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Post by cfesmire on Nov 20, 2004 13:22:31 GMT 1
Again, I haven't done the Sheepscot crane so I can't say wether it is solid or not. The truck models are solid resin with the exception of a Mack BX, which is cast metal and hollow.
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Barnaba
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Post by Barnaba on Nov 20, 2004 14:48:07 GMT 1
Yes, the trucks looked to have black windows too. I think I'll try to ask the manufacturer direct. Thanks. Barnaba
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Post by Lee on Nov 21, 2004 3:39:33 GMT 1
Vintage Vehicles probably made the most complete steam crane kit that I have ever seen. They also did a great steam shovel. They both have a complete interior and seperate tracks. Their kits are very much like Jordan Products kits. Vintage Vehicles is out of business but their kits are around but getting pricey.
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Post by Lee on Nov 25, 2004 3:04:48 GMT 1
Hauler makes a set of photoetched German tank tracks that someone might be able to use on construction equipment.
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 25, 2004 3:30:55 GMT 1
I did, and they look OK. But military tread links and construction vehicle links are pretty different from each other. For one thing most construction vehicle links are much wider and usually thicker. BTW, Hauler pe stuff is really superb.
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Post by bucyrus on Dec 1, 2004 19:29:38 GMT 1
I have used lead flashing. Once it is cut to the desired size use a small hammer to tapper the edges and get the required thickness. Score with a razor knife to detail the tread plates. Make sure to cut all the way through at the edges.
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Barnaba
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Post by Barnaba on Dec 1, 2004 19:40:13 GMT 1
What's lead flashing? Could you explain me?
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Post by cfesmire on Dec 2, 2004 5:02:52 GMT 1
Lead flashing is a sheet of lead that is used by roofers to "flash" where 2 different types of material come together like a chimney to shingles. It can be had at building supply stores. I have tried it also but what I did was take a rasp (large wood type) and pounded it into the lead to create a pattern. I wasn't satisfied with the results. It does make for a nice standing seam roof on scale buildings.
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