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I opened this expecting a J47 powered aircraft tug.

Texas 3D customs is making one in whatever scale you need. Choose between stack injection and roots blower. I have several of his engines and transmissions in 1/8 scale and I have no reservations saying they are as good as any injection molded parts made.

I’ll be placing an order for the injected C6 in a few days.

I’ll pick some up. Thank you.

What do you mean by it doesn’t work the same? Does it have the same strong plastic weld bond?

I think I would have better luck laminating around the outside diameter of a piece of PVC (I’m a plumber, so I can get small scraps of pipe for free). This latest effort was done inside a pipe, but that is a lot of moving plastic around while solvent glue evaporates. Outside a pipe is much easier and faster. My part needs to be right at 3.00” OD. The ID of 3” PVC is just right. I’ll check the OD of 2.5” pipe. I’ll try to post some pics tonight.

I hadn’t thought about epoxy, but I would prefer to use a solvent glue.

I’m trying to make a cylinder by laminating sheet styrene. I need a cement that I can brush on, while giving time to position the next layer of styrene. My first effort (using MEK) has sink marks from too much solvent in a small spot. Can someone make a good recommendation? Pics are a previous effort that worked better, but still has a sink mark. This was wrapped around a PVC pipe coupling that I had sanded and filed smooth. After each layer of plastic, I put a smooth hose clamp around it. My most recent effort was laminated inside a piece of PVC pipe, with a test ball after each layer. A test ball is like a heavy duty cylindrical balloon that can be inflated to block a pipe for testing during construction. (I’m a plumber)

Lee Owens Sergeant US Army M1A1 tank crew member Overseas assignment: Vilseck (Rose Barracks) Germany 1996-2000. Texas National Guard 2000-2008. Lots of good times. I got to see Europe. Fascinating job/never fired a shot in anger. Very proud to have done my small part. I learned a lot. Not just how to operate a tank. I think the last time I said “I don’t know” was 1996. A Major wanted to know if officer so and so was in that big tent. I said I don’t know. He told me that the proper reply is “I can find out, sir”. Treat people with respect. It goes a long way. I get sent to deal with “difficult” customers. I talk to them the same way I talked to officers. It gets good results 99% of the time.

Because I would love to have one. Or several. Thank you. Lee

Ford 6L80E

GM Powerglide

I just got home and a package was waiting for me. Several 1/8 scale transmissions; two Muncie 4-speeds, two Powerglides, and a 6L80E. The old school transmissions are for a friend in New Zealand. My half of a trade with him. The 6L80E is for me. In real life, I would like to put the 6-speed behind a Mercedes-Benz M119 DOHC 5.0 to go in a 1987 190E. These parts blow my mind. They look as good as any injection molded parts. The support “dots” are mostly in unseen areas. If they need to be removed from a surface that gets glued, it’s easy to do, and unseen after assembly. Muncie 4-speed

Both ways. I bought a bunch of plastic cups from a restaurant supply store. They look like Pizza Hut cups (plastic 32oz glasses). Since they’re tapered, I stack two together and alternate, to make better use of cabinet space.

Wow. Thanks. I just noticed; those are some HUGE pliers on the floor.

This is in a Firestone in south Austin. I’m just kind of curious. It’s a shadow box diorama with a diecast or motorized toy Lotus, plus other unrelated parts.

Years ago, negative feedback could only be erased if both parties agreed to it. A seller once left me negative feedback, hoping I would erase his. I bought two books from him and it took several months, plus numerous phone calls and e-mails to get what I had paid for. His company had said yes, they would combine shipping. The company owner said no, after the fact. I did not erase his negative feedback. I made a website called “ohojimsucks.com” instead. **** that guy.

This has been going on for a long time. Ten years ago, I worked for a company that would have two guys in call at all times. One was the primary guy and one was the backup. Calls went to the primary, unless he told the answering service he had too many calls. The calls would go to backup guy. I was always partnered up with guys who only answered the phone when they felt like it…so basically, primary all the time. It was all ok with the boss. The dirtbags never got in trouble.

Unreliable coworkers. I’m a plumber. Three of us are on duty. One called in sick. One is not answering his phone. I get so tired of this.

I think the article was 1988-1990, possibly a little later.

That old article was in Scale Auto Enthusiast or maybe Car Modeler. The build was by Don Fahrni, who was (still is??) famous for building super detailed drag cars.

Honda four cylinder chopper? Anyone want the Monte Carlo that comes with it?

Would a shortened V-16 work? I have several unbuilt 1930s Cadillacs with V-16s. I’m not big on displaying engines. If you could use one, let me know.

Some places are taking pre orders, like Spot Model https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info.php?products_id=56585&language=en I’ve ordered books from them. Great folks. Buy with confidence.

I want to try modifying a couple of figures for a diorama. It would be at least two civilians with a remote control airplane. One standing, holding the transmitter. One or more starting/prepping the plane. I’m open to other figure sets, like pit crew. Thanks. Lee