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Thanks Pat. I'm at a loss to understand why they would put a Scale (1/350) on it - real chains come in all different sizes depending on the size and type of ship.
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Or even cut from Card - it takes a bit of practise though . I found THIS site for various sizes of brass stud-link chain. Also THIS one - not sure what it's laser-cut from.
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Dan Vadas replied to Old Collingwood's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
There are plenty of differences between plastic and wood, card, metal etc building. I'm talking Kit building here - Scratchbuilding does indeed share a lot of similarities. For instance there is a lot more painting involved in plastic compared to the others. Also different prep work (cutting, filling, cleaning for paint, gluing, etc). Plastic modelling usually doesn't involve a lot of modification to parts unless you are modifying an existing Kit (I suppose the same could be said of the others). There are also differences in the type of tools required for the different -
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Dan Vadas replied to Old Collingwood's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
With the amount of Spitfires built/being built on this Site we may have to change our name to Model Ship and Spitfire World . -
That's not set in stone yet David. If and when he does start modelling he'll certainly be signing into MSW, probably with the Username of "Khye something". I bought this Laptop I'm now using for that express purpose - I've loaded all my modelling files, pics etc onto it so he can go back and reference my past work easily. If (when) he starts modelling I'll donate this computer to him as one of my "tools". Danny
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And finally (for now) three wagons to go behind the loco : I have also built a small truck to go on the dock, but no pics of it yet. Basically all that needs doing is about 100 boxes and drums, the barges and a few more vehicles, and fitting all assemblies to the base. This might be grandson Khye's first project. Danny
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One of my grandsons (Khye) who is 21 y.o. has recently bought a house with his fiancee. It has a couple of spare rooms (until rugrats come along ), one of which he is making into a trophy/exhibition room. They have both taken a great interest in my models, so I am giving them all the ones I have left. He has also indicated that he would like to take up modelling of some type as a hobby, and is going to build a workshop in his huge backyard for that purpose. So I am also going to give him my substantial collection of modelling tools, equipment and workbenches. He's a ve
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Just for fun I thought I'd make a few of the various types of boxes and drums to see how much was involved - not too bad considering the drums are only 4 mm high : The hull of the freighter, a waterline model of course : The decks and hatches are fitted next : Followed by the superstructures : TBC .......... Danny
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Hi all, This is definitely my last model, and it will have to remain unfinished due to my health issues. However I did manage to get a long way into it before the eyes and body gave up on me, so I do have a lot of pics I can share with you. I'll have to keep the text down to a minimum I'm afraid. Ir's a Card (surprise surprise ) diorama of the Hamburg docks circa late 1930's complete with a freighter in dock. The kit was published by HMV, and is quite complex. Printing and instructions were very good. Here's a pic of the cover art : Work starts w
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