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David Waples
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Posted on: Dec 1, 2007 - 10:20pm
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The kit tubes were horrible. The WEM fix was not to my liking. The back end just didn't look right to me. So I took some pieces from the WEM kit and fashioned my own tubes. I made a mold (which I think has turned into a cat toy and is nowhere to be found unfortunately) and cast them in resin. I used the WEM bases but filled them in to match the real mountings.
If you decide to build the Revell kit don't say I didn't warn you. :-)
Dave
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ducati650
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 Posted on: Dec 2, 2007 - 5:47am
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Warning noted. Thanks.
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Ed B
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Posted on: Dec 2, 2007 - 7:15am
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| Still looking for other suggestions on methods to clean my model. Not too excited about the soapy water idea. Any other thoughts? |
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David Waples
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Posted on: Dec 2, 2007 - 9:36am
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Ed,
I belong to a ship modeling club and one of the members was hired to clean and repair the Titanic exhibit when it came to town. I can't guarantee anything but I will reach out and see if I can track him down.
Once you do get it clean I highly recommend putting it into a case. I do this with all my models and they are as perfect as the day I finished them.
Dave
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Ed B
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Posted on: Dec 2, 2007 - 12:45pm
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Thanks Dave.
Regarding the drawings: In addition to the 2 drawings listed on this website that you ordered, I know HQ has another dozen or so which may or may not be useful to you (I know that some are just check prints - proposed revisions to the approved baseline). My recollection is these are detailed subassembly drawings, and I doubt whether they are the complete universe. But you might get lucky and find details showing the cannons, for example, or other complexities that may not be well illustrated on the plan outlines. After you get the prints you ordered, you might consider asking HQ just for a list/title of those other drawings to determine if any would be worth pursuing for reproduction. If they draw a blank, mention they're the ones from Elco Ed B. If you need any different photos of my model, let me know. Good luck. |
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David Waples
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Posted on: Dec 10, 2007 - 8:31pm
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I received my blueprint drawings from PT Boats Inc today and I'm less confused than I was before but still looking for answers. I've learned that directing the gun is done with a joy stick with a dead man switch. The gun is fired by foot. Apparently the gun can also be directed manually using the bar on the back of the tub. One of the drawings I received has a Mark 14 gun sight and the other does not. Chutes under the guns direct spent cartridges out the back of the tub.
What I'm having the most trouble understanding is what the gun cradles look like and how they mount inside the tub. There appears to be an L bracket at the front of the tub but I don't understand how the rest of it is supported since it doesn't appear to mount to the back of the tub at all.
I'd appreciate any information.
Dave
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aronhk
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Posted on: Dec 10, 2007 - 8:45pm
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Ed,
For cleaning the model I'd try getting hold of some of the fine hair brushes archaeologists use for their digs and restoration. I'd think if they are fine enough to be able to remove debris from priceless artifacts around the world they'd likely be good for your priceless one too. I have an archaeologist friend and I'll try to remember to ask him where you get those.
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Steve Tuhy
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Posted on: Dec 11, 2007 - 5:18am
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DAVID;
FROM THE PHOTOS THAT I'VE GLEANED OVER, THE GUNS APPEAR TO BE ATTACHED TO THE SAME CRADLES AS ON THE FORKED MOUNTS. EXACTLY HOW THEY ATTACH TO THE TUB, I COULDN'T SAY. AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT MY OLD BI-FOCALS TELL ME.
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Steve Tuhy
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Posted on: Dec 11, 2007 - 5:24am
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ED;
HAVE YOU TRIED RUBBING ALCOHOL, A "Q" TIP AND A GENTLE TOUCH? TRY IT ON A NON CONSPICUOUS PLACE. IF IT DOESN'T WORK, IT WILL EVAPORATE QUICKLY. JUST A THOUGHT.
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aronhk
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Posted on: Dec 11, 2007 - 6:33am
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Rubbing alcohol is a solvent. It might harm the finish.
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