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        Hello you engine lovers!

        Two days ago I received a small but heavy box from Dan, containing Big Al resin Driving Big Al in shape for casting parts....boy what an impressive sight!!...

        Besides a lot of very well bagged parts, I found some black & white prints of some guys assembling the real engine...

        Upon opening the contents, I was very impressed by the size, the number of parts and the weight of this baby to be....

        Seems I've been honored to start super detailing it for making some super castings out of all these puzzle....I'll start retrieving data of the real engine and with the guidance of Grandpa I will start doing my homework...to be brutally honest, in this very moment I wouldn't know where to start assembling this!!!

        This will be a series of postings, so keep tuned and we'll all learn some useful things...

        Mario


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    1. Ton
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      Sorry...photo-etching. Here is an example of the PE of the F40 transkit. Many engine parts are shown.
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      08-26-08, 02:41 PM QUOTE QUOTE #32
    2. Don Garrett
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      Are you guys havin' fun yet? Has everyone come to realization that "Yes We Can" if we work together? This site has more talent than stink on a skunk........let's have some fun with this engine.
      Grandpa McGurk.....Steppin' Large and Livin' easy.
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      08-26-08, 02:58 PM QUOTE QUOTE #33
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      - Blush -

      I didn't associate PE with photo etched,
      Sheesh what a moron I am.

      Coming back to this hobby after 30 years is like starting over.
      I was SO dissapointed when I found out Testors bought Floquil. < sob >
      But, I love to learn, bold and fearless (unless it's Pocher).
      I am ready to learn resin Driving Big Al in shape for casting casting Driving Big Al in shape for casting , metal pounding, resistance soldering...
      Gadzooks... am I really up for this?
      08-26-08, 04:56 PM QUOTE QUOTE #34
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      Testor's bought Floquil??? No wonder they're so similar.
      Sometimes a handful of patience is worth more than a truck load of brains. Have the courage to trust your own beliefs. Don't be swayed by those with louder voices. W.S. Maugham :)
      08-26-08, 10:28 PM QUOTE QUOTE #35
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      I would love to see Photo-etching on this kit but I'm still having a bit of trouble locating a company willing to do short runs at a reasonable price.

      If anyone has info on such a company please contact me off-site. Thanks
      08-30-08, 01:23 PM QUOTE QUOTE #36
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      For those of you interested in trying your hand at Photo Etching...
      http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...oduct&ID=83123
      08-31-08, 03:30 AM QUOTE QUOTE #37
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      That's not a bad price. The last time I saw a PE kit, it was selling at $129.00
      Sometimes a handful of patience is worth more than a truck load of brains. Have the courage to trust your own beliefs. Don't be swayed by those with louder voices. W.S. Maugham :)
      08-31-08, 01:56 PM QUOTE QUOTE #38
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      Any updates on the status?????
      09-18-08, 11:07 PM QUOTE QUOTE #39
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      Quote Originally Posted by kcvnd View Post
      Any updates on the status?????
      Making the scale drawings to correct some parts....

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      09-19-08, 09:43 AM QUOTE QUOTE #40
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      Hi Mario,

      I was wondering if you have made any progress on the engine?
      01-28-09, 06:30 PM QUOTE QUOTE #41
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      Hi Mario,

      I'm just starting to follow this. I have a boat that i would love to drop one of these master pieces into. Do you have a time frame when they will be ready?

      Thanks
      Rob Byrnes
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      02-20-09, 11:22 PM QUOTE QUOTE #42
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      What with the Mercedes engine and probably other projects how is the Allison coming?
      Syd
      05-27-09, 01:56 PM QUOTE QUOTE #43
    13. Don Garrett
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      Syd, Rob....the Allison is evolving into a major project.....it's not going to be inexpensive and we've made a number of improvements to correct details....guys this one's a ways off yet and may only be available as an RP Driving Big Al in shape for casting . Lots of parts and it may only be offered in 1/12th and 1/8th....it's alive and well, just not a priority at the moment.
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      05-27-09, 02:15 PM QUOTE QUOTE #44
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