Pzkpfw. I Ausf. A, Orlik, 1:25
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You could have 3D printed all those wheels. It would have only taken you 27 days of constant printing, not including the painting, deburring, etc. 
im seriously considering taking up knitting.....the skill levels in some of these builds is out of this world......are you by any chance one of the xmen? 
We already know hïs secret he has got a shrinking gun. 
the worlds smallest screwdriver?We already know hïs secret he has got a shrinking gun.
it amazes me when kit builders manage to use tiny amounts of brass photoetch detailing...i can do small but there is a limit....unless you're one of the xmen from this group
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I have some really tiny screwdrivers, they are made from Ceramic though and are for high voltage small components. I purchased the kit, paid a fortune, and only used it once.
there are always those tools that are stupidly expensive that you end up rarely if ever using, but seems like a really good idea at the time. I think its a hobbyists curse lolI have some really tiny screwdrivers, they are made from Ceramic though and are for high voltage small components. I purchased the kit, paid a fortune, and only used it once.
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The job I did for those screws paid for them many times over. It's nice having screwdrivers like that having a dielectric resistance of 100K volts.
As a plumber. I can't say how much I've spent on special tools, I was the first tech at the company to have a handheld FLIR camera, 1st to have a hand held micro inspection camera, and Gods only know how many special faucet tools. I have a whole Rigid box full of faucet tools, Delta, Sterling, Kohler, Hansgrohe... you name it.
Good to see this model standing on its wheels.
Your work is impressive to say the least, Igor.
Your work is impressive to say the least, Igor.
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This thread not only stands on its own legs, it inspires others, especially those of us waiting to finally see the shrink ray gun.
Happy New Year, everyone!
My progress for now: 170 link pieces cut, 350 link teeth cut, all parts retouched with color.
Started to assemble several links, to see how it goes...The process is slow, because they are small and fragile, but with lot of time and patience it can be done.
Already tried it on drive wheel - sits good.
Went to assemble and join another 167 links. See you next year!
My progress for now: 170 link pieces cut, 350 link teeth cut, all parts retouched with color.
Started to assemble several links, to see how it goes...The process is slow, because they are small and fragile, but with lot of time and patience it can be done.
Already tried it on drive wheel - sits good.
Went to assemble and join another 167 links. See you next year!
Sorry, missed your reply. No, I do not copy and print test pieces, everything is built from original ones.
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Minor update.
One month - one strip of tracks.
Another one to go.
Stay tuned!
One month - one strip of tracks.
Another one to go.
Stay tuned!