CCK Doc Koontz Build

[Rick]

I would have been surprised if there wasn't an issue with the next step you're on.
And as usual, you were able to create a remedy.
The front of the building looks great with the windows and canopy in place.

[Larry C]

Tom just a good thing you're good at problem solving on this one. Coming along nicely.

[deemery]

It's definitely a Best Practice for a kitmaker to send a kit to a 3rd party for a test build.  The next best thing is to have a 3rd party build the kit and write the instructions at the same time.  (I've done that for a couple of manufacturers.)

dave

[Jerry]

Tom great way you fix things.  You seem sove these problems very easily.
And will make it easy for anyone who wants to build one.

Jerry

[elwoodblues]

Tom,

Another great solution to a problem.

I hate to say this, but I can't wait to see what the next problem challenge will be and the solution to that challenge.  This has been a great build.

[EricQuebec]

What a challenge !!! You make a very good job with this «Problematic » kit...
Eric Quebec.

[ACL1504]

Tom,

As with all construction, problem solving is definitely a must. That canopy
will be thicker and sturdier now. Good work.

Rich

Rich,

I agree, solving a few issues was a must. The canopy is very sturdy and will work well.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom...all in all this seems like a "well" engineered kit. Perhaps if someone like yourself had built this prior to release to the general modeling crowd, many of the problems/issues could have been resolved prior to release.

Well done...what I'm taking away from your modeling technique is that you think thru a step before "jump in with both feet"
terry

Terry,

This is a great little kit and I'm happy I made the decision to get one from CCK. I  would have been happy to do a pilot on this one. However, it would have taken several months for the build and to write instructions. Jeff did most of his own builds and photos of the pilot models.

I try to be one or two steps ahead of my builds.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Outstanding.

Curt,

Thanks very much.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Howdy Tom,

The bay windows and canopy are top-notch.  I love it when folks show how they overcame problems with a build.  I appreciate the time you took to document the process.

Thanks,
mike

Mike, Howdy,

Thanks you, I'm very pleased with how it has turned out to this point. It does take time to photo the steps, load them, crop them and get them posted in the narrative. I enjoy sharing the builds.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Your build is coming on very well, Tom.

I have been away on a pre Christmas holiday to the deeps of the south of South Westland - the home of my Shadowlands and Tellynott RR, and have been watching your progress, but not commenting. Your systematic approach is paying dividends.  Perhaps you will be asked to build an upcoming pilot model.  I'm sure we would all benefit if you did.

Cheers, Mark.

Mark, Cheers,

Thank you my friend. I hope you had a great holiday to the deeps of South Westland. It is always good to get more info on the area you are modeling.

I have done a few pilot models or first builds after the pilot model and it takes time. It is one reason I'm so impressed with those manufacturers who seem to crank out models.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I would have been surprised if there wasn't an issue with the next step you're on.
And as usual, you were able to create a remedy.
The front of the building looks great with the windows and canopy in place.

Dave,

I appreciate you stopping by and posting a comment. This will be a great addition to the area it will occupy. 

I have run into a few issues with the turret and how it fits on the structure but that will be addressed as I get to that part of the build thread.

Thank you also for the kind compliment.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom great way you fix things.  You seem sove these problems very easily.
And will make it easy for anyone who wants to build one.

Jerry

Jerry,

Thank you also for the kind compliment. They may seem easily solved but I lay in bed working them out in my mind.

I do hope this helps another who wishes to take on this kit.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,

Another great solution to a problem.

I hate to say this, but I can't wait to see what the next problem challenge will be and the solution to that challenge.  This has been a great build.

Ron,

Thank you, much appreciate the comment. I agree, and, there is a next problem being worked out. More on that as I get to that in the thread.

Tom

[ACL1504]

What a challenge !!! You make a very good job with this «Problematic » kit...
Eric Quebec.

Eric,

Yes, it is and thanks for stopping by. I guess working out problems is part of building a difficult kit.

Tom