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Captain Al got a reaction from Omega1234 in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
Just wanted to say thanks again for providing us with these images. You're extremely skilled and creative. To add, Old Man is one of my favorites all time and I have a first edition copy. A treasure.
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Captain Al got a reaction from Piet in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
Sorry for the typos Igor and for not being clear. I was referring to the end of the story where the Old Man brings in the sword fish and there is nothing left of it but its carcass, or bare bones. I thought the word for swordfish in Spanish was a "dorad." So I'm wondering if you will take the story to the conclusion in your diorama.
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Captain Al got a reaction from Piet in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
Just wanted to say thanks again for providing us with these images. You're extremely skilled and creative. To add, Old Man is one of my favorites all time and I have a first edition copy. A treasure.
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Captain Al got a reaction from cog in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
My photography could be better, but here you are:
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Captain Al got a reaction from Elijah in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
Sorry for the typos Igor and for not being clear. I was referring to the end of the story where the Old Man brings in the sword fish and there is nothing left of it but its carcass, or bare bones. I thought the word for swordfish in Spanish was a "dorad." So I'm wondering if you will take the story to the conclusion in your diorama.
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Captain Al got a reaction from IgorSky in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
Sorry for the typos Igor and for not being clear. I was referring to the end of the story where the Old Man brings in the sword fish and there is nothing left of it but its carcass, or bare bones. I thought the word for swordfish in Spanish was a "dorad." So I'm wondering if you will take the story to the conclusion in your diorama.
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Captain Al got a reaction from Omega1234 in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
Sorry for the typos Igor and for not being clear. I was referring to the end of the story where the Old Man brings in the sword fish and there is nothing left of it but its carcass, or bare bones. I thought the word for swordfish in Spanish was a "dorad." So I'm wondering if you will take the story to the conclusion in your diorama.
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Captain Al got a reaction from mtaylor in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Good thought re. steel. I'll only use brass or maybe even just a stiff toothbrush. But what about the solvent idea? Does that have any place in the maintenance of files?
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Captain Al got a reaction from Canute in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Good thought re. steel. I'll only use brass or maybe even just a stiff toothbrush. But what about the solvent idea? Does that have any place in the maintenance of files?
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Captain Al got a reaction from WackoWolf in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Good thought re. steel. I'll only use brass or maybe even just a stiff toothbrush. But what about the solvent idea? Does that have any place in the maintenance of files?
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Captain Al got a reaction from Elijah in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
I'm so glad I tuned into this log. Thanks for making my day Igor. Will be following to the conclusion. I can't wait to see how you build the carcass if the dorad.
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Captain Al got a reaction from mtaylor in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Wonder if there is a good solvent that would melt away resin and debris from the files? Acetone? Lacquer thinner?
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Captain Al got a reaction from mtaylor in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Great replies everyone to my original post. I can see the point that a ordinary file card from Home Depot would have larger wire than the needle file would have groves. It would hardly penetrate to clean out debris. I've heard the same thing from various sources that once dulled, its time for a new set with these cheapos, but while they are sharp they're quite workable. I do keep mine separate. Those with no handles I stick into the holes of an old spice jar (I think it must have been for cloves or something cause the holes will fit the tangs), and for those that came with handles, they came in a plastic thingy and I just put them back into their slots. So at least on that score I'm covering myself. Question then remains how long have I had these and how much use have they gotten on what materials -- and therefore are they dull enough to discard or is it just the way I'm using them. One lesson I have learned and picked up from posts here is that I should probably maintain two sets of files; one for wood and another for metal (mostly brass). I've been unaware of which ones I use for which. Just pick the one that happens to be closer and has the right shape.
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Captain Al got a reaction from Canute in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Wonder if there is a good solvent that would melt away resin and debris from the files? Acetone? Lacquer thinner?
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Captain Al got a reaction from Canute in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Great replies everyone to my original post. I can see the point that a ordinary file card from Home Depot would have larger wire than the needle file would have groves. It would hardly penetrate to clean out debris. I've heard the same thing from various sources that once dulled, its time for a new set with these cheapos, but while they are sharp they're quite workable. I do keep mine separate. Those with no handles I stick into the holes of an old spice jar (I think it must have been for cloves or something cause the holes will fit the tangs), and for those that came with handles, they came in a plastic thingy and I just put them back into their slots. So at least on that score I'm covering myself. Question then remains how long have I had these and how much use have they gotten on what materials -- and therefore are they dull enough to discard or is it just the way I'm using them. One lesson I have learned and picked up from posts here is that I should probably maintain two sets of files; one for wood and another for metal (mostly brass). I've been unaware of which ones I use for which. Just pick the one that happens to be closer and has the right shape.
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Captain Al got a reaction from WackoWolf in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Great replies everyone to my original post. I can see the point that a ordinary file card from Home Depot would have larger wire than the needle file would have groves. It would hardly penetrate to clean out debris. I've heard the same thing from various sources that once dulled, its time for a new set with these cheapos, but while they are sharp they're quite workable. I do keep mine separate. Those with no handles I stick into the holes of an old spice jar (I think it must have been for cloves or something cause the holes will fit the tangs), and for those that came with handles, they came in a plastic thingy and I just put them back into their slots. So at least on that score I'm covering myself. Question then remains how long have I had these and how much use have they gotten on what materials -- and therefore are they dull enough to discard or is it just the way I'm using them. One lesson I have learned and picked up from posts here is that I should probably maintain two sets of files; one for wood and another for metal (mostly brass). I've been unaware of which ones I use for which. Just pick the one that happens to be closer and has the right shape.
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Captain Al got a reaction from IgorSky in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
I'm so glad I tuned into this log. Thanks for making my day Igor. Will be following to the conclusion. I can't wait to see how you build the carcass if the dorad.
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Captain Al got a reaction from Canute in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Hardly describes me, spyglass. I go in fits and starts regarding order. Every couple months I clean up the work shop and put things in there 'proper' place. Trouble is I think I'm finding better places for things so my organization changes. Then I forget where the tool or material or part has been stored. Takes more time to find things than if I'd left well enough alone.
Do you ever, and if so how often, do you use a file brush? I don't own one so Ive never really cleaned any of my 2 sets of files. I'm going to invest in a brush and see if I can get better results from the files after cleaning. If not I may opt for something of greater quality than the Chinese sets for $12.
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Captain Al got a reaction from mtaylor in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
I'm so glad I tuned into this log. Thanks for making my day Igor. Will be following to the conclusion. I can't wait to see how you build the carcass if the dorad.
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Captain Al got a reaction from mtaylor in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Hardly describes me, spyglass. I go in fits and starts regarding order. Every couple months I clean up the work shop and put things in there 'proper' place. Trouble is I think I'm finding better places for things so my organization changes. Then I forget where the tool or material or part has been stored. Takes more time to find things than if I'd left well enough alone.
Do you ever, and if so how often, do you use a file brush? I don't own one so Ive never really cleaned any of my 2 sets of files. I'm going to invest in a brush and see if I can get better results from the files after cleaning. If not I may opt for something of greater quality than the Chinese sets for $12.
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Captain Al got a reaction from Omega1234 in The Old Man and The Sea by IgorSky - FINISHED - BOTTLE - Scale 1/72
I'm so glad I tuned into this log. Thanks for making my day Igor. Will be following to the conclusion. I can't wait to see how you build the carcass if the dorad.
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Captain Al got a reaction from mtaylor in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Thank you guys for the useful answers.
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Captain Al got a reaction from Canute in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
Thank you guys for the useful answers.
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Captain Al got a reaction from Canute in Recommendations for essential tools for a beginner?
Razor saws and a mitre box are useful. Masking tape often can be used to hold down a piece that's being drilled. You usually want to hold the piece being drilled onto a backing piece so the drill bit doesn't punch out and mar the underside of the piece. Tape is quick and strong for this.
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Captain Al got a reaction from Canute in Any difference between a 'riffler' file and a 'needle' file?
I keep seeing these terms but cannot really tell the difference. When I look at pictures the only thing that jumps out at me is tht the rifflers seem to have the curved tips while needle files are flat and straight. Is that the major difference?
While I'm at it, are the typical files found in the hobby shops and on line (such as Micro Mark) the same as "jewelers" files? The files I have are about 1.5 - 2.0 mm thick. I would like to have some that are much thinner -- maybe like 1 mm thick (not wide, but thick). I'd like to be able to use the edge of a file this thick to file grooves. For example, the grooves or slots in channels that will fit a .8 or 1.0mm wire rod chain. Should I be looking for jewelers files? Most of the specs given for any file do not include the thickness of the file. As an alternative to a thin file like this I've glued two razor saws together to make the desired thickness (kerf if you will) and that worked pretty well.
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