skysoldier46
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Thanks for the compliment. This next project has more plumbing and hydraulics than the Millenium Falcon! I may not be able to replicate every piece of tubing but I'll give it my best shot. And thanks to Dick on here, I'm going to do construction photos as I progress and have them posted to Filezilla. Maybe one of you guys can take a step into the unknown and try your hand at it. I've done airplanes before with scratchbuilt items rather than aftermarket so it may give ideas for new projects to some of you. Anyway, I do appreciate the kind words and will start this project beginning of next month. I still have measurements to make of the cab and equipment on this rig, order more Evergreen, try to figure out how to make the chain that hoists this puppy up or look for it on something. It's basically a big heavy duty bicycle chain so if anyone has an idea that will work in 1/25th scale please let me know.
I have found the chain I need to replicate the chain hoist used to raise the rig up. It comes from a revell "Torch" chopper. The part is only maybe 2" long in a straight line so looks like I'll be doing a LOT of resin casting on sections then joining them all together. This project is going to take at a miminum 6 months maybe longer to complete. I have 3 engines to make, 2 caterpillar's and one Detroit Engine. There may be models of these but I get more enjoyment in making things from nothing than buying a kit to just slap that part in. Anyway, I have started on the chassis and am wiring and plumbing all the hydraulics now. And I am taking photo's as I go so later I'll send them to Mike for him to post.
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We go to the trouble of including the hidden detail because WE know its there! I don't any other reason is needed.
that's the exact reason I do my stuff also, because I know it's there
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Very resourceful!
GIL
ingenious
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James,
You are a fine scratch builder, and the weathering on that rig is spot on. Really makes the model jump out.
Chris
Thanks for the compliment. This next project has more plumbing and hydraulics than the Millenium Falcon! I may not be able to replicate every piece of tubing but I'll give it my best shot. And thanks to Dick on here, I'm going to do construction photos as I progress and have them posted to Filezilla. Maybe one of you guys can take a step into the unknown and try your hand at it. I've done airplanes before with scratchbuilt items rather than aftermarket so it may give ideas for new projects to some of you. Anyway, I do appreciate the kind words and will start this project beginning of next month. I still have measurements to make of the cab and equipment on this rig, order more Evergreen, try to figure out how to make the chain that hoists this puppy up or look for it on something. It's basically a big heavy duty bicycle chain so if anyone has an idea that will work in 1/25th scale please let me know.
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Bass Pro Shop....on the wall where fishing equipment is sold.
Orvis Super Strong Tippet Material....8x40 Meters
Diameter is .003 (yes...its tiny)
1.75 test (I guess its for goldfish..... :) )
Can be tinted with any color you wish using a Sharpie.
I'm an avid flyfisherman and tippet lines will work superbly for rigging. You'd be surprised at all the colored line and copper wiring flyfishing shops have. great for boat riggings.
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You can order direct from Grandt Line Products:
http://www.grandtline.com/index.html
Most of the nuts, bolts, washers, etc are listed under "Augmentables" on the home page.
I use GrandtLine in my models. Some model shops that carry a lot of RR stuff usually carry that also.
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Thanks guys for the kind words. And yes Dick, it will be at GatorCon. I'm sure it's no match for most though.
Andy
doesn't matter if it will be a match for most or not, you build it and they will come.
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This is the water well drilling rig that's my next scratchbuild project. I took 122 pics of it today and will begin as soon as I restock more Evergreen.I hope you have the time and inclination to share to more images of the new project. This is really inspiring stuff!
yes I will. I'll probably start on it the first of the month. I have this Tamiya Brummbar I'm finishing up now. that's built straight out of the kit. one day I may try my hand at scratchbuilding a tank from ground up except the wheels. Then again a tank from scratch I keep asking why since there are so many aftermarket items for them.
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There's a company here in Lebanon, Jackson Drilling, that drills water wells and their trucks are another one I plan on doing from scratch. I know it won't be ready for the Murfreesboro show but maybe by next year. Anyway, I'll try to post some in-progress photo's once I start. The show is an IPMS Middle Tennessee sponsored event also.
This is the water well drilling rig that's my next scratchbuild project. I took 122 pics of it today and will begin as soon as I restock more Evergreen.
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Sounds like your pressure switch is bad. I have a CH 10 gallon compressor and the switch went out after 12 years. I purchased a new switch for $30 and its good as new. Great little compressor.
As far as the AB is concerned, stick to Badger. I got mine in 1980 and is still doing duoble duty.
I use a Passche PAAVL myself and love it.
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Very Nice looking Panther!!! (still without a M-1938 Tanker's Helmet)
Not bad for a first attempt at a tank.
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cool, maybe one day someone will come up with another one for the market.
I was at a small hobby shop in town today looking at the magazine Building Armor Dioramas and saw what they called the Fold & hold tool. It looked very similar to yours. I may have to get my brother to make one for me, he works with aluminum projects.
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The mud is a combination of Mig pigments , dirt from the back yard, and some moss mixed together. I applied it with a small paint brush by hand.
Chris
nothing like free backyard dirt. I'll have to try this on my next scratchbuild. and being a water well drill rig, it may just be the right thing.
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That tool is my trusty OOP Fenderbender. It has 3 screws that tighten down on PE making it easy to bend. Lots of folks use the hold and fold for the same purpose.
I will be doing an update for this project shortly.
Chris Fontenot
cool, maybe one day someone will come up with another one for the market.
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Look at this way gents - a new facility is coming, combined with another quality museum nearby. As a former museum director, I would rather see these artifacts consolidated and properly maintained, than see them rotting away outside.
Let's hope that someone with half a brain decides to start saving the APG open-air exhibits. If this new facility has space for 150 pieces of armor, then its not outside the realm of possibility.
J
I just read this post and being an old combat veteran and having attended the School of Gravity I'll enjoy going to Benning even more now, altho Knox is closer to me.
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The JagdTiger Rocked......It was BIG and BAD!!!!
what did you use for mud/dirt on the tracks and lower body?
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I keep saying that I am NOT an armour guy, but here I go again. This will be my first attempt with the Friul Tracks and voyager set. Comments always welcome, because I have no clue what I am doing...LOL.
Chris Fontenot
in that second photo, what is that tool that has 2 round items attched to it? is it for track links or road wheels?
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Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments. Gil, it's always great seeing you stop in.
James glad to help. I could've used a few cookies myself. Taste great while modeling!
I ate an entire bag of Oreo's last night working on a Panzer III.
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Now this is some really cool work. To build something from scratch, thats modeling in its highest form. I work around a lot of tunneling machines and have often walked up on job sites thinking 'what a great diorama this would make." Then the reality of actually building it sets in and, well I've never done it yet. I agree with the others on the weathering. really great stuff.
Chris
There's a company here in Lebanon, Jackson Drilling, that drills water wells and their trucks are another one I plan on doing from scratch. I know it won't be ready for the Murfreesboro show but maybe by next year. Anyway, I'll try to post some in-progress photo's once I start. The show is an IPMS Middle Tennessee sponsored event also.
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Mark said:
AHMIT - And How Much Is That?
Some of those I know. Guess I'll have to pay more attention to the cyphers
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Fantastic stuff - truly inspiring. Hope to see this at the Nats...?
I'd love to do the Nats even if just to oggle all the other models there.
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Thanks Mark.
I see you guys using terms I'm not familiar with. What is PE? gonna need a crash course me thinks
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Yes, those pics with red X's were posted on a Gallery at the League of Extraordinary Modelers site. They have since upgraded the gallery over there and one of the casualties was all the work in progress pics that I used to have there. Now I have to use Photobucket; which to me, compared to the old LEM gallery, is a step down.
Don't worry. Most of the red X pics are of progress pics on models that are already done. Thanks for posting, I appreciate all comments.
Thank you Mark, I thought it may have been my cookies disabled but then again I ate them all.
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I can see some models you guys are doing but some threads I only get red x's. any idea why?
I love those old WW1 planes
Too bad ModelKasten doesn't team up with Tamiya and provide their track links in the box.
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well today my rigs got beat out of 1st place by a fish. was a nice fish. but a fish? oh well, back to my man cave to pout. LOL