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[RichB]

In full scale the dipole antennas were 0.50 inches/12.7 mm in diameter. In 1/24 scale that converts to 0.020 inches/0.50 mm.

If you can't find brass wire that thin, guitar strings will work.

Cheers,
RichB

 

[ACSKPR]

Highly doubtful. Planning a wall mount with wheels up.

 

[ACSKPR]

I know you see Lego here. A buddy who owns hobby store is an ace with 3D printer. Due to size of model, guy I'm building it for likes this idea.

 

[ACSKPR]

So doing a lot of engine work for not being able to see them. Want to make as accurate as possible.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

It's practice for down the road.

 

[moon puppy]

So doing a lot of engine work for not being able to see them. Want to make as accurate as possible.

We all do it, the SE5 has a really nice looking motor but it's going to be closed up except for the valve covers. I know, why bother? Because we know it's in there.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Legos are models too. I used it as a stepping stone for my son to try plastic model building.

 

[ACSKPR]

Exactly.

 

[paddy]

I know, why bother? Because we know it's in there.

But do we Bob ? can we be really sure with out checking each day ?

 

[centaur567]

Looking sharp!! Gary S.

 

[ACSKPR]

Ok, this is where I have to leave her til November. Gun platform installed and covered up. Still some work to do when I get home.

 

[Rhino]

The radar antennas look about right! This sure is a great lot of Mossie-Quito!

 

[ACSKPR]

I will be adjusting the antenna's on the inboard part of the wing. They were at about a 45 degree angle pointing aft. Wanted to get them in first. I made them all one long rod, so will be easy to adjust them when time comes. Will get back at it this week coming up.

 

[Rhino]

Legos are models too. I used it as a stepping stone for my son to try plastic model building.
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Lego is not a model. Lego is a logical gateway to model making, but models cannot be disassembled and put back together again after they are finished. Lego is a TOY. I like me a Lego kit, but DO NOT call them models. That's just silly!

 

[ACSKPR]

Afternoon Gents. What day is the next webchat?

Mosquito update. The big beast has gone to the paint booth.

 

[Sharkmouth]

Lego is not a model. Lego is a logical gateway to model making, but models cannot be disassembled and put back together again after they are finished. Lego is a TOY. I like me a Lego kit, but DO NOT call them models. That's just silly!

Well Chris, using that logic, since my son glued his Lego builds, they are then models! He got tired of them coming apart from playing and wanted them as displays. I had to scrounge for leftover bits in order to create my mold boxes and even bought this Lego knockoff base from Lid!

Also, snap together models are designed to come apart too since they're not glued. (@Rhino click to see his build when he was 8 - Unlike Papa, he actually has a completed model SBS here!)


As with the Legos, he insisted on gluing the snap together kits as well! Pegasus EZ-Snapz 48th scale Hawker Hurricane.