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 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 0 Gauge Brass kit

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: Re: MP3 - 0 Gauge Brass kit
Posted: 02 Mar 2011, 23:40 

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So my next etch has arrived

i can now add the ends...

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 27 Jan 2011, 23:41 

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Indeed, but i dread to think what it will weigh!! moving it will be interesting...

 Forum: Introduce Yourself   Topic: My Autobiography (almost!)

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 14:10 

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think we need picture here..

 Forum: Introduce Yourself   Topic: Alex Chamberlain - the newbie

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 13:59 

Replies: 4
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Ah, two very handsome looking fellows! ;)

A warning to others is required here. David and my dad are very good at playing the "we are too old" card. the head first experience was quickly followed by the shimmy under and climb up inside it request!!

Ok yes i did enjoy it!!

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 06 Jan 2011, 13:49 

Replies: 20
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the impact should be minimum on the 0 gauge, work can be very bitty on both of them. once a design is ready for processing it can be a couple of months before parts are back in my hands!! also the 5" one is a summer job, it to cold in the garage to rivet at the moment!! as for laser cutting, Ma...

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 0 Gauge Brass kit

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: Re: MP3 - 0 Gauge Brass kit
Posted: 05 Jan 2011, 13:09 

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some pic to get it started!

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 05 Jan 2011, 12:18 

Replies: 20
Views: 78412
the jib

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: MP3 - 5" Gauge live steam
Posted: 05 Jan 2011, 12:08 

Replies: 20
Views: 78412
So, having purchased a lathe for the 0 gauge version I decided that I need a milling machine and bigger lathe. Then I found out about laser cutting!! So before I knew it, the 5" MP3 crane project had begun. This is expected to take years!!

 Forum: Breakdown Crane Modelling   Topic: MP3 - 0 Gauge Brass kit

Alex Chamberlain
 Post subject: MP3 - 0 Gauge Brass kit
Posted: 05 Jan 2011, 12:05 

Replies: 14
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I started to design this several years ago, unfortunately, its taken longer that expected and but is becoming more detailed as a result!!..

pictures to be attached.

Cheers

Alex

 Forum: Introduce Yourself   Topic: Alex Chamberlain - the newbie

Alex Chamberlain
Posted: 05 Jan 2011, 12:02 

Replies: 4
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Hi guys!! though i would add a couple of lines here just to put into context my crane obsession!! a few years ago my son, 3 at the time, received a 00 gauge Hornby 75 Ton crane as a birthday present. Now as 0 Guage fan is started to think that this would be great as a scratch build project. first i ...
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