JockScott
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Warrant Officer · 867 pts
Langley, Canada
Member since Oct 2021
Last online 1 day ago
Age 78
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Retired, emigrated to Canada 1970, Hobbies: Fly Fishing, Classical Music, Ships
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Re: 3D Printer options for small parts
@DodgyGeezer Thanks your reply. I totally concur with your assessment. I tried that with 3mm aluminum rod. I don't need a hole for ther axle as it will be glue…
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Re: 3D Printer options for small parts
@DodgyGeezer Thank you for the comprehensive info on the various printers. Sofar, based on the info provided by the members on this forum I tend to lean toward…
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Re: 3D Printer options for small parts
Thankyou Fishercat. What would I have to look for (quality/features etc) if I search the second hand market?
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3D Printer options for small parts
For my 1:150 scale model I am running out of options to acquire, or built parts to scale. I was considering buying a reasonable priced Micro Metal lathe but do…
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A new naval project. What to do now?
Yes, you are right it is a schooner and will be a static model. As another distant ambition I thought it be fun to do a scratch built from the various availabl…
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A new naval project. What to do now?
Thank you Alessandro. That is very kind of you to invest your time in helping me out. It definitely sounds like the way to go. No, I am not experienced with th…
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A new naval project. What to do now?
Good point Alessandro. I think I might just do that. At least it inspire me to live long enough.
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Re: now the real fun begins......
I just wanted to share with you some of the detail work I am attempting. I did the swimming pool to go infront of the funnel on th bridge deck (twice - the rig…
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A new naval project. What to do now?
Alessandro, I thought I saw one made of wood and the plastic is 1:150 scale. But this is still far in the future. If need be I can always get the plastic kit f…
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A new naval project. What to do now?
You are quite right, Chug, about the Captains misjudgement on securing the cargo. Just piling bagged cargo on top of the bulk is not good enough if encounterin…
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