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A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 4:56 am
by LNR
I've mentioned before, some days I want something simple to build without too much thought.
So some small pieces of shaped timber and wire, bottom of .22 casing for a lense.
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Silver solder some brass rod and sheet together for strength.
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Paint an appropriate timber colour.
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Attach two items together.
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And say "CHEESE".
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Final results in "Scenery"
Grant.

Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:09 am
by philipy
Fantastic!

Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:10 am
by FWLR
Brilliant.... :thumbright:

Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 10:26 am
by Peter Butler
That's just wonderful, looks absolutely authentic.

Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:54 pm
by Jimmyb
Great piece of craftsmanship :D

Re: A Lost hour or two in the workshop

Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 4:30 pm
by EiSvIn
I have been away from this forum for a while, and i come back and find this jewel! Outstanding piece of work!