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Post by Teabone on Oct 22, 2013 18:51:24 GMT -5
Tony
From experience with a Cat 60 I would have to say that JD's run a little smoother but probably lack the raw horse power when you match cubic inches and Deere has nothing that will out push the D9R for sure.
Bones
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Oct 22, 2013 20:26:00 GMT -5
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 22, 2013 21:13:30 GMT -5
Hiya bones, nice build so far fella! I sure want to build this kit someday....just too cool!!!  |
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Post by Teabone on Oct 22, 2013 22:54:36 GMT -5
Hiya bones, nice build so far fella! I sure want to build this kit someday....just too cool!!! It is a cool kit with many options by LZ Models for different conversions. The problem I have is that just 10 short years ago the only thing around were tired old Tamiya and Academy kits with AF Club and Trumpy coming on with better kits. And I must say the Tamiya M26 is a very good kit but anyway with all the great new kits almost every week it is difficult to keep up with what to build next.  Bones |
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Post by Foenetik on Jul 20, 2014 20:28:00 GMT -5
awesome job so far. Thanks for pointing me here, the track info is going to be very helpful. Much appreciated. Cant wait till my LZ engine gets here.
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Post by Teabone on Jul 20, 2014 21:55:22 GMT -5
Wow never finished posting this one. Here are the tracks with first coat of paint.
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Post by Teabone on Jul 20, 2014 21:57:25 GMT -5
This is near complete, still have lights to place was waiting for the MV lenses.
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Post by Teabone on Jul 20, 2014 22:01:11 GMT -5
Doesn't look very weathered like it should, will have to check the out.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 20, 2014 22:12:25 GMT -5
Tracks look great!!! I remember this one... LOL
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Post by Foenetik on Jul 20, 2014 22:30:00 GMT -5
This is near complete, still have lights to place was waiting for the MV lenses.
what are these mv lenses? i googled it but there wasnt much for pics. i assume they are more realistic? may i inquire as to what you ordered? |
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Post by Teabone on Jul 20, 2014 23:30:16 GMT -5
Tony
MV lenses are from the model train builders, they give the appearance of clear a lens which is not exactly authentic but I like the looks, they cost about $1 for two depending on the size. I get mine from R&J Products because they are nice folks to deal with but I think most model railroad suppliers handle them.
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Post by Foenetik on Jul 20, 2014 23:36:05 GMT -5
ooo. i like. thank you!
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Post by bullardino on Jul 21, 2014 3:14:31 GMT -5
Wow, yummy progress on the 'linetz  |
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Post by Teabone on Jul 21, 2014 12:54:25 GMT -5
Tracks look great!!! I remember this one... LOL
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Post by Teabone on Jul 21, 2014 13:02:54 GMT -5
They come in many sizes so you will have to keep a number of them around unless you live near a shop that is big on model trains and carries them. The come in clear, red, blue and yellow.
Bones
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Post by Teabone on Jul 21, 2014 13:04:34 GMT -5
Wow, yummy progress on the 'linetz
Great to hear from you, thanks for looking and the comments.
Bones
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Post by Foenetik on Jul 21, 2014 13:14:22 GMT -5
They come in many sizes so you will have to keep a number of them around unless you live near a shop that is big on model trains and carries them. The come in clear, red, blue and yellow.
Bones
the shop 20 mins away has quite a bit of train stuff stocked so when i pick up my howitzer ill give it a look-see. Thanks again Bones |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 21, 2014 19:11:43 GMT -5
Had almost forgotten about this one right along with you Bones. Nice to see it resurface!
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Post by Teabone on Jul 21, 2014 23:11:14 GMT -5
Had almost forgotten about this one right along with you Bones. Nice to see it resurface!
Bones
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Post by Teabone on Jul 21, 2014 23:34:54 GMT -5
The radiator has two options the Cyrillic lettering on it is apparently wrong or misspelled and there is an after market resin replacement that correct the error. For me the spelling is close enough as no one I know other than maybe Todd reads it so rather than deal with some resin for no great gain I went with the kit part. I painted the radiator before adding the screen because I wanted to paint the screen most likely as it was done in the factory. I add a bolts at the corners.   
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Post by Teabone on Jul 21, 2014 23:39:51 GMT -5
Some PE washers that are a little hard to see when completed.   Road wheels completed.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 22, 2014 9:58:27 GMT -5
More fine tiny work there!!! Nice clipped nail by the way...  |
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Jul 22, 2014 10:10:41 GMT -5
All good things goin' on here and all but I got those washers beat. My Trumpy Grad kit has heater control knobs in PE to be used on the dashboard. Maybe 1/4 size of the gigantic washers there. Jeff |
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Post by Teabone on Jul 22, 2014 11:52:39 GMT -5
All good things goin' on here and all but I got those washers beat. My Trumpy Grad kit has heater control knobs in PE to be used on the dashboard. Maybe 1/4 size of the gigantic washers there. Jeff
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Jul 22, 2014 12:00:39 GMT -5
All good things goin' on here and all but I got those washers beat. My Trumpy Grad kit has heater control knobs in PE to be used on the dashboard. Maybe 1/4 size of the gigantic washers there. Jeff
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Post by Teabone on Jul 22, 2014 12:12:45 GMT -5
There seems to be some of the beginning engine pics not here so I will add them. This picture is from Photo-Bucket
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Post by Teabone on Jul 22, 2014 12:33:33 GMT -5
Engine under construction
What the engine should look like if one has the finger skills to make it happen.
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 22, 2014 15:43:24 GMT -5
Looks like you're managing the 'fat finger' scenarios just fine on this one Bones.  |
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Post by Teabone on Jul 22, 2014 23:29:52 GMT -5
Looks like you're managing the 'fat finger' scenarios just fine on this one Bones.
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Post by bullardino on Jul 23, 2014 1:24:56 GMT -5
Resin engine looks fine. With some tweaking and adding it should be almost perfect.
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