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Dick, the photos didn't come through. Try re-loading them.
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Plastic or Wood models? Your Favorite?
mtaylor replied to Bill97's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I think you have me mixed up with someone else. I've never done an OcCre kit or an Endeavor. -
Welcome to MSW. I'd suggest opening a log in the Shore Leave area as "Restoration". We'd love to see it. We do have quite a few members in Missouri so you might add your location to your profile so it appears under your profile photo/image and shows up in your posts.
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US 6” gun by RGL - FINISHED - Panzer Concepts
mtaylor replied to RGL's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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US 6” gun by RGL - FINISHED - Panzer Concepts
mtaylor replied to RGL's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Looks great, Greg. I do see a resemblance to some "custom" motorcycles (three-wheelers) though. -
Handley Page Heyford by RGL - FINISHED - Matchbox - 1/72
mtaylor replied to RGL's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
At one time, shipping was based on weight and size of the package. Who knows what voodoo they now use to compute fees. -
Eric, I appreciate your honesty on this and after seeing what you had to work with, am frankly a bit disappointed that the design and implementation wasn't better. I have to say that over the years I've seen a lot of kit builds and even scratch builds started and then abandoned due to errors in parts, part quality, instructions and the like. For what it is, I think you did a good job of overcoming thing and also showing your issues and disappointments with things.
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B-25 C/D by Javlin - Airfix - 1/72 - PLASTIC
mtaylor replied to Javlin's topic in Completed non-ship models
I love that display. Nice work. -
Recommended pins for planking?
mtaylor replied to Capella's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I find there's no hard/fast rules on this. Sometimes I use T-pins, other times clamps similar to what's been shown. It all depends on if it's double planking or single planking. I've even used tape to hold planks in place. If I use a pin on the visible plank (outer one on double or if it's the only layer and need use a pin, then the holes get filed with a bit sawdust and glue. I have found that spilling and pre-bending to fit do save a lot of aggravation and extra work. See the planking tutorials on how to do this. -
Dust masks and respirators.
mtaylor replied to Bill Hudson's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Good points on the masks and wearing them. BTW, I moved this post to the appropriate area for discussing shop equipment. -
Welcome to MSW, Bryan. From what I've seen here on MSW it's either the Bluejacket or the Model Shipways. Both are accurate for the times they represent as the others have some issues on this. Not having built either one, I can't speak to the instructions. I suggest search out the logs in the kit area using the search feature here.
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Not sure I can like that post, Kevin. Great on the model but not great on your mom. I hope the docs get things sorted out for her including a false positive (fingers crossed) on the COVID.
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Tom, the sails, I believe are your choice and what your vision is of the completed model. Either way... go for it.
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