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It took 6 months to get here from China but my SSYS platform car finally arrived. It even came with a bonus Jagdpanther.
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BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
For the big(ger) stuff, I have an Ikea Bësta. It'll just fit a 1/32 F-4E or Mosquito inside it. The rear wall has a mirror insert for some reason. Unfortunately they don't make those doors any more only all solid like the ones on the bottom. I should have grabbed more at the time. -
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BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Here it is with the doors on. Sue is happy that there's no more models above the dining room buffet. Although my son is now eyeing the spot for his Lego Hogwarts castle...- 42 replies
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BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Phil, that's almost the hardest part. The anchors weren't the easiest thing to find, especially when you don't know what they're called.- 42 replies
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BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Back to the build, in my attempts to make the top panel fit I managed to mess it up. The issue was that the boards I was using were way too thick even after planing almost 1/2" off them. The holes for mounting the wire braces are stepped. There's three different diameters to the hole as you go down. This is where a plunge router would have been handy. In trying to make the holes deeper and keeping the different required diameters, I chewed up the boards. This meant I had to do new a new top and base. Learning from my first attempt, I decided to start with 3/4" nominal thick pine boards. At the same time, I decided to make their dimensions match the original boards for depth. I used the original base to set the fence at the correct depth on my table saw and ripped the boards. For the width, I went with 32" wide. I then used the original base as a template to drill the holes. Doing it this way saved time on measuring and marking each hole individually. Going with the 3/4" nominal also saved me having to create one of those steps in the holes. I just had one to do on each and that went much easier. Then it was back to the instructions and assembling everything as before. Only this time it all went together properly! Last step is to add the doors. Which I sort of skipped over and started filling it with my finished models. . In the end, was it worth it? Definitely! I don't have any aircraft not in a display case at the moment and with the space saved, I have room in my other two display cases for future builds.- 42 replies
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BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Danny! I usually don't build dioramas so the height between the shelves isn't a problem. If it was, I could just pull the extra shelf out I suppose or re-space them as the wire anchors give you some flexibility in where the shelves go. As for width, although it's only twice as wide as a single unit, I can maximize some of the dead space around the wings for example and fit more in the case. Here's what I mean. All the aircraft except for the VF-19 ( the white forward swept wing one) are 1/32. I think I may be able to get a second F-104 in next to the one already in there. Depends on whether I use wing tip tanks or not.- 42 replies
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BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
To maximize the space, I had some additional shelves cut from acrylic sheet. These matched the glass shelves in their dimensions. To act as mounts, I used 5mm (3/16") wire anchors. I had some left over from a previous Detolf and they were a bit rough cast. The new ones I picked up have a much nicer finish. These were mounted 7 1/2" from each cross brace facing inwards. With that done, I assembled the case as per the instructions.- 42 replies
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BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Based on the thickness of the glass, I picked up a 3/16" router straight bit for the cutting. With the fence on, everything went well. I then measured for the placement of the holes and drilled those in the corresponding locations. Some of the holes have a countersink in them. To make sure I didn't go too deep, I marked the drill bit with some tape at the correct depth.- 42 replies
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BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
I think the last time I used one was about 10 years ago. Made a hallway table for my folks.- 42 replies
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BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Yup, which is why I practiced on a scrap piece of wood first. Had my woodworking instructor teach us that.- 42 replies
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I picked up a router fence from Lee Valley. That made things much easier so the only screaming was the sound of the router itself. https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/router-accessories/110562-veritas-fence-and-center-kit-for-compact-routers The one the router came with wasn't up to the job.- 42 replies
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BlrwestSiR replied to BlrwestSiR's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
First I did was practice using my router to cut a straight line. No, I wasn't drunk. Just not used to the router. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. For the new base and top, I used some 2x10 pine that I had around. This in hindsight wasn't the best idea as we'll get to later. I cut the boards down to 32" in length and then ran them through a thickness planer to smooth them out and make them thinner. I then rip cut the boards to get a total width of 16". They were then glued together. The original base is at the top of the pic- 42 replies
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This idea has been percolating in the back of my mind for a few years now. As many folks know, the Ikea Detolf glass case is a great value for displaying our finished models. It just has a couple problems. First is the lack of shelves. It only comes with three and there's a fourth counting the base. There's lots of room to double the number of shelves so that's an easy mod. Looking at the way the case goes together, I figured it wouldn't be too difficult to join two of them together on a custom base and top. Famous last words....
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BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
Ok, I couldn't wait for the doors and had to see if I could fit more planes on and the answer is yes. So 1/3 more space per shelf than 2 separate Detolf cases. Call me happy!!! -
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BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
If at first you don't succeed... ....cover up all evidence you tried. My first attempt at the new shelves didn't go so well. As in I couldn't get them to go together correctly. In trying to do so, I made them worse. So I started over and had more success. I just need to put the doors on and drop in the shelves. Carl -
Same here. Hobby Search got them in back in April so I grabbed it right away. After my order they were out of stock again so it can't have been many. Would have grabbed you one had I known.
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BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
I have just the one Makita compact router. A plunge router would have been perfect for this project. Speaking of which, It's sort of together. I need to make some adjustments so I can get it actually fastened together. I didn't compensate enough for the extra thickness of the wood I used. -
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BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
They are fun. Slowly getting more of them. Really need a drill press next. But I think Sue will draw the line there. -
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BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
A Hetzer! Nice. Sounds like it's going together well? I made the mistake of trying the Eduard one. Wow, talk about complicated. -
I finally got my order from Hobby Search. It had parts for my son's RC car and more importantly, a big stonkin' tank. It'll go nicely with the Jagdtiger and Badger me thinks. Carl
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BlrwestSiR replied to Martinnfb's topic in Modelling Discussion
Man, the squirrels really got to that one... Seriously though, I did have a Tamiya F-4J with squirrel teeth marks in it. Carl -
Some really great modulation and chipping effects. Carl