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Mixxy
#44 Posted : Sunday, January 29, 2012 11:06:24 AM(UTC)
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Looking good Jeff nice work Applause

Ron helped me with photos for my Astran, top man Applause
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#45 Posted : Sunday, January 29, 2012 8:07:53 PM(UTC)
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great detailing jeff very well done top job Applause Applause Applause
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#46 Posted : Wednesday, February 08, 2012 8:44:51 PM(UTC)
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again a great achievement of a Astran
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#47 Posted : Saturday, February 18, 2012 5:55:34 AM(UTC)
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These are the hinges for the locker doors, I made them out of Evergreen 1.6 mm rod.# 222, I use Evergreen because that's what the local hobby shop stocks.


I drilled a hole down the tube then glued a bit of fuse wire into it. Half the hinge is stuck to the body and half to the lid. Its a good idea to move the hinge around a bit when its drying.













I drilled a hole in a bit of Evergreen 291 angle to use for brackets, then inserted a length of fine chain. I did the same to both ends of the chain to hold the lid when its in the open position






I made some stuff out of Evergreen card to go into the lockers


Then I made some other stuff as well. I will back up the locker collection with things from various accessory kits that I have had lying about.

As far as tools go, that's about all I have, craft knife, nail file, steel rule, small drill, and a cutting mat.
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#48 Posted : Saturday, February 18, 2012 7:22:00 AM(UTC)
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Some great detail here Jeff,I like the oil containers. Looking good mate,it's going to look nice and busy with those lockers chocker with gear.
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#49 Posted : Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:08:20 AM(UTC)
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The oil containers were very easy, I knocked both of out in about 20 minuets, the same with the brush and shovel. Wish I could say the same for the lockers.
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#50 Posted : Tuesday, February 21, 2012 11:21:32 AM(UTC)
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Love the side lockers and racks, just like old times.Applause
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#51 Posted : Tuesday, February 21, 2012 11:46:05 AM(UTC)
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the fantastic detail mate, cant wait to see it all together!
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#52 Posted : Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:08:29 PM(UTC)
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Wow! This box looks amazing! Great job!
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#53 Posted : Tuesday, February 21, 2012 8:50:40 PM(UTC)
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great work jeff fair play to you Applause Applause Applause
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#54 Posted : Wednesday, February 22, 2012 6:05:54 AM(UTC)
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Hi Jeff,
Very nice details, I like them. It will look more better with them.
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#55 Posted : Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:43:21 AM(UTC)
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love the adjustable spanner. some great detail.



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Mixxy
#56 Posted : Friday, February 24, 2012 3:43:03 PM(UTC)
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Applause Applause Getting carried away with the fine detailing Jeff, Half eaten bacon & egg sarnie next Whistle Whistle

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#57 Posted : Thursday, March 01, 2012 7:02:39 PM(UTC)
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Hi jeoff,any chance of seeing some pics of the water carrier?

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#58 Posted : Saturday, March 10, 2012 7:57:52 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for the comments guys.

That's about it for the trailer for now, I'm going to bring the Transconti up to the same stage then do the decals, weathering, and final detail.

Mr Crab.... I didn't take any photos of the build up for the water container, but I'll knock up another one in the next few days, and take some photos along the way.
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#59 Posted : Saturday, March 10, 2012 11:32:02 AM(UTC)
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thats looking real tidy jeff, superb detail once again, cant wait to see the transcon done to compliment it
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#60 Posted : Saturday, March 10, 2012 3:11:20 PM(UTC)
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The Tilt cover really looks the buisness Jeff, Nice to see the boards showing through just how it should be, Superb Applause
I reckon with some subtle weathering you would'nt be able to tell it from the real thing, Truck Modelling as it should be.

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#61 Posted : Saturday, March 10, 2012 9:11:58 PM(UTC)
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Wicked mate ! Stunning !! Can't wait to see it finished !!!!

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#62 Posted : Saturday, March 10, 2012 9:47:51 PM(UTC)
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really smart job done on the trailer. Applause






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NZ JAMIE
#63 Posted : Monday, March 12, 2012 9:31:12 AM(UTC)
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That's really come together well now Jeff mate,the length looks spot on. It also looks busy with lots of good detail.

I've had a few dramas sticking the tin foil on mine,the corner ripped when I was folding the edge over,so I had to pull it off quick and make a new side piece.

I've found all the holes for the eyelets and have just sprayed the etch primer.
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