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About hornet

  • Birthday 03/27/1959

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    Newcastle, NSW Australia
  • Interests
    Fishing, golf, tinkering in the shed, fly tying, fishing float making, rope making, fishing rod construction, antique fishing reel collecting.

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  1. Mine is made of a piece of poly pipe with 2 end caps. It has a four bladed sandpaper impeller. Fitted with a motor that is hooked up to a variable speed switch box.
  2. I built the Corel Victory approximately 25 years ago so I can’t really remember what I did in your situation. I’ve included a couple of shots of the rear deck which may help. Stick with it as she is a beautiful model when completed.
  3. Perhaps you could experiment with Model Aircraft Dope which is used to seal and tighten the ‘skin’ on model aircraft. I’ve not tried it but it may be worth a try.
  4. I’m currently building the Caldercraft version and it is on the brass etch sheet. It may be that yours is the same. I replaced mine with ones I made from timber.
  5. Tweezers held in the jaws of a fly tying vice works for me.
  6. YouTube videos from Modellers Central will give you a basic guide to planking a hull.
  7. Cast pieces on the Artesania Latina kits are quite well done. My biggest issue was that gluing was done with cyanoacrylate glue which I am allergic to. I used 5 minute epoxy which was awkward at times.
  8. I decided to make a companion for my Sopwith Camel (posted here a while back) The Fokker DR 1 seemed most appropriate choice. If I had to chose the most enjoyable build, I’d say it was the Camel. In saying that, I’m happy with the way the DR1 turned out. cheers Steve.
  9. Was quite an enjoyable kit to build. Instructions on CD not printed but you could print them off if so desired. Great detail in kit. Gave me a chance to practise my airbrushing skills too😀
  10. Short break - something different - before beginning the HMB Endeavour. Am also going to build the Fokker Triplanes by the same manufacturer.
  11. I find that holding very small items like blocks in an inexpensive fly tying vice is very helpful. There are many cheap vices for sale on eBay. I have found that my fly tying vice is one of my most useful tools in model making.
  12. I’ve built two Caldercraft models and am on my third. They are quite good quality for the money and have a good range of models for different skill levels.
  13. I use my own home made rope walker. I scour antique stores for cotton and linen thread. Apparently old cotton reels are collectable. I’ve found that old thread is often better quality than modern thread.
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