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Dan Vadas reacted to amateur in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Did you order the laserset that goes with the loco?
Saves you time, as it incluses the spoked wheel and the frames (as far as I understood in a card-forum). It is a serious locomotive: you'll need some shelve-space when finished
Jan
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Dan Vadas reacted to Papa in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Dan,
do you ever sleep? You are turning out beautiful paper models faster than I can read the postings!
Ron Gove
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Baker in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from coxswain in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from amateur in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from thibaultron in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Thanks Pav. I'd never heard of Angraf - a bit late now, but I'll see if I can find their site.
EDIT - Found one : ANSWER MODELS. I looked at some of the models and agree with your assessment.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from TOM G in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Thanks Pav. I'd never heard of Angraf - a bit late now, but I'll see if I can find their site.
EDIT - Found one : ANSWER MODELS. I looked at some of the models and agree with your assessment.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from cog in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Thanks Pav. I'd never heard of Angraf - a bit late now, but I'll see if I can find their site.
EDIT - Found one : ANSWER MODELS. I looked at some of the models and agree with your assessment.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Canute in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas reacted to maaaslo in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
If i may suggest Danny, the top quality locos are considered to be Angraf. I have had a look through a few of them, nearly half a thickness of a Bible. And beautyfully drawn. Mostly without any problems from what i heard.
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from TOM G in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from druxey in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from gjdale in Flat Bed Wagon by Dan Vadas - Modelik - 1:25 - CARD - FINISHED
Hi all,
My next major model will be a German Steam Locomotive built between 1931 and 1943 designated "Bulgar". The model itself still hasn't arrived from MODELIK in Poland, so I bought a Modelik Flat Bed Wagon which will be displayed behind the loco along with two other wagons. I got this one from Fenten's Models in Brisbane to give me something to do while I'm waiting. It only took a few days to arrive, pity they didn't have the loco in stock .
Here's a pic of the cover art and another of several views of the completed model :
I started with the wheels. The construction of these is different to any other wheels I've made in the past. A good design, but some of the parts weren't a perfect fit (more about that below). Here are most of the parts for them, which I've already prepared :
The kit suggested building a jig to assemble them, another good idea which I've adopted :
To roll the rim edge I used a socket of the appropriate size :
Nearly all done. The parts that were a bit narrow were the outer rims, missed by about 0.5mm :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Fender Guitar by Dan Vadas - CARD - FINISHED
I made the stand for the guitar. The base is a simulation of the stage floor (sort of ) :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Peterbuilt Semi-Trailer by Dan Vadas - CARD - FINISHED
The wheels took longer to make than anything else, 2 days worth. I used my own method for them - the kit's ones were a terrible design :
I printed a 2nd parts sheet and cut out things like the air horns, clearance lights and tailgate hinges which I glued over the ones that were simply printed to the roof, tailgate etc to give them more depth. All the smaller details have been added and the model is FINISHED :
I still need to apply a couple of coats of gloss clear. I'll add a couple more pics when it's dried.
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from hof00 in 3 Lighthouses by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD
The final lighthouse - Green Cape near Eden on the New South Wales South Coast. At 29 metres high it is the state's 2nd tallest lighthouse. It was built between 1881 and 1883. More info can be found HERE.
The main body of the lighthouse was a bit tricky to glue together owing to it's shape :
The way this scalloped feature was designed in the kit didn't work, as the card delaminated after folding and the gap didn't close properly. I drew up and cut 8 triangular pieces to replace the original - they turned out a LOT better :
Decorative knees support the platform. These were laser cut :
Two domes, one for each building :
The finished model :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from mtaylor in Fender Guitar by Dan Vadas - CARD - FINISHED
I made the stand for the guitar. The base is a simulation of the stage floor (sort of ) :
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from Canute in 3 Lighthouses by Dan Vadas - HMV - 1:250 - CARD
The final lighthouse - Green Cape near Eden on the New South Wales South Coast. At 29 metres high it is the state's 2nd tallest lighthouse. It was built between 1881 and 1883. More info can be found HERE.
The main body of the lighthouse was a bit tricky to glue together owing to it's shape :
The way this scalloped feature was designed in the kit didn't work, as the card delaminated after folding and the gap didn't close properly. I drew up and cut 8 triangular pieces to replace the original - they turned out a LOT better :
Decorative knees support the platform. These were laser cut :
Two domes, one for each building :
The finished model :
Danny
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Dan Vadas reacted to popeye the sailor in Peterbuilt Semi-Trailer by Dan Vadas - CARD - FINISHED
sweet look'in truck 'n trailer Danny! I've been look'in for a Freightliner kit. Wal Mart uses International and Volvo as well. looks pretty cool what you built!
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Peterbuilt Semi-Trailer by Dan Vadas - CARD - FINISHED
To explain "my" last post above - that was written by my Admiral on her computer which is set up to go to my own MSW Account. Poor girl's not very computer literate and doesn't have her own MSW account so she uses mine .
Danny
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Peterbuilt Semi-Trailer by Dan Vadas - CARD - FINISHED
Admiral is very very happy with the way it has turned out, have had a lot tears flow let me tell you !! Love u lots Mr Vadas & thank u heaps for all that u have done for me.xx
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Dan Vadas got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Peterbuilt Semi-Trailer by Dan Vadas - CARD - FINISHED
The wheels took longer to make than anything else, 2 days worth. I used my own method for them - the kit's ones were a terrible design :
I printed a 2nd parts sheet and cut out things like the air horns, clearance lights and tailgate hinges which I glued over the ones that were simply printed to the roof, tailgate etc to give them more depth. All the smaller details have been added and the model is FINISHED :
I still need to apply a couple of coats of gloss clear. I'll add a couple more pics when it's dried.
Danny
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