DH-- Big thanks, brother! And a special thank you for noting the brand, as it were, as well.
Lee-- Thank you, my friend. I hope that impression can be lasting. Both Juggler and the Cortez are recent works. Thanks again for the kind comments.
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Construction Notes:
I want to show a few of the features here, such as the way this vehicle opens up for interior access and play.
The Hatches:
The Cortez has two main access hatches, where figures can enter and exit the vehicle:
The fore-hatch, located at the forecastle of the vehicle, just atop the port-side ladder...
And the rear hatch, which latches closed at the top as can be seen here...
The rear hatch platform also extends (made with parts to a printer tray)...
Bridge Access:
There are two hidden tabs at either side of the forecastle, just behind the swivel lights...
These tabs slide out of their sheaths, and the forward section of the roof folds up and back. The tabs also hold the roof in the open position for easy play inside the bridge area...
When the top of the roof section is closed, the tabs slide back into position, snug shut...
Main Cabin Access:
The top, exterior rear deck portion was made from a plastic bin lid, that snugly fits over the largest of the vehicle's interior play areas, the main cabin...
It can be easily removed, exposing the main cabin (including stowage bays and the captain's loft)...
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Thanks, and more Construction Notes will follow...
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