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kit review 1:48 HMS Granado ‘Cross Section’
thibaultron replied to James H's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
Chuck: I count 6 VTHokiEE Me dvm27 James H Tim Murphy Canute -
kit review 1:48 HMS Granado ‘Cross Section’
thibaultron replied to James H's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
Just ordered this kit. I'd like to join a group build thread also! -
Where can I get TINY letters for my ship?
thibaultron replied to Brenticus's topic in Plastic model kits
The Cricut Explore can handle up to about 3/64ths basswood. It has trouble with interior cuts, like for a window opening. It has a pivoting blade so to insure the corner is cut "square" it cuts past the corner, then back at an angle to start on the other section. This leaves a small triangle extra cut out at the corner. Not bad if you will be adding a trim piece to frame the opening, but a pain if you want just the square opening. The new Cricut maker can do at least 1/16th bass, and has a gear driven knife for square corner cuts. I have had difficulty going from CAD to the machine, but have not had time lately to revisit it. If you are trying to cut an existing card pattern (As in a cardstock building, or file download (ship card model, where you want to print out the file and cut to the printed patterns) you are limited to I think 6X8 inch maximum output size. This is because their proprietary software Design Space uses your browser software as a print engine, and you are limited (for unspecified reasons). Clipart and Line drawings can use the full size sheet up to the largest cutting pad size. Remember though that the cutting pads are sticky to hold the material, so small delicate parts can break or rip when you go to remove them. As I say I've not had time recently to play with my Explore machine more. -
but I was able to hone the tube out enough to rune the wires up the tube. Yes, a little magic always helps!😀 Sounds like one of the steps in Project Development. "Then a miracle occurs."
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Thanks for the pencil recommendation. I have a 12 pack on my Amazon Wishlist, for next week.
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Chappell's fishing schooners book?
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Lead us not into temptation....
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I ordered a couple books from them, and they arrived in a reasonable time. To add to the prior post about the US mail delays. I just received a photo that was mailed out 12/12, almost 7 weeks, so be patient, it likely is not their fault.
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I'm sure none of the rest of us is addicted to collecting! 😆 I figured out that if I build one ship per month I'll have to live to 81, just to complete the ship kits I have! This doesn't count trains, planes, and automobile models. But at least I have an interesting selection to choose from!
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The remaining items are going on ebay, thanks for looking and to those who purchased some of the kits!
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Macro photography on the cheap.
thibaultron replied to ausf's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
One thing I do with my P&S is that I have one of those round lamps with the magnifier lens in the center. I will sometimes shoot a small part through the lens. ie. camera - lamp lens - part. It takes a bit to get everything focused, but it's free! I do most of my modeling of small stuff looking through the lamp lens anyway. -
The We're Here and Gjoa are sold.
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The Gjoa has been reserved.
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The Wasa, canoe, We're Here, and the Model Expo canon, and limber are sold.
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Doesn't the Gorilla glue take 24hrs?
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If I didn't already have the two Model expo naval cannon kits (one built), and their old Sea Mortar kit, which I've designed a deck diorama for, I have kept the Wasa for my self (only so much display space). It is a very nice kit.
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Looks good, along with a color shot, it should make building easier. A few 3D diagrams like for your earlier Olympia figure would also be helpful, for getting everything placed.
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A thin knife edge file?
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Trumpeter Scharnhorst Battlecruiser 1/200 is coming soon.
thibaultron replied to yvesvidal's topic in Plastic model kits
The Yamato was done in 1/200 years ago by someone. -
I have several items I ordered before Christmas (a couple 12/15) that are still orbiting the various Postal Centers. One has been sitting in the same center since the middle of last month. The others keep getting sent from one center in Atlanta to another in rotation.
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Was there a finish already on the wood before you sprayed? Also, Tamayia paints are not true lacquers. Try spraying a sample of wood using the Tamiyia brand thinner. It looks like a reaction between either an existing coat, or the chemicals in the paint/thinner mix.
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On another aspect of using Vallejo, and other flat paint, and something I've been wondering about myself. Decaling. Specifically, how to apply the decals to a flat paint surface. It has been a few decades since I did any decalling, and then it was on gloss finishes. I was watching a Model Railroad seminar last weekend, and one of the presenters described his method. He shoots the entire finish painted model (painted with Vallejo) with Future Floor polish (I assume any good gloss clear would work). I had thought of spot glossing the decal area, this is much better. He then applies the decals with the appropriate solutions to get them settled. He then shoots the entire model again with clear, step I had not considered. He says that this blends in the clear part of the decal film. A good idea. Then he finishes with a final flat coat. In his case Dullcoat. As model rail cars get handled a lot, I this must give a good durable finish. When I get to the decalling stage on my models, I'll try it this way.
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