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    They used to be very common towards the south. I don't know if they still are though. Some of the best I ever had was done in a pit.
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    For masts and when I turn cannon, I use the lathe. Mostly it just sits there and glares at me for not using it. The laser cutter has it's uses, but at this point on my current model, it's only been used for the bulkheads so far. But it'll get used again for things like gun carriages, many of the fittings, ship's boats, rudder, bow area, and few other things.
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    By all means take a trip to a local beauty supply shop. You'd be amazed at the stuff they have that can be used for modeling. Besides the foam sanding blocks and the disposable fingernail files, there all sorts of tweezers and cutters. I have a pile of these (both types of sanders) and they work very well.
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    I'm guessing that in the next few years, some of those "computer" control panels and instruments will be operational. They might not be seen after the model is built but the builder will know that they are there and work.
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    As for the sauces, over the years I've had all three types... doesn't matter, bring on the roast beast and sauce it as the chef prefers.
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    I seem to use my mill for drill work and ended up getting rid of my drill press. As for the most used in my shop.. either my model table saw or my scroll saw. I barely use the lathe and the laser cutter seems to be used in "spurts".
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    I'm doing these from memory but I could be wrong and it's possible there's more that I have forgot about but call this a start... On the English side, I know of Agememnon, Victory, and Pickle. French/Spanish... San Ildefonso, Santisima Trinidad, San Juan Neponyceno,. As for scratch.. there's a lot of plan sets and books.
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    I can't speak to the Hueys but others I've heard the stories and they seemed reasonable as the one hanging was usually at the rear (ramp open) or in a place where there was nothing to stop them. It is an addiction to be sure, Lou. Flying along at 100-150 knots per hour at any altitude. The lower, the better. Actually, in 'Nam one was better off flying low and fast as the VC wouldn't know you were there until you passed over them.
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    Probably they'd hang and try to climb back up along with the other crew members pulling them back up and in. At least that's we would do. On the CH-34, the steps out side the main door were a big help getting back in.
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    Nice work, Joss. After pulling your hair out with all the testing and sorting things out, I hope the rest goes smoothly and your hair grows back.
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    So clean and beautiful.
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    OC, I would guess that there's several ways of locking out wing rotation. The simplest would be the landing gear indicators. When the gear down and locked, the wings would have to be in position. With weight on the gears, no rotation possible.
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    I'm like Ken. A stack of tires for me. Adds to the ambiance.
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    Sweet work and beautiful.
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    When I started flying way back when in CH-34's , the whole side seems to open when the door is open. Gunner's belt was mandatory. On the other hand, sitting on the floor at the open door in flight was cool. With the CH-53, again.. if you go to the ramp,, belt required. Being young and stupid is plus. Once you've done it a few times, it's just part of the trip. The views are spectacular from either one.
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    Looking good Kevin. I hope this is from the angle of view but you might want to recheck your bow where I've highlighted.
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    That sounds like something from a Monte Python sketch....
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    Hi Colin, welcome to MSW. Do take a deep breath. Use the build logs (both in work and finished) as guides. When there's questions... ask them. No such critter as dumb question here. And lastly, try to have fun as model ship building should be relaxing and not stressful.
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    Lovely rigging, Sjors.
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    Looking good, Kevin. You said this is a step stone to scratch building and a good way to learn is scratch build stuff that's hidden. You'll find that things you build later, you'll like more than the earlier built things.
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    The blue/gold version was what earlier research thought was the colors. Later research showed it to be the more colorful with the red and colored figures. My guess is that either you have an older kit or Billings never updated it. At one time they were updating the kit as new information from the wreck became known and thus, was the only kit sold by the museum.
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    I'm guessing that there's an air filtration system on those engines, possibly similar to what the CH-53 uses. The filters can be removed when in "clean air" environments. But definitely needed for desert or jungle (not paved) fields.
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    Nice work, OC. Seeing the front glass brought back memories of seeing the choppers where I was stationed being repainted for various reasons.

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