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Shotlocker got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Missouri by Koppalakki - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC - 1991 configuration with Pontos detail set
Outstanding! I doff my sailors cap to you sir, with a flourishing bow.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Missouri by Koppalakki - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC - 1991 configuration with Pontos detail set
Outstanding! I doff my sailors cap to you sir, with a flourishing bow.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Jack12477 in USS Missouri by Koppalakki - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC - 1991 configuration with Pontos detail set
Outstanding! I doff my sailors cap to you sir, with a flourishing bow.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Canute in USS Missouri by Koppalakki - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1/350 - PLASTIC - 1991 configuration with Pontos detail set
Outstanding! I doff my sailors cap to you sir, with a flourishing bow.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from mtaylor in New guy Rob C new to ship modeling
Rob, another warm welcome for you. I think the Bluenose was the first wooden ship kit I ever built as well, lo so many many years ago.
Beautiful ship, enjoy it. What, if any, models have you built before this?
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Shotlocker got a reaction from mtaylor in Hello all and already looking for help
Again, welcome to MSW.
I would definitely add needle-nose tweezers and perhaps a set of micro drills to that list. Also, look at the topic
on modeling tools on this site; lots of good information there but, as barkeater suggested, get tools that you
know you're going to use often.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from pirozzi in Hello all and already looking for help
Again, welcome to MSW.
I would definitely add needle-nose tweezers and perhaps a set of micro drills to that list. Also, look at the topic
on modeling tools on this site; lots of good information there but, as barkeater suggested, get tools that you
know you're going to use often.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Baker in Hello all and already looking for help
Again, welcome to MSW.
I would definitely add needle-nose tweezers and perhaps a set of micro drills to that list. Also, look at the topic
on modeling tools on this site; lots of good information there but, as barkeater suggested, get tools that you
know you're going to use often.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from jct in Sinagot by thibaultron - Heller - 1/60th - PLASTIC - Small - French fishing boat
Ron,
I'm enjoying watching your build of this little Heller kit. I built the Heller Thornier Armor fishing vessel a few years ago, and it was
a fun project (1/125 scale). Just wanted to share some photos of the completed model and am looking forward to seeing the results
of your work.
Gary
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Shotlocker got a reaction from mtaylor in question on Bentinck shroud
Thank you all for your input, I now have a much better idea as to how to go about this!
Best regards,
Gary
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Shotlocker got a reaction from thibaultron in Sinagot by thibaultron - Heller - 1/60th - PLASTIC - Small - French fishing boat
What a great small craft and, judging by that video, it's slips through the water very quickly, too. Nice. Thanks for posting that.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from GrantGoodale in Sinagot by thibaultron - Heller - 1/60th - PLASTIC - Small - French fishing boat
Ron,
I'm enjoying watching your build of this little Heller kit. I built the Heller Thornier Armor fishing vessel a few years ago, and it was
a fun project (1/125 scale). Just wanted to share some photos of the completed model and am looking forward to seeing the results
of your work.
Gary
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Shotlocker got a reaction from thibaultron in Sinagot by thibaultron - Heller - 1/60th - PLASTIC - Small - French fishing boat
Thanks! Again, looking forward to seeing your build complete.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from yvesvidal in Sinagot by thibaultron - Heller - 1/60th - PLASTIC - Small - French fishing boat
Ron,
I'm enjoying watching your build of this little Heller kit. I built the Heller Thornier Armor fishing vessel a few years ago, and it was
a fun project (1/125 scale). Just wanted to share some photos of the completed model and am looking forward to seeing the results
of your work.
Gary
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Shotlocker got a reaction from thibaultron in Sinagot by thibaultron - Heller - 1/60th - PLASTIC - Small - French fishing boat
Ron,
I'm enjoying watching your build of this little Heller kit. I built the Heller Thornier Armor fishing vessel a few years ago, and it was
a fun project (1/125 scale). Just wanted to share some photos of the completed model and am looking forward to seeing the results
of your work.
Gary
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Haliburton in Show pictures of your work area
Well, here's yet another posting on this thread! I partitioned off a section of my garage, paneled and insulated the walls and cobbled together the workbenches from furniture and lumber that I had. A small window air conditioner and IR heater keep it comfortable year-round. Nearly all of the tools were acquired second-hand at yard sales, etc., with a few exceptions. On the workbench is a model of what started out to be the Mary Celeste, an old Steingraeber kit that I actually began building in 1975 or '76. Long story, that. Decided to finally finish her before the end of the year. The model aircraft are all that remain of kits that I built over the years. Lots of projects started, lots to finish, and more to begin!
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Shotlocker got a reaction from mtaylor in Purpose of tall mast on bow of riverboat
Thank you, Eric. I knew about the hinged stacks because I've seen them in operation on a modern stern wheeler in Red Wing, MN. Sure didn't
think that mast would be a navigational aid, tho'. And thanks for the compliments! That kit required a considerable amount of tweaking and
artistic license to build.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from mtaylor in Purpose of tall mast on bow of riverboat
Thank you John and Chuck, I see my guess wasn't too far off! Interesting how they could maneuver those boats through and over
obstacles, even by flexing the hulls.
Gary
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Shotlocker got a reaction from mtaylor in Purpose of tall mast on bow of riverboat
Greetings,
I recently completed building the old re-issued Lindberg kit of the Robert E. Lee riverboat and got to wondering about what that tall mast on the bow
was used for other than a flag pole...perhaps a height gauge to prevent the stacks from hitting a bridge or other object crossing the river? It doesn't
seem to be engineered for load lifting. Just curious and hoping for any enlightenment on the subject. Wasn't able to find anything about it through a web search.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from CDW in Purpose of tall mast on bow of riverboat
Greetings,
I recently completed building the old re-issued Lindberg kit of the Robert E. Lee riverboat and got to wondering about what that tall mast on the bow
was used for other than a flag pole...perhaps a height gauge to prevent the stacks from hitting a bridge or other object crossing the river? It doesn't
seem to be engineered for load lifting. Just curious and hoping for any enlightenment on the subject. Wasn't able to find anything about it through a web search.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Cathead in Purpose of tall mast on bow of riverboat
Thank you, Eric. I knew about the hinged stacks because I've seen them in operation on a modern stern wheeler in Red Wing, MN. Sure didn't
think that mast would be a navigational aid, tho'. And thanks for the compliments! That kit required a considerable amount of tweaking and
artistic license to build.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Chuck Seiler in Purpose of tall mast on bow of riverboat
Greetings,
I recently completed building the old re-issued Lindberg kit of the Robert E. Lee riverboat and got to wondering about what that tall mast on the bow
was used for other than a flag pole...perhaps a height gauge to prevent the stacks from hitting a bridge or other object crossing the river? It doesn't
seem to be engineered for load lifting. Just curious and hoping for any enlightenment on the subject. Wasn't able to find anything about it through a web search.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Show pictures of your work area
Well, here's yet another posting on this thread! I partitioned off a section of my garage, paneled and insulated the walls and cobbled together the workbenches from furniture and lumber that I had. A small window air conditioner and IR heater keep it comfortable year-round. Nearly all of the tools were acquired second-hand at yard sales, etc., with a few exceptions. On the workbench is a model of what started out to be the Mary Celeste, an old Steingraeber kit that I actually began building in 1975 or '76. Long story, that. Decided to finally finish her before the end of the year. The model aircraft are all that remain of kits that I built over the years. Lots of projects started, lots to finish, and more to begin!
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Jack12477 in Show pictures of your work area
Well, here's yet another posting on this thread! I partitioned off a section of my garage, paneled and insulated the walls and cobbled together the workbenches from furniture and lumber that I had. A small window air conditioner and IR heater keep it comfortable year-round. Nearly all of the tools were acquired second-hand at yard sales, etc., with a few exceptions. On the workbench is a model of what started out to be the Mary Celeste, an old Steingraeber kit that I actually began building in 1975 or '76. Long story, that. Decided to finally finish her before the end of the year. The model aircraft are all that remain of kits that I built over the years. Lots of projects started, lots to finish, and more to begin!
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Shotlocker got a reaction from paulsutcliffe in Show pictures of your work area
Well, here's yet another posting on this thread! I partitioned off a section of my garage, paneled and insulated the walls and cobbled together the workbenches from furniture and lumber that I had. A small window air conditioner and IR heater keep it comfortable year-round. Nearly all of the tools were acquired second-hand at yard sales, etc., with a few exceptions. On the workbench is a model of what started out to be the Mary Celeste, an old Steingraeber kit that I actually began building in 1975 or '76. Long story, that. Decided to finally finish her before the end of the year. The model aircraft are all that remain of kits that I built over the years. Lots of projects started, lots to finish, and more to begin!
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