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    paddy reacted to Rhino's post in the thread The MFH Rescue Centre with Like Like.
    Outstanding! Molten metal is tough on silicone molds, even if you use the hi-temp variety.
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread Wingnut Wings Sopwith Triplane with Like Like.
    I"m doing the old Letterman technique. Got a base of Tamiya Iraqi Sand (I think) and black, burnt umber and raw umber and streaked the...
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    paddy replied to the thread Wingnut Wings Sopwith Triplane.
    Wood grain = oil paint. you can buy little tubes and it works really well
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    paddy reacted to Jeeves's post in the thread Dungeons and Lasers Pirate Airship with Like Like.
    Been taking a break from all things military for a bit after the rush to complete pieces for AMPS Nationals last month. Just got last...
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    paddy replied to the thread The MFH Rescue Centre.
    You heard it here first......Decalcas replied to my request saying they are currently working on a chain in 1/9 scale and it will be...
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    paddy replied to the thread The MFH Rescue Centre.
    I cant see a way round this Bob. The whole set up needs a re design. I spent a life time in this field sorting out production design and...
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    paddy replied to the thread The MFH Rescue Centre.
    The problem i think is that the metal casting moulds used by MFH are silicone moulds that have a short run before they deteriorate. This...
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    paddy reacted to Rhino's post in the thread The MFH Rescue Centre with Like Like.
    Build it like link & length tank tracks and install it is sections? That was all I could think of.
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread The MFH Rescue Centre with Like Like.
    Replace it all with brass tube and rod?
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    paddy replied to the thread The MFH Rescue Centre.
    This the problem, The pin is .6mm and the hole in the side plate is .8mm. The plate should be a snap fit over the pin but its 25% to...
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    paddy replied to the thread The MFH Rescue Centre.
    Heat does melt the pins bob but its not precise enough, by the time you have an end soft, the whole pin collapses into a puddle :) These...
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    paddy replied to the thread The MFH Rescue Centre.
    Soft as butter white metal :-(
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    paddy replied to the thread The MFH Rescue Centre.
    the elephant in the room with all MFH bike builds is the drive chain :) I'm still to be convinced that its even possible to build one...
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    paddy reacted to moon puppy's post in the thread Wingnut Wings Sopwith Triplane with Like Like.
    Yep, saw that James. Not sure I can get my hands on 40 lbs of yellow ochra. Hobby Lobby doesn't carry bulk size. :rotf We may not have...
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    paddy replied to the thread Wingnut Wings Sopwith Triplane.
    Top colour is pretty much a match for Tamiya XF62 Olive drab. Have a look here ? https://www.premiumhobbies.co.uk/mrpaint/ww1
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