popeye the sailor
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thanks OC for the kind word thanks also to everyone for the likes. I didn't get to do any more on her......I'll have more time since the General is finished. another update soon! -
OMG Richmond.........haven't seen anything 'Buster Keaton' in quite a while! the collapsing bridge was pretty cool.......so was the mortar! thanks!
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here are the gallery pictures. a huge thanks to all who followed along, and for all the suggestions you all gave. they were a big help. thanks to you as well Ken for your persistence about the wood.......the plastic parts that would have made up the wood load are languishing at the dump as we speak I'm glad I decided to take the plunge, and do it.......I like it so much better it came with it's own plaque........I was going to write Popeye on it, but posterity wouldn't know me from a hole in the wall, if I did the reflection from everything around it make sit hard to read: Denis J. Wenzel I don't even recall showing a picture of the head lamp in place I had fun building him.......uncovered a couple of quirks along the way. should anyone build this model, be sure to use very flexible hoses. again.......thanks to all who followed along
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as promised, the finish is at hand for this project. it's time to join the two together. the pin that connects then wasn't the hard part, although during the finish assembly, it kept wanting to pull out. I gave it a dab of CA to keep it from happening. the water tubes were another sticky wicket........being very stiff {stiffer than I thought}, it gave me fits that they might break the plumbing free. they still might somewhere down the road.......cross the bridge when it occurs. after the pin was set in place, the chains were hooked up. I drilled out the water hoses to make connecting them easier. ....and then came the buzz kill..........the cover plate. ....and this concludes the model........it is finished! gallery pictures are to follow
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thanks for the tip Steve.......half the time, I don't use a primer. wood can be just as hard.....depends on the paint. I did the decal work to the planes........again, it's kinda sad I couldn't do the fuselage. the decals are from Gold medal models {Hannant's}......it seems the adhesive on the sheet is a bit thin. they didn't want to stick very well, but I slid them onto the revell decal sheet {the part that had the navy decal, after it was wet}, and that helped out. the painting of the cowl and prop was done too.......then I painted the top part of the tri pod masts....haze gray. one of the planes was added to the catapult on the turret the stern deck catapult and the crane was added next after it had a time to set, the other plane was added... the 11 inch guns were added next. I left off with the beginnings of cementing the fore deck railings in place. one side so far.......and I will have to see what to do about the mid ship............especially at the deck elongations for both sides. I got tired of the blurry pictures.......taking a look at the lense, I saw that something got on the outside of it! wiping it off, the pictures seemed to get better. not sure what it was I'll get the rest of whatever it is later.............could be just jammed!
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a very interesting video Kevin........thanks for posting it I'm sure cleaning soot is a lot less maintenance than cleaning ash from coal or wood I meant to get this model finished and buttoned up by this time. I did do a little on the General, there are two pairs of foot steps that go on each side of the front and rear of the loco. I had to let them set for a while.........got tied into the Arizona build, and this is as far as I got. I hope to have the two joined by day's end getting the train upside down took a little thought.......especially this late in the build. too many parts could have gotten broken off. thanks for the kind comments and the likes
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you don't see to many kit with glue included.........older kits. interested to see
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it finished up nicely Dan....and it looks great!
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these are some superb mini projects Danny..........enhancing the railings is a very nice touch
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well done on the decks.......really good tree nailings and wood grain appearance
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great job on the finished module Yves........you did a superb job of simulating the wood lighting it is a very nice touch!
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_refueling that is the one thing I cannot find........I wonder if Al still works at the garage?
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even on plastic kits I've built in the past, blade sag has always been a problem. the long blade seems to amplify the weight. I'd go back to my model weeks later, to find that they have sagged to the shelf! I have my fingers crossed that you have a good remedy for this Danny this is one fabulous model you've built........I'm in awe of how it's coming out........you've mastered card with ease here's a good question for you all : we all know that the pilot tube is an integral part of the craft.........much like the MAP sensor in an automobile. is the refueling tube an integral part of the craft.......where is it stored when not in use, ........or...........is it fitted when the mission at hand is determined...........the duration of the mission, and will it need to be refueled in mid flight? {just play'in the devil's advocate here }
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awesome videos Steve.........glad I wasn't too late for the test launches she responds very well...the props put out enough to get you out of those tight spots she's a great looking model......you've done a fantastic job!👍
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I have a friend in the air force who is a refueler on a C-130...........a lot of skill shown there the model is looking very good Danny. odd that they didn't have you reinforcing the entire assembly.......the blades are reinforced. has to be a lot of weight...........not of paper, but the length doesn't do it any favors. do you think a coat of flat lacquer would help?
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Cant Z.501 by RGL - 1/72 Suspended
popeye the sailor replied to RGL's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I know how it feels.......I have the Lindberg "legends of the sky" kit of a P-47B thunderbolt vs an HE-111 German Bomber, 1:72 scale...I got it from a yard sale. I started it and found that the Thunderbolt is missing the canopy. god knows where I'm gonna find one for it I hope you have good luck. -
now into August.........poor thing has been sitting on the table, waiting for me. the time away has done wonders for the lichen......as the wood seasons up, the lichen kept growing. note the one in the left front area hope to get back to her this week end
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your progress is really good Kevin I must admit though.......I haven't heard of too many that has used solder on PE. I thought about it, but always ended up using the recommended adhesive...CA.
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I'm glad I didn't miss you.........I've been so predisposed. Tulpijn has become more than you envisioned her to be..........her evolution has been awesome to see so far. with the added deck fittings, and now the masting, her looks will change even more. so glad to see you another summer time of fun!
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thanks John and OC..............thanks also to all who hit the like button I may have enough railing after all.........I found another section that I had been using for the upper levels. I though I had used it all, but I breathed a sigh of relief to find that I hadn't I still may have to cut down the height along the mid ship, to allow for the 5 inch guns, but they are movable, so I can just swing them out of the way. I'll let the cat out of the bag now........I was disappointed with the planes. the insignias will be a welcome sight, but the numbers will be omitted.......they are simply too big for the fuselage even the 'Navy' decals are too big. I scrounged through the decals I have on hand, but I could find nothing smaller that will fit. one nice thing about all this though, is that should I ever need any decals that are that small, I now have a source where I can get them. I'm also on the look out for another decal program.....the 'decal it' program just doesn't cut it anymore.........I have expanded beyond it's means..................I want something better that and comparing the decal sheet from Hannant's to the sheet from the kit.........there is quite a bit of difference in the scale size of the decals. I'll see what I can get to in the next update. thanks to all who are following along
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this week was a total wash..........spent two days digging up a bush for the landlord. why........I have no idea >shrug< I did get a little done on the Arizona......the railings are in place on the aft deck, and the two aft turrets are in place. ......another step closer
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Cant Z.501 by RGL - 1/72 Suspended
popeye the sailor replied to RGL's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
wicked nice start quite a bit looks to be packed into her..........no doubt you can do it
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