Making a Star Trek Alpha Hero Communicator

This is just indescribably beautiful. An absolutely, utterly perfect build. How do you solder the grill on so perfectly?
 
That tricorder is pretty much as good as it gets! They look great together. The makings of an ideal hero landing party set :D
 
Test fitting the stopwatch.


All metal is cleaned up and top shell is glued into place. This shot really demonstrates how tight the Pull is on the shell! The 8 year old in me is very pleased!! Will be installing the stopwatch and Moire this weekend.
 
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This is just indescribably beautiful. An absolutely, utterly perfect build. How do you solder the grill on so perfectly?

What I do is cut the silver solder into 1/16th " lengths and lay them placed 1/4 " apart on the inside edge of the lid/frame connection. Then dowse it with liquid resin, then heat with a micro-torch from the outside and the solder just liquified right in!

Steve
 
I see Scotty went off on a bender and lost his wallet.

I'll tell him you are keeping it safe for him! :lol
 
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