Shotlocker
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Shotlocker reacted to Ian B in Something slightly different --Hammock netting populated.
I'd not really seen anyone on here making the hammocks for the netting-- had a go-- and apart from tidying some twisted up ones very pleased..so I will finish doing them for the final model . I could not find a definitive on how they were stacked so I went for a simple ascetically pleasing..
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Shotlocker reacted to Bob Cleek in I need my tubes cut
This thread shouldn't be eliminated. It should be preserved for posterity. It proves that determination and thought will provide the solution of most any daunting modeling challenge. As they say, "It shows you're thinking!" All to often, someone posts a question, gets the answer, and then argues about why it can't be done that way.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Tiny workshop
Much better a small space than none at all!
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Shotlocker reacted to boris279 in SMS Scharnhorst by borus279 - FINISHED - 1/100
thanks everyone for responses, thumbs up and looking.
Rigging and antennas are ready, after some searching, thinking and studying of various photos, I made the antennas as follows.
Only the rigging for the davits of the auxiliary boats, the gangways and the necessary small details remain.
And then, finally, the flags can be placed.
We are almost there but not quite.
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Shotlocker reacted to mikegr in Rebuilding the fleet by mikegr - 1/700 - restoring old plastic models
Most recent rebulit was Yamashiro by Aoshima.
Really bad and inaccurate model. Note the turret after the funnel. It points this way because there is not enough space between funnel and aft tower.
Also the upper deck unlike forecastle and rear deck is smooth, without panel lines. Ordering a wooden deck sticker would set me back several weeks so i just painted it gray.
Al least i was satisfied with the sea bed even if i didnt use any special materials.
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Shotlocker reacted to Bob Cleek in Tiny workshop
Yeah, but it's so annoying when you get sticky dried jelly and mustard fingerprints on your shiny copper bottoms!
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Shotlocker reacted to Papa in Tiny workshop
I once had a large workshop full of tools. We are now in a basement-less town house, and my workshop is reduced to the dining table and a tool cart. The positive side is that my shop is soooooo much neater than it ever was before.
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Canute in A Harbour Dredge (Machine à curer les ports) - English Edition
Yup, that was certainly true for those fellows!
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Canute in A Harbour Dredge (Machine à curer les ports) - English Edition
Fascinating machine. I'm trying to imagine what it would be like as one of the "hamsters" inside those giant wheels all day long...what a job!
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Shotlocker got a reaction from mtaylor in A Harbour Dredge (Machine à curer les ports) - English Edition
Yup, that was certainly true for those fellows!
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Shotlocker got a reaction from mtaylor in A Harbour Dredge (Machine à curer les ports) - English Edition
Fascinating machine. I'm trying to imagine what it would be like as one of the "hamsters" inside those giant wheels all day long...what a job!
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Shotlocker got a reaction from thibaultron in A Harbour Dredge (Machine à curer les ports) - English Edition
Yup, that was certainly true for those fellows!
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Shotlocker got a reaction from thibaultron in A Harbour Dredge (Machine à curer les ports) - English Edition
Fascinating machine. I'm trying to imagine what it would be like as one of the "hamsters" inside those giant wheels all day long...what a job!
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Shotlocker reacted to RGL in USS Langley by RGL - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/350 - PLASTIC
Deck glued on
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Shotlocker got a reaction from druxey in A Harbour Dredge (Machine à curer les ports) - English Edition
Fascinating machine. I'm trying to imagine what it would be like as one of the "hamsters" inside those giant wheels all day long...what a job!
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Shotlocker got a reaction from Canute in What’s sharper? X Acto blade or disposal surgical scalpel?
I use no. 11 xacto blades almost exclusively unless the situation requires the curved scalpel blade.
I also resharpen the no. 11's over and over, using fine honing stones, sometimes until the cutting
edge develops a concave shape at which point they don't seem to hold the edge for very long; only
then will I replace the blade. That habit probably stems from growing up with minimal funds for
hobby supplies when I was a young'un.
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Shotlocker reacted to FlyingFish in Orca by FlyingFish – FINISHED - Scale 1:20 - from the movie Jaws.
A bit more eye candy for the lower cabin...
Some of these are ridiculously small - I was using a hot air drier and blew several away someplace.
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Shotlocker reacted to FlyingFish in Orca by FlyingFish – FINISHED - Scale 1:20 - from the movie Jaws.
"I’ll catch this bird for you, but it ain’t gonna be easy. Bad fish! Not like going down to the pond and chasing bluegills and tommycods. This shark, swallow ya whole. Little shakin’, little tenderizin’, down you go".
Thought I'd have a go at the Greener harpoon gun... until I saw how small it is in 1:20 scale!
I could of course do it with the lid closed, but that would be no fun, right?
Gun length spot, on, but too wide. Varifocal specs can be a pain...
Need to make the twine coils (the made them up to 1200lb breaking strain apparently)... roped up a length from three twists of 8/0 tan fly tying thread.
Putting the elements together...
Tight fit, but happy with the result. Just needs handle attached, corners and tapes between lid and base.
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Shotlocker reacted to FlyingFish in Orca by FlyingFish – FINISHED - Scale 1:20 - from the movie Jaws.
And a few more bits and pieces all destined for the pilot house. Jaws fans will recognise them all (I hope!).
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Shotlocker reacted to AdamA in Mayflower 1620 by AdamA - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:76 Scale
The sloop was bugging me the whole build so I spent December rebuilding on from scratch.
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