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  • 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: Duyfken by Olli Sukunimisson - Kolderstok - 1:50
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  16. JohnB40
    Here is my workspace. It is quite small but out of way. This is for assembly. I also have a spot in the garage for my mini table,scroll saw etc.
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    Very nice indeed. You have inspired me to restart on my buckboard build. It was all complete except for the wheels when when I put it in a sealed box on the shelf to finish in the future....That was 2 years ago!
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  24. 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).
  25. JohnB40
    Thank you for the information Mark.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. JohnB40
    Thanks for the idea...Headed out to the bench sander to do some peg sculpture
  29. 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
  30. JohnB40
    I had not been aware of this happening. Well worth watching this on You Tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tccWmr9bZYA
  31. JohnB40
    I spent 35 years restoring E Types (and other Jags) 1:1 scale.
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. JohnB40
    Stunning!
  35. JohnB40
    Outstanding ,Mike. Looks as if my finger would get wet if I touched the base.
  36. 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

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