Bachmann B1 ConversionDave Holt wrote:Mike,
Looking good so far. Brave to do two in tandem.
I've also got one of these to do, so I shall watch your progress with great interest.
Dave.
Or foolish - doing two in tandem.
I've done multiples before in tandem, even in triplicate - 2 x J77, 3 x G5 so I'm ok with the psychology of doing this. I have had the odd e-mail broadly asking 'How do you do this (multiples concurrently) when I can't even finsh one!' and the usual answer is :-
'The trick, if trick it be, is to set a number of intermediate points at which both models will reach exactly the same stage - perhaps the end of each week - otherwise the inevitable temptation to finish one before the other will take over and the second will then become a real chore and may even be consigned to the 'if ever, sometime, never' drawer.'
I did wonder whether doing a 'blow by blow' of the build(s) was of any interest but, Dave, you've answered that query - many thanks.
So far it's the 'heavy engineering' which has been done so no real problems. But when I get to the really fiddly bits, and there are a few, then the management of the two in tandem will become more critical. I've made a tray 18" by 12", with sides 2" high (to try and prevent small etches from diving off the bench and seeking cover in the carpet) and covered in black felt, just so I can see to do the tiny bits. I should have made this ages ago, it is such a boon to seeing and to not losing those really tiny etches.
Anyway, I now have two at exactly the same stage and both chassis fit the bodies absolutely spot on. So onwards, ever onwards!
Cheers
Mike
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