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DLR


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PostPosted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:10 am    Post subject: IP Jack Reply with quote
First i know its not steam but it may be interesting to some. At the 16mm agm i bought a deisil kit and in this thread i will try and show my mistakes so you dont make them. This was the stage last night with all the parts primed and ready for the top coat.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looking forward to the results  
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
this is the results of todays painting and i'm happy with the finish

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That looks really nice, how many coats has it had.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks, the blacks has had 3 and the green 4 coats
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Excellent color and finish, looks the part already
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks brilliant!
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
One week from purchase and 3 mistakes later the finished loco seen here going over Llanberis crossing

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks excellent DLR!

I wish i had the money on me at Stoneligh
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
You have done a brilliant job there DLR
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Can i recomend getting some 6BA hex head bolts and bolting it together with them...look better than the phillips head self tappers.

I used them on my Lucy
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks guys  also off to Roundhouse any body want to me to ask them questions do tell me

Edit: wish i'd have thought of that while i was there Jim
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I thought you bought it at Stoneligh
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i did buy it at stonliegh but never tought a bout bolts and things for it  I was having too much fun
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Oh i see
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