Latest Acquisitions Revisited!

[kryptosdaddy]

I'm busy trying to connect the AB to the compressor, it's not the same thread as the Badger i have, and this one have a quick coupling (not sure what it's called in english).
Digging down deep in the plumber fittings
//Mats

is that the fpc version of the evo? if so, i got the same ab (but it collects dust!)

that's a quick connector and you would need to either unscrew the quick connector and get yourself an adaptor for your (i guess) badger thread hose (badger -> 1/8") or you get yourself a quick coupling (NW2,7xouter thread badger or 1/8", depending on your hose) - the latter is a much more elegant solution when you have more than one ab. all my abs are equipped with quick connectors and i would never return to screwing/unscrewing ...

have a look here: http://www.airbrush4you.de/shop/contents/en-us/d71.html
or here: http://www.h-haider.de/3205.jpg (that is a coupling with 1/8" thread, you would need the above mentioned badger to 1/8" adaptor to connect it to your hose)

She's right in more ways than you may realize- brass on brass is a very solid connection. Problem is the brass has a tendency to 'give' the female fittings expand while the male threads contract some during the tightening process. Constant loosening and changing one side (the hose fitting stays the same) can cause uneven wear in the thinnest fittings threads, this causes leaks and splits. I didnt know they made these for airbrushes- I'll definitely find some for mine.

 

[TomN]

Crypto,
You seem to know a thing or two about pipe threads, what is it you do for a living again?

 

[kryptosdaddy]

Plumber Tom. I keep trying to get away from the trade but it still finds me!

 

[Barney]

You can run, but you cannot hide!

Been retired from the USAF for 4 years and am being recruited by the Ohio Military Reserve... That will teach me to be good at something...

 

[Jeeves]

Got this for my birthday for Andy's Fall Figure Fest--

Past that, I have an incoming Japanese Pillbox from Masterpiece Models-- spent as much on shipping as I did on the stinking piece...always hate doing that!

Once I decide on what I want to spend my birthday treasure stash on, I'll post here...

 

[Bagge]

Nice!!!

 

[jknaus]

Cool
James

 

[Kreighshoer]

my am stuff for roma and academy's tirpitz arrived at last!

now i only need a wooden deck for revell's tirpitz, light aa pe for three battleships and a REAL pe set for revell's tirpitz! :S

and as if that wasn't enough, i was informed that dml's scharnhorst would arrive next week together with my ordered tamiya figures (hahaaaaaa ... in the meantime i need four sets!) ... and of course that kit is in need of a dml upgrade set AND voyager's wooden deck! :S :S

 

[Sharkmouth]

Someone has gotten carried away with upgrades! You deserve to treat yourself though.

Regards,

 

[Bagge]

Wow Laura! your building the whole german fleet! i guess it's over 30 years ago that i build a boat. I'm looking forward to see you make all these small pieces into a work of art!!
//Mats

 

[moon puppy]

January the dry docks will be busy!

 

[The Zod]

my am stuff for roma and academy's tirpitz arrived at last!

now i only need a wooden deck for revell's tirpitz, light aa pe for three battleships and a REAL pe set for revell's tirpitz! :S

and as if that wasn't enough, i was informed that dml's scharnhorst would arrive next week together with my ordered tamiya figures (hahaaaaaa ... in the meantime i need four sets!) ... and of course that kit is in need of a dml upgrade set AND voyager's wooden deck! :S :S

You must have excellent eys and patience for ship PE.

 

[Kreighshoer]

dude - i'm blind like a gopher! 1/700 pe, yeah - THAT would freak the s*** out of me but 1/350 not!

academy's tirpitz is so in need of pe and i most probably will need the eduard AND gmm sets PLUS some decent light aa guns to make the model look fine! (and then there's no rigging included yet! )

AND i need to find some fiber optics of the right size to be able to drill out the portholes and install led lighting ...

a pe bending tool for the complex railing shapes would be very useful!

... what fine mess have i gotten myself into? my wallet's already puking!

 

[The Zod]

dude - i'm blind like a gopher! 1/700 pe, yeah - THAT would freak the s*** out of me but 1/350 not!

academy's tirpitz is so in need of pe and i most probably will need the eduard AND gmm sets PLUS some decent light aa guns to make the model look fine! (and then there's no rigging included yet! )

AND i need to find some fiber optics of the right size to be able to drill out the portholes and install led lighting ...

a pe bending tool for the complex railing shapes would be very useful!

... what fine mess have i gotten myself into? my wallet's already puking!

That is a shame when some of the makers kits need so many upgrades to make them look good. I hear you on the puking wallet. When I get home by next Thursday,I have a lot of kits and aftermarket waiting for me. :drinks

 

[Duke Maddog]

Wow, I can't wait to see these ships done. Lighting too? man, that is gonna be something! I'm glad I don't do 1/350 scale ships, but they sure are a blast to look at when someone does them up right!

 

[Sharkmouth]

My order from LionMarc Model Designs shop came in!

Regards,

 

[kryptosdaddy]

You bought my flak gun Saul! Grrrrr.lol. Nice haul there, finally got the Heller Stuka. I think your right about it being the old Airfix kit, but it looks nice.

 

[Iron Mike]

The recent meeting of our little club netted some great deals, especially this really bitchin' magnifying LED work light!

Also got the rest of my bench lighting set up!

More pix of the booty in a bit.

 

[moon puppy]

I really like that light!

 

[Iron Mike]