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Latest Scratchbuild - Academy Staff - 08-12-2011
The following was submitted by "Shamus" on 1-24-04, and is being recreated here to bring back some historical records to the New Academy:
Been busy scratchbuilding this Donkey engine and flatcar. Just about to be delivered to Cooncreek lumber Co.
Shamus
Re: Latest Scratchbuild - Academy Staff - 08-12-2011
Thank you all for your kind remarks.
No, the gears don't work (Sad really)
Quote:Originally posted by Casey Feedwater
Excellent work and detailing, Paul. How long did it take you to fabricate the boiler and gearing?
Hi Mike,
I turned the boiler on a lathe out of solid brass, and made rivet detail using a centrepop and small hammer. (Took ages) As for the gears, they came out of a large clock (Wind-up type) that didn't seem to want to go any more LOL.
All in all, it took me around 10 days to make it.
Cheers
Shamus