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Here's what I use. I've made up probably 20 or more of them. The jaws grasp the bulkhead or frame. The notched end slide over the plank to press it in place. I don't have a photo of it in use.... These are simply a wooden clothes pin (or peg to those east of the big pond). The wood pieces are removed, cut, and then installed back on the metal spring flipped 180 degrees. I do usually, line the gripper end (on the right) with some sandpaper so it doesn't slip off the bulkhead or frame.
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Some things back then really didn't (and still don't to me) make sense. Like strapping enlisted into the Dunker. Enlisted never flew sitting in an ejection seat. I can see the parachute training (I had to actually do one successful ljumpfrom an cargo bird along with the rest of the Aviation class (all enlisted) in Memphis. Had to qualify on our T.O. weapon... M-14 until I got to Nam. Do that once a year. Pistol? Machine gun? Other weapons? All OJT. I was able to dial in my pistol and rifle at the beach range over there. The .50 was "pull the trigger and watch the tracers while returning fire. Some never got to figure it out. Hell, they were sending us out on perimeter patrol without anyone ever sighting in their weapons. I've heard today's troops get more gun time and training on their weapons. I hope so for all their sakes.
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It certainly isn't. Carry on, my friends, as best we can. That's about all we can do.
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Bringing the log up to date after repairs. I'm currently doing eyebolts for the guns and the four for the aft area of the cabin as time permits. I'm using some my stash for the eyebots as they are round and not square in cross-section like the photo etched ones. Just a personal preference. As for deadeyes and probably any rigging itself... I'm holding off on them until i get my eye exam. My thought is that if I can't handle them and get them to look good, I'll not do them nor any rigging, and possibly not the guns. Make the display an "as launched on launch day" with three stub masts and proper flags, no guns. A bit up in the air at this point. The rudder chains are bit long but I'll cut them back next time I turn her upside down. Overall, I'm pretty happy where she sits at this point. Not as perfect as I'd like but I can live with it. Just noticed, this thing needs a good dusting.
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Excellent recovery from what most would consider a disaster and worthy only of it being put in the trash bin.
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Some of us do "paint" our line after rigging with the glue/water mix to both stiffen it and put down the fuzzies. The better the line, the less fuzzies to begin with. However, the glue/water step is still done to get the line to hang better and also for coils.
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Double sided tape? I've been using a bath towel folded/rolled to hold my ship on their side. I'll have to consider that, but then, mine all wood.
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For frames, I'd use two pieces of wood glued together for the frames, use one with the grain running vertically and the other horizontally. This will give you some strength in both directions since they're one piece frames. Once glued and dry, you cut the whole frame from that sandwich.
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Do you use these, comments?
mtaylor replied to Dave_E's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Dave, Have a look here: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-model-materials-and-tools.php There's articles on basic tools to consider and also an article on tools not to bother with. To see all the article categories, here's the link: http://modelshipworldforum.com/ship-modeling-articles-and-downloads.php -
Historical Teachers of the Modeling Craft: Davis vs Underhill
mtaylor replied to SaltyNinja's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Taking in what others have recommended, I'd take the book list and go visit a public library. If they don't have it, they can usually order you a copy via inter-library loan. You're usually limited on number of books at any one time, but it would allow you browse through them and then only purchase the ones that you can use. -
Since it's so thin where the "warps" are, try using masking tape to the shape and fit until the glue dries. I've had to do that in the past.
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That engine definitely looks like it just came out of overhaul... cleaned but also discolored from the heat. I never got to pull the face curtain either since choppers don't have them. But in aviation school, we did get the parachute simulator about 50 up off the deep end of the pool. You'd hit the water feet first and get out of the harness. It was the same platform for "abandon ship" training. Certain individuals did get a rougher time on the parachute simulator, like a nice drop but with 60 mph wind gusts. Also got training in the Dilbert Dunker.
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MSW has always supported uploads directly to the site for images. Barring opening a log for a completed build, you could post here: https://modelshipworld.com/forum/4-nautical-general-discussion/
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Looking good and I'm looking forward to how it looks when the masking comes off.
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That could be fun....
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There is a problem with external hosting than many folks don't think about.... what happens to their photos/videos went the site gets sold, goes bankrupt, etc.? We have more than few build logs here where people posted their photos on an external site and then posted a link here. Those photos are lost to history.
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Welcome to MSW, Gunbunny. Good luck on locating a model that can be used for your model. As for tool... not much is needed for kits... here's a link to our database and scroll down the Tools section. There's a topic on basic tools. While not mentioned in that article, start a log when you find the model as it's the best tool of all to get help and meet other builders.
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True that. There still is the saying "that if things go really wrong, pull the face curtain and read the instructions". That is one sweet looking engine. It might be used and overhauled but it looks ready to in the bird.
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Welcome to MSW. Nice work on the model and yes, sorting out how the site works can take some time.
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Welcome to MSW, Grey. When you're ready, feel free to start a build log on your project.
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Google Birchwood Casey. They do assorted blackening chemicals for metals including brass. Basically, it's a process that changes the surface color of the metal. I'm not sure of the chemistry involved though.
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Welcome to MSW, Casey. For names of parts, etc. I highly recommend zuMondfeld's Historic Ship Models. There are some errors in it but as a general reference it's a good starting point and on Ebay and others, it's pretty reasonably priced. And by all means, do an introduction in the New Member Introductions area. There's also some pinned articles/posts on how to use MSW and many of its features.
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I read somewhere it was for speed getting to the beachhead and back to the mothership. They needed the power to drive it onto the beach and then pull off when done.
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It was definitely worth it from what I see. I'm surprised to see that the drawers really work as usually most don't go that far in detail.
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Guy, I hope recovery continues to go well and you can back to doing the things you want.
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