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CAT631K

Posted: Saturday, February 28, 2026 12:43:17 PM

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Figured I would share this project that I just recently completed. Everything was made from brass and soldered together. The project took around 8 months from start to finish. Happy to finally have it completed and sitting on the shelf! I have also added some photos of the model before it was painted below!

Quinella

Posted: Saturday, February 28, 2026 1:46:00 PM

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outrageous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! workmanship is great. Thanks for sharing. CAW

Jamiescotland

Posted: Saturday, February 28, 2026 3:47:56 PM

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Yep, that's very very nicely done! You can tell it's metal - satisfying lines and finish. I would love to start building from brass sheet, but I'm not entirely sure how to cut it without bending it, and also how to solder it. Are you using a flame torch? Any hints and tips for the whole process? Thanks!!

CAT631K

Posted: Saturday, February 28, 2026 7:40:02 PM

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Thanks for the complements guys! Teeth

Jamie - I actually just use a hand saw to cut the brass. I would like to get a CNC at some point to make the process a little easier. For the soldering I use a torch exclusively with a combination of regular solder and soldering paste for the more abstract joints!

3406E

Posted: Sunday, March 01, 2026 1:35:36 AM

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It looks fantastic! Nice work.

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