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  1. After going through converting a shop compressor - (about $75 w/ all "doodads"), I ended up with one that worked fine but TOO noisy for my preference. I then spent $100 on one of the little Home Depot portables, which was OK, but still noisy................I then did something I had thought about for a year or two, but never worked up the nerve to try - I went to my local fire extinguisher servicer, and inquired about a CO2 tank and regulator. BEST MOVE I EVER MADE!!! - completely silent, a medium tank will last about a year, even with heavy use, and no need for water filters, as it's completely dry. These can also be had from soft drink vendors........CO2 is what powers the soft drink cup servers you see everywhere.

  2. I am considering purchase of a head-band magnifier ( hands free ), to assist me with my eye-sight issues, and so that I can possibly keep my "WnW" builds active, instead of having to give them up............

     

    I'm curious how many here use these, and what kind?? I'd like to hear your advice.........( I'm 62, life-long bifocal glasses wearer & this will be a "first for me").

     

    Jim J. -- "olfogey"

  3. If this hobby is something you truly enjoy, then try to make your workspace brighter....i.e., better light...place you table next to a south facing window, and/or get a better work light. Light is your friend. I am 65, have stigmatism in both eyes, am far sighted so I wear corrective glasses, but they are not enough for close work. I found clip on magnifiers that fit my glasses, and they flip up when I need to read something or look further away. These clip on lens are a great help, I can bring my focal length to within 6inches, and can build in small scales as well as 1/32nd with no problems. I found these on eBay in varying powers. They sit low enough that they increase the power of my bi-focal lens, and they are not that expensive...$10-15 a pair. So, I'd say, despair not, there are ways to help the eyes. Good Luck. Ross 

     

     

    Eyesight is only part of the issue, but the magnifier has been a part of my life now for some years (lol).

    The other part of the issue is motor skill related, caused by arthritis & ?? who knows what else. I find I can deal with the larger scale armor kits OK (1/16 & 1/25), but stupidly,  I mis-judged the size of the "WnW" 1/32 kits from pictures. "In hand", the parts are far too small for me.....................

     

    I would have interest in 1/24 "WWII" "Trumpeter" kits, new & unopened, I would trade "one for one", with maybe a bit extra on my end, depending.

    I have also looked at the "Hasegawa Models" # HAS 31 -- 1/16 scale -- "Sopwith Camel" ( I would trade BOTH "WnW" kits, and a bit extra, for this one un-opened ).

     

    I am re-entering modeling after 50+ years as a bit of self-imposed therapy..........it does me NO GOOD to appeal to the useless "VA" for assistence.

    THE ONLY way this is going to work for me is larger parts. I want toi build no newer than WWII & thought the Biplanes would be neat, as my Dad always wanted me to build him one, but alas, I just can't do it to a decent standard.

     

    Jim J. -- "olfogey"

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  4. Offhand, and with just the information you have provided, I would say no. There is a very good chance that you would not enjoy the builds, and thats why we do this. Or should. Maybe with some help at LSM we can arrange fair CONUS trades.

     

    This might be something I would have interest in.............

    I have the "WnW" Fokker D. VII (F), and the "WnW" Pfalz D.IIIa. -- Both are sealed. (Instruction books opened, but nothing else).

    The "WnW" Fokker D. VII (F) has extra "Pheon" decal sheet, and "HGW" fabric seat belts.

     

    I would have interest in 1/24 "WWII" "Trumpeter" kits, new & unopened, I would trade "one for one", with maybe a bit extra on my end, depending.

    I have also looked at the "Hasegawa Models" # HAS 31 -- 1/16 scale -- "Sopwith Camel" ( I would trade BOTH "WnW" kits, and a bit extra, for this one un-opened ).

     

    I am re-entering modeling after 50+ years as a bit of self-imposed therapy..........it does me NO GOOD to appeal to the useless "VA" for assistence.

    THE ONLY way this is going to work for me is larger parts. I want toi build no newer than WWII & thought the Biplanes would be neat, as my Dad always wanted me to build him one, but alas, I just can't do it to a decent standard.

     

    Jim J. -- "olfogey"

  5. .............my " Large Scale " armor modeling is going along OK. What IS NOT working out too well is the "WnW" Biplane kits :(

     

    I mis-understood the scale and am now probably stuck with two kits as Christmas gifts that I can't build :(:wacko:

    I have had many give me advice to "just dive in", etc. but I know myself, and my eyes and fingers are NOT up to this task.

     

    I am looking into "Airfix" 1/24 scale WWII aircraft, because that seems to be the largest available...............here's where I need the advice --

    ( and please, be honest ).

    Can these be handled by someone my age (62) with eyesight issues and the other infirmaties that come with age??

     

    Jim J. -- "olfogey"

  6. Hi Jim,

    how about this one as a mark of respect for ALL the fallen of all the conflicts,

    past and present?

     

     poppy.gif    "Lest we Forget"                                             

     

     

     

    Paul

     

    AMEN!!................Jim J. -- "olfogey"

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  7. DOH!!!.............I was clear through "hints & tips" here AND on the "WnW" site, and didn't find either of those!!!

    I really must be getting senile (lol) :huh: :huh: :wacko: :wacko:

     

    Thanks for the tips guys, glad I found this!! Tried it a bit last night and it worked pretty good, at least at my skill level it will do what I want it to.

     

    Jim J. -- "olfogey"

     

    P.S. -- I apologize guys :(    (especially "Dave J.")    I went back and read the tutorial, and I must have read it at some point, because I posted a tip at the end about "makeup sponges".

    Sometimes, "the elevator doesn't go all the way to the top" due to age & other factors.................I appreciate the tips and your patience :)     Jim J.

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