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by Loachnut
Sat Aug 15, 2015 5:29 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

I'm going to have to drop out of the running.
Things have gotten crazy busy at work lately, and I'm going to be spending a lot of time there for a while.

On the upside of that though, I have a new 3D printer at work to have fun with. :D
by Loachnut
Mon May 25, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

Alright!! Some progress!

Here's a couple of pics I had from the first go round as well.



http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/L ... Fi/23B.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/L ... Fi/29B.jpg
by Loachnut
Tue May 05, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

I'm up for just keeping it going.

Gotta' see how this turns out. :D
by Loachnut
Fri May 01, 2015 11:00 am
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

It wouldn't bother me to skip out. I understand time is running out.

But let's see some pics!! :)
by Loachnut
Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

I must say, I really like the way that is turning out!!
by Loachnut
Tue Mar 24, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

Looking good!!!
Great work on the engine detail.

(But, I think you put the Transcanubulator valve in backwards. :D )
by Loachnut
Sat Feb 07, 2015 11:26 am
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

The way things are going, it could turn out to be a large scale fighter of some type.....or a small scale star destroyer type. Neat!!
by Loachnut
Sun Feb 01, 2015 11:02 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

That definitely looks like a workable design.

Can't wait to see what it will look like in the end.
by Loachnut
Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:32 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

Yep, the anticipation is driving me crazy.

:P
by Loachnut
Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

Apparently my new computer has been blocking the PM notifications.
And I haven't even thought to look and see if there were any there.

Time to change the settings.


Jody
by Loachnut
Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

Ok, I'm caught up now.

:oops:

Looks like a plan to me!
by Loachnut
Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:07 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

WOOHOO!!

Thanks gang!!
by Loachnut
Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:11 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Team Mid/West
Replies: 177
Views: 676020

Any room for another in Tulsa, OK?

I did this last time, and haven't done much modeling since then.
Could definitely restart the building mojo! :D
by Loachnut
Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Traveling Model II
Topic: Traveling Model II
Replies: 89
Views: 223667

Is it too late to get into this?

I remember doing it last time, it was a lot of fun.
by Loachnut
Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: My scratch-built early Klingon battlecruiser
Replies: 17
Views: 21847

I'm using XP/IE8.

Others using the same can't see the photos.

Weird!!! :?
by Loachnut
Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:54 pm
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: My scratch-built early Klingon battlecruiser
Replies: 17
Views: 21847

Ever find out what the problem was/is?
I had no problem seeing the pictures.

Great model by the way!!
by Loachnut
Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Styrene spheres?
Replies: 12
Views: 10940

Ping Pong balls come to mind.
by Loachnut
Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:54 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: putty
Replies: 14
Views: 13630

[/quote]Yeah, that's made by Bondo. I don't have a problem with it shrinking, but my problem is that it dries so friggin' fast and I don't know how to ger rid of the pockets of air.when I use a spreader to smooth of the excess, there's allways too mouch that winds up coming up. -Shawn :smoke:[/quote...
by Loachnut
Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:56 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Help finding plastic for Vacuforming
Replies: 7
Views: 9516

Try here for starters: www.harborsales.net
by Loachnut
Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:11 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: A few Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 4049

You could go with the HIS which is high impact styrene, or you could go with GP which is general purpose styrene. The general purpose styrene should be more than sufficient for what you need. Unless of course you plan on slamming your finished model against the wall, then I would go with the high im...
by Loachnut
Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:51 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Does Krylon Work on Polystyrene?
Replies: 2
Views: 2776

Yep, it'll work just fine. Used it many times myself.


Jody
by Loachnut
Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Best way to cut plexiglass
Replies: 11
Views: 12196

You should be able to use your circular saw. I would put a fine tooth plywood blade in though.


Jody
by Loachnut
Wed Mar 29, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Airbrushing Apple Barrel
Replies: 28
Views: 27238

I use apple barrel paints for all my models now. Have been for several years now. When airbrushing with them I use windshield washer fluid with good results. Occasionally, I use future, but the washer fluid works well. Most of the time I use a 50/50 mixture, but some colors seem to need to be thinne...