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Mystery (NNL East30) build ... fixed for Fotki


Foxer

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I started a new build that I am hoping I can complete in a short period of time .. VERY short, almost instantly, by my usual standards. I can't reveal what I am building until it is about done, but lets see how far I can go before someone comes up with a guess.

I did try Bondic to attach some brass tubes together as my soldering iron has disappeared. I believe the brass was just too smooth and the Bondic would not stay attached. So some epoxy was used. I made up a jig for the brass rods since I needed two assemblies.

Mystery DSC 1954

The wheels are off a parts '41 Chevy truck and all the sleeves to fit the axle are in place.

Mystery DSC 1956

Mystery DSC 1958

.. that's all, folks.  .. please stay tuned.

 

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All I can guess at this point is some kind of trailer with a fabric-covered top.

Very nice, clean fixture. Simple but effective.

Taking a little extra time to get things square and parallel, and exactly repeatable if you're making multiples, vastly improves just about any project. :D

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I painted the wheels ... Italian Red.

Been working on what goes on the transfer and have a narrower plan now ... took some engine and grill work. Also found some material.

Thanks for the interest as I didn't give much to work with. I'm thinking about some tube bending for the seat as nothing I have looks right.

:D

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I ran into a recurring problem ... getting epoxy to stick to brass. The tubes just came apart, at least one did so far and I'm not confident the others will last. I did sand the tubes and cleaned with alcohol wipe.

I guess the safe way is to buy a new soldering iron, one just for soldering modeling tubes will be the best but I don't want to spend a lot as I rarely do this. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

mystery DSC 1969

mystery DSC 1970

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jb weld, it's epoxy made for metal

 

And it work great, I have used it on a machine at work.  It works

I always have some JB Weld around, just never heard it described as made for metal. So that goes on today. I had used Devcon 2 Toin epoxy in the 4.5 oz bottles because it's so easy to dispense and keep clean plus the great strength.

Thanks for the heads up guys!

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