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Bending grab handles Doug.
Yes can see that Rick, got to find the wire size now ?A very useful tool JR.....been using one for years. Works like a champ but takes a little faffing to get the hang of it.
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It’s a tool to bend brass (or similar) wire into handles for hatches etc. You undo the wingnuts, put a piece of wire between the two pieces of perspex, aligned with the notches that are the right distance apart for your handle, tighten the nuts and bend the wire to 90° on both sides.
I used to have one in steel from RP Toolz but I sold it last year because I found it awkward to use. Having to undo and tighten it every time, the sizes being in 1 mm steps when I often found I needed something like 3.5 mm, etc. all meant I never really used it.
Thank you John & Jakko. :thumb2:
Any size works, but for grab handles I'm guessing between .030 and .040" in 1-35 scale. I use .012 to .015" for a 1" dia. grab in 1-87 scale. As Jakko mentioned, this is not one for the "mechanically impaired" individual. I have a system that works for me and I can knock out a good number of grabs in a relatively short time with excellent accuracy. :thumb2:
Need this for the biplane……purple and brown Camo , what’s not to like :thumb2:
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Thanks Rick . Apparently this is an improved version that NightShift has given some help with.
How ever my old system with an aluminium plate was hard to use and the No of sizes was limited.
Latest haul from eBay....anytime you can get a Jeep for $10.00 grab it, the other two are just along for the ride.
Nice one Rick! Look really good......especially allowing for the fact that they're the wrong scale!
In all seriousness, what do you have planned for them??
Afternoon all
So I have managed to go five weeks without buying a kit, something of an achievement given last year's haul!
But I'm still picking up a few bits and pieces.
The mask is for the new Airfix ME-410 that came out last November but they have only just become available.....I was though short of the minimum order value hence the Luftwaffe Swastikas....I'm not normally fussed when kits don't include them but as I have some like that I decided to make up the order with something I can make some use of, and decals were the only way of doing that without incurring any P&P from the seller.
As for the book.....I'm currently reading Stephen E Ambrose's book on Pegasus Bridge. In it he says this is the best on the Remagen Bridge battle........we've off course all seen the film , so I thought it would be interesting to find out the true story....second hand for a sensible price.
ATB
Andrew
So I have managed to go five weeks without buying a kit, something of an achievement given last year's haul!
But I'm still picking up a few bits and pieces.
The mask is for the new Airfix ME-410 that came out last November but they have only just become available.....I was though short of the minimum order value hence the Luftwaffe Swastikas....I'm not normally fussed when kits don't include them but as I have some like that I decided to make up the order with something I can make some use of, and decals were the only way of doing that without incurring any P&P from the seller.
As for the book.....I'm currently reading Stephen E Ambrose's book on Pegasus Bridge. In it he says this is the best on the Remagen Bridge battle........we've off course all seen the film , so I thought it would be interesting to find out the true story....second hand for a sensible price.
ATB
Andrew
Just a heads up. I’d check those extra decal swastikas Andrew. I have the same set and some of mine were printed out of register. I didn’t use them for a few months so couldn’t send them back. It didn’t make them unusable, just left me with some awkward touching in. :crying:Afternoon all
So I have managed to go five weeks without buying a kit, something of an achievement given last year's haul!
But I'm still picking up a few bits and pieces.
The mask is for the new Airfix ME-410 that came out last November but they have only just become available.....I was though short of the minimum order value hence the Luftwaffe Swastikas....I'm not normally fussed when kits don't include them but as I have some like that I decided to make up the order with something I can make some use of, and decals were the only way of doing that without incurring any P&P from the seller.
As for the book.....I'm currently reading Stephen E Ambrose's book on Pegasus Bridge. In it he says this is the best on the Remagen Bridge battle........we've off course all seen the film , so I thought it would be interesting to find out the true story....second hand for a sensible price.
ATB
Andrew
Just received these from John in the shop, ordered Thursday, received today. Many thanks John.
That’s an Airfix kit I’ve never seen before…..of an aircraft I’ve never seen before either.
I remember building a Rototyne when I were a lad. Always had an inkling to have a bash now I've kinda grown up now!!!! Brilliant concept. The predecessor of the Tilt Wing I reckon, (just my view). I look forward to seeing this one built if you decide to construct it!
Modelling related...
A bunch of flat pack for the new command centre. I think my cardboard bin will be full for a while!
I was going to hire a van this weekend and lug it all back from Ikea, but for around 20 quid more they delivered it next day, straight into the room where I need it. Well worth it to save my poor back :smiling3:
A bunch of flat pack for the new command centre. I think my cardboard bin will be full for a while!
I was going to hire a van this weekend and lug it all back from Ikea, but for around 20 quid more they delivered it next day, straight into the room where I need it. Well worth it to save my poor back :smiling3:
It’s going straight to the front of the queue. Once I’ve finished my GB builds.
Great stuff. I'll book a front seat now if I may!!!
Just ordered and on the way been looking for one for ages 
WOW!!!! 2000+ parts. That'll keep you busy Peter!!
I don't do boats,(OK guys... I know it's a SHIP, but couldn't help myself!!:tears-of-joy
, but that's a classic one... looks very cool indeed :thumb2:- Status
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