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They came out great to include all the articulation! - MT
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Thanks Arbit! Yep, it was so noisy the engine sound blocks out most of the PA system sound in the video when it flies nearby. That looks good so far Zombie! I have the 1/350th Yamato and the Tigers are my favorite. They just look like they could actually fly. The other craft look too small to even fit pilots in. I was hoping to have a machined gun barrel for my ship model, but had some issues with the thin material bending. Trying another way. - MT
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Looks like they may have the missiles visible for the top fast packs. If not, they are in pieces to scratch build them. I'm hoping this is not too much! - MT
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The airshow was great! Most of the people I was with were Navy/exNavy. We all agreed the F-22 Raptor put on the best show by far. What else can flip head-over heels and then go Mach 2? It was so humid that you could see the transonic shock cone forming over it on the high speed pass. It was also the loudest hands down! That looks great Pegbuzz! I never saw ROM, but your details help make him convincing. - MT
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Great stuff guys all the way around. I've been missing out! I was busy prepping for the Andrews Airshow for two weeks prior and recovering last week! It was worth it though! https://www.facebook.com/paxmuseum/ So the problem I've been having is machining things on the mill and I can't cut parts off cleanly. Dremel bits are too flimsy and don't cut straight. So I realized I need a jeweler's slitting saw. But the Sherline arbor is $50 before you buy the blades and it is too short! So I machined a $2.50 bolt (actually 2 because I blew the first try) and made one today. It is tapered to fit into the mill where a draw bolt holds it in place. Now I can cut slits in brass to make props and cut model parts more accurately. The blade is as thin as Xacto's thin razor saws. Next step is to finish the boat and the Nausicaa's Gunship. - MT
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That's a great design and build! The Nerf components would be great. - MT
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That's cool! What scale is it in? - MT
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That came out great! A great build and finish. I can't tell you how many times I have had to mix custom paint for Macross models. That's my only beef with them, all those crazy colors. - MT
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That is cool! They are so TINY! - MT
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Great job putting papercraft and bluetooth together! I would have never thought of that. It came out great too! - MT
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Superglue on paper is great! You can do the same thing with fiberglass too for lightweight applications. I'm redoing some thing on the gunship. More as I get more done. - MT
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Lots of cool stuff guys! - MT
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This is looking really good! You are right, there are fewer model posts all the way around. Even the most popular "What's on your workbench" thread is getting less traffic. - MT
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Okay, I'm now working on the Gunship. The flap/exhaust system is cool so I filled in and got rid of the stock hinges which put the flaps right in the way of the exhaust. I made new hinges in them out of piano wire and drilled micro holes. The piano wire actually sits in a slot carved in the flaps which makes them stronger and hides them. I added PE polycelled pattern into the exhaust area then painted it flat black. The hinges will all be hooked up to cranks inside and connected together so they can open and close together. They move in opposite directions in a small space making the engineering fun. - MT
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It is definitely a must have (that's why I have one and its not in my scale). The molding is crisp and the detail is good. Its an easy weekend build or two.- MT
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I painted my shop bright white! Then I have a closet that juts out in the corner. I put two of these Shop Lights on top facing outward. I bought mine at ACE hardware on sale. I now have bright diffused light. I then bought two more and put them over my work bench - I rarely use them! The two are great and burn white. NO MORE CFLs if I can help it. They mostly burn yellow. The LEDs also don't emit anywhere as much ultraviolet light either. Just DONT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THEM! The red LED element is close to laser light. LED lights are TOTALLY worth the money. Your electricity bill goes down too! Did you guys see this gunship mod? I'm tempted! - MT http://egloos.zum.com/lakumimi/v/1516946
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I painted the 1/12 scale Misa figure for my daughter and Misa looked more like Little Orphan Annie eyes wise! I lost the decal sheet somehow. - MT
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Ha ha! Where have I seen this before... That looks cool Arbit! - MT
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OK Salamander, you're going to make me build the gunship! Its been sitting around too long anyhow. The AT-AT is looking good Derex! - MT
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Those look great! It would be cool to put airsoft gear in there!- MT
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She came out great Nyankodevice! Nice job with the articulation! - MT
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That's coming out great Xigfrid! - MT
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Arbit, thanks! The silicone will get everywhere so only use a LITTLE bit. It is thick now, but it gets into everything. So only apply a thin amount to the moving surfaces. My oils drawer has a soaked paper towel in it from the silicone oil escaping through the cap. Nice finish and crackling effect Mr. Jones. It convincing. - MT
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The Nautilus came out great Arbit! Congratulations! The Nausiscaa and Kai look great too! I built that like 27 years ago. Lot it since. I liked that kit. Thinking of getting the others to build with my children now. You guys are going to make me get out my Nausicaa gunship and build it. Sorry I haven't been on the boards guys. I'm on my last three weeks of college. Busy building my portfolio website and several projects due each week. Soon back to model building! - MT
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That SDF-1 is coming along nicely Pengbuzz! For those of you in the U.S., I found some great LED tape that is only 5mm (about 3/16") wide with a surface mount LED every 2cm or about 1" apart. It has a peel off tape backing and only runs on 3 volts! The best part, it is on printed circuit tape and is 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) long (not clumsy wrapped wire). It comes with a A battery pack too. The warm white makes them perfect for carrier or hanger styled scenes and lighting. These are only about 3mm or 1/8" thick too. They will hardly take up any room. The tape color comes in white, chrome and a blackish chrome color too. Michael's has them on sale for only $6.00. Almost 8 feet of tiny LED tape for 6 bucks! The name of the attached file is also their UPC code. Oddly enough, I couldn't find it online, so it may be in-store only. Back to schoolwork... - MT
