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    Bob Walker, You misunderstood the point of this survey. I'm trying to find out what y'all would like to see in the way of ebooks that either show how to build a particular kit or photo galleries that focus on a specific subject. I understand your desire for specific kits, figures and accessories, but that isn't the purpose of this survey.
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    We all know how this miserable virus is affecting all of our local and regional meetings/contests and especially the 2020 National Convention. But there is a trickledown effect on many levels, including job losses, reduction in income, loss of all income, etc. One of the most crucial impacts...obviously...is food and the ability or lack of same to buy it. In my own area, just an hour or two ago, I was driving on a street when I ended up passing a multiblock long line of cars, as well an 18 wheeler in a parking lot with many more cars parked around it. Reason? Distribution of free food for all comers. Total vehicles involved? About 215. Which raises a rather interesting question: How has the pandemic impacted your modelbuilding hobby financially? Are you buying fewer models or lower cost kits? Building what you have and not buying anything? What about references? Books? Magazines? CDs? E-books? Paint? Tools? Other supplies? There's all kinds of misinformation as well as flat, baldfaced lies out there, to the point that no one knows what to believe, but seeing a couple of hundred or so cars lined up for food definitely gets your attention.
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    Hello Bob. You've offered some very interesting suggestions, particularly when it comes to the techniques/skills areas. A standalone ebook is a possibility, as is spending more time focusing on the techniques within the context of a complete kit build. Your display idea is also interesting. As for the Tigger/ID Models, probably not. Not because it isn't a good idea but because file size limitations make it rather untenable. Then there's the cost for those who might want to try it. Regarding your personal request, the only German I would do would have to be either a unique subject or a unique vignette/diorama display.
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    Nice work. Sometime you just gotta bite the bullet and do it yourself!
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    Hello all, Last time I tried this I didn't get too many responses and...even worse...I can't find the responses I did get! Well, live and learn. This time I'm gonna put the results in a folder on my computer's hard drive so I can't lose'em!! Now to what I'm asking about: Please offer your thoughts as to the model or models you would like to see as step-by-step e-books (one kit to a book, please). Your response matters. See scalepublications.freeyellow.com for current e-books. All ebooks will be available in a printable PDF format for those who prefer hardcopies. Subject? Kit Build or Photo Reference Gallery? Scale? Manufacturer (classic, out of production or current)? Standalone shelf model? Standalone on small base? Vignette/Diorama preferred? Include aftermarket components? Comments (Don't be shy, I want your thoughts)? Note that there are no restrictions on the quality of the kit or when it was originally produced. "The only game in town" kit will be given equal consideration.
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    Monogram F-106

    ipmsusa2 replied to nmertes's topic in Builds

    Nick, Rather than CA, try Gator's Grip acrylic glue. The stuff is similar...but not the same...as Elmer's, gives you plenty of time to position photoetch parts and dries perfectly clear. Check out his website at http://www.gatorsmask.com/gatorglueorder1.html The Thin Blend is what you want, but the original formula will work as well. Have both formulas and love'em.
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    I don't have the decals, but if you're interested in making your own, you might check out my ebook "How To Make Your Own Decals". You can find all the information here.
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    Yet another alternative is to make your own decals to whatever size you require. Full details on how to do this can be found in my ebook "How To Make Your Own Decals" that you can purchase by going here. You can also check out various decals available for radio control aircraft in shops that cater to the RC enthusiasts. Remember, a decal is only a decal and it doesn't matter where it comes from as long as it works for you. And yes, Gil is right about having to trim each marking as close as possible if you clear coat the entire sheet with enamel or lacquer clear. Same comments apply if you make your own decals.
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    But the next question would be what is the world wide IPMS membership total for all countries? 75,000? 100,000? Less? More?
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    Very nice, Michael.
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    Hello Gordy and welcome! Look forward to hearing more from you. And don't forget to post photos of your models.
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    Update: Found a couple of kits from the Ukraine that I think I can combine to create the cop that I need. Ordered from a U.S. company that is supposed to have'em in stock. But the operative word is 'supposed'. Now we'll see if I get'em in the next week or so or if they don't show up til September!
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    Working on commissioned article that is a vignette incorporating a motorcycle cop making a traffic stop on a 24th scale farm tractor and its driver. Problem is that somehow I ended up with a 35th scale standing motorcycle cop instead of the required 24th scale. I know. Stupid, stupid. Worse, I didn't realize it was 35th until I started to position everything on a base. Yeah, REALLY stupid! So far I have been unable to find a standing motorcycle cop in 24th scale. Since figures aren't my strong suit, meaning I'm not familiar with the various figure manufacturers, here I am needing your help. If anyone can help me solve this problem, I would be more than grateful, because without the cop the vignette can't be completed or the article finished. HELP!
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    Dave, I know what you're saying about no longer being able to attend certain meetings. I haven't been to IPMS/North Central Texas for decades due to their meeting on Sunday, as well as the time of their meeting. IPMS/Fort Worth? 45 minutes one way on Monday nights. Richard
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    Gil, Your latest comments are most welcome. At least some of them...as well as Robins'...will become a part of the history I'm trying to develop at some point. While there has been 'drama' at the local level and problems even on the national level, they pale to insignificance when you look at the positives. IPMS/USA is a truly unique organization that has survived, evolved and grown in ways that I think few of us ever expected or hoped. Hopefully the end result of this history I'm working on will be as fair and balanced as it deserves. Negatives? Sure, every organization has them or experiences them, but they need to be placed in perspective. Positives usually overcome the negatives and the longer an organization exists, the truer that becomes. Richard
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    Same here. You can always weaken it with a little water if necessary.
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    Bob, You'll do. I was getting review samples from Squadron about that time and earlier. '73 is still the early days, especially since those who joined in the 90s look on anything in the 80s as the early days. Believe me, they don't know what they missed. Richard
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    David, DWaples, Ed, et al have all posted valid comments and concerns. It can be argued that we shouldn't have opened the state as early as we did, that we shouldn't have done this, shouldn't have done that, etc. All we're doing right now due to insufficient and/or inaccurate information is playing the would've, should've, could've game, which is a game where no one wins. Currently the only one who has the most accurate information is the virus itself and its not telling us what its plans are. Bottom line is that we need to have a little patience.
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    The first thing that's coming from Abbott's office is a statewide mandate to wear masks outside of your home. That's already mandatory in Harris and Dallas Counties. It's a virtual guarantee that it will be statewide before too much longer. Richard
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    David, I'm with you, unfortunately. I'm also disappointed in the weak response from Texas leaders...and this includes most local as well as State. Worse is the lack of common sense on the part of ordinary Texans. If the great majority had managed to rub two brain cells together, not only would this State be open and functioning, we wouldn't be having this discussion about the Nats. We'd be looking forward to a great time in San Marcos. Instead, a high percentage of Texans have demonstrated that they're at least one brain cell short of the number needed to rub together. And before anyone says anything, you have no idea how much it pains me to make these comments about Texas. I was born in Tennessee and got to Texas as soon as I could. I'm a Southerner thru and thru and I expect better of Texans.
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    Nick and David, I agree with both of you completely, so I suppose it's about time i threw in my reasoning. I am definitely in the high risk category for multiple reasons, starting with asthma combined with elements of COPD...no I've never smoked, the asthma was never properly treated for most of my life...combined with a respiratory collapse a couple or three years ago that also discovered I have severe sleep apnea and exacerbated with a cardiological birth defect known as AV Node Re-Entry Tachycardia. I make every effort to avoid contracting Covid-19 since doing so stands a high probability of killing me. Does that mean I won't be attending the Nats in San Marcos? Absolutely and you have no idea how badly I wanted to be there. My wife is also high risk, though not to the degree I am. That said, if I was hell bent on attending the Nats regardless of my medical problems, I would have absolutely no problems wearing a mask in order to protect not only myself but those around me. It is simply nothing more than pure old common sense. Given the evident resurgence of Covid-19, anyone who refuses to wear a mask at a crowded venue...except for the specific and rare situations where wearing a mask would be contradictory...needs to rethink their priorities. Finally, at the rate things are changing re: the virus, this entire thread may be moot. From where I sit, the odds are that the 2020 Nats will end up being cancelled is at least 50/50...and that's as I write this. What they will be tomorrow, never mind next week, is literally anyone's guess. If we really want to know the most accurate information, we probably need to get it straight from the horse's mouth. Ask the virus. Richard Marmo
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    Tony, You can spray the entire sheet with Testors Glosscote or Dullcote from a rattlecan. Either will work, though you will probably be better off using Glosscote since you will be applying the decal over a gloss surface. When the decal dries, you can flat coat as needed. Be aware that by coating the sheet you are essentially creating a new carrier film, so you will have to trim each design closely. For more information on this and other methods...including making your own from scratch...you might find my ebook called How To Make Your Own Decals to be of interest. You can find it here. Hope this helps. Richard
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    Hey Ralph, good to hear from you. Watch it with the "old guys" crack. We're not old and never will be as long as there's a new aircraft kit coming out! Send me your email address to tennexican@gmail.com and I'll keep you updated on some of stuff I have and ideas about where this is gonna go.
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    IPMS/USA History Project What do you know about the early days of your Society? The good, the bad and the ugly. Local chapters and national. How did it start...who was involved...would you like to know where the bodies are buried? I'm going to try to answer those questions and more. Despite the fact that I'm a founding member, I don't have all the answers, memories and documents...though I have a heckuva lot of'em. But this project is too big for one person. I need your help. Drop me a line...or a lot of them...to my email at tennexican@gmail.com and let me know what memories or other material you have. I'll see if we can get the ball rolling. In fact it's already started, but you won't know this until you see the first installment of the monster in an upcoming Journal. Remember, this is your Society's history and it'd be a shame to let it vanish. Richard Marmo IPMS/USA #2
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    Rick, My deepest condolences. Honoring her in this way simply shows the depth of love y'all had...and still have...for each other. Richard
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