Nice tracks, John.
I love the weight and the sag Friul tracks allow.
Andrea
I love the weight and the sag Friul tracks allow.
Andrea
John.
I agree mate frulis are the way to go. Even though you have to drill out and pin each one they are still a lot less hassle then some plastic links.
I agree mate frulis are the way to go. Even though you have to drill out and pin each one they are still a lot less hassle then some plastic links.
G
Thanks Andrea, bit stiff as some ca went onto the link, but will soon wear off.
Indeed they are Paul, Id rather do them with all the work than plastic tracks.
G
Nearly finished the second one. Ran out of wire as was a bit over generous with the overhang. I ve got some .4 wire , but of course it doesn't fit with out a struggle. The actual Fruil wire is .3 , of course so it slips in easily.
Luckily I've several other sets and have robed one until the replacement .3 wire turns up. You can use the .4, esp after pulling it through some 180 grit, but it takes some time to remove enough including the lacquer that some wires have.
Had a visitor this morning for an hr so din't finish today.
Luckily I've several other sets and have robed one until the replacement .3 wire turns up. You can use the .4, esp after pulling it through some 180 grit, but it takes some time to remove enough including the lacquer that some wires have.
Had a visitor this morning for an hr so din't finish today.
Great start John, taking a seat in the back row
Last set that I built of those Fruil …. tracks drove me crazy
Last set that I built of those Fruil …. tracks drove me crazy
G
Good to see you Joe. I've found those that are slightly bent are the worse to fit . Too much press to straighten them out and they break .As I'm mad anyway they don't have any effect on me
G
Tracks done and blackened, a few marks from too much CA have shown through, at least they are on the inside of the tracks.
Started to spray the primer this morning , my bottle of red oxide is now in the bin !
Found a long thin piece of paint debris in the bottle , so have changed to a AK 3rd gen one. Seems ok, have left it to dry having ordered a proper AK 3rd Gen German WW yellow set with camo .
Now doing figures .
Started to spray the primer this morning , my bottle of red oxide is now in the bin !
Found a long thin piece of paint debris in the bottle , so have changed to a AK 3rd gen one. Seems ok, have left it to dry having ordered a proper AK 3rd Gen German WW yellow set with camo .
Now doing figures .
Hi buddy comming along at a steady trot ,looking very nice so far. Sorry to hear about the primer probs got my own thoughts on this problem when I get a spare half hour I'll pm you with them. Dave
G
Greetings all, having just returned form my neighbors visit to let the Gas man in I thought I do a update..
Tracks done , now treated and weathered. Not building up the kit as some of it when assembled would be a nightmare to paint with the AB.
I've built a load of figures which should suit the dio better then the two in the kit.
Next a trip to the attic to obtain some suitable foam board. Paint has arrived from John's Shop
Tracks done , now treated and weathered. Not building up the kit as some of it when assembled would be a nightmare to paint with the AB.
I've built a load of figures which should suit the dio better then the two in the kit.
Next a trip to the attic to obtain some suitable foam board. Paint has arrived from John's Shop
Cracking progress Comrade, she's coming along in leaps and bounds..
G
My thoughts exactly Rick, having fun is the, or should be the reason why we spend so much time playing with these.
Many thanks Chris.
G
As always searching for was to improve my Dio building I've taken the plunge after first declining the idea of having a hot wire styrofoam cutter .I've just ordered one , and some sheets of grey foam . I've always loved Kappa Line foam board, but will continue to use it along with the grey foam . Looking FWD to trying it out .
Evening John. Apologies for VERY behind. That's come on a long way despite the gun troubles. Well done for preserving.
ATB.
Andrew
ATB.
Andrew
Looking good Dzohn, repairs seem invisible.
Nice progress JR, interesting to see your new form of fire starting when it arrives
G
Hi Andrew, thank you. Don't like to be beaten , esp when it's such a nice kit .
Thanks Paul.
G
Slowly Andy, :smiling3:
Mick :smiling:I'd never thought of that !!!! thinking now how this cunning device could be employed !:surprised: Thanks .
Just had a catch up John. This is coming along very nicely. Well done mate :thumb2:
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