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General Forums / Re: FIRES around LA.
Last post by finescalerr - Today at 12:12:39 AMI experienced the same thing six years ago, Darryl, right down to the fire stopping half a kilometer from our house after traveling more than 20 km in less than 12 hours. I know exactly how frightened you were. And, yes, a little rain might be nice.
The winds have died down and the fire fighters are trying to contain all fires before more wind arrives Monday or Tuesday. If things remain more or less normal, Southern California's nightmare could be over by the middle of next week. I've gone back to work on the model I was building.
Russ
The winds have died down and the fire fighters are trying to contain all fires before more wind arrives Monday or Tuesday. If things remain more or less normal, Southern California's nightmare could be over by the middle of next week. I've gone back to work on the model I was building.
Russ
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Modellers At Work / Re: A snapshot in time. A glim...
Last post by finescalerr - Today at 12:02:52 AMSuperb, as usual. -- Russ
#3
Modellers At Work / Re: A snapshot in time. A glim...
Last post by Ray Dunakin - January 16, 2025, 09:31:45 PMThe lights are great, very realistic! Where did you get the rod LEDs?
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Modellers At Work / Re: Sandy Hollow
Last post by Ray Dunakin - January 16, 2025, 09:26:29 PMNice! Lots of charm in that little boat.
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General Forums / Re: FIRES around LA.
Last post by Rail and Tie - January 16, 2025, 01:22:02 PMStay Safe Russ. We had a massive forest fire last year that stopped a half kilometer from our doorstep after moving 20km in 12 hours towards us. Scariest thing we have ever encountered. Sending wishes of calm air and wet weather.
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Modellers At Work / Re: A snapshot in time. A glim...
Last post by Hydrostat - January 16, 2025, 01:18:45 PMThank you, Hauk, Bill and Kim,
So do I, and it most times it is even more rewarding than constructing an item for 3D printing.
The wall paneling in the hallway was made from veneer strips that I glued onto a paper printout.
The upper end strip and the attached decorative strips can easily be positioned on top of this. Everything is glued together with thin CA.
The strips created in this way are then cut to the required length and then painted before installation.
I used Revell or Humbrol paint for this. The stairs to the upper floor will be inserted into the slanted recess, more on that later.
Cheers,
Volker
Quote from: Bill Gill on January 14, 2025, 08:03:40 AMI really like finding ways to convert "stuff" into believable model details.
So do I, and it most times it is even more rewarding than constructing an item for 3D printing.
The wall paneling in the hallway was made from veneer strips that I glued onto a paper printout.
The upper end strip and the attached decorative strips can easily be positioned on top of this. Everything is glued together with thin CA.
The strips created in this way are then cut to the required length and then painted before installation.
I used Revell or Humbrol paint for this. The stairs to the upper floor will be inserted into the slanted recess, more on that later.
Cheers,
Volker
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Modellers At Work / Re: Sandy Hollow
Last post by finescalerr - January 15, 2025, 08:34:56 PMOutstanding and charismatic. -- Russ
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Modellers At Work / Re: Sandy Hollow
Last post by 1-32 - January 15, 2025, 02:31:58 PMMorning all.
TO Russ, Bernard, Les, Ray, Sami and Barney Cheers and all the best.
My little river, swamp or still water trader, tender is finished.
I will call it Mabel and wish everybody who sails on her good fortune and opportunity.
It is a delightful build and the last detail is the park bench to sit and watch the world go by.
Regards Kim,
TO Russ, Bernard, Les, Ray, Sami and Barney Cheers and all the best.
My little river, swamp or still water trader, tender is finished.
I will call it Mabel and wish everybody who sails on her good fortune and opportunity.
It is a delightful build and the last detail is the park bench to sit and watch the world go by.
Regards Kim,
#9
Modellers At Work / Re: Hulett Ore Unloader in 1:3...
Last post by Bill Gill - January 15, 2025, 06:30:34 AMBernhard, I am late replying, but like Hauk said, I enjoying seeing your updates on this fantastic project. (Any guess about how many rivets you have added so far 
#10
General Forums / Re: FIRES around LA.
Last post by finescalerr - January 14, 2025, 12:58:28 PMYesterday's warnings turned out to be a false alarm; the power remained on and there was no immediate threat of fire. Today (Bill is correct) the winds have picked up and are blowing directly at us. If they remain moderate, and if no idiot starts another fire nearby, we should continue to have electricity. Although things could change within an hour, today I can't even see any smoke in the sky; it's crystal clear! Let's hope things stay safe and stable. -- Russ