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I've seen some small 6 and 12 volt stepper motors down at the local electronics surplus store. They're kind of like the motors that slowly spin them aweful disco balls but on a smaller scale. Geared down pager motors and those new bright white LED's would work well too. The whole thing...

Marcus did it again I think! I have to agree. KAWANISHI H8K2 or 'Emily' Ron

it gave a false sense of speed by painting a wave on the bow of a ship. A ship moving slowly would appear to be moving faster thus throwing off anyone trying to target a torpedo or give an accurate report Ron

Hi Marcus Who designed the Halberstadt? It looks like Wayne McCullough? I hope it's him :) I've been waiting for that model for some time Ron

You guys are welcome :) I just couldn't leave a thread like that stranded!

Hi guys :) I've managed to grab the entire Cleo thread from the old site and pack it up for your viewing pleasure. It's being stored on the cardmodels.org server so get it while it lasts! After unpacking the file to your favorite folder ('directory' for us older geeks), click on the html file...

Renaud, Thanks for that link :) It has to be the most detailed 3d representation of a ship I've ever seen. The man is definitely talented. Links like this are wonederful in that they carry the reader on and on to new sources that last for hours. I've learned alot! Ron That guy should...

Jim, I've always wanted to attempt building a ship model ever since seeing the master model makers at work in a museum here in Toronto. Financial woes or other issues have always prevented me from doing it. Cardmodels never burn that big a hole in the pocket :) Larry's build and then seeing...

The HMS Victory is almost ready to leave the boneyard and start becoming a ship. My fingers are caloused and numb but every minute was worth it :) There are about 10 more formers remaining for the main hull and then we can see things come together. At 1:96, this ship is HUGE! The formers in the...

HI Guys: There is a new VSF Submarine kit available for download at http://www.tin-soldier.com/paper/corridor.htm Please take time to look at our other paper kits while you are there. Thanks John McEwan

Just letting you all know I haven't abandoned the project :) The internal formers are starting to stack up like a 3d topographical map. Hopefully most will be cut out this weekend as I'm anxious to start building the hull. Anyone need anything from the art supply store?The mounting board is...

New models added. Maly Modelarz, GPM. More coming in March and April including JUNYO by Answer, B-24 by GOMIX, FW-190 by Halinski, BETAXA and much more. There is also new category - "OTHER" featuring architectural models etc. All models listed with prices are ready to ship...

You guys are too kind :) Thanks for the warm welcome! I almost feel like I've entered into some kind of brotherhood. The blade advice thankfully worked as my fingers are feeling it today. I'm using the #11's now strictly for the tighter curves and the huge Olfa snapoff for all of my straight...

Larry, I've taken the plunge. You are without a doubt, the prime instigator of this madness. I won't post the name of this particular model because it is WAY over my head. Thank goodness for scanners as I'm prone to messing up all of the time :) If all goes well, I'll continue to post as we go...

Raimund, Thanks :) I'll follow that advice! Those big ones look sooooo good though. Ron

Hi guys As I proudly proclaimed awhile back, I was the new owner of the Flymodel Kruzensztern. After looking it over a zillion times, I think I really bit off more than I'm capable of chewing :oops: I want to build a sailing ship in a desparate way but this was not the way to go. Something a...

Rich, I'm sure you'll draw some attention here with that model :) If you have the capability, would you mind walking us through your build process? All the best Ron