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My Spoornet Class 35-612
« on: June 11, 2016, 09:39:29 PM »
Hello there
I like to built a southafrican diesel engine. IIm sacale 1:22,5. First I had to "translate" the tipe design to "real" mesurment to my scale. At the end, the chassis is 730mm long, 114 mm wide; the total high of the engine ist 171mm over rail level...
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2016, 09:51:02 PM »
Hi
The material is ABS in 1 and 2mm. There are a lot of details, but let tell the pics:
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2016, 07:58:46 AM »
Hi Hans,

Very impressive so far and she's going to be a big lady !    It looks like you found info on the cab interior details.

Steve
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2016, 04:00:04 PM »
Hi Steve!
No, unfortunately not... Still ,looking for.
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2016, 04:54:34 PM »
Wow, that is starting to look fantastic.
Is it not possible to find one of these full scale units and get the needed photo's and measurements directly?
Just asking.

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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2016, 08:04:37 PM »
That's some nice work.  Good job.  :thumb:

Check you mail, I've sent you a link to some pictures that you may be able to use for your cab details.

Cheers,

Niel
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2016, 07:48:28 AM »
WOW !!!!!  :thumb:

That is very impressive, well done.
Keep up the posts, I want to she her when she is finished....  :biggrin:
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2016, 09:02:26 AM »
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2016, 11:45:38 AM »
Hi there
More details on the top... Smokebox at the right position, "piano" (all the switches for lights, smoke, operating [track/battery]), etc. under the roof... Neets patience and time - lot of time!

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ps: Thanks Neil, pics arrived! Someone any more?
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-6712
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2016, 12:25:20 PM »
Extremely awesome...... Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2016, 11:04:57 PM »
Hello!
Its done! The 35er is nearly finished. Some small details and the cabin interieur failed. That all will be made betwen the painting levels. Total weight in present: 4830 grams.
Needs patience, because I leave SA for a trip to Europe. Back mid of July...
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2016, 12:13:13 AM »
Wow, that is impressive model building.
Well done.
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2016, 09:45:34 AM »
Wunderbar, Grandios.  :thumb:
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2016, 12:26:02 PM »
Now you just need to build a second one for double heading.  >:D :biggrin:
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Re: My Spoornet Class 35-612
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2016, 10:50:03 PM »
Hey Joerg - I has other plans...
By the way: The rough construction of the Class 35-612 is finished!

The plain to overseas is lifting of soon...
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