German Fire Engine HLF 16/12 Feuerwehr Bremen

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Got something done today:

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The background image was attached to the frame.

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Then the first building parts were added. I made sure that the parts were glued to the base and the bottom securely by putting the frame on the floor and moving it into a corner. So a stable 90° angle was formed. I only needed to push the building parts into the frame and press it against them from the inside till the glue had cured.

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The roof tiles were laminated to grey card to add stability and some colour to the back side which is facing down. I doubt that someone would ever bow that low to look beneath the roof plates to see the back side but you never know. ;)

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Level 2 was added and another roof plate.

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This was set aside for the night. Tomorrow the final roof plate will be attached along with some detail parts. CU! :)
 

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The man who designs, and builds a bigger model, to display the smaller model that he modified, to give both to an old fireman.... You sir, I salute.
 
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Just a quick sitrep: All projects are on hold for the time being because of --- THE HEAT. We are melting here. I'm having my big holidays now and I'm glad I did not travel into the south (could have gone straight to the south pole but the internet connection is said to be somewhat worse there, so I decided to stay at home to be able to chat with you here ;) ). Boy, this week was 35+°C constantly. Yesterday we had a thunderstrom which brought some fresh air but it didn't take long till the effect was obliterated today. I'm living straight under the roof which makes matters worse. I'm confining myself to sorting old stuff out and reading but paper work is out of the question. The parts would be ruined by sweaty stains. I hope that next week will be better. Take care and keep cool, guys and gals! :)
 

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Okay, so about 95 degrees F. it's been in the low to mid 90's (32.7 or so C) I have even been out in the pool with the grand kids some to cool off. The house I lease was built in the 1920's but has had central HVAC added, so we try to stay comfortable inside. I know that way back most houses in Europe didn't have AC... is that still true?
Anyway, the model is looking great. Stay cool and be safe.
 
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Thank you, pal! :)
I know that way back most houses in Europe didn't have AC... is that still true?
I think so. Our house was built in 1993 and it doesn't have one. I have no idea if modern houses come with AC as a standard feature. I'm sure it depends on the money.