an add-on lens for real, real, real small...

Grant,

It turns out that my 'mistake' should be part of the instructions. I had to remove some of the bracing form the top wing when I started installing the compression bars.

Build Note:...

Yep, I'm still plodding along......

The bottom wing woodwork is complete......or so I thought....:doh:

After setting the leading edge, adding the nose ribs and then giving it a coat of shellac,...

Hi Grant,

Good to see you are finding your way around. Lots of interesting stuff here.

This is a great kit. One of the most precise when it comes to laser cut parts.

I'll be watching...