Empire Steam Tank

Now make the removable part at the front of the steam tank.
Next make two triangles that are the same angle as the front.
Hold them up with pieces of balsa wood for support. Make sure it is the right height.
Put it in position on the front.Do not glue it.
Cut pieces of 1mm thick balsa wood so it is a bit bigger then the hole.
Use balsa cement to glue the wood in place. Only onto the triangles made and not onto the main section of the steam tank
Pin the wood in until the glue has dried.
Repeat steps 5. , 6. and 7. for all the other side of the tank.
When this is done trim the balsa wood off where it is too big, but make sure it is bigger then the hole.

Cut a circle the same size as the top of the turret. For the door.
You can either stick it on the top as the closed door
OR
Cut it in half.
Glue it to the top of the turret so the doors are open.
Cut 4 tiny pieces of balsa wood 2mm x 4mm, 1mm thick and glue them from the door to the turret.

Cut out 2 circles, diameter 22mm from 3mm thick balsa wood.
Glue 3 supports 16mm long onto one circle then glue the other circle to top of the supports making sure it is central.
Cut pieces of 1mm thick balsa wood so it is a bit taller then the side but only a bit around it, this is for the side of the cylinder.
Use balsa cement to glue the wood in place.
Pin the wood in until the glue has dried.
Repeat steps 3. , 4. and 5. for all around the cylinder.
When this is done trim the balsa wood off where it is too big.

How to build an Empire Steam Tank
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