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[Henri]

And then the experiment ended as I couldn’t get 1mm holes drilled. The drill wasn’t sharp enough.

 

[Henri]

I ordered the hooks at Cambrian. Another delay for finishing this project, but with all this effort invested already I want it to be perfect.

oh and got me some rivets for upcoming projects!

 

[Henri]

Primer. To see if there are imperfections that are visible. Oh boy there are...

 

[dunnyrail]

Primer. To see if there are imperfections that are visible. Oh boy there are...

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Looks good to me Henri, but perhaps you are too much of a perfectionist. Once painted up in its proper livery with some subtle weathering, trundling roundvthe Garden any imperfections that you see here will be unseen.

 

[Henri]

Thanks, yes I'm a perfectionist. And I have a bad habit that whenever I've spotted an 'imperfection' and didn't act to it, I will see it each time...

For example, the strip underneath the tiny footstep has a 'crack'. I'll try to fix that with filler. Also the two top corners around the access panels in both the front and rear. I just have to fix those cracks. Stuff like that...

 

[idlemarvel]

I would call that perfection but then I'm easily pleased...

 

[Paul M]

Looks great to me​

 

[Henri]

The Cambrian parcel arrived today. The hooks are perfect!!! Thanks for the link!!!

 

[Henri]

It’s not that bad. Just a few blobs of filler.

 

[dunnyrail]

It’s not that bad. Just a few blobs of filler.

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Hm sometimes cleaning up the few blobs can be worse than what was before. I am finding that with the Railcar, every time I fill and Sand I still find blemishes. Hope you do not suffer the same Henri.

 

[playmofire]

Hm sometimes cleaning up the few blobs can be worse than what was before.

That thought occurred to me as I read Henri's post. I can remember occasions when tidyng up the tidying up, as it were, led to the abandoning of the whole project!

 

[Henri]

Don't worry. I'm an filler expert ;-)

Used to customize plastic model car kits in my dark years.

 

[Paul M]

Don't worry. I'm an filler expert ;-)

Used to customize plastic model car kits in my dark years.

Well at least you've seen the light now

 

[Henri]

Yes I’m saved. Finally my father is happy his son likes trains.

 

[Henri]

This afternoon I finally resumed work on the Backer.
The hooks are just perfect. Now all bodywork is finished and painting can start. I sanded the body to smoothen imperfections. If the weather is ok I might apply a new coat of primer tomorrow.

 

[playmofire]

This afternoon I finally resumed work on the Backer.
The hooks are just perfect. Now all bodywork is finished and painting can start. I sanded the body to smoothen imperfections. If the weather is ok I might apply a new coat of primer tomorrow.

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You don't want a furry cat near when you are painting.

 

[Paul M]

You don't want a furry cat near when you are painting.

Purrfect advice there Playmofire

 

[PhilP]

I see you have trouble with the 'management' getting in the way, as well!

 

[Henri]

Oops. Wrong measure, wrong position.

Had to fix it...

 

[Henri]

Final coat of primer. Preparing for paint takes ages...