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Patrick Matthews
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Posted on: Aug 12, 2014 - 5:39am
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Availability? Patience, Grasshopper!
No really, it’ll take a few months to trial everything and work out any bugs.
Castings? Possible but not too likely… 3D prints? For sure!
If I do a 1:35 version, many of the armaments can be borrowed from the Italeri PT-109 and/or their “upgrade kit”, or other aftermarket parts…
Patrick Matthews
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Frank Andruss
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Posted on: Aug 12, 2014 - 6:52am
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Because of the availability of after market parts in 1:35 scale plus figures, it would be really awesome if you could do one in this scale. In any event I can see this as a really nice build for someone.
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TED WALTHER |
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Posted on: Aug 12, 2014 - 9:28am
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Pat;
That is awesome! I know as this technology develops, it will only be a matter of time, before the 3d printer will be upgraded to the point of making scale figures too. Who knows, maybe we will be able to scan a photo of PT crewmembers, the printer takes all measurements off the images, and then prints out individual crewmembers in what ever scale that is input-ed.
AWESOME!!
Take care,
TED
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TED WALTHER
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Posted on: Aug 12, 2014 - 5:40pm
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Pat;
WOW! Now that is really cool.
Take care,
TED
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zeusbheld
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Posted on: Aug 12, 2014 - 10:24pm
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this is brilliant! I'm interested in the 1/35 scale boat, in principle. I may scratch-build one in 1/72 first but the kit looks like it's going to be gorgeous.
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Patrick Matthews
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Posted on: Aug 16, 2014 - 8:20am
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And the framing begins...
Patrick Matthews
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Frank Andruss
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Posted on: Aug 16, 2014 - 9:08am
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I just have to get one of these wonderful boats for my Exhibit..... http://mosquito-fleet.gdinc.com/
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TED WALTHER
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Posted on: Aug 16, 2014 - 1:12pm
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Pat;
It looks great so far!
Take care,
TED
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Patrick Matthews
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Posted on: Aug 17, 2014 - 5:53pm
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Added the stringers and first layer of planking... a good day's work.
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