Christmas and prepping for re-applying for my job (Good old BT)
is at last out of the way, I can now get down to some modelling (Hurragh my creative side cheers) So back to the class 21 & 29 project in Gauge 1 1/32nd, I have started soldering the grills, radiator grill, windows, roof sill & lower body side strip onto the body side, The grill frames required taking down along its top edge by 0.3mm, also Fred made a bit of a bo bo with the alignment holes, so these need to be totally ignored and pay close attention to the required measurments in the superb instruction booklet and with the aid of my digital caliper the correct measurment were duly scribed onto the surface for accurate alignment.
The grills for the main radiater were made up from 3 seperate etched sheets, which was a bit fiddly however this was successfully completed with a bit of patience at the Cheltenham model show.
After i completed this I took the time to clean the body side with my new Dremel 2001 drill and cleaning brushes, which the bodyside have come up a treat. I have also fettled all the required parts for the bodyside and roof which was a time consuming task however this makes it a more effcient system for me personnaly to work. next up is the bodyside footsteps and recessess that will require soldering.
The cab ends are totally finished with the exception of the damaged beading (very thin resin around this area) along the top of the Drivers window which will require some attention.
Cheers
Mr Tiger Viking