01-04-2012, 03:03 PM
The "Stretching Screws" AKA turnbuckles, are in place, port and starboard.
I had to shoot the picture through a magnifying glass so it could be seen, the photo is about 6 times the actual size of the turnbuckle. The line leading forward from the turnbuckle, is approximately 0.008" dia. . The model is about 10 % smaller than an HO model of the same ship.
The "ironwork" on this model is small, the original kit instructions lead to some bulky, unconvincing , fittings.
And........this is just the beginning.
I had to shoot the picture through a magnifying glass so it could be seen, the photo is about 6 times the actual size of the turnbuckle. The line leading forward from the turnbuckle, is approximately 0.008" dia. . The model is about 10 % smaller than an HO model of the same ship.
The "ironwork" on this model is small, the original kit instructions lead to some bulky, unconvincing , fittings.
And........this is just the beginning.
We always learn far more from our own mistakes, than we will ever learn from another's advice.
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!
The greatest place to live life, is on the sharp leading edge of a learning curve.
Lead me not into temptation.....I can find it myself!