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kurtvd19 replied to palmerit's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Check Amazon and eBay - not the surgical quality but we don't have that kind of $$. -
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I agree about the Castrovejo scissors. I got a pair when a surgeon in our club brought a brief case full of various tools & scissors to a meeting. He had purchased them in a retirement sale and I know he made a bit of profit and I still only paid $30. I have since purchased some of them off ebay and I found the ebay scissors to work identically to the original surgeon quality one I originally purchased. Maybe a surgeon could tell the difference but I sure can't. -
The video of Bruce's presentation will be posted on the NRG's website very soon - it is in the hands of the webmaster already. Sorry but its only for NRG members however, once a member this and many other presentations are viewable as long as membership is maintained.
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I have found surgical scissors to be best for my use. They don't have to be German or Swiss made for this. Kurt -
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kurtvd19 replied to palmerit's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Whatever you try start with a brand new tool and don't use it for anything else. You will never be able to tell what will or will not work for you by trying tools used on other materials first. You can always use the brand new tool you tried and found not being the right tool on other tasks after you try it for rigging line but not the other way around. Kurt -
Superb build and excellent craftsmanship. A model to be proud of. I love work boats and models like this reinforce my feelings. Kurt
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North Carolina Oyster Sharpie by Paul Le Wol - FINISHED - 1/24 - from plans drawn by Thomas Pratt
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I have the Microlux variable speed drill press with the digital readout. Also the Proxon XY table. Both are more than adequate for my needs with one exception - and all of these small presses have the same problem. The quill has only 1.5 inches of travel. No problem, right? When are you going to need more than 1.5 inches of travel? That limit combined with the short length of the support column makes it difficult to fit the XY table under the drill bit and severely limits any part to be drilled size. The solution is to obtain a longer column (pipe) to raise the drill assembly. I think Proxon lists a part number for a longer support column but you can certainly find a substitute off Amazon or elsewhere for probably half the price of the Proxon part. As long as it is the same diameter there should be no problem. I do not remember if the column is threaded on the lower end or if it is locked in with a set screw, but check the specs and you should be able to determine this before the purchase. As Proxon was your first choice, and the difference in the prices to the lower priced units is only about $50-$60 get the Proxon a nd the longer column right away. You are severely limited when using the XY table and why would you not be using it? Kurt
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kurtvd19 replied to jcurtis55's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I do the same with acrylics onto the wood. This is a work boat so you don't want a yacht type of finish on it. I airbrush almost exclusively and with this model I would spay lightly with plain water. This will raise the grain just like the first coat of paint would do. Sand lightly after it drys and respray with water. Repeat the light sanding after it dries and when the paint is applied the wood grain will not swell up. Apply a second coat if needed. If you are brushing, the wood will need somewhat longer to dry because brushing will apply more water than airbrushing, but same procedure. Should have mentioned this first, but the kit wood is Basswood and the grain on Basswood will stand up when paint is applied. Hardwoods are less prone to this but still wetting then sanding will be needed. Kurt -
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Regarding you wanting to remake the water level tube. I used a piece of small aluminum tube and painted the ends with brass paint and inserted a wire, bent it to 90 degrees on each end and stuck the ends into the boiler front after painting the wire black. The aluminum tube looks enough like water in the 1/4" scale I was working at and the placement of the boiler without a lot of easy vision to that area so at your scale it should work even better. Kurt Happy New Year Keith and crew!
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I love this book. Every time I pick it up I learn something. Have both versions and I think it is a must have for anybody planning any work with brass. It will save you time and lower your stress. Kurt
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Every barrel starts out new. Having a new barrel is normal - at least for a day or two.
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Don't worry about the hull plank edges not showing. With the overhang of the deck they will be in the shadow of the deck and when you weather the hull it will all blend together.
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These handles are much better regarding comfort. They are available from several sources UMM-USA.com - put "Scalpel" into the search box and hit "enter" - blades and handles will come up. Scroll down a bit. Metal handle is about $8 and the plastic type is $5. I much prefer the metal handle as it is a better fir to my big hands. There are many tools here and John's prices are very good and he's a small business. Amazon is another source.
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The downside I see to keeping models in a cabinet of any type is that when downsizing while the cabinet will have a resale value the models being sold off without a case will have less value. Maybe it's a matter of when you think the cost vs resale value will benefit you the most. I know some modelers who could finance their later years very well by the sale of their models so they get the money instead of their kids or other relatives.
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