live steamer Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 (edited) still in the box at the mo,coz i want to finnish one more for the motorsport g.b. I have got three to finnish,but thats not gonna happen due to family issues,am just gonna finnish the toyota corolla ,then on with caddy boat building . until then cheers,bare metal foil at the ready and plenty of it. Edited August 10, 2008 by live steamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Good to have you in on this GB Jerry. What year is your Caddy ? Are you going to bring it up with you on Thursday so I can break the axles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 (edited) Good to have you in on this GB Jerry.What year is your Caddy ? Are you going to bring it up with you on Thursday so I can break the axles. she is a fifty eight dave light blue with white walls and plenty of chrome naturaly, and yes i will bring it along to the chimps tea party Edited August 10, 2008 by live steamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 live steamer Posted Today, 07:48 PM i will bring it along to the chimps tea party That'll be just fine, I'd love a fondle. See ya about 10.45ish I'll have a brew on What a motor Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Very nice ...all that crome you have to do is going to be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) have started me boat not much but time is short at the moment. Edited August 25, 2008 by live steamer Trying to repost your picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Can't see the pic Jerry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Can't see the pic Jerry. can u seee it now sausage fingers Edited August 25, 2008 by live steamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 can u seee it now sausage fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Ya cheeky git Nice mill BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 well ive been doing a bit and loging on camera so better show you what ive done rolling chassis came together quick. thought the supplied coil springs where a nice touch though will not be seen,shame. Most parts ready for primer . Now she is in primer ready for a good rub down then a visit to the paint shop, have got me two shades of blue from halfords ready,found a ford colour called bermuda light blue, to be very close according to box art and for the interior ford electric monza blue should look nice with all the chrome trim,thats all for now,next time she will be in colour . am off to dorset tomorrow for me steam fix mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,cheers all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Looking goodthanks mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thats looking good. The running gear is great, love them springs. I see you've got the guide coat on as well as the primer. Dont rub it too hard it'll fall off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thats looking good.The running gear is great, love them springs. I see you've got the guide coat on as well as the primer. Dont rub it too hard it'll fall off you almost made it sound like you showed me the guide coat trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I just showed how to read the instructions Now bu##er off to Dorset you lucky git........say ello to H for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Bloody hell nice start ..where did you get those Springs from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Bloody hell nice start ..where did you get those Springs fromthe springs came with the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Well i shure did get my steam fix and then some. still buzzin. Today i took it easy and painted me caddy,still needs another coat, but coming along nicely. Interior painted with bit of foil work started, plenty of that to do. thats it for now,need a good nite sleep long day yesterday.cheers for now. Edited August 31, 2008 by live steamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Lovely shot of the steamers Jerry. I bet they barked out lugging that load around. I recon theres some diorama potential in your photo 4 Bandi kits should do it Caddy looks great, nice choice of colour BMF on the interior too You've been fioled again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Lovely shot of the steamers Jerry. I bet they barked out lugging that load around. I recon theres some diorama potential in your photo 4 Bandi kits should do it Caddy looks great, nice choice of colour BMF on the interior too You've been fioled again that would be a crakin diorama, dont put ideas in my head was really naughty yesterday and bought a fine cast alchin ninetyfive quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hooded Claw Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Well i shure did get my steam fix and then some. still buzzin. Ok so its a Merchant Navy Class Southern Railways Rebuilt, but which one? THC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Looking pretty good so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live steamer Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Ok so its a Merchant Navy Class Southern Railways Rebuilt, but which one?THC 35005 something queen i cant remember,i was brought up on the g.w.r. locos because that what my dad liked and it kinda stuck, not sure where my passion for traction engines started,i just know somethin about them just grabbed me and stuck ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 live steamer Posted Today, 11:16 PM not sure where my passion for traction engines started,i just know somethin about them just grabbed me and stuck ever since. Does that make you a ...........................................wait for iiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttt. A puff puff buff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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