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Nirvana

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  1. Here is a radar I found online, Scale wise it looks right. My concern is the platform the radar is sitting on. One single rod will not hold the radar in place, they need a triangular leg or attached to a mast, a setup to be stable in weather. All radar installation I did in early 80's had that setup.
  2. I have some of Vanda-Lay items, and they are good. However, when it comes to newer Dremel units they won't fit good this as the holes are meant for round shaped drills. I overtighten one and damaged the Dremel, luckily I had an old Sears/Craftsman drill that fitted perfect.
  3. Kevin, the wow-factor is amazing! Did some research and I very certain to 99% the kit is based on the Peterbilt 389 truck. I don't have any knowledge regarding trucks besides Volvo and Scania.
  4. Hi Andrew, and welcome to MSW, if like ships from WW2 there is an American company Bluejacketinc that has such. They have really models as well. Hope I am not to late with your decision making.
  5. Hi Tim, and Welcome to MSW. I do have to say you have done amazing job so far. Specially the recovery of the broken stern piece.
  6. Looking at the uploaded videos I would say with 99% certainty the models are done by a woman. Amazing skills take a look at the diorama video of USS Arizona. The hands are giving it away.
  7. Warm welcome to MSW
  8. Roger, I truly like that you found that item. I have looked into it myself and will place my order, they even have special bags for rifles. They have an extensive and various kind of anti-corrosion products.
  9. John, some of our members are not spoiled with large workshops as a matter of fact many are working in small spaces. Insulation is the key! Keeping the moisture at even level. I am spoiled having a huge space, but hardly get any build done due to that. However, even though living in the Northern West Pacific, the humidy has not done any changes to my wood, so far....... For me having this great space is not good, as I have to insulate everything from concrete base to rooftop, all the cost! I do have remodeling plans down and ready to go. All my best to you.
  10. Welcome to MSW StebbinsTim, there are quite a few people from PNW joining in the past. Yes, there is PSSM (Puget Sound Ship Modelers) meeting up every month. Again, Welcome to MSW
  11. So I got the 3d printer built and tuned. Did my first serious print of the searchlight superstructure. No support needed!
  12. I am done with power tools; I have what I need as my arsenal was completed last weekend when my Admiral picked up a Craftsman 9 bandsaw for 50 dollars at a nearby estate sale. Bandsaw Byrnes Table saw Byrnes Thickness sander Byrnes Disc sander Generic scroll saw Dremel corded and re-chargable drill Dremel Lathe Ender 3 V2 3d printer Airbrush And yes, I do use all of them.
  13. Rich, I hope you have a window, because I didn't have any cooling in garage until lately. The two windows I have in the garage is facing south and west, in my building corner. And made it unbearable to be in during summer time. There are various brands out there, so do your research. Then I got this and it works wonder.
  14. I will definitely try this as well. Good for cramped spaces.
  15. So you are working on USS Baltimore! Please, send me a couple of screen shots for the newsletter
  16. Guy, I would recommend a small hobby compressor with tank, like this There are so many various brand names of these units, most important is the airbrushes themselves. The more you pay - the higher quality. Good luck.
  17. Chris, warm Welcome to MSW and yes I like to second what steamschooner wrote. Contact us at Puget Sound Ship Modelers, PSSM. You can also contact me as I am the editor for the news letter. Twice a year we are meeting at Foss Waterway Museum.
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