It has taken 5 weeks to find the time (or inclination ) ..to finnish the beastie ...any way had to do it for club meet--...got to be weathered yet and "based"
Here are a few pics :



Thanks too all who helped.........watch out for a new "diggy -thing" shortly
aye
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Another fantastic creation Steve. I really like these big shovels. I also enjoy the in progress photos showing us the steps in producing these beasts. Thanks for showing us. Bravo and three cheers

Thanks Dave .....appreciate the nice words........
aye
BARV

Fantastic model Steve - can't get over the fact that all the parts operate as well!

Ah I've found a soul mate who loves the two things I do....white plastic models and odd ball vehicles.

fantastic work Steve.

Thank you DAVE ---"Too kind"............Mr ROO....Sir ....humbled by your serene comments
:-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
aye
BARV
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Wow! This is simply amazing. The fact that you did all of the construction in one month and that it all works is unbelievable! How did you make the boom ant other parts lift in the air without any support? Does the paint on the hydraulic "pistons/shafts" wear out? This always happens to me when I try to make a working cylinder.

Gee thanks buddy ----me on -line ???----not seen you "up"
aye
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hI ..Paul....................this any help ---sorry bit rough ...doing it on my comp table

aye
BARV
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aye
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Steve you are mad! I am simply amazed - talk about realism (the fluid in the cylinders).

Paul............it don't work all the time----Tip:-
Paint the pistons first and varnish.......then fit with a smear of "gloop"......have the cylinders in closed position on first couple of overall spray coats....open cylinders(piston out)...then finish .....wipe off excess gloop when painting finnished....should be good for ages
Best of luck
aye
BARV
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