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Sorry new to this but I have all the issues from 1 to 130 all unopened with binders if anyone is interested

OK. Think I've decided to run with this.

 

Hachette's build a Mallard in weekly parts. http://www.buildthemallard.com/

 I have form in this area. having done their Flying Scotsman a few years ago.

 I've got the whole lot from issue 1 to issue 130 all unopend if your intersted

Here's what your 50p gets you in the starting issue.

The an etch for the cab, and also a couple of cast (in Zamak I think) washout plugs (they're not in the picture )

This is a much better effort that Flying Scotsman's cab which required much fettling.

 

Hachette expect you to superglue it together so they coated the whole lot in lacquer. I want to solder it so the stuff has to come off. It's quite tough so Nitromors & elbow grease seems to be the order of the day.

 

I thought I'd have a go with solder paint here. Probably need to use les.

 

The cab folds up quite nicely but the bend is tricky by the window frame. There's a bit of a crease that shows up more on the photo than in reality.

 

Also keen observers will notice I put the washout plugs in the wrong way up the first time.