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Alright Jan.. start your moaning...
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Then maybe Wiki got the photo reversed... http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/USS_Idaho_sunk_with_USS_Mississippi_in_background.jpg Anyway.... it's still both of 'em!
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Got 'em Both... "Kilkis" Ex USS Idaho (Sunk in foreground) and "Limnos" (Ex USS Mississippi) in the backgorund. Andy
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She will also come with much better instructions... and even better than that... the guy who designed her has been known to hang around here...so I'm told.... Andy- 773 replies
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Robbyn.. to really secure your channels, no matter which glue you use, it's best to add some pins. Basically take the head off a brass nail, and drill a hole in the inside edge of the channel. Glue the pin in the hole with the pointy end out. Do that 2 or 3 (or more, depends on the size of the channel) times. Line up the channel and press firmly enough to the hull of your ship to make a little dimple, then drill another hole, at the dimples in the hull, to accept the pins. Doing that will ensure that your channles are strong enough to withstand any pressure from rigging. Andy
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I agree with Augie... take all the time you need... no rush just because we're all nipping at your heels like a pack of crazed chihuahuas Andy
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Battery Pwered Demel
realworkingsailor replied to hopeful's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Never noticed any problems with mine... seems to have all the power and torque of the full size. No trouble cutting through nickel silver model rails with a cutoff disc. And being smaller it's quite a bit easier to control... Andy -
As long as you've got a decent mandrel, a little hot water and you should have no trouble bending the sheet around.... just cut out any openings first and have another layer to sandwich the piece.
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Ahh... see.. you're getting the hang of it.. Auther K Atkinson Yup, rail car ferry, steam powered... used to run on Lake Michigan. Andy
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I've got to do something to keep you guys challenged.... (besides.. I don't have to worry about violating any copyrights) Andy
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Ok... another pile 'o rust
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I don't mind waiting..
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Polarcus Amani Too easy to find those ugly buglies...
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Yup.. side loading, twin gantry, totaly enclosed forest products carrier. Took you a while... Andy
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Battery Pwered Demel
realworkingsailor replied to hopeful's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
There's this little guy too.. for anyone who's interested Andy
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**sniff** I think I smell PVA glue over here..... She looks like a nice one Andy
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Robbyn, that's the same type of cradle I've been using under my build. It does make things a little bouncy... but it's great for protecting the copper tiles from damage after they've been installed. Just make sure to do what I did, and put two layers of paper towel between the ship and cradle. Something I've always been on the lookout for since I've been collecting brass model trains.. if metal like brass, or copper is left too long in contact with soft foam... for whatever chemical reason the foam will disintegrate and melt to the metal (maybe TMC would be able to explain the process). Model train collectors call it "red foam disease" since certain model companies used red foam in their boxes (of course I've seen green and blue and black foam as well). I'm talking of course, over a period of years for the foam to degrade, but I like to play safe nonetheless.. And trust me.. it is ugly nasty to see... there's no natural effect that this could simulate Andy
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No near amputations required: http://www.bowser-trains.com/In%20Stock%20Pages/In%20Stock%20Foam%20Work%20Cradle.htm Andy
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Yikes... that thing's a monster! Sign me up for a front row seat when you start building her! Andy
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Ohhkaaay.... You two can keep thinking that....... I won't stop you......
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Jan: :P (Oddly enough that's the second time I've razzed a Dutchman today..... ) OK.. I hope this one's not too hard... and it's NOT a laker...
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Just found the photo...
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Never Mind.. Battleship HMS Vanguard
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Obviously the Queen Elizabeth and a King George V class Battleship
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If you can find it.. good luck, but I'm not sure if it contained copper sheets. I haven't seen one for a while. Andy
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