A road somewhere in Crimea 20th March 2014

[takeslousyphotos]

That bike looks rather good chap, sorry but couldn't help having a very childish giggle at the 2nd from last photo, "willie". Right back to my cot, lol

Thanks Steve......... 10/10 for observation.

[eddiesolo]

I think you have done rather well for something as hateful as PE and in that scale. Just do a wash on the bike and it look well used. Great work so far Peter.


Si

[takeslousyphotos]

I think you have done rather well for something as hateful as PE and in that scale. Just do a wash on the bike and it look well used. Great work so far Peter.
Si

Thanks Si much appreciated....... I was a proper struggle. I hated every damn minute of it. I was planning a wash over it when I do the figures.

[Snowman]

"Progressive resistance" is what I like to call it!


Getting there and looking good.

[takeslousyphotos]

"Progressive resistance" is what I like to call it!
Getting there and looking good.

Thanks Gavin....... I guess we all have our names for it .......... Mine? I'd get a roasting off the administrators.

[papa 695]

Nice work Peter the bike doesn't look bad at all in the pictures

[takeslousyphotos]

Nice work Peter the bike doesn't look bad at all in the pictures

Thanks Ian ........ Maybe it's just me.

[Ian M]

Two things to think about with PE and superglue.


If you are having issues getting things to stick, you could be over doing it. Less is more. Also I found that a quick wipe with some IPA will remove any oil transfer from fingers.


A bit late maybe but you know for next time.

[takeslousyphotos]

Two things to think about with PE and superglue.
If you are having issues getting things to stick, you could be over doing it. Less is more. Also I found that a quick wipe with some IPA will remove any oil transfer from fingers.


A bit late maybe but you know for next time.

Thanks Ian....... on reflection maybe I was a bit "over indulgent" with the superglue. I did use the IPA, as I always do before I glue or paint anything......... My main problem with PE is it's so damn thin and delicate and I always seem to break it with the hammer when I'm fitting it

[bazers]

The bike looks good just rough up the paintwork a bit.

[takeslousyphotos]

The bike looks good just rough up the paintwork a bit.

Thanks Barry. I've got a lot of weathering and stuff to do on the whole dio once the painting is finished. I thought, the bike might need a little bit of rust and a few scratches.

[takeslousyphotos]

Well,


I've finally finished this project. Tomorrow I'll post up a few photos, when I can get some daylight. The photos I take indoors are always rubbish............. I can't say I'm sorry to see the back of this one.......... and I really don't think I want to go down the dio route again. I was really starting to lose interest in it and it has been a bit of a slog.


A few days break from the bench .........and next up will be this. An easy and relaxing build. Maybe......


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[monica]

will look forward to seeing the finished one Peter,


that looks cool,

[Steve Brodie]

Looking forward to seeing the finished dio mate.

[Guest]

Looks like some nice work so far.


scott