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Post by dukemaddog on Jun 16, 2021 17:11:50 GMT
Thanks a lot Tommy. The antennas are acupuncture needles (0,3mm) I normally make a 0,3 hole (3mm deep) and glue it using CA. Never had problems in knock them off. BTW, they are needles and have sharp tips. So, to much care about the antennas 
Yeah, that'll teach you to be careful! I'd still put them on last...
BTW, where does one get acupuncture needles? They might be too large for my small scale stuff, but would still be interesting to consider.
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Post by Marco on Jun 16, 2021 17:50:49 GMT
Thanks a lot Tommy. The antennas are acupuncture needles (0,3mm) I normally make a 0,3 hole (3mm deep) and glue it using CA. Never had problems in knock them off. BTW, they are needles and have sharp tips. So, to much care about the antennas
Yeah, that'll teach you to be careful! I'd still put them on last...
BTW, where does one get acupuncture needles? They might be too large for my small scale stuff, but would still be interesting to consider.
Mark, I found it researching in internet. I have 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5mm. The 0.3 is the more common, 1,5 inche length. The 0.4 is used in cases of morbid obesity and the 0.5 is to horses (hard to find). 0.4 and 0.5 have more than 5 inches in length, so, you can use one needle for two or three antennas. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jun 17, 2021 14:15:07 GMT
looks superb Marco |
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Post by Marco on Jun 17, 2021 15:07:40 GMT
Thanks a lot Pete Master!
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Post by armorguy on Jun 17, 2021 16:01:57 GMT
I use old guitar strings to make antennas.
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Post by Marco on Jun 17, 2021 16:53:03 GMT
Must be very good because they are flexible. No worries about broken or knock then off.
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Post by tommygunn on Jun 18, 2021 9:54:19 GMT
I use these, but stick em on at the very end.  |
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Post by Marco on Jun 18, 2021 12:44:29 GMT
Looks nice Tommy!
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Post by dukemaddog on Jun 18, 2021 17:06:47 GMT
This is good information. I have an M-48 Patton I need to add an antenna to.
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Post by Robbo on Jun 18, 2021 17:54:17 GMT
This is looking very cool indeed
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Post by Marco on Jun 18, 2021 21:15:56 GMT
Thanks a lot Ian!
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Post by Marco on Jun 28, 2021 16:43:23 GMT
Hi guys! I finished the Churchill, but want to add a figure (yes, I'll try to paint one) and some tarpaulins and other things.   So, I cant say that this build is done. Now I'm waiting the paint sets to start to use oils  ACC&?W |
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Post by armorguy on Jun 28, 2021 17:44:33 GMT
Beautiful! Great job Marco. I like the different shades a lot.
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Post by Marco on Jun 28, 2021 17:52:58 GMT
Thanks kindly Guybro!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jun 28, 2021 18:52:14 GMT
Most splendid Marco.
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 29, 2021 2:59:04 GMT
That's an amazing looking Churchill, Marco. Well done, sir!
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Post by tommygunn on Jun 29, 2021 3:24:37 GMT
The different tones are exceptional.
I see Jerry’s got his eye on it in the background.
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Post by Paul B on Jun 29, 2021 4:03:32 GMT
That is one of the best Tank, Infantry, Mk VII (A22) that I have seen.  Well done Marco, and I am certainly looking forward to seeing the figure  |
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Post by redzebra on Jun 29, 2021 5:04:45 GMT
Excellent work :-)
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Post by SteveM on Jun 29, 2021 7:24:36 GMT
Top job Marco, looks suitably worn and faded |
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