Canute
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Denis, take a look at model RR gladhands, used to connect locos or cars. The semis use a very similar piece. Do the trailers have a document box or similar for paperwork that stays with the trailer? -
Don't know if you've heard of Solvaset. It's a pretty strong decal setting agent. Some of the older decals were pretty thick and Solvaset helped to get them set on car sides. It's pretty much a last resort. to get decals laying flat.
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Your execution of all those vignettes really elevates this build. Tells a story of hard work. Bravo!
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Best in Show - Structures!
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The USN had hangar deck catapults on the Yorktowns and early Essexes. I saw a picture of a Hellcat going off that way. Took up a lot of space and limited the ship to only the starboard catapult on the flight deck. It was a short shot and usually with some kind of crosswind. They were removed in late '42 into' 43.
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Navy guy excited to be here 🏴☠️
Canute replied to GRATEFUL LITTLE PHISH's topic in New member Introductions
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Nicely done mini dio, Greg. 👍
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Well done, Javlin.
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Piece of cake (for you). Nice little jewel, Greg.👍
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Don't forget rule #1, mates: Happy wife, happy life! Else you'll be living in a foxhole or doghouse.
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Well, I've heard the nickname for the F-35 is Battle Penguin. The wall is superb. Bring on the Legions.
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Vincent Black Shadow by CDW - Revell - 1:12 Scale
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Thankfully the trailers were cleaner graffiti wise back in the 50s. Dirty for sure by maybe only some chalk marks for routing in a yard. And you got the scale correct, Dennis. A lot of the brake plumbing isn't modeled in this scale, thankfully. Get the number of axles correctly positioned and get the landing gear type close enough. The bodies are what we normally see. I'm looking at 24 to 32 foot trailers by Fruehauf and Trail Mobile. Mostly box bodies, but some flats and open top boxes, too.
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Folks back home were doing their bit living with rationing. My Mom and aunts told their tales to us Baby Boom kids.
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I'm in, too, Denis. I've developed an interest in these trailers as train loads. Tying these things down to flat cars evolved pretty rapidly from a mass of chains and come-alongs to the moveable hitches on the flats. Your build is a nice size reference for me.
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There are HO (I/87) scale turnbuckles in plastic. I've used them with 10 pound monofilament fishing line. #78 drill to core the turnbuckle.
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A large problem with solid fuel rockets is any bumps could create voids in the solid fuel. When the burn gets to that space - boom
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We got into the Space Race in the late 50s. We designed our version of a Mercury capsule and I "volunteered" my sister's doll. Had it fitted with a pressure suit (electrician's tape). Planned to launch with an M-80 someone "acquired". Unfortunately, my sister threw a hissy fit and I had to return the astronaut. We launched the "capsule" but it didn't get very high. The 2x4s may have something to do with the poor thrust.
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Glen, your masonry work turned out well. Very interesting subject, I'll slide in here to watch the build. Hope the recovery of your S.O. is progressing well.
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I read somewhere that the Arados were used as recce birds over the Remagen bridgehead.
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Jeff, it looks like it'll fall down in a strong wind. That shed is beat. Well done.
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She looks fast. The Italians built some good looking aircraft. Best of luck for this build.
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Rob, I have an old source book on the Luftwaffe and may be able to dig up some codes. Then again, I don't think these jets actually flew combat missions, so the codes would be speculative.
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Superb work with all the details and "clutter". Very well done. Jack's video steer is spot on. Just make sure you have no openings where you pour or you'll end up repouring the water. Don't ask how I learned that.
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