1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
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Stikpusher
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Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
Bruce, one technique I’ve read about, but not tried yet myself, for lettering is using ray transfers onto clear decal film. Line the lettering/numbers up as needed onto decal film, then applying that grouping onto the subject once completed.
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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Re: 1:67 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
Why? I mean really, why? Does anyone know the story behind this???speedgraflex wrote:
- Another great project, Bruce. The weathering opportunities are sheer endless.
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Re: 1:67 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
The two train workers had finally finished their booze fueled idea. Ralph told his buddy, “Fred, light her up! Hold my beer!”mostrich wrote: Why? I mean really, why? Does anyone know the story behind this???
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: 1:67 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
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On the bench:
Tamiya F-4B Phantom II 1/48
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On the bench:
Tamiya F-4B Phantom II 1/48
Kinetic F-16A (new tool) 1/48
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Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
Or, the first Millennium Falcon prototype?
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
Bruce, HO is only slightly smaller than my preferred scale, so with that in mind:"Welcome to my world"! You are doing truly magnificent work! I am so enjoying this trip on the Pearl Harbor Railroad.
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
-Jayne Cobb, Firefly Episode 2 "The Train Job"
We are modelers - the same in spirit, in hunger to insanely buy newly released kits, hustlers in hiding our stash from our better halves and experts in using garbage as replacements for after-market parts.
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Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
Duke,
Your scale work is an inspiration to me. I spend a lot of time circling a build like a cat circling a saucer of milk and you dive right in. Never forget how inspiring your attitude alone is to those of us struggling, and your ability to overcome obstacles is quite legendary. Truly. Onward! My father was also interested in HO but in narrow gauge which is HOn3, running on N scale tracks. I think I have posted his work in brass, but this is quite beautiful:
In this case, the tender is the drive mechanism and uses a floating shaft. Hidden beneath the load of firewood is a slot car motor.
Your scale work is an inspiration to me. I spend a lot of time circling a build like a cat circling a saucer of milk and you dive right in. Never forget how inspiring your attitude alone is to those of us struggling, and your ability to overcome obstacles is quite legendary. Truly. Onward! My father was also interested in HO but in narrow gauge which is HOn3, running on N scale tracks. I think I have posted his work in brass, but this is quite beautiful:
In this case, the tender is the drive mechanism and uses a floating shaft. Hidden beneath the load of firewood is a slot car motor.
Bruce / SPEEDGRAFLEX
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Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
I ordered the correct trucks - the US Navy ordered modified brakes!
Bruce / SPEEDGRAFLEX
Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
On a roll! ...get it? Roll? Never mind. This is really fun to watch.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Re: 1:87 USN Pearl Harbor Supply Depot Boxcar, Oahu, 1943.
Just call him butter 
"Surely I have made my meaning plain? I intend to avenge myself upon you, Admiral. I have deprived your ship of power, and when I swing 'round, I intend to deprive you of your life."
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