Small update only :
my soldering station is dead, waiting for a brand new one to resume work on PE so almost nothing more I cannot continue
and my hobby does not have anymore Evergreen rod in 1.2mm I need to redo the hinges

Murphy's law you know ......

Just finished the engine deck and added the exhausts with their covers




Started also to rework the hatches, also replaced the rear one
I'm having it on front of me since days, but I realized yesterday only that it was really to thin :
less than 1mm is really too thin for something which is 55mm at scale 1

Next steps : finished the roof, mainly reworked all hatches
( note that the open one is not glue yet and the axle still needs to be cut off to the correct length )








Now starting to work on the fenders and tool holders

it just keeps getting better and better! You ve done a smashing job on all the small details - can't wait to see it all painted up proper.

Chris

Tks Chris

I've started to rework the fenders, the front left one only is done so far

Great work. All your efforts are really paying off, well done.

Some really nice scratch work in this -- I'm looking forward to seeing the build with some paint on!

Cheers,
Ian

Next steps : rear fenders and brackets
I didn't use the PE brackets which are too thin, so I've done them in plastic strips
( fenders are not glued yet, just there for the pictures )

Yvan the more i see the more i'm blown away your scratch building is fantatic. keep up the good work. Ant

Sorry I haven't posted here lately. Been busy studying for Mid Semester Exams (urgh).

Great job mate, I love all the finikey details you've added. Sould come up a treat when you finally get around to painting it

Tks guys

Ok, now reworked the fuel drum supports :
left away the ones from the PE set which are too thin again .... and wrong

added as well some spare tracks

2 drums will be on left side, non on right but maybe a big tarp as can be seen on some pictures

Finaly completed the build yesterday

Wow, there's some really nice modelling going on here! Your scratched parts look superb! Generally, l love the look of the build - so many different materials, so many colors

I always wanted to ask this: What putty is that you used for modelling the tarps etc. on the fender and the engine deck? People achieving perfect results with it.

Keep up the good work!
Johannes.

Hi Johannes,

Tks

The putty used for the tarps is Kneadatite green stuff Duro ( bi-components epoxy putty )