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Nirvana
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A friend of mine built the MS Longboat and had a heck of a time with planking. When Chuck released his bigger version and with prespiled plan. He said this made it easier but was a challenge for him. For me, I have no issues with regular planks. One disadvantage with prespiled is if you break one by mistake....... then what? -
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.
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Like to see Scharnhorst being built!
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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.
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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.
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Beginner looking to start building, In the USA
Nirvana replied to lstmysock11's topic in Wood ship model kits
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. -
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.
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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.
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Warm welcome to MSW
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New workshop in the garage.
Nirvana replied to John Murray's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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. -
New workshop in the garage.
Nirvana replied to John Murray's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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. -
Alan, your ship is coming along really nice. Wish I had come far with mine.
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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
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Alan, use hardened steel nozzle they are better and long lasting.
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Alan, this is looking very nice. How did you create the davits?
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HSwMS Äran by Nirvana
Nirvana replied to Nirvana's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day
So I got the 3d printer built and tuned. Did my first serious print of the searchlight superstructure. No support needed!
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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.
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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.
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I will definitely try this as well. Good for cramped spaces.
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So you are working on USS Baltimore! Please, send me a couple of screen shots for the newsletter
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Nirvana replied to Guyuti's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
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.
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