My biggest concern was shaping the flat roof etch into a GWR shaped roof profile . It`s one thing shaping flat brass in 4mm but O Gauge is a major beast.....
I dont possess any rolling bars, not that they would be a lot of use to me. But I wanted to get this worry out of the way so I could enjoy the rest of the build knowing I hav`nt got a black cloud hanging over me...........
So it was study photos of the real thing and then find suitable diameter brush and broom handles and slowly work away by hand.
Surprisingly, it turned out easier than I envisaged.............
I expected difficulties with the etched on roof rain strips going against the bends and considered filing them off in case of trouble.
But in the end they were`nt a problem...
There are a few `dinks` here and there but these will easily be sorted later...
Whew ! that headache is out of the way. I shall retire for a cuppa and a slice of ginger cake plus Paracetamol for my aching hands and fingers.....
Ditch the paracetamol unless you have heart problems, Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory, I use tablets as a last resort and find the gel (10%) is very effective and can be applied to the affected area.
Love watching your builds and hopefully can start some of mine once I can get some of the ranges bought from the late Adrian Swain's estate organized.
Scorpio Models 7mm GWR Steam Railmotor kit build.
in ROSSPOP's GWR 7mm Etched Kit Loco Builds
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Ditch the paracetamol unless you have heart problems, Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory, I use tablets as a last resort and find the gel (10%) is very effective and can be applied to the affected area.
Love watching your builds and hopefully can start some of mine once I can get some of the ranges bought from the late Adrian Swain's estate organized.