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    Folks, after completing the massive 1/48 CAF MODEL Kit HMS Bellona, it was time to take a break in a different direction: Trains !! I bought that Occre kit last summer and was trying to find the time to build it. It is a model of the rare wooden coaches used by the M.Z.A Catalan railroad company. M.Z.A. stands for Madrid-Zaragossa-Alicante and operated these wooden coaches between 1914 and 1930, along the Costa Brava in Spain (Cataluna would say the purists). Being born on the French side of Cataluna, I have a natural inclination to depict such a passenger car in its original version. These coaches were made of wood since MZA never used metal coaches as they were considered too hot for their southern lines. The coaches are equipped with open platforms with balconies at each end and two compartments: Second Class and Third Class. Originally these coaches had a steam heating system and gas lighting, which was later replaced by electric lighting. The model depicted by Occre may have been one of the four cars that were built by the New York American Coach company, because of their very American (and non-European) clerestory type roof. That unique arrangement was used to concentrate hot air to the ceiling and to extract it, provide natural flow of air and as a receptacle for lighting. The model is at the 1/32nd scale and although my preference goes to 1/48th, I have started accumulating a couple of 1/32nd train models. Yves
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    I love that tricycle van. Great choice. Yves
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    A few pictures showing the size of the model: it is indeed massive ! My partner, who has been extremely supportive of this project Hopefully, the next picture will have the ensign floating on the stern.... Yves
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    More pictures of the HMS Bellona kit, designed by CAF Model: Yves
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    I just got the stand for the model, built by a friend. The low table is made entirely from Maple wood. I realized that the ensign is still missing (although finished), but I hope you will still enjoy the pictures: More pictures coming.... Yves
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    Yes, but so detailed !!!! Yves
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    What a beautiful figure head!!! Is this Artemis or Diane with her bow? I assume that this delicate figure is made out of resin. Are you planning to produce a boxwood carving of that figure? Beautiful work all around. Yves
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    Beautiful, Alan. Very well done. Yves
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    Well, it should be the double in all directions: eight times bigger !!! I love the 1/48th scale or the "Quarter of an Inch for a Foot", as they call it. Yves
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    Tesla technology starting to be used for the transmission of electrical energy.... Yves
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    Superb work. It is a pleasure to watch what you are building. Yves
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    Great decision to tackle such a large model. The first time I saw one of these cars for real, was on Biscayne Island, on my way for a Sunday morning brunch at the Rusty Pelican, in Miami. Needless, to say, I will be following your progress with a drooling mouth.... Yves
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    I like the engine overall, but the oil filter is out of this world. Yves
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    What a pleasant surprise !!! They are definitely enjoying your model. Yves
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    I will be following with a lot of interest. I also wish someone would produce a 1/200th scale of the Type VII-C, someday, to go with all the larger ships in that scale. Yves
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    Great job Alan. You did a fantastic job at rendering these tumultuous waters. Perhaps, you could paint some glossy clear coat on the bow to show the wet aspect of the water. Which scale will be your next Corvette? 1/200th ? Yves
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    The depth charges are just so detailed. For 1/96 scale, it is just amazing. Yves
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    So beautiful. I love the large net at the bow, to protect the crew from falling. You did a masterpiece with a no so easy kit. Yves
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    "She is a beaut Clark!" Yves
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    Great model, rarely seen on this forum. You are off to a good start. Yves
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    Oh my gosh...that must hurt !!! Yves
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    Unbelievable !!!! You must be a plumber in your professional life.... 🙂 Yves
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    Such precise and clean build. This is Museum material, for sure. Yves
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    I like the four jacks provided with the kit. It is a nice touch. Yves
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    Dave, you know how the saying goes..... 😞 Yves

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