clifforddward

Jim:
I'll echo the comments made by Bill above...I purchased my Cameron Drill Press 42 years ago and find it one of my most treasured pieces of kit in the workshop...probably overkill for 90% of wood parts in shipbuilding, but for that remaining 10% of the jobs that can benefit from a high quality tool it is priceless.  I have been able to obtain any spare part needed directly from the manufacturer although spares are not needed often as I have kept mine properly lubricated over the years.  I now also have a Sherline mill that could be used for drilling of fine holes, but the Cameron Drill press is still my go-to tool.  I'd say $450-600 would be a typical used price for one in good shape that has not been abused.
Best Regards,
Cliff 

Thank you for your kind words Greg...I must say that some of my best ship modeling memories come from the convention down in Tampa a few years ago and the time spent with you and all of the other ship modelers....great bunch of folks all willing to provide answers and information willingly...I am still using many of the "tips and tricks" I acquired during that convention.
 
Best Regards,
Cliff

Thank you for your kind words Greg...I must say that some of my best ship modeling memories come from the convention down in Tampa a few years ago and the time spent with you and all of the other ship modelers....great bunch of folks all willing to provide answers and information willingly...I am still using many of the "tips and tricks" I acquired during that convention.
 
Best Regards,
Cliff

Thank you for your kind words Greg...I must say that some of my best ship modeling memories come from the convention down in Tampa a few years ago and the time spent with you and all of the other ship modelers....great bunch of folks all willing to provide answers and information willingly...I am still using many of the "tips and tricks" I acquired during that convention.
 
Best Regards,
Cliff

Thank you for your kind words Greg...I must say that some of my best ship modeling memories come from the convention down in Tampa a few years ago and the time spent with you and all of the other ship modelers....great bunch of folks all willing to provide answers and information willingly...I am still using many of the "tips and tricks" I acquired during that convention.
 
Best Regards,
Cliff

SOLD....Quantity of 24 brass cannon castings with English herald decoration on top.  42mm long. The English herald decoration on top of cannon is quite detailed and the casting quality is excellent.  Purchased for a 1:48 scale project that didn't happen.  Includes trunnion holders as seen in photo.  $75 postpaid within USA which is a good bit less than they cost when I purchased them 6 years ago from a fellow in Russia that does custom castings.
 
Cliff Ward
Cary, North Carolina
clifforddward2@gmail.com

A silver soldering trick I learned from a jeweler was to use soft iron wire to hold the parts. This may 'stick' a bit, but it does the trick nicely!

Jim:
I'll echo the comments made by Bill above...I purchased my Cameron Drill Press 42 years ago and find it one of my most treasured pieces of kit in the workshop...probably overkill for 90% of wood parts in shipbuilding, but for that remaining 10% of the jobs that can benefit from a high quality tool it is priceless.  I have been able to obtain any spare part needed directly from the manufacturer although spares are not needed often as I have kept mine properly lubricated over the years.  I now also have a Sherline mill that could be used for drilling of fine holes, but the Cameron Drill press is still my go-to tool.  I'd say $450-600 would be a typical used price for one in good shape that has not been abused.
Best Regards,
Cliff 

Jim:
I'll echo the comments made by Bill above...I purchased my Cameron Drill Press 42 years ago and find it one of my most treasured pieces of kit in the workshop...probably overkill for 90% of wood parts in shipbuilding, but for that remaining 10% of the jobs that can benefit from a high quality tool it is priceless.  I have been able to obtain any spare part needed directly from the manufacturer although spares are not needed often as I have kept mine properly lubricated over the years.  I now also have a Sherline mill that could be used for drilling of fine holes, but the Cameron Drill press is still my go-to tool.  I'd say $450-600 would be a typical used price for one in good shape that has not been abused.
Best Regards,
Cliff 

And remember to turn on the gases in the correct sequence when igniting!

My recent experience with cheap gas torches is bad.  The valves leak.

Go with the tried and true Smith Little Torch.  Quality w/o questions of reliability.
 

Kurt's comments about airbrushes in general is spot on.  I am confident his preferred Badger lineup works well.  
 
To be avoided at all costs is any discount "no name" offering...they will fail for certain in a short time with no hope to repair.
 
I myself started using Paasche airbrushes back in 1975....important to me has been ongoing availability of parts...I have both single action Pasche "H" airbrushes as well as double action "V" and "VL" Paasche airbrushes.  They are my main roster of daily users although the newer Paasche "Talon" has a lot going for it.
 
There are more precise and more expensive airbrushes, but for my use I have found the Paasche line to be solid performers and rugged over time.
 
While I now own nearly a dozen Paasche airbrushes, one of my favorite "go to" units is the first one I bought...it is somewhat like the proverbial axe that has had three new heads and four new handles over the years...but the basic body and works of the airbrush is still the same.
 
When using newer acrylic paints like Vallejo my airbrush of choice has become the newer Paasche Talon...it seems to handle the thicker acrylic paints easier.
 
I know air source is a whole different discussion, and I don't want to derail this thread, but for what it's worth I use a Co2 tank....one refill lasts me several months, and with the humidity here in North Carolina I prefer to work with the Co2 as propellant so I don't have any of the typical problems associated with humidity.  Others will find air compressors work well for them, but I started with a Co2 tank and have  had zero problems...beside, since it is silent I can airbrush late into the night without disturbing the Mrs.

Kurt's comments about airbrushes in general is spot on.  I am confident his preferred Badger lineup works well.  
 
To be avoided at all costs is any discount "no name" offering...they will fail for certain in a short time with no hope to repair.
 
I myself started using Paasche airbrushes back in 1975....important to me has been ongoing availability of parts...I have both single action Pasche "H" airbrushes as well as double action "V" and "VL" Paasche airbrushes.  They are my main roster of daily users although the newer Paasche "Talon" has a lot going for it.
 
There are more precise and more expensive airbrushes, but for my use I have found the Paasche line to be solid performers and rugged over time.
 
While I now own nearly a dozen Paasche airbrushes, one of my favorite "go to" units is the first one I bought...it is somewhat like the proverbial axe that has had three new heads and four new handles over the years...but the basic body and works of the airbrush is still the same.
 
When using newer acrylic paints like Vallejo my airbrush of choice has become the newer Paasche Talon...it seems to handle the thicker acrylic paints easier.
 
I know air source is a whole different discussion, and I don't want to derail this thread, but for what it's worth I use a Co2 tank....one refill lasts me several months, and with the humidity here in North Carolina I prefer to work with the Co2 as propellant so I don't have any of the typical problems associated with humidity.  Others will find air compressors work well for them, but I started with a Co2 tank and have  had zero problems...beside, since it is silent I can airbrush late into the night without disturbing the Mrs.

Kurt's comments about airbrushes in general is spot on.  I am confident his preferred Badger lineup works well.  
 
To be avoided at all costs is any discount "no name" offering...they will fail for certain in a short time with no hope to repair.
 
I myself started using Paasche airbrushes back in 1975....important to me has been ongoing availability of parts...I have both single action Pasche "H" airbrushes as well as double action "V" and "VL" Paasche airbrushes.  They are my main roster of daily users although the newer Paasche "Talon" has a lot going for it.
 
There are more precise and more expensive airbrushes, but for my use I have found the Paasche line to be solid performers and rugged over time.
 
While I now own nearly a dozen Paasche airbrushes, one of my favorite "go to" units is the first one I bought...it is somewhat like the proverbial axe that has had three new heads and four new handles over the years...but the basic body and works of the airbrush is still the same.
 
When using newer acrylic paints like Vallejo my airbrush of choice has become the newer Paasche Talon...it seems to handle the thicker acrylic paints easier.
 
I know air source is a whole different discussion, and I don't want to derail this thread, but for what it's worth I use a Co2 tank....one refill lasts me several months, and with the humidity here in North Carolina I prefer to work with the Co2 as propellant so I don't have any of the typical problems associated with humidity.  Others will find air compressors work well for them, but I started with a Co2 tank and have  had zero problems...beside, since it is silent I can airbrush late into the night without disturbing the Mrs.

Kurt's comments about airbrushes in general is spot on.  I am confident his preferred Badger lineup works well.  
 
To be avoided at all costs is any discount "no name" offering...they will fail for certain in a short time with no hope to repair.
 
I myself started using Paasche airbrushes back in 1975....important to me has been ongoing availability of parts...I have both single action Pasche "H" airbrushes as well as double action "V" and "VL" Paasche airbrushes.  They are my main roster of daily users although the newer Paasche "Talon" has a lot going for it.
 
There are more precise and more expensive airbrushes, but for my use I have found the Paasche line to be solid performers and rugged over time.
 
While I now own nearly a dozen Paasche airbrushes, one of my favorite "go to" units is the first one I bought...it is somewhat like the proverbial axe that has had three new heads and four new handles over the years...but the basic body and works of the airbrush is still the same.
 
When using newer acrylic paints like Vallejo my airbrush of choice has become the newer Paasche Talon...it seems to handle the thicker acrylic paints easier.
 
I know air source is a whole different discussion, and I don't want to derail this thread, but for what it's worth I use a Co2 tank....one refill lasts me several months, and with the humidity here in North Carolina I prefer to work with the Co2 as propellant so I don't have any of the typical problems associated with humidity.  Others will find air compressors work well for them, but I started with a Co2 tank and have  had zero problems...beside, since it is silent I can airbrush late into the night without disturbing the Mrs.

Kurt's comments about airbrushes in general is spot on.  I am confident his preferred Badger lineup works well.  
 
To be avoided at all costs is any discount "no name" offering...they will fail for certain in a short time with no hope to repair.
 
I myself started using Paasche airbrushes back in 1975....important to me has been ongoing availability of parts...I have both single action Pasche "H" airbrushes as well as double action "V" and "VL" Paasche airbrushes.  They are my main roster of daily users although the newer Paasche "Talon" has a lot going for it.
 
There are more precise and more expensive airbrushes, but for my use I have found the Paasche line to be solid performers and rugged over time.
 
While I now own nearly a dozen Paasche airbrushes, one of my favorite "go to" units is the first one I bought...it is somewhat like the proverbial axe that has had three new heads and four new handles over the years...but the basic body and works of the airbrush is still the same.
 
When using newer acrylic paints like Vallejo my airbrush of choice has become the newer Paasche Talon...it seems to handle the thicker acrylic paints easier.
 
I know air source is a whole different discussion, and I don't want to derail this thread, but for what it's worth I use a Co2 tank....one refill lasts me several months, and with the humidity here in North Carolina I prefer to work with the Co2 as propellant so I don't have any of the typical problems associated with humidity.  Others will find air compressors work well for them, but I started with a Co2 tank and have  had zero problems...beside, since it is silent I can airbrush late into the night without disturbing the Mrs.

Kurt's comments about airbrushes in general is spot on.  I am confident his preferred Badger lineup works well.  
 
To be avoided at all costs is any discount "no name" offering...they will fail for certain in a short time with no hope to repair.
 
I myself started using Paasche airbrushes back in 1975....important to me has been ongoing availability of parts...I have both single action Pasche "H" airbrushes as well as double action "V" and "VL" Paasche airbrushes.  They are my main roster of daily users although the newer Paasche "Talon" has a lot going for it.
 
There are more precise and more expensive airbrushes, but for my use I have found the Paasche line to be solid performers and rugged over time.
 
While I now own nearly a dozen Paasche airbrushes, one of my favorite "go to" units is the first one I bought...it is somewhat like the proverbial axe that has had three new heads and four new handles over the years...but the basic body and works of the airbrush is still the same.
 
When using newer acrylic paints like Vallejo my airbrush of choice has become the newer Paasche Talon...it seems to handle the thicker acrylic paints easier.
 
I know air source is a whole different discussion, and I don't want to derail this thread, but for what it's worth I use a Co2 tank....one refill lasts me several months, and with the humidity here in North Carolina I prefer to work with the Co2 as propellant so I don't have any of the typical problems associated with humidity.  Others will find air compressors work well for them, but I started with a Co2 tank and have  had zero problems...beside, since it is silent I can airbrush late into the night without disturbing the Mrs.

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