SteveDorics wrote:Hey Alpha, thanks for that, i wasnt awareALPHA wrote:I apologize before hand... as it probably isn't my place to say anything... but as far as I know... fuel/ oil drums were never welded... it wasn't cost efficient at the time... and still isn't today... the material the barrels were made of were more suited to crimp / solder seals than welding ... as the gauge of steel used could leak if brazed or welded...soldering was not only cheaper and faster.... it was more conducive to mass production...even jerry cans were crimp soldered
ALPHA
I still think they look cool welded up
...That was just my 2 cent contribution... but I'm glad you stuck to your guns .... it's what doing these models is all about isn't it ...relaxing and having fun...and perhaps some mental stimulation 
Nice additional videos Steve...you did a fine job assembling the kit... do you do Tamiyas as a primary build?...they do seem to give you a lot of bang for the buck... I just never ventured near that neighborhood of cost lol
ALPHA
