general melchett Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) Nice to see you strutting yer stuff again Martian, Quote so the gondola can be teased out of its location for detailing and painting Makes sense, especially when it comes to scratch building the interior and sorting those blasted windows out When it comes to strut material, have you considered using the nose hairs of a Bugblatter Beast of Traal? they offer the full range, ten times the strength of carbon fibre, easy to cut and..... if you dig deep enough they can get down to 2 microns, other than that I agree with Cheify, leccy guitar strings are the chaps (not bass of course...too blasted thick, not to mention getting them off the Martianess would be harder than explaining the proposed changes to the L.B.W rules, to a lady). Edited February 22, 2022 by general melchett 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, general melchett said: Makes sense, especially when it comes to scratch building the interior and sorting those blasted windows out By lucky hap, I have plenty of spare Zepps, Insertion into naughty members of the Imperial General Staff for the use of. Bend over Melchie, it's Zeppelin time! Do you prefer yours alight or at room temperature? Martian 👽 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 21/02/2022 at 09:22, Martian said: "Old School" and fashion a set from 0.25mm plastic rod The Devil makes work for idle tentacles! Looks fantastic. (and fragile... 😬) Regards, Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 hours ago, general melchett said: When it comes to strut material, have you considered using the nose hairs of a Bugblatter Beast of Traal? Hard to do with a towel over your head, though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Quote Bend over Melchie, it's Zeppelin time! Now, that takes me back, Harrow 1884, the upper sixth were a wretched bunch, future captains of industry, to a man. Quote Do you prefer yours alight or at room temperature? Oh, room temperature please, don't want to overdo it... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 minute ago, AdrianMF said: The Devil makes work for idle tentacles! Looks fantastic. (and fragile... 😬) Regards, Adrian Thanks Adrian, the completed assembly is actually very strong. So much so that I have decided to continue with plastic rod for the Q Class and reserve the soldering for the 1/720 kits where the use of at least some brass will be unavoidable. Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Quote Hard to do with a towel over your head, though. Best way Bill...it can't see you coming. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, billn53 said: Hard to do with a towel over your head, though. Good point! Why didn't you think of that Melchie? Martian 👽 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Quote Why didn't you think of that Melchie? Errr....I did. Please wake up at the back there... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Oh Exalted Tentacled One- Have you considered using a size gauge for wires/drill bits/ bolts/screws? Basically a metal plate with holes of varying diameters used to determine the size of a given wire/bolt/screw. You simply draw a length of sprue/rod through a hole that is slightly smaller in diameter than the rod/sprue you have, and it shaves it to that diameter, and you can do this as many times a necessary to get the final diameter you require. See the link to what the gauge looks like. Hardware stores, home improvement stores, and places like Small Parts or Micro Mark carry them. Hope this helps! Glad to see you back in action, BTW! Mike https://www.micromark.com/Gauge-for-Drill-Bits-and-Screws?gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zT8qp05pDmF_rH4dKZ1IXtDRzx9ymrH7rLFK9sz2XeeRmnAC1XXRihoCk08QAvD_BwE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Or even just strip the copper core out of household electrical wire. (Unplug it first) 🔌 The stuff comes in various diameters, bends easily and superglue can hold it in place. I used some thick stuff (probably the size that would be used to power a cooker) on my latest build at the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Or even just strip the copper core out of household electrical wire. (Unplug it first) 🔌 Should have read the full sentence there first before trying but got a tad excited and got ahead of myself 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Cohiba Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 9 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: had forgotten it (quite normal for me at my age, or any age) What are we discussing here? Where are we? Why modelling? Jeff who? What is this Internet? And where are my socks? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Quote Where are we? Why modelling? Jeff who? What is this Internet? And where are my socks? Uncanny, they're almost my exact words every morning, just after I wake up but before my morning scream... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, general melchett said: just after I wake up but before my morning scream... We can hear that in Bracebridge Heath. I thought it was the Waddington vet 'adjusting' young Bulls on the farm. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: Oh Exalted Tentacled One- Have you considered using a size gauge for wires/drill bits/ bolts/screws? Basically a metal plate with holes of varying diameters used to determine the size of a given wire/bolt/screw. You simply draw a length of sprue/rod through a hole that is slightly smaller in diameter than the rod/sprue you have, and it shaves it to that diameter, and you can do this as many times a necessary to get the final diameter you require. See the link to what the gauge looks like. Hardware stores, home improvement stores, and places like Small Parts or Micro Mark carry them. Hope this helps! Glad to see you back in action, BTW! Mike https://www.micromark.com/Gauge-for-Drill-Bits-and-Screws?gclid=CjwKCAiAsNKQBhAPEiwAB-I5zT8qp05pDmF_rH4dKZ1IXtDRzx9ymrH7rLFK9sz2XeeRmnAC1XXRihoCk08QAvD_BwE Thanks Mike, looking into it. 24 minutes ago, Chief Cohiba said: What are we discussing here? Where are we? Why modelling? Jeff who? What is this Internet? And where are my socks? Your socks are by now most likely on Blackadder's "Pre-Loved Socks Emporium" on Evil Bay. Martian 👽 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Martian said: "Pre-Loved Socks Emporium" on Evil Bay. What about socks that you don't like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: What about socks that you don't like? Don't know, I don't normally wear socks and whenever possible, slither around bare tentacled. Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Martian said: Don't know, I don't normally wear socks and whenever possible, slither around bare tentacled. Martian 👽 When you do wear socks how many pairs to get fully attired and do you have trouble finding matching pairs like I do when Mrs T washes them? I swear that five pairs go into the washing machine and seven odd socks come out. Could it be that there is a worm hole or breach of the space time continuum inside the Bosch - not to be confused with Boche as in Zeppelin crew? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 minute ago, JohnT said: When you do wear socks how many pairs to get fully attired and do you have trouble finding matching pairs like I do when Mrs T washes them? I swear that five pairs go into the washing machine and seven odd socks come out. Could it be that there is a worm hole or breach of the space time continuum inside the Bosch - not to be confused with Boche as in Zeppelin crew? I'm not sure, we have a Hotpoint and Mrs Martian says the same thing happens here and not just with socks but with her bras as well. Not sure how that works but there you have it! Perhaps we should be looking into Mrs Blackadder's shady commercial dealings. Suspicious of Mars 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, Martian said: not just with socks but with her bras as well Mrs Martian isn’t related to Eccentrica Gallumbits is she? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, Martian said: I'm not sure, we have a Hotpoint and Mrs Martian says the same thing happens here and not just with socks but with her bras as well. Not sure how that works but there you have it! Perhaps we should be looking into Mrs Blackadder's shady commercial dealings. Suspicious of Mars 👽 I would have offered to check out our washing machine with a test run of one sock and one bra but the main fuse box needs a visit from the electrician and the house a rewire after I tried to follow @Pete in Lincs advice about copper wire being used for rigging etc. Mrs T managed to beat the flames out on my clothes and hair. A bit too enthusiastically if you ask me but very effective and nothing that won’t heal quickly once they take the plaster off 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Heather Kay said: Mrs Martian isn’t related to Eccentrica Gallumbits is she? Not that I have noticed and I feel sure that I would have by now. I'll ask. Unobservant of Mars 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, JohnT said: Mrs T managed to beat the flames out on my clothes and hair. A bit too enthusiastically if you ask me but very effective and nothing that won’t heal quickly once they take the plaster off My apologies. I should have included the plug removal in the first line. The beating however, is probably better than having a fire extinguisher fired off down ones trousers. 🧯 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Quote I thought it was the Waddington vet 'adjusting' young Bulls on the farm. There's very little difference, when the wind's in the right direction and the moon id high, strange things can happen, east of the city... Quote Could it be that there is a worm hole or breach of the space time continuum inside the Bosch A very good point John, I have seen many a wormhole breach my vestments over the years, blasted Teutonic twin-tubs. Lady M steadfastly refuses to have anything Bosch in the house ...the fact that I drive a BMW is merely incidental and besides, I park it on the drive... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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