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    When I silver soldered the trunk floor from the Mark II, it was basically a flat piece of brass, not so thin, but I got effectively some warpage. I...

    1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and...

    04-23-21, 02:30 AM
    
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    Roger, that is 1256°F. Does that high a temperature warp thin brass? I did not realize you were soldering at such high temps.

    1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and...

    04-22-21, 10:06 PM
    
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    Thanks for the comments! @ Joe: the soldering rods I will get have a high silver content; the melting point is about 680°C. The jeweler who is...

    1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and...

    04-22-21, 04:27 AM
    
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    For silver soldering brass I still use silver solders. I get them from jewellers suppliers, in 0.5mm sheets (for cutting into paillons - little...

    1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and...

    04-21-21, 09:42 PM
    
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    Back to your modeling, -really excellent work Roger! I know you don't like getting ahead of yourself, but I have to ask. What is the final...

    1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and...

    04-21-21, 09:09 PM
    
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    I too, have over-stocked all the solder I'll ever need for the rest of my life! I also can't resist buying woods. Well figured or attractive...

    1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and...

    04-21-21, 04:16 PM
    
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    That tiny stupid support for the pedals took me a long time to understand its general shape! Finally, I got it more or less right; I hope that the...

    1:12 1932 Cadillac V-16 frame and...

    04-21-21, 06:36 AM
    
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    K-125 (without the letter M). 1946-1951. Brass, bronze, silver, plastic. К-125 @ К-125М

    1/12 Minsk model ММВЗ3.112.12

    04-17-21, 05:37 PM
    
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