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Old 08-27-2010, 04:03 AM
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Default Re: 1/25 6 Axle Lattice Crane

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Originally Posted by Mrfish55 View Post
Terrific job on the metalwork, I can appreciate the brass work in the boom, I would never dream of taking that on in 1/25 scale, I am half way thru a 75' ladder truck in 1/13 scale and find it difficult to make everything fit, good luck with the rest, will be watching it progress.
I might mention something that might be of interest to anyone building anything with lattice or rungs. It's much easier to drill holes in the square brass tubing and then insert the rungs or lattice pieces into the holes, then solder. That way the pieces dont have to be cut to exact length, and it makes for a stronger joint. I pin the tubes to a board all straight and square before soldering.

Thank you all for the comments so far Dan
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