billybookcase Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I stood on the real one in France a couple of years ago, and this came up on eBay for £56 so I couldn't resist. The box is huge. With boxes inside boxes. And there's so many sprues that the kitchen sink just wasn't an option. All washed and rinsed, ready for priming. I normally spray the sprues with Halfords primer, but I think I'll put some things together before priming. I don't think this is going to be a quick build, so don't hold your breath. BB 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 That's one hell of a lot of plastic. I'd love one of these, but I just haven't got the space to house it. I'll watch this with interest. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 That is a lot of plastic, maybe you need to try this idea... http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234976977-space-saver/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 That is a lot of plastic, maybe you need to try this idea... http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234976977-space-saver/ A good idea if you've got the room above your work table. What I have done is put a white sticky label on each sprue with the sprue letter on both sides, and keep them in the box in the order of build. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy1drop Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Going to sit in on this build, looking forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 That sure is a lot of plastic - how big is the finished model? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 I think its about a metre in length. It will need a shelf of it's own. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Wow! What a size! This should be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Wow, I'm going to tag along if you don't mind, have built a couple of Trumperter railway kits myself, looking forward to this one. The top tip that I've got for you is to get the chassis level and square, then everything else falls into place easily. Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Wow, I'm going to tag along if you don't mind, have built a couple of Trumperter railway kits myself, looking forward to this one. The top tip that I've got for you is to get the chassis level and square, then everything else falls into place easily. Ozzy Thank you Ozzy, I'll bear that in mind. There have been a few builds logged in the past so I've got some reference points. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 never seen so much plastic, look forward to seeing your progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 May I suggest an Industrial sized can of primer. A hell of a lot of plastic there. Good luck sir. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee'sDad Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 That's a lot of sprue! May I ask what Mo is doing in the background of the second picture? He doesn't look particularly interested in the kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 That's a lot of sprue! May I ask what Mo is doing in the background of the second picture? He doesn't look particularly interested in the kit! Ha, it is a drinks holder I made out of mdf years ago, needs a bit of a scrub up. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 May I suggest an Industrial sized can of primer. A hell of a lot of plastic there. Good luck sir. Simon. Buy shares in Halfords. *Taps nose* BB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Great start! I started mine after finishing the BR52 but I got so far as half way through the first truck before I put it away again (too many things on rails for a while I think). Once I've finished my other projects, I'll pick mine up again. In the mean time I'll watch you builds yours In my research I found you have to trim the aluminium rods in the main barrel assembly. I can't remember exactly where I saw it, but I have the link saved on my laptop, so once it's fired up, I'll share it with you. You may have already found it in your searches. The one and only tip I would suggest is it paint the insides of the truck assemblies early - like before you put the wheels on as getting to them afterwards won't be easy. Looking forward to seeing more of this! Are you going to have yours in grey or camo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikdegraaff Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Nice start, but why do you wash the sprues before priming them? I thought you'll need to roughen the surface so the paint would attach better... But I looks like a big and nice kit to build! Even boxes in boxes, wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Nice start, but why do you wash the sprues before priming them? I thought you'll need to roughen the surface so the paint would attach better... But I looks like a big and nice kit to build! Even boxes in boxes, wow. I was always told that you should wash the parts with detergent to get rid of anything left over from the casting process. I don't know if it makes any difference, but I do it anyway, can't do any harm can it? BB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikdegraaff Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 It can't harm, that's for sure. I'm fairly new in building kits, so it was just my kind of thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheellaw Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I think the agent they use to release the PS from the mould fouls up the application of primer. Just like resin though not as bad with Ps. Can't hurt to wash it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 This one is a beast, look forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybookcase Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Update. I'm going for the single rail track, I don't have room for the turntable. Front truck chassis. Lots of repetitive sub assemblies to be put together. Sub-assemblies and leaf springs glued on. The leaf springs are not glued on, you kind of have to hold them in mid air while you glue the oval "o rings" onto them, a bit fiddly but I managed it. Someone else suggested gluing them to the gubbins that goes on the end of the wheel axle, but then I don't think you can get the wheels all lined up later on. Starting to get seriously technical down there now. More to follow. BB 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Definitely the start of something big. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikdegraaff Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Very nice done, BB. I am waiting for more photo's (patiently, of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siamese Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 BB, will follow along with great interest. Been looking at getting one of these beast but not sure if there is any difference between the Trumpeter kit you have and the DML kit #6200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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