Recent content by reklein

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    Amazing model of IL 18 passenger 1:50

    The builder of the Il-18 may be new HERE but he's not new to paper modeling. Great work !! interior too OMG! Bill in Idaho
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    ALAN ROSE DC3 Now at ZEALOT!!!

    WOW :shock: who'da thought this model would ever show up online. I have seen this model on e-bay go as high as $175. I finally lucked out and got it for $35 at a bookstore in Auburn WA. I'm still happy to have it. I may have to get busy and download this model and build this version and hoard my...
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    SD 14 General Cargo Ship

    WOW!! I have been looking at this model for years but have never bitten on buying it. Building something like this is a hobby all by itself.Therefore I will enjoy it vicariously from afar. BILL in Idaho USA
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    Search for Airigami models

    I heard they folded.:mrgreen:BILL
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    Model Of The Week: My Steampunk Cube...

    steampunk Beautiful model , makes me want to drug you and break your fingers:twisted: Why can't I think up that S...:cool: Are we gonna see more ,please. BILL
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    I don't understand the instruction!

    Cuongeuro,just google Card Modeling FAQ and scroll down to the glossary and you will see a polish-english dictionary specifically for card modeling. BILL
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    Working HO Scale Rotary Dumper

    Looks pretty good!!! Be sure to check out this months Railroad Model Craftsman because it has a freind of mines model of a working coal loadout. He also built a rotary dumper like yours but says the gears wear out quickly and is hard to maintain. He said some guy over here has built a machined...
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    Is this forum dead?

    Bill, I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. I can't imagine the pain of that.Keep up the commentary though. I look forward to your informative notes. Have you made any progress on the Mantua logger. Bill
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    Northrop Flying Wings

    I think FG is workin on a Horten-229 or somethin like that. Its is the twin jet powered wing anyways. BILL
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    Code 100 Atlas flex track question

    I saw this post kinda late but I'll answer anyway. I've been a model railroader most of my life and when I started my current layout about 8 yrs ago I decided on code 100, thinking it would make maintenance and reliability a little better. I don't feel that way now. If I were to do it again I...
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    Does anyone use "Artists Fixative" on finished models?

    Thanks, its always nice to know the technical stuff. I did'nt realize that it could also be UV protective,I mostly just use it for the reasons in my previous post and for keeping charcoal and pastels from wearing off the paper,back in my drawing school days. BILL
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    Does anyone use "Artists Fixative" on finished models?

    I use any type of fixative on the paper sheets before I build. It seems to make the paper more "plastic",the colors don't run from glues or dampening to get shape,and the paper stays cleaner as you build. Maybe you do the same,you're just looking to spray an already finished model. I actually...
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    Mantua 2-6-6-2 rehabilitation

    Hey Bill, nice work,good project. I got three of those things. A tank type I've had for 15 years runs pretty good but the two other relatively new ones aren't so hot. I was wondering what your thoughts on the drive tube between drivers is and how would you improve that. Also I found that the...
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    Halinski Bismarck 1/100 Scale

    DOH!!! Wish I'd noticed the old posting. Project is probably dead by now.:v8:
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    Halinski Bismarck 1/100 Scale

    I have seen, on the german forums I think, where they have filled the spaces between the bulkheads with the canned sealing foam,great stuff. You can get it at Home Depot. They then sand it back to the bulkheads and this makes a very good skin support. BILL