Duke Maddog
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Thanks! After I get paid, I'll go looking for them.
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Dora 1/35
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Thanks! After I get paid, I'll go looking for them.
fledermaus
Master at Arms
Steinman thanks for the tip, maybe is not too late to start a new carrer 
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Thanks for that tip John. I'll be using that once I find mine. That grip does look like it would be easier to use those pliers.
fledermaus
Master at Arms
Hi my friends, more updates on Dora. I’m working on the generator room and doing some changes and modifications to it. First the floor area was cut and replaced with new catwalks made with styrene strips and aluminum mesh…
The original part is removed
It looks like this Now
Using styrene strips 2.5 x 3.2mm I made the new catwalks
The new sides and the original one
The catwalks receive the 1/6 aluminum forming mesh and brass handrails from 1.5mm diameter brass rod.
For the rail support brackets I used left overs part 28, this are cut and placed on each side of every tube
Glued in place
And finally cut the bottom edge flat
It’s now finished
The bottom part of the room received styrene sides were the original catwalks used to be
It also received a styrene floor
All these interior space empty? Naaaa so I started to build a generator for it, I like to punish myself…so with the only picture I have of the generator room showing a glimpse of the big engine I started to build the large radiator
Using styrene, mesh from a strainer and pieces of abs H it started to take shape
Now using two resin panzer IV transmissions and parts from the scrap box I started the big engine
I made the crankcase with the two transmissions cut and glued together, then used square styrene forms to make the cylinder block and head and finally the rest of the details with the parts from the scrap box
It now looks like this
The engine received a fan and belt made from styrene and plastic bits
The generator is made with a ¾ cpvc coupling and more parts from the scrap box
Here I’m making sure all is coming together
Glued two support beams and the radiator in place
Mounted the engine and build the generator supports with styrene sheet
Added the fuel tank and it’s all looking like this
Still lots of details and modifications to add but is getting there.
Thanks for looking!
Abdin
The original part is removed
It looks like this Now
Using styrene strips 2.5 x 3.2mm I made the new catwalks
The new sides and the original one
The catwalks receive the 1/6 aluminum forming mesh and brass handrails from 1.5mm diameter brass rod.
For the rail support brackets I used left overs part 28, this are cut and placed on each side of every tube
Glued in place
And finally cut the bottom edge flat
It’s now finished
The bottom part of the room received styrene sides were the original catwalks used to be
It also received a styrene floor
All these interior space empty? Naaaa so I started to build a generator for it, I like to punish myself…so with the only picture I have of the generator room showing a glimpse of the big engine I started to build the large radiator
Using styrene, mesh from a strainer and pieces of abs H it started to take shape
Now using two resin panzer IV transmissions and parts from the scrap box I started the big engine
I made the crankcase with the two transmissions cut and glued together, then used square styrene forms to make the cylinder block and head and finally the rest of the details with the parts from the scrap box
It now looks like this
The engine received a fan and belt made from styrene and plastic bits
The generator is made with a ¾ cpvc coupling and more parts from the scrap box
Here I’m making sure all is coming together
Glued two support beams and the radiator in place
Mounted the engine and build the generator supports with styrene sheet
Added the fuel tank and it’s all looking like this
Still lots of details and modifications to add but is getting there.
Thanks for looking!
Abdin
Impressive detailing Abdin!
Bob
Bob
That is awesome!!!
fledermaus
Master at Arms
thanks to all, I have done some more work on the engine so will be posting soon again
Abdin
Abdin
fledermaus
Master at Arms
Hi my friends, work continues on Dora’s generator room. More details made in different areas
The kit mufflers are modified, the molded exhaust tubes are replaced with aluminum ones
And the silencers are separated.
The stock mufflers
After separating it the plastic end is cut and the holes for the new ones drilled
The new tubes in place
The pipes are made with 3mm soldering wire and plastic rings from styrene tubes
The engine exhaust pipes are made with the same soldering wire
The radiator houses are made again with the 3mm soldering wire with styrene strip clamps
More details like lifting eyelets, wires from the generator to the control panel, starter and alternator cables, Fuel lines, battery and fuel tank brackets etc. are made
Here a 1/35 dragon figure on the side so you can have an idea of the engine size
The upper structure of the generator is modified a little, first the side ladder plastic steps are replaced with wire ones, the ladder is missing two steps, to place the upper one you need to relocate the base For part O46 a little to the right for the step to fit
The base is removed and glued a little to the right
A piece of styrene .10 is glued to the base to compensate for the lost plastic
The part is relocated and the steps added
With the ladder completed I started to remove the reinforcement plastic from the roof area
To make space for the generator
I just leave a small section of the plastic on the middle to reinforce the parts, then sanded all smooth
A test fit and all is good
Now I started working on the generator doors, this are single doors instead of dual folding doors, so
After marking the new areas I started cutting the plastic
The original doors
The new holes are marked and cut
Now it looks like this
With the new size of the door spaces, the thickness of the plastic wall was evident so I have to thin it down So that with the doors opened it look more to scale.
Here a comparison of the standard thickness and the sanded down one
The standard was more than 3mm, now its 1mm
A 1.5 styrene strip is glued around the edge of the wall to compensate for the sanded down thickness For it to fit properly
The new doors are made with .040 styrene sheet and measure 12 x 32mm
And the measurements of the doors area
The doors are installed, hinges are made with styrene rod cut into small pieces then glued together
A piece of .040 styrene 4 x 32mm is glued on the middle of each door opening
Using 1mm styrene sheet I made the sound insulation panels for each door
Here you can see the double doors with the styrene hinges and the locking handles also made with bits of styrene rod
And the inside locking detail
I’m in the paint process of the generator and making more hand rails and scratch details so stay tuned
Thanks!!
Abdin
The kit mufflers are modified, the molded exhaust tubes are replaced with aluminum ones
And the silencers are separated.
The stock mufflers
After separating it the plastic end is cut and the holes for the new ones drilled
The new tubes in place
The pipes are made with 3mm soldering wire and plastic rings from styrene tubes
The engine exhaust pipes are made with the same soldering wire
The radiator houses are made again with the 3mm soldering wire with styrene strip clamps
More details like lifting eyelets, wires from the generator to the control panel, starter and alternator cables, Fuel lines, battery and fuel tank brackets etc. are made
Here a 1/35 dragon figure on the side so you can have an idea of the engine size
The upper structure of the generator is modified a little, first the side ladder plastic steps are replaced with wire ones, the ladder is missing two steps, to place the upper one you need to relocate the base For part O46 a little to the right for the step to fit
The base is removed and glued a little to the right
A piece of styrene .10 is glued to the base to compensate for the lost plastic
The part is relocated and the steps added
With the ladder completed I started to remove the reinforcement plastic from the roof area
To make space for the generator
I just leave a small section of the plastic on the middle to reinforce the parts, then sanded all smooth
A test fit and all is good
Now I started working on the generator doors, this are single doors instead of dual folding doors, so
After marking the new areas I started cutting the plastic
The original doors
The new holes are marked and cut
Now it looks like this
With the new size of the door spaces, the thickness of the plastic wall was evident so I have to thin it down So that with the doors opened it look more to scale.
Here a comparison of the standard thickness and the sanded down one
The standard was more than 3mm, now its 1mm
A 1.5 styrene strip is glued around the edge of the wall to compensate for the sanded down thickness For it to fit properly
The new doors are made with .040 styrene sheet and measure 12 x 32mm
And the measurements of the doors area
The doors are installed, hinges are made with styrene rod cut into small pieces then glued together
A piece of .040 styrene 4 x 32mm is glued on the middle of each door opening
Using 1mm styrene sheet I made the sound insulation panels for each door
Here you can see the double doors with the styrene hinges and the locking handles also made with bits of styrene rod
And the inside locking detail
I’m in the paint process of the generator and making more hand rails and scratch details so stay tuned
Thanks!!
Abdin
phantom II
Master at Arms
More good detail Waiting for more updates 
Cheers, Christian B)
Waiting for more updates Cheers, Christian B)
Out Freakin' Standing!!!! 
