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Post by TRM on Mar 22, 2014 20:55:53 GMT -5
Hey fellas!! Why not?!! LOL!! I do have way to much on the move so what is one more?? Well, this would be then!!  Figured it was time to get this one started. MiniArt's 1/35 European Tram! Well, I am still undecided what to do with this as for finished layout, but since the kit boasts over 600 pieces I think I have some time to think about that!! So with that, here is where I am at as of last Thursday when I cracked the kit. The Kit   I started on the undercarriage.   The kit is, umm, slightly over-engineered whereas there are 114 parts to the undercarriage trolley.  Almost done with this section, but I think it was a good starting point.  I have several projects on the move and am anticipating this to be a long term project but there should not be too much lag-time between updates. Thanks for stopping by and having a look see! |
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Post by Leon on Mar 22, 2014 21:10:39 GMT -5
WOW something totally different out of the Toddmeister factory.Gawd did i just that,now i sound like Dicky  .Nice start on the undercarriage Todd,this should be fun to follow.  |
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Post by TRM on Mar 22, 2014 21:24:17 GMT -5
Thanks for jumping on board Leon!! Dicky does have a way of having the effect on us all at one point or another!! |
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Post by dupes on Mar 22, 2014 22:05:27 GMT -5
That undercarriage doesn't look complicated or anything. Hope you can see it after it's finished!
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Post by TRM on Mar 22, 2014 22:38:39 GMT -5
That's the thing....just the wheels from what I see!! Of course unless I turn the sucker on it's side and then I can see it!! |
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Post by panzerconor on Mar 22, 2014 23:03:53 GMT -5
Those pictures alone give me a headache!  600 pieces... that's enough to drive a man crazy. But, all sanity aside, this should look great when it's done! I'm on board, with a few Aspirin. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 22, 2014 23:36:51 GMT -5
WOW! 600 pieces I wondered where they will be... ahhh the bottom!?
Glad you are having fun with this as I remember you telling me you were looking forward to this. Now I hope you have plenty of female civilians for this do you?
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Post by danb on Mar 23, 2014 4:13:50 GMT -5
Nice start T i was looking at this kit at the show i think miniart have really made a stunning tram it would make a stunning dio piece keep it coming buddy
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 4:20:40 GMT -5
Very interesting choice MrT but ouch! All those parts you'll never see again  Youll work your magic on her though I'm sure  |
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Post by AndyArgent on Mar 23, 2014 4:54:19 GMT -5
Excellent start i will look in on this one when i can.
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Post by Mence on Mar 23, 2014 6:22:00 GMT -5
Rather interesting subject, lots of potential methinks.
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Post by bigjohn on Mar 23, 2014 6:37:03 GMT -5
Nice!!!! I like what I see!!! I can envision a tram that's derailed, shattered glass, and a Sherman rolling past it. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 23, 2014 6:37:11 GMT -5
Should be a god one,looking forward to checking it out
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Post by imatanker on Mar 23, 2014 6:55:15 GMT -5
This thing looks like a Tram Wreck waiting to happen I'm in. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 7:36:24 GMT -5
Awesome, I'm in for the duration!
Seen a few built now and nobody has risked anything too taxing, such as a T-34 bursting through the middle............
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Post by Deano on Mar 23, 2014 7:39:44 GMT -5
Excellent , you have my full attention Mr Todd |
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Post by TRM on Mar 23, 2014 8:21:33 GMT -5
Conor - Glad to have you on board!! I have Advil, will that help? The parts are organized nicely so far, just a lot of really really...really unneeded pieces is all. If the carriage here was molded in the right way I think the 88 pieces you see altogether so far would have been cut in half. AnDee - Thanks for hitching a ride!! Well, at least 15% of the parts are down there!!! LOL!!! Should be a FUN one. As for the Female Civilians, tried that, the wife asked why I had all of the women over!! Dan - Thank buddy! Happy to have you hanging around! Nicely molded kit and a somewhat useful subject too. Let's see where I can go with it!!! Andy - Always a pleasure to have you riding the bus!! Thanks for keeping tabs on me, I might need it!! Mence - Thanks for loitering for a bit M8!! Looking to find out that potential soon!! BJ - Thanks Bro! You know you are on the local route for stops!! I liked that thought! Jim Rae over on the Big A posted a great pic on Bill Cross Review of one of these knocked out with a Shermie nestled in along side!! Nice mojo builder for sure!! Anthony - Two rides in one day...LOL!! Thanks again!! Jeff - Thanks! I think you might be right sir!!! Ivan - Seen you sneak in there...thanks for dropping in!! Vlad - It's a joy you could make it!! No guarantees but I do like risks!! Deano - Nice to know!! Thanks for tuning in brotha'!! With that, I will plot my next move. With everything else on the bench at the moment I can pick away at this and see what comes about. Plenty of options to go on for sure!! Let's see if I can reduce the part count any!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2014 8:31:01 GMT -5
You may have seen Ivan but I managed to slip past  As I type I'm drinking ya whiskey and raiding ya stash! Don't worry, we're still buddies Karma +1 |
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Post by TRM on Mar 23, 2014 8:44:14 GMT -5
LOL... Steve, you are the man my friend!! I did indeed roll right past you!! Sneaky fella!! Enjoy the stash...PLEASE!!! Seems to be what gets me into these messes!! LOL!!! Sorry bout the drive by!! I will make sure to pick up some nice Kentucky Bourbon for the next time you break and enter!!! |
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Post by TRM on Mar 23, 2014 15:01:39 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky! 'Long Term' in case some things get in the way, I do not need to rush!! I like the term imaginative!! Fitting!! As for the space for a vehicle in front...or could be in!! LOL!! Doubt that at the moment but anything is possible!!
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Post by paulh on Mar 23, 2014 16:08:10 GMT -5
I do like the look of this. Might even treat myself to one of these sometime this year  P |
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Post by TRM on Mar 23, 2014 16:14:58 GMT -5
Thanks for swinging in Paul! I will be sure to let you know how things go together! |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 23, 2014 16:31:17 GMT -5
Nice take on this monster. It's a kit I will surely do some time in the future.
Anyway, can I ask you a favour? I need the internal distance between the wheels...
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 23, 2014 19:44:14 GMT -5
Wow, hat's off to you for tackling this one for sure! Looking forward to more.
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Post by TRM on Mar 23, 2014 20:04:04 GMT -5
Thank Bill and Luigi! Should be and interesting ride!! Luigi - Inside to Inside of the wheels is 39.55mm! |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 24, 2014 8:55:50 GMT -5
Thanks a lot, I want to add a tram line to the T-62 dio, so I needed the distance to scratch one |
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Post by TRM on Mar 24, 2014 22:13:13 GMT -5
Nice...the rails? If you need the dimensions on the poles for the wires or something, shout out Luigi!! I can snap a pic and take the measurements!! |
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Post by TRM on Apr 5, 2014 21:08:12 GMT -5
Hello All, Time for a little update on this one! Did I mention there was "a lot of pieces" to this one? LOL!! I think too many but it is what it is! I was still plugging away at the undercarriage which lead into the platform of the car. Here is the carriage in the final construction stage:  I was a bit off in my calculation of parts until this point earlier...there are 106 pieces here! Moving forward there are many more to the suspension work needed for under the platform. This is a 2-piece platform design and both halves are identical so everything needs to be built "X2".  But just when you think that you are done....more parts!!!!!   . Things do have a way of coming together....  The Carriage and platform almost together for good:     So there is going to be a small break from this one whilst I attend to a couple "other" fires. Back soon!! Thanks a bunch for tuning in!! |
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Post by Leon on Apr 5, 2014 21:25:10 GMT -5
Todd nice update bro,the carriage and platform are looking good.Are yer seeing double yet? |
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Post by TRM on Apr 5, 2014 21:38:51 GMT -5
Thanks Leon! LOL!! A little! Fiddly, tiny buggers too! |
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.Nice start on the undercarriage Todd,this should be fun to follow. 
600 pieces... that's enough to drive a man crazy. But, all sanity aside, this should look great when it's done! I'm on board, with a few Aspirin. 
As I type I'm drinking ya whiskey and raiding ya stash! 
