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  1. shipman
    Interesting. I used to work in the print industry. My go to ruler is indeed a UK print industry standard Rabone Chesterman 'Type Scale' which is what I was educated to be conversant. A very useful instrument. A Pica is 1/6th of an inch. Hot metal compositors relied on these. A Pica consists 12 'points', ie 72 divisions per inch. Commonly these typescales had 8 and 10 point divisions plus millimeters. So you get a range of divisions not found on any other ruler. I've just offered mine next to a couple of cheap plastic rules. Over 140mm (4.5inches) one is ok but the other is .5mm short.
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    Very interesting project, EG. I have a couple of 'Echelon' 1/32 EE Lightning kits in the stash begging for a metal finish. Years ago I did some R&B tests, but was put off by how easy it could be damaged and blemished. Have you never tried real aluminium foil? Again there's a learning curve and various techniques to get different shades of colour etc. And nothing looks more like metal than the stuff its self.
  3. shipman
    Thank you, Kevin. My contribution to the question was to ask the question.
  4. shipman
    Mark, does it? Or do you get to a copy of a copy? Michael has raised this as a separate post, which I encourage anyone to visit. I'll let the subject alone now.
  5. shipman
    Hi. It was me that made the comment which created this welcome debate. I didn't use it to try and condemn Michael. But it was a genuine prompt to raise the question. It's a topic that I've felt slightly uncomfortable with for some time. These responses stir the mud a little and I thank others for their responses.
  6. shipman
    Admirable work😃 Re post 30.... 'As I do not have any of my own copyright pictures here is a link to the bullnose radiator' Doesn't that make a mockery of the forums stance on copyright?
  7. shipman
    Jeepers, Valerliy! Just realised where you live. My prayers go out to you and your country...going through a developing tragedy. .
  8. shipman
    Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery. I have 10 working digits, but try as I may, I can only type with one as all the others get in the way of each other.
  9. shipman
    Don't see an issue filing the end down to a point if required. The concave opposing jaw should help keeping the wire 'square'.
  10. shipman
    I just had delivered the following pliers. The tip of the taper is 1mm. Looks useful. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325033490349
  11. shipman
    Billy Ruffian. It's about time someone told me the correct pronunciation of Bellerophon.
  12. shipman
    David, thank you. Scaledecks site looks very interesting indeed, especially the uncut sheets. I'm not sure if they are happy shipping to UK, since Brexit; many Euro suppliers simply refuse due to tax and customs duties.
  13. shipman
    Got to agree with Gregory on that one, sorry David.
  14. shipman
    Clark, thank you for bringing that product to my attention. It is an interesting solution for planking the deck of a wooden ship model, one I've never come across before. The 'boards' are made up of individual strips of wood glued together with a black adhesive ..... hey presto! pre prepared caulked decking. I'm sure many here would wish to consider it; what a novel idea and worth a second look. Unfortunately, for my purposes, it isn't what I'm seeking. The Artwox sheets are pre-scored individual peel off and apply planks, which to me provide a convenient, practical and flexible method to plank a model. The wide selection of plank widths were suitable for both deck and hull. I find it hard to understand why the product wasn't better known or understood and a sad loss of a useful modelling resource. I may resort to making my own by cutting individual strips of wood vinyl sheet, but this only ads time to what is already a laborious procedure. Before I'm overwhelmed with 'why not cut wood strips and plank it properly' suggestions, I'm of course aware of that rout, but for various reasons, it isn't practical, wanted or desired. An old saying....'I know what I want and want it now!' LO.
  15. shipman
    Thanks for your help, Bruce. Unfortunately the specific vessel decks aren't the same thing at all. Even if their scale was big enough (which they aren't) the wastage would be cost prohibitive.
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    Excitement turned to disappointment. BNA are out of stock of the sizes of interest to me, which are 2.4/2.6/2.8/3.0mm plank widths. So another outlet/supplier would be welcome, please.
  17. shipman
    Bruce, you are the top man. I've sent a message to BNA, waiting reply.
  18. shipman
    Hi Bob. I'm not sure, but it's advertised as wood. It comes in pre scored self adhesive sheets. Each strip (plank) can be lifted and attached individually, cut to your chosen length. Whatever it's made from it does look like wood. So on that score, I'm not too bothered. When it was in production each sheet gave plank widths from 1mm up to 3mm in 0.2mm increments; one size per sheet. I do believe they still do entire pre-cut decks for a wide range of plastic kits and are generally considered to be as good as it gets for such work.
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    Keith, thank you for looking. I tried Artwox about a year ago.....no joy I'm afraid. Any modellers out there with unused sheets?
  20. shipman
    Does anyone know how I can get hold of this range of products. I understand Artwox discontinued this line; but there have got to be some sitting around somewhere? http://artwox.com/index.php?document_srl=11710
  21. shipman
    As usual, the party is over by the time I arrive. Hope it isn't too late to add my compliments on your lovely model.
  22. shipman
    Coming along nicely, George. Lovely, crisp work. Looking forward to viewing future posts.
  23. shipman
    Mike, you did a good job. Somewhere in my loft stash is the 1:200 Nichimo kit. Of course, size isn't everything. but....mine is much bigger than yours! LOL
  24. shipman
    Rob, I visited 'Cast Your Anchor'. The smallest chain they list is 30lpi. Unless I'm missing something.
  25. shipman
    Splendid! The chain arrived and measures 31 links per inch. The smallest I already had is 25 lpi. and I thought that was fine. This new stuff is chemically blackened brass. If anyone gets some, be aware the coating is quite flaky, much like that which is evident on members attempts at their own blackening. So handling should be kept to a minimum. However, as it is so fine I can live with any colour issues.....the links are so tiny (1mm) you need a lens to make them out individually. At the end of the day, nothing looks more like chain than chain! Grateful to Bruma for putting me on to it.

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