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Haddock

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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #30 on: July 23, 2016, 08:06:42 AM »
Hi Haddock,
I can only 'echo' all the words said by the others. Your skill and patience is astounding.
Bigkev
I think it's more a case of being tight-fisted, I like to get my moneys- worth out of a kit, even if it was a bargain.
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #31 on: July 24, 2016, 05:03:00 PM »
Now if you're not fond of multiple small parts, this probably isn't for you.
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #32 on: July 31, 2016, 02:06:13 PM »
                 Here's a few guns, 100 to be exact although 40 0f 'em are mounted on 10 platforms so not so mind-blowing.

             As seen.

   5in X 51cal    3in X 50cal

40mm AA guns   20mm mg's

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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #33 on: July 31, 2016, 02:24:27 PM »
        And here's some floater-net baskets and a couple of radar scanners thrown in for good measure.
I always thought the baskets were to store scrambling nets but not so. The idea was that in the event of the ship sinking, the nets would float free and provide something for the crew to hang on to whilst awaiting rescue. It strikes me that if the ship went down in the North sea or the Atlantic, they would probably freeze to death, in the Pacific, they would be eaten by sharks (remember the Indianapolis). Not a nice way to go.

       Bending these was a bit of a problem to start with, they just wouldn't play ball so I devised a crude bending fixture. Hopefully the pictures speak for themselves.
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #34 on: July 31, 2016, 02:52:55 PM »
North Sea and Atlantic freeze to death and Pacific eaten by sharks - thanks for reminding me of my time at sea !!!!!!!
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #35 on: July 31, 2016, 04:47:59 PM »
But it's only if you happen to sink..........or be daft enough to fall over-board!!!!
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #36 on: July 31, 2016, 08:21:10 PM »
I think I will stay on shore !!!!!
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #37 on: August 02, 2016, 01:27:59 PM »
                 Here's a bit more "brass bashin'". I've reinforced the lattice yard with a bit of 0.4mm brass tube with some 0.2mm rod stuffed up it to make it solid otherwise I'm sure it will just crumple at the least provocation.
                The second bit will be a good test of the adhesives I'm using.
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #38 on: August 02, 2016, 01:34:45 PM »
Intricate work.
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #39 on: August 02, 2016, 04:21:29 PM »
Good stuff, this Thin blend Gator glue.
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #40 on: August 03, 2016, 11:30:44 AM »
If it's too good, you'll never get the ruler off that lump of Blu-Tac.  Fine work in all senses of the word!!

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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #41 on: August 03, 2016, 05:50:21 PM »
       Bit more progress. Who in their right mind would spend time removing moulded ladders,, then spend more time putting 'em on again.
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #42 on: August 03, 2016, 09:21:42 PM »
You and me is the answer
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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #43 on: August 04, 2016, 10:48:57 AM »
You and me is the answer
I would contest that as your answer suggests that you are in your right mind MSea! 

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Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« Reply #44 on: August 04, 2016, 11:26:49 AM »
He is, it's just that nautical types and engineers use a different set of parameters, to measure things!!
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