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    Hornby Dublo restoration project

    So done a batch of 4, trying to do this a bit more to mean I have to clean brushes less. Decided that black is now done by brush as once varnished the brush lines are invisible and it's far quicker than making. Also change buffer beam red to a Vallejo colour, this also goes on a lot better as...
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    Honda VFR400R Restoration

    So rebuilt and refitted shocks, new carb rubbers in and carbs refitted. Not far of popping a fuel tank on putting fuel on and seeing if she fires into life.
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    BBQ

    After deciding to have a BBQ and going to prep' the one I made 4 or 5 years ago for use I found out it wasn't in great condition anymore. So having an hour before needing to start I converted a 105mm she'll storage box into a new BBQ with the help of some angle bar, spot welds, nuts, bolts...
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    Hornby Dublo restoration project

    Thanks for all the info, I have gone for a medium grey which I think must be somewhere near. All sprayed up except for the Darlington green one. Decided that I am going to redo black by brush the black with a brush instead of masking. Just also found out that the lions have to face the front...
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    Hornby Dublo restoration project

    So have taken on a more industrial approach. Had to write on the board what's going to be what colour as otherwise I will forget which green is which etc!
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    What's on the Bench? 2021

    Much stuff currently, and I now have benches both sides! Plenty of Hornby Dublo, an RC Challenger 2 currently undercoated, 1/48 Lancaster and the Maus in many bits!
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    Sheds

    So fitted second work bench on the left today and that's basically it. Got to go the the unit and get my bench grinder to fit but pretty happy with how it's come out all in all.
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    Hornby Dublo restoration project

    Part of the next batch primed and ready to paint......
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    Honda VFR400R Restoration

    So today decided to rip off all calipers and the carbs ready to take to my friends unit for extensive works to be completed. Being a "grey import" it's hard finding any accurate info. I am working from a manual for the Nc35 (2 models later) and a parts website. So after 3 hours managed to get...
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    Hornby Dublo restoration project

    The bench currently. The 4MT I would say is by far the best I have managed so far and I couldn't be happier with it. The N2 just needs the couplings need gluing on and then it's done. Both of these locos I did I have out the larger BR decals on but I think they are ok. I have sourced one...
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    Hornby Dublo restoration project

    So this is the Wren body I have almost completed, just needs couplings. I know it's not accurate but I thought it looks good in this scheme. The two Duchesses and a 4MT also shown. As they are all in black I have highlighted some brass and copper piping and fittings just to add a bit of...
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    Honda VFR400R Restoration

    So removed all the masking tape today, replaced the drain screws and they don't look too bad. Itching to start rebuilding but am going to hold off till next week when I have a friend who's an auto engineer at my disposal. I am 99.9% sure of what Im doing but don't want to mess up a set of...
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    Honda VFR400R Restoration

    So between running errands etc I managed to do the final coat of lacquer on the forks today. Hasn't come out too bad considering my facilities are limited for this type of operation. Wondering whether to rebuild or not tomorrow now. Or may continue compiling a manual.
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    Honda VFR400R Restoration

    This is current state of affairs.......
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    Honda VFR400R Restoration

    So I bought this a while back and although it will take years I am going to start a rebuild (front fairing already removed) When I got it it wouldn't start so after a bit of fiddling found choke cable snapped. Replaced this and still wouldn't start. More fiddling and found the fuel line...
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    Hornby Dublo restoration project

    A few more bits in the production line.....
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    Tamiya 1:48 Avro Lancaster

    Thanks for the comments chaps, there's a few issues I could have done better, namely: 1. I will spray roundels, wing line markings and aircraft reg' next time as decals didn't apply very well. 2. Do more dry fitting before gluing. 3. Leave out bits of PE interior which will never be seen. 4...
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    Hornby Dublo restoration project

    So after deciding not to buy anymore bodies a few I couldn't resist popped up. 6 arrived and 3 more coming next week. Starting to look more like a factory production line!
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    Tamiya 1:32 F-14

    So cockpit rear (Goose's seat) almost done, though the PE is hard going, just so fiddly as there are about 16 parts to the belts for each seat, at least with this kit it should be visible though so worth the extra effort. Anyway once this is done I am looking forward to being able to progress...
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    Hornby Dublo restoration project

    A productive day today, although had a few disasters. Real issue with my varnish. Apply decals, even a drop of water and my varnish is lifting?? Haven't changed anything and am using the same varnish, not sure what the issue is. Anyway the locos I have done this leave are all photographed...

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