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[Bill_S]

That will make three benches that you have to search to find your tools, Carl!

[BlrwestSiR]

  On 4/27/2019 at 8:51 PM, Bill_S said:

That will make three benches that you have to search to find your tools, Carl!

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Actually I thought ahead on that one. They each have their own sprue cutter, sanding sticks and brushes. Unfortunately they've been swiping my cement. 

[Bomber_County]

There only two things to do here Carl.........stop starting new projects and two buy the boys their own cement........simple, job done ...........and before I forget, finish something ........

[harv]

  On 4/28/2019 at 4:20 PM, Bomber_County said:

There only two things to do here Carl.........stop starting new projects and two buy the boys their own cement........simple, job done ...........and before I forget, finish something ........

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.......harv

[krow113]

CAD learning curve flattening, Its all coming back form the '80's when I worked on router tables in sign shops.

I managed to layout the work on this burl slice nicely:

The heart is a 2 piece box and the rectangular chung for a model base.

[Martinnfb]

Steve, that slab of wood is gorgeous .

[Ryan]

OK I got nothing on the bench...worn out and can't get motivated to do anything.

Any words of wisdom?

[Jeff]

  On 4/29/2019 at 12:16 PM, Ryan said:

OK I got nothing on the bench...worn out and can't get motivated to do anything.

Any words of wisdom?

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Jack Daniels  ?   That's all I got for now......

[recon]

Here are some pics of my dauntless:

[Ryan]

  On 4/29/2019 at 1:27 PM, Jeff said:

Jack Daniels  ?   That's all I got for now......

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I'm not a drinker, but may start.

[Martinnfb]

No wisdom from my side, yet it is good to sit back for a while and just observe the environment . Sometimes I forget that there is life outside etc. Break is good. My escape use to be nature, now it's running/jogging .

 

Mike , your Dauntless looks mighty fine

[Jeff]

  On 4/29/2019 at 1:47 PM, Ryan said:

I'm not a drinker, but may start.

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You could stare at the bottle.................   I'm sure motivation will come, I'm kind of in the same boat as you are at the moment , mostly due to family stuff, and hospitals..... which has taken the zip out of me and fill my brain with other stuff...... But sometimes, I watch a movie I like usually an old one as most of the new ones don't really do much for me, and I can gain an idea or two from that.......  and sometimes that doesn't work either..............  not much help eh Ryan? no worries, my wife says the same thing

[Jeff]

  On 4/29/2019 at 1:55 PM, Martinnfb said:

No wisdom from my side, yet it is good to sit back for a while and just observe the environment . Sometimes I forget that there is life outside etc. Break is good. My escape use to be nature, now it's running/jogging .

 

Mike , your Dauntless looks mighty fine

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That's what I was trying to say Martin..... you just said it much better....

[krow113]

  On 4/29/2019 at 2:41 AM, Martinnfb said:

Steve, that slab of wood is gorgeous .

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Thanks M !

Burls are so cool. You never know what is inside.

I have over a hundred of them in various stages.

Here is some crazy spalted leopard spot maple for a base:

[TJTX]

What's on my bench now is something I consider a philosophical victory.   Yes, a Tamiya Mustang that's an easy build, but I see it as more.  This is the first time I've ever modified a kit and scratch built parts.  In the end it might not turn out the best, but to me it has become more about the journey than the destination.  I am pursuing 2 new "skills" in scratch building and resin casting that I have given a wide berth until now.  Getting over the fear of failure and pursuing my passion to a deeper level feels really good.  I can honestly thank my friends here for the support, parts, and knowledge they continually share.  So, what's on my bench? Fellowship, friends, passion, and self improvement.

 

Its amazing what a little bit of plastic can do for a guy...

[harv]

Good on you my friend ! Isn't it great ??.....harv

[GazzaS]

  On 4/29/2019 at 12:16 PM, Ryan said:

OK I got nothing on the bench...worn out and can't get motivated to do anything.

Any words of wisdom?

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Maybe a nostalgia build?  Something from when you were a kid that isn't too hard to find?  I've done two in the last few years and kinda enjyoed the trip way back.

 

Good luck!

 

Gaz

[DocRob]

  On 4/30/2019 at 12:44 AM, TJTX said:

I can honestly thank my friends here for the support, parts, and knowledge they continually share.  So, what's on my bench? Fellowship, friends, passion, and self improvement.

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Well spoken and a heavy dose of positive load for one bench .

Cheers Rob

[Ryan]

  On 4/30/2019 at 4:37 AM, GazzaS said:

 

Maybe a nostalgia build?  Something from when you were a kid that isn't too hard to find?  I've done two in the last few years and kinda enjyoed the trip way back.

 

Good luck!

 

Gaz

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Thanks Gaz, it may be time for a focus change...been building AC for a while, might need to jump back into armor.

[Ryan]

Not sure if some of you are like this concerning model making, but I have to be "all in" on a subject choice.

 

For example I will go for months on tanks and then go to AC over night and not even think about tanks until the AC magic runs out.

[Bomber_County]

  On 4/24/2019 at 10:43 PM, Martinnfb said:

In the mail Phil

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So you guys remember this......it’s arrived all the way to Blighty... I’ll post a pic later of the prize..,,,,,,

[harv]

So, what is it? Inquiring minds need to know...harv

[Bomber_County]

Still about an hour away from home, patience they say is a virtue 

[Martinnfb]

Nobody wants Tempest ?

[harv]

I have given several answers.  I guess none were right....harv