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      Here's a fun project I'm doing  for a fellow forum member, the material I'm using is Plastruct and some 1/4 inch finished Birch.

My good friend and fellow forum member Alan Graziano has got me going working with plastic and I'm finding it to be quite enjoyable. The structure will also be motorized and will have plenty of cross bracing.It will also have a very nice base with a small

work shed next to it.Also there will be a lot more detail to it.  The overall size of this structure will be 15 inches high by 5 inches wide by 4 inches deep.

 

Thanks to all for looking, Alex

 

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Very nice Alex, and done in plastic, too. Wow! First wood and now plastic. What's next on your agenda of materials to conquer in the world of o scale model making? Perhaps creating resin molds or possibly fabricating tinplate structures? Whatever medium you decide to tackle next, I'm certain you'll master that too when you take on that challenge.

Thanks very very much to all.

 

Dave, and Jeff thanks for the nice words

 

Eddie G the person I built it for wanted that name on it.

 

Don K and Don M I like the slow movement also it rotates at at 2 rpm

 

AMC Dave I love to scratch build, it's the best

 

Alan it's made with all Plastruct material, except for the radar itself, that's made with thin brass. The size of the structure is 15 high by 5 wide by 4 deep.

 

Brian I thank you

 

Alex

 

Thanks, Choo Choo Charlie, PennsyDave, Jeff,and Joe for the kind words

 

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Thanks to all, Alex

 

Hi Laidoffsick thank you for the very nice words, believe it or not I'm only able to work at the bench for 3 to 4 hours due to bad nerve damage in my back and right leg. But I get a lot done in that time. I love doing this type of work, I was a finish carpenter for many many year's.I would be delighted to build something for your beautiful layout

I also will watch your new video tonight after dinner, I'm looking forward to it

 

Alan what can I say to you but, Thank you my great friend for all of your help

 

Thanks Carl, and Joe for your wonderful words

 

Thanks again to all, Alex

 

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