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About JohnB40

  • Birthday 08/21/1952

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    Oregon Coast
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    Hiking and ship modeling

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  1.    JohnB40 reacted to a post in a topic: Doctor's Buggy by Cowgirl - Model Expo Trailways - 1:12 scale
  2.    JohnB40 reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Portland 1770 by Trussben - Portland Scale Ship Co. - 1:48 - 50 gun 4th rate
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  4. JohnB40 started following Shimakaze by Landlubber Mike - FINISHED - Hasegawa - 1:350 - PLASTIC - Japanese WWII Destroyer , HMS Portland 1770 by Trussben - Portland Scale Ship Co. - 1:48 - 50 gun 4th rate , Replacement thinners for Model Master acrylics and 5 others
  5. JohnB40
    Looking forward to following your progress. I found your posts on your build of the Confederacy a great help. My build on said ship proceeds at a snails pace (winter project only).
  6.    JohnB40 reacted to a post in a topic: USS Essex 1799 Frigate by rlwhitt - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:76
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    Thank you for the information Mark.
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  14. JohnB40
    I have been very satisfied with my MicroLux Table saw which I purchased about 10 years ago. Mine was made in Japan,I don't know if they still are. It takes a bit of time to set the fence but once done stays put and keeps within tolerance for as many cuts as needed. I did buy a finer blade that the one supplied.
  15.    JohnB40 reacted to a post in a topic: Replacement thinners for Model Master acrylics
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  20. JohnB40
    I'm looking for the right thinner for MM acrylic as it pertains to brush applications. The more I try to find the answer from various forums the answer becomes more confusing. Anything from distilled water,window cleaner,Isopropyl Alcohol and a host of others all contradicting each other,warning of dire results. MM thinners is no longer available.
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  25. JohnB40
    Thanks for the idea...Headed out to the bench sander to do some peg sculpture
  26. JohnB40
    While planking the bulwarks on my Confederacy,I found it difficult to find the right clamp. All had too short a reach,too much tension or just plain junk. I solved the problem with my wife's clothes peg. Just turn them about face and use some heat shrink for the tips for padding.....Works a treat
  27. JohnB40
    I had not been aware of this happening. Well worth watching this on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tccWmr9bZYA
  28. JohnB40
    I spent 35 years restoring E Types (and other Jags) 1:1 scale.
  29. JohnB40
    Hi Mike, Great research,you are becoming quite an expert on the Japanese Imperial Navy. I'm looking forward to following your build log on this ship., Regards, John
  30. JohnB40
    Hi Jerry, The square nuts were stamped on small sheets of black fiber board. If they are missing,Model Expo will send you replacements. They have very good customer service.
  31. JohnB40
    Stunning!
  32. JohnB40
    Outstanding ,Mike. Looks as if my finger would get wet if I touched the base.
  33. JohnB40
    Hi Walrus Guy, Instead of painting the letters I have used dry transfer decals with good results. I used Dulcote to fix in place and protect after applying. Make sure you order enough for Confederacy in the right size with some for possible mistakes. These are the ones I used... https://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/MG703
  34. JohnB40
    Mike, Stunning piece of modeling once again. I find it unbelievable when I reference the scale to the Tamiya jar. I'm looking forward to viewing your destroyer diorama.
  35. JohnB40
    Good save,WG. The repair will be undetectable.

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