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  • Birthday 05/25/1958

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  1.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Hungarian Modellers Convention
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  3. Ponto
    https://www.themodellingnews.com/2019/04/tmn-on-tour-mosonshow-mosonmagyarovar.html For endless eye candy check the link and enjoy. The variety a quality of the displayed work is incredible!
  4.    Ponto reacted to a post in a topic: Airfix 1/48 P-40B plastic venture
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    Well Done!!! JP
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  8.    Ponto reacted to a post in a topic: Le Gros Ventre by marsalv - 1:48 - POF
  9.    Ponto reacted to a post in a topic: La Créole 1827 by archjofo - Scale 1/48 - French corvette
  10.    popeye the sailor reacted to a post in a topic: La Renommèe by Landlubber Mike - Euromodel - Scale 1:70
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  13. Ponto
    Ahhh,.... brings back some memories for me. Looks like things are progressing nicely with your La Renommee. Will check back often to see your progress. JP
  14. Ponto
    The head rails of a ship have got to be the most complex area to deal with . I keep tackling other aspects of my build but I know I'll need to address them eventually. This I know for a fact.
  15.    Ponto reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Stuntflyer (Mike) - 1/4" scale
  16.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Twisting blade on MicroMark saw?
  17. Ponto
    Yes, that same blade will respond in the same manner when used on my Proxxon FET. If it is used on any hard wood I must take very slow shallow passes, otherwise the deflection appears. Repetitive use on hard woods will certainly shorten the lifespan of its effectiveness......best to be used on softer woods.
  18.    Ponto reacted to a post in a topic: Twisting blade on MicroMark saw?
  19.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Gun ports
  20.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Gun ports
  21. Ponto
    Yes, the hull curvature will pose some challenges with placement. One can reinforce the copied template with any clear thin tape such as packing tape. Use an exacto to open the gun ports on the template and then carefully secure to hull when correct positioning has been confirmed. The openings on the template allow one to mark out positions on the hull and then the cut out process can begin.
  22. Ponto
    Needless to say, using the "fit to page" option for our purposes would indeed lead to unwelcome complications, putting it mildly. Secondly, any method chosen to translate information from a plan can get "screwed up" if care is not taken. What an accurate copy of any gun port plan does is reduce the repetitive transfer of measurements which can lead to inconsistency.
  23.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Gun ports
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  25. Ponto
    From his description in the original post I would gather that his planking has already been completed and the query is over how to establish a reference for the gun port openings.
  26. Ponto
    Printing a copy off of the plans and using the copy as a template is an option that I've found works for me. An inexpensive home printer with scanning capabilities does the trick as transferring measurements always led to inaccuracies for me.
  27.    Ponto reacted to a post in a topic: USS Essex by RGL - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/350 - as she appeared in February 1944 -finished
  28. Ponto
    While no expert on the saw, if the one degree discrepancy exists on the back side than I would think this would aid in clearance with a cut piece as it advances past the blade. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
  29.    Ponto reacted to a post in a topic: 74 gun ship by Gaetan Bordeleau - 1:24
  30.    Ponto reacted to a post in a topic: New decade, and time for a change
  31. Ponto
    ??? 90 degrees C ....?? ... that's not far from the boiling point. Can't even begin to imagine the discomfort at such levels.............
  32. Ponto
    I can think of a few more captions but this seems to be quite positive and better to leave well enough alone.........Happy New Year!
  33. Ponto
    There is a fine line between the efficiency resulting from being totally organized and the total euphoria one feels when the elusive tool that has eluded you for quite some time, finally presents itself at the most opportune time. I still struggle to find the happy medium..........................!!!!!!
  34. Ponto
    If it works for you and you feel better for the investment, then that is all that matters. Just lost a good portion of my cyano because of a mishap so I understand the challenges with spillage.
  35. Ponto
    Yeah,... double the cost with additional shipping charges. My empty soup cans will for now...............

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