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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
This is the transmitter I bought the other day that caused me such grief. Even with the mishap, I really like the radio, it looks like the stick of a jet fighter and great for one hand operation if filming and such. It was one of those Amazon purchases that my wife keeps questioning me about when the CC bill shows up in the mail. For $29.00 I just couln't pass it up, well I could, I just didn't want to.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I have been steadily working on the Big Mo and getting some of the super structure built.
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mtdoramike reacted to alross2 in OREGON CD images
Here are some of the 100+ images (construction and finished model) on the CD that is available for the OREGON kit.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from scrubbyj427 in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well......I hate it when a story starts out with (Well), but here it goes, I had a bit of a set back today with the Big Mo. I ordered a transmitter and receiver just for it so it can be offered ready to run with motors, speed controls, batteries, transmitter and receiver as well as the battery charger. The transmitter arrived today and while installing the receiver in the Big Mo and pulling out the old receiver from my old transmitter that I use mainly for RC builds, I decided to hit the throttle on the new transmitter without checking the throttle rates on the new transmitter and failing to make sure the propellers where clear of obstruction, I heard a sound that sent a shiver up my spine, kind of like two cats fighting in a brown sack. The transmitter was wide open, stuff went flying off my work bench. I was afraid to look, but I put on my big boy britches this morning and went for it. Yep, the two center brass props (5) blades no less were toast, stripped clean like a chicken leg when I finish with it. Not a blade left on either prop. Fortunately the two 4 blade outter props were fine.
Those aren't petals from a flower folks, it's the blades from one of the props I was lucky enough to find.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Prowler901 in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well......I hate it when a story starts out with (Well), but here it goes, I had a bit of a set back today with the Big Mo. I ordered a transmitter and receiver just for it so it can be offered ready to run with motors, speed controls, batteries, transmitter and receiver as well as the battery charger. The transmitter arrived today and while installing the receiver in the Big Mo and pulling out the old receiver from my old transmitter that I use mainly for RC builds, I decided to hit the throttle on the new transmitter without checking the throttle rates on the new transmitter and failing to make sure the propellers where clear of obstruction, I heard a sound that sent a shiver up my spine, kind of like two cats fighting in a brown sack. The transmitter was wide open, stuff went flying off my work bench. I was afraid to look, but I put on my big boy britches this morning and went for it. Yep, the two center brass props (5) blades no less were toast, stripped clean like a chicken leg when I finish with it. Not a blade left on either prop. Fortunately the two 4 blade outter props were fine.
Those aren't petals from a flower folks, it's the blades from one of the props I was lucky enough to find.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well......I hate it when a story starts out with (Well), but here it goes, I had a bit of a set back today with the Big Mo. I ordered a transmitter and receiver just for it so it can be offered ready to run with motors, speed controls, batteries, transmitter and receiver as well as the battery charger. The transmitter arrived today and while installing the receiver in the Big Mo and pulling out the old receiver from my old transmitter that I use mainly for RC builds, I decided to hit the throttle on the new transmitter without checking the throttle rates on the new transmitter and failing to make sure the propellers where clear of obstruction, I heard a sound that sent a shiver up my spine, kind of like two cats fighting in a brown sack. The transmitter was wide open, stuff went flying off my work bench. I was afraid to look, but I put on my big boy britches this morning and went for it. Yep, the two center brass props (5) blades no less were toast, stripped clean like a chicken leg when I finish with it. Not a blade left on either prop. Fortunately the two 4 blade outter props were fine.
Those aren't petals from a flower folks, it's the blades from one of the props I was lucky enough to find.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Cathead in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well......I hate it when a story starts out with (Well), but here it goes, I had a bit of a set back today with the Big Mo. I ordered a transmitter and receiver just for it so it can be offered ready to run with motors, speed controls, batteries, transmitter and receiver as well as the battery charger. The transmitter arrived today and while installing the receiver in the Big Mo and pulling out the old receiver from my old transmitter that I use mainly for RC builds, I decided to hit the throttle on the new transmitter without checking the throttle rates on the new transmitter and failing to make sure the propellers where clear of obstruction, I heard a sound that sent a shiver up my spine, kind of like two cats fighting in a brown sack. The transmitter was wide open, stuff went flying off my work bench. I was afraid to look, but I put on my big boy britches this morning and went for it. Yep, the two center brass props (5) blades no less were toast, stripped clean like a chicken leg when I finish with it. Not a blade left on either prop. Fortunately the two 4 blade outter props were fine.
Those aren't petals from a flower folks, it's the blades from one of the props I was lucky enough to find.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well......I hate it when a story starts out with (Well), but here it goes, I had a bit of a set back today with the Big Mo. I ordered a transmitter and receiver just for it so it can be offered ready to run with motors, speed controls, batteries, transmitter and receiver as well as the battery charger. The transmitter arrived today and while installing the receiver in the Big Mo and pulling out the old receiver from my old transmitter that I use mainly for RC builds, I decided to hit the throttle on the new transmitter without checking the throttle rates on the new transmitter and failing to make sure the propellers where clear of obstruction, I heard a sound that sent a shiver up my spine, kind of like two cats fighting in a brown sack. The transmitter was wide open, stuff went flying off my work bench. I was afraid to look, but I put on my big boy britches this morning and went for it. Yep, the two center brass props (5) blades no less were toast, stripped clean like a chicken leg when I finish with it. Not a blade left on either prop. Fortunately the two 4 blade outter props were fine.
Those aren't petals from a flower folks, it's the blades from one of the props I was lucky enough to find.
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mtdoramike reacted to Azzoun in hi, I was wondering what the cheapest model kit for practice would be.
Private message me your address - I'm happy to just send it to ya - if your parents want to make a donation, they can to the Philadelphia Ship Model Society but there's no obligation.
Joshua Fichmann
President PSMS
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mtdoramike reacted to DonBMichigan in hi, I was wondering what the cheapest model kit for practice would be.
Many new builders here have started with the three-model Model Shipways series. There are many build logs for these models as well on this site.
Each model is also available for sale separately, as are the paints, etc.
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mtdoramike reacted to DaveSeay in USS Putnam DD-757 by DaveSeay - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:196 - from Gearing-class destroyer kit
The latest changes...
ECM Antennas (quite different than the Gearing class.)
Motor Whale Boat and davits.
Deck edge chocks and bits.
Angled ladders
Anchors
Main deck to 01 level supports.
Flight deck markings.
With the weather starting to wam up, I'm hopping my progress will increase. while there is still a lot of detail needed, the 4 major projects I have left area the handrails, the main mast, the VDS (which I will have to scratch build) and the flight deck safety nets. The last one has me stumped at the moment. The sections of safety nets that came with the Gearing kit are insufficient for the Sumner so I'm not sure how to proceed. I have not been able to find a photo etch set that has something I can use. Feel free to leave a suggestion.
Thanks,
Dave
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mtdoramike reacted to MrBlueJacket in USS Putnam DD-757 by DaveSeay - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:196 - from Gearing-class destroyer kit
You are correct. We sell parts all t he time.
Nic
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mtdoramike reacted to alross2 in USS Putnam DD-757 by DaveSeay - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:196 - from Gearing-class destroyer kit
There are no floater net baskets in the DDG51 kit. BJ sells a 1/192 scale Navy Brass fret that has them, along with lots of other useful items like WT doors, radar screens, ladders, railings, etc.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from LEGION 12 in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well......I hate it when a story starts out with (Well), but here it goes, I had a bit of a set back today with the Big Mo. I ordered a transmitter and receiver just for it so it can be offered ready to run with motors, speed controls, batteries, transmitter and receiver as well as the battery charger. The transmitter arrived today and while installing the receiver in the Big Mo and pulling out the old receiver from my old transmitter that I use mainly for RC builds, I decided to hit the throttle on the new transmitter without checking the throttle rates on the new transmitter and failing to make sure the propellers where clear of obstruction, I heard a sound that sent a shiver up my spine, kind of like two cats fighting in a brown sack. The transmitter was wide open, stuff went flying off my work bench. I was afraid to look, but I put on my big boy britches this morning and went for it. Yep, the two center brass props (5) blades no less were toast, stripped clean like a chicken leg when I finish with it. Not a blade left on either prop. Fortunately the two 4 blade outter props were fine.
Those aren't petals from a flower folks, it's the blades from one of the props I was lucky enough to find.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CDW in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Well......I hate it when a story starts out with (Well), but here it goes, I had a bit of a set back today with the Big Mo. I ordered a transmitter and receiver just for it so it can be offered ready to run with motors, speed controls, batteries, transmitter and receiver as well as the battery charger. The transmitter arrived today and while installing the receiver in the Big Mo and pulling out the old receiver from my old transmitter that I use mainly for RC builds, I decided to hit the throttle on the new transmitter without checking the throttle rates on the new transmitter and failing to make sure the propellers where clear of obstruction, I heard a sound that sent a shiver up my spine, kind of like two cats fighting in a brown sack. The transmitter was wide open, stuff went flying off my work bench. I was afraid to look, but I put on my big boy britches this morning and went for it. Yep, the two center brass props (5) blades no less were toast, stripped clean like a chicken leg when I finish with it. Not a blade left on either prop. Fortunately the two 4 blade outter props were fine.
Those aren't petals from a flower folks, it's the blades from one of the props I was lucky enough to find.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Cathead in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I have had a few people contact me about the portable airbrush from Worx. Now, I in no way ever intended to insinuate that the Worx MakerX portable airbrush could ever replace a regular airbrush with a real air compresor nor that it would equal a hobby grade airbrush setup. This system is mainly for light use and would be great for modelers who only use an airbrush on the rare occassion. It works perfectly for my application as a very novice person with an air brush with very limited experience due to it's ease of use, easy setup and cleaning.
But, it ain't really that cheap. If you already have the Worx MakerX power share system like I do, it's a $50.00 investment for the airbrush. If you don't, then by the time you add the Power share Hub, 20v battery, charger and airbrush, you will have well over $125.00 invested, which isn't a lot less than most cheaper Hobby grade airbrush setups that come with airbrush and compressor. I hope this clarifies my earlier post a bit better.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I have had a few people contact me about the portable airbrush from Worx. Now, I in no way ever intended to insinuate that the Worx MakerX portable airbrush could ever replace a regular airbrush with a real air compresor nor that it would equal a hobby grade airbrush setup. This system is mainly for light use and would be great for modelers who only use an airbrush on the rare occassion. It works perfectly for my application as a very novice person with an air brush with very limited experience due to it's ease of use, easy setup and cleaning.
But, it ain't really that cheap. If you already have the Worx MakerX power share system like I do, it's a $50.00 investment for the airbrush. If you don't, then by the time you add the Power share Hub, 20v battery, charger and airbrush, you will have well over $125.00 invested, which isn't a lot less than most cheaper Hobby grade airbrush setups that come with airbrush and compressor. I hope this clarifies my earlier post a bit better.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from yvesvidal in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I added a bunch more do dads to the main deck over that past few days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I have had a few people contact me about the portable airbrush from Worx. Now, I in no way ever intended to insinuate that the Worx MakerX portable airbrush could ever replace a regular airbrush with a real air compresor nor that it would equal a hobby grade airbrush setup. This system is mainly for light use and would be great for modelers who only use an airbrush on the rare occassion. It works perfectly for my application as a very novice person with an air brush with very limited experience due to it's ease of use, easy setup and cleaning.
But, it ain't really that cheap. If you already have the Worx MakerX power share system like I do, it's a $50.00 investment for the airbrush. If you don't, then by the time you add the Power share Hub, 20v battery, charger and airbrush, you will have well over $125.00 invested, which isn't a lot less than most cheaper Hobby grade airbrush setups that come with airbrush and compressor. I hope this clarifies my earlier post a bit better.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I added a bunch more do dads to the main deck over that past few days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CDW in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I have had a few people contact me about the portable airbrush from Worx. Now, I in no way ever intended to insinuate that the Worx MakerX portable airbrush could ever replace a regular airbrush with a real air compresor nor that it would equal a hobby grade airbrush setup. This system is mainly for light use and would be great for modelers who only use an airbrush on the rare occassion. It works perfectly for my application as a very novice person with an air brush with very limited experience due to it's ease of use, easy setup and cleaning.
But, it ain't really that cheap. If you already have the Worx MakerX power share system like I do, it's a $50.00 investment for the airbrush. If you don't, then by the time you add the Power share Hub, 20v battery, charger and airbrush, you will have well over $125.00 invested, which isn't a lot less than most cheaper Hobby grade airbrush setups that come with airbrush and compressor. I hope this clarifies my earlier post a bit better.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I just tried the Makerx Airbrush on a bunch of the parts still attached to their sprues and I must say, I'm delighted with the results. I got a much better coverage with one coat versus two with a brush and it took a lot less time and I used a lot less paint. However, I'm not an expert with airbrushes and honestly, this was my first time using one. It's easy setup, compact, easy to use and best of all easy cleanup as well. So although this setup isn't what you would call a true airbrush system, for the budget minded, novice who only has limited usage for such a tool, it works perfect for my needs.
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mtdoramike reacted to CDW in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Those rechargeable airbrushes are quite popular and I have read some very good things about them. Glad you're not having to do all that by hand/brush. Would be an enormous job on a model this size.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
I just tried the Makerx Airbrush on a bunch of the parts still attached to their sprues and I must say, I'm delighted with the results. I got a much better coverage with one coat versus two with a brush and it took a lot less time and I used a lot less paint. However, I'm not an expert with airbrushes and honestly, this was my first time using one. It's easy setup, compact, easy to use and best of all easy cleanup as well. So although this setup isn't what you would call a true airbrush system, for the budget minded, novice who only has limited usage for such a tool, it works perfect for my needs.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC
Your right, but fortunately I painted quite a bit of the parts while they were on the sprues or parts trees, to try and minimize the painting once the parts are installed. My daughter bought me a airbrush attachment for my Worx Makerx rotary tool that she bought me last year for my birthday. So she showed up today with the airbrush attachment for this years birthday and might I say right on time. It's nothing fancy mind you, but it will get the job done and easier than the old brush on those small parts.
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