Would there be any interest in me doing an article on model building from the road? I would like to write one However I need some help What all should I put in it? Like tools,how I build and paint etc?
I'm one of those people who can talk better than I can write Or type in this case :-) :-)
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Building from the road article interest?
generalzod
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 11:33 AM UTC
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 12:12 PM UTC
I personally think it would be an interesting article. I've always wondered how people do it.
jazza
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 12:15 PM UTC
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Would there be any interest in me doing an article on model building from the road?
Sorry for my ignorance but what exactly do you mean when you say model building from the road? Are you building a model from several remote locations?
generalzod
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 12:18 PM UTC
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Quoted TextWould there be any interest in me doing an article on model building from the road?
Sorry for my ignorance but what exactly do you mean when you say model building from the road? Are you building a model from several remote locations?
I drive tractor-trailer/bigrig/articulated lorry here in the U.S. I have a sleeper bunk on the truck I also take some models with me in the truck I build whenever I can find or make time
slodder
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 01:43 PM UTC
Sure - sounds like a good idea.
I'd look to see things like
storage
Cleanup
dealing with heat/cold
consideration for bumpy roads
small work space
what do you do with a completed kit
tools
work surface/area
Go for it.
I'd look to see things like
storage
Cleanup
dealing with heat/cold
consideration for bumpy roads
small work space
what do you do with a completed kit
tools
work surface/area
Go for it.
jazza
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 01:48 PM UTC
ah so you construct your models remotely. Damn i cant even imagine doing that.
do take a pictures of your work space and show us how efficiently you use your work space!
do take a pictures of your work space and show us how efficiently you use your work space!
andy007
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 04:51 PM UTC
I think that would be a great Idea Chad. I think all the things Scott mentioned would be very interesting.
WeWillHold
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 06:10 PM UTC
Lord Kenworth
This would be an interesting article providing a unique slant on modeling,---- basically taking your modeling room/materials/etc, right along with you
I've always wondered how you airbrush, handle the paint fume ventilation issues and clean up your brushes etc while working inside your cab.
Please provide pics of your cab/storage/etc and especially of your stock of Rolling Rock stashed away in your on board cooler
Signed
Kenworth jr.
This would be an interesting article providing a unique slant on modeling,---- basically taking your modeling room/materials/etc, right along with you
I've always wondered how you airbrush, handle the paint fume ventilation issues and clean up your brushes etc while working inside your cab.
Please provide pics of your cab/storage/etc and especially of your stock of Rolling Rock stashed away in your on board cooler
Signed
Kenworth jr.
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 10:23 PM UTC
I always wondered how he paints and shifts gears..... :-) :-)
Stormbringer
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 12:10 AM UTC
Good Idea Chad go for it.
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generalzod
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 12:22 AM UTC
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I always wondered how he paints and shifts gears..... :-) :-)
Actually I don't shift gears I have an auto-shift transmission
:-) I'll do the article Now to decide what model to use for it I have a choice of the Tamiya Jeep,1/48 Hetzer or 1/48 StuG III Something quick and easy OOB build
jimbrae
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 12:26 AM UTC
I think it's a brilliant idea. Half the fun ( 
) of modelling working in adverse situations, it woud give a different perspective..
Chad, any truth in the rumors hat you're doing a 1/35th Leopold dio in the back of the wagon? :-) :-) ..Jim
) of modelling working in adverse situations, it woud give a different perspective.. Chad, any truth in the rumors hat you're doing a 1/35th Leopold dio in the back of the wagon? :-) :-) ..Jim
generalzod
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 12:30 AM UTC
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I think it's a brilliant idea. Half the fun (
Chad, any truth in the rumors hat you're doing a 1/35th Leopold dio in the back of the wagon? :-) :-) ..Jim
Shazbot You're on to me :-) :-) A 53 foot long trailer would be a good place for that type of dio wouldn't it?
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 03:24 AM UTC
Chad, I knew the days of double clutching, went with my hair and teeth, but I never realized that the new tractors were automatic...... Learn something new everyday.
TankCarl
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 03:25 AM UTC
general zod,I knee knee,
is there unused space at the top ofthe trailer? you could make some shelves there to hold your finished work.
I can't wait to see the interior of the bunk area,just to see how you cram in and build,AND,how you stow it all away to drive...
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is there unused space at the top ofthe trailer? you could make some shelves there to hold your finished work.
I can't wait to see the interior of the bunk area,just to see how you cram in and build,AND,how you stow it all away to drive...
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cfbush2000
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 03:45 AM UTC
Great idea. I always like seeing what other modeler's are doing. I know Sabot models when he travels, but in hotel rooms. I think everyone would really enjoy seeing what you do.
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generalzod
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 12:14 PM UTC
You all talked me into it :-)
jRatz
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Posted: Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 12:53 PM UTC
One of our club members does this.
Takes a few kits & supplies (plans ahead).
Has a shelf to work on.
Taps into the airbrake system for the airbrush.
Keeps him away from truck-stop women ....
What's good about an article like this, other than general interest, is how to learn to adapt when you can't/don't have everything available .... reinforces basic needs to a new modeler, for example.
Waiting to see it ...
BTW, when our guy brought his tractor to the club to show the setup, we criticized it(the tractor) for lack of pre- & post-shading, panel lines, weathering, etc -- us modelers are a tough audience ...
John
Takes a few kits & supplies (plans ahead).
Has a shelf to work on.
Taps into the airbrake system for the airbrush.
Keeps him away from truck-stop women ....
What's good about an article like this, other than general interest, is how to learn to adapt when you can't/don't have everything available .... reinforces basic needs to a new modeler, for example.
Waiting to see it ...
BTW, when our guy brought his tractor to the club to show the setup, we criticized it(the tractor) for lack of pre- & post-shading, panel lines, weathering, etc -- us modelers are a tough audience ...
John
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