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CDW
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Beautiful work. I've been waiting a long time to see someone make a detailed build thread for the Revell CSS Alabama and you have certainly filled that void. My copy has been on my shelf for lots of years, waiting to be built. Your thread will serve as an inspiration to start mine. -
Sig epoxy has become harder to find but can be bought on line directly from Sig. Here is an on line shop I order from a lot. Excellent service and lightning fast turn around time to receive orders from them. Best thing is, they only charge $3 for postage and that's real hard to beat. This epoxy is not Sig, but I've used it a lot in the past with very good results. I recommend the 30 minute epoxy rather than the 5 minute as it gives you extra working time before it kicks off. https://www.headsuphobby.com/search.asp?keyword=epoxy&search=Search
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That's odd. I have used epoxy many times on plastic models in the past and never had an issue, although I generally use Sig epoxy and have never used Loctight epoxy. In addition, I like to use one of the faster setting epoxy that Sig makes, like the 10 or 30 minute set variety. It suppose it could be just as you suspect, that there is something in the composition of that particular plastic that has a reaction to the epoxy you are using. I bought some high strength CA from an auto body supply shop that uses as an add-in, metal fillings. That CA gets so hot when it's curing, it would completely melt plastic.
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Yes, you are correct. Squadron offers it "for order", meaning they will eventually get you one if you order it, for the discounted price. However, I don't believe they charge your card until they actually ship the kit to you. To do otherwise would be illegal, or at least against the rules for the banks who back the charge cards.
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We're gonna call you, "the space cowboy" for a while, Lou. Taking a trip without leaving the farm. 😎
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Right now (the last day), one can buy the 1:48 Trumpeter U-boat from Squadron for 25% off their regular price = $357. I would snatch one up if I had the space for it.
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Is there some creative way to display a few of those torpedoes outside the model? Very nicely detailed indeed. Is there any basis in truth to the story of occult researchers on U-boats, or is it strictly a work of fiction? Never heard of this before, but it sounds like a great story line.
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Outstanding! She's a real eye-catcher. The custom made mirrors add a lot to the model. Great choice of colors.
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Word is, Kia and Hyundai built some real turds in the beginning of their production years. It darn near put them out of business, but the brothers stayed committed to produce a quality product and learn from their mistakes. The end result, Kia and Hyundai have received the top awards from J.D. Powers for the fourth year in a row, for quality and fewest customer complaints. Check it out. Plus, they are one of a few, if not the only companies who offer a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty on their cars. Much like the Japanese products in their early years, people used to scoff because of their cheap construction and poor quality, but in later years produced (and still do) produce high quality products. It's a much different game today than it was yesterday.
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Back when I first began buying new cars (early 70's), it was standard practice to have your brand new car "Zbart" undercoated as an add-on. Remember Zbart? I'm pretty sure they were a nation wide chain. Without a good rust inhibiting undercoat, cars rusted to crap by the time you got them paid for. Zbart used to drill holes in various inner body panels like fenders, doors, and rocker panels, to inject undercoating inside. I dig that batmobile, Denis. Funny that after all these years, never built one myself. If any of the batmobile kits would have included an engine inside, would have been much more inclined to build one. Never liked car kits that didn't include engine detail.
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I'll bet you will like the new lift blocks you make more than the old ones. Hang in there, you are doing great with this build.
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Separate factories, but they do share drive train components. Two brothers own each factory. That's what Kia says, anyway.
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Is that Hyundai a NH car. How well did it hold up to the salt on the NH highways? Trouble I found with used cars in the north when I lived there, they were rust buckets for the most part.
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Wow, that's quite a process to launch a torpedo. Actually loading the torpedo into the launch tube: was that a process aided by machine? A torpedo must be quite heavy I imagine.
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I sure would love to see the contents of this kit. Could you post a picture it them, please?
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Whatever problems there are with the body to frame fit, the first picture of the body and frame together sure does look sweet. PS: wishing the admiral all the best for her tests.
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With your hard work and this detail set, this is the best looking 1:350 Fletcher I have seen to this date. The main reason I never started my Fletcher kit was due to a lack of detail items. With this set, one has all they need to do it justice. Is this the set you used/are using?: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Five-Star-1-350-FS350064-USS-Destroyer-Fletcher-for-Tamiya/253647720702?epid=16019614719&hash=item3b0e9510fe:g:hMYAAOSwJ7dbCG22
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Great minds think alike. I had a Walleye sandwich platter today. 😎
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Indeed it is. Denis is doing a number on this one. Amazing what can be done with spare parts and creativity.
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She looks great in primer, I like it a lot. Remarkable how large the ailerons are on this plane. She must have had a snappy roll rate I'll bet.
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If you try it in the future, just let the brass cool slowly after heating it. Once it cools, it will be much easier to bend and will more readily hold the shape it's bent to achieve.
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If the brass is first heated with a lit candle or something similar, it will soften it and make it much easier to shape/bend. Often, the brass as it comes stock without annealing is difficult to bend and wants to "spring" back to it's original shape.
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