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  • Member since
    February 2009
  • From: Marlette, MI
Back at it from Michigan
Posted by madcow130 on Saturday, February 21, 2009 9:19 PM

I've just recently started back into modeling after taking several years off.  I actually have picked up where I left off with converting an old Russian military truck to an old farm truck.  I guess you would say scratching building is my favorite but everything I build gets "beat up" and/or rusted out.

I do have a couple questions though. Banged Head [banghead]  I've read about soaking tissue in white glue and water to make canvas, etc.  What ratio of glue to water do you use?  Also I would like to know the conversion of model railroad scales (mm) to plastic models (fractions). 

Thanks for eveyones help and its good to be back! 

“I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” Winston Churchill
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: South Central Wisconsin
Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, February 21, 2009 9:51 PM

Sign - Welcome [#welcome] back to the hobby, and to the forums!

I am not certain about the glue/water ratio, and the conversions you seek I do not know either.  Hopefully, someone who does will be along shortly.

Frank 

 

  • Member since
    February 2009
  • From: Somerset, TX
Posted by bwuest on Sunday, February 22, 2009 5:09 AM

Welcome to the forum. I like yourself took a long time off, 20 years in my case.

I once used about 5 thicknesses of 2-ply Scott's tissue to make a canvas GP Small tent. If I remember correctly, I used 2 parts Elmer's to one part water mixed thorougly with a very small wisk.

Where are you in Michigan? My wife is from Boyne City.

http://www.jdgreene7.com to check out my other hobbies. http://www.jdgreene7.com/woodworking.html for woodworking page. http://www.jdgreene7.com/planes.html for Hand Tool Page.
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    February 2003
  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:30 AM

From one Michigander to another, Welcome to the Forums Sign - Welcome [#welcome].

Regards,  Rick

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    December 2007
  • From: Bridgeview, Illinois
Posted by mg.mikael on Sunday, February 22, 2009 12:23 PM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome] to the forums, madcow130!!! Hope to see you around!Wink [;)]

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  • From: Oromocto, Canada
Posted by Gun Tech on Sunday, February 22, 2009 2:36 PM
Welcome to the forums!

Jean-Michel    "Arte et Marte"

  • Member since
    February 2009
  • From: Marlette, MI
Posted by madcow130 on Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:12 PM
Marlette, in the "thumb" of Michigan.
“I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” Winston Churchill
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    February 2007
  • From: Casa Grande, Az.
Posted by DesertRat on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 2:27 PM
Hiya, and Sign - Welcome [#welcome]to the Forums!

Warmest regards,

Roger

  • Member since
    January 2009
  • From: hamburg michigan
Posted by fermis on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:13 PM

 Welcome, from Hamburg MI(just N. of Ann Arbor) I visited Marlette on my solo cross country flight for my private pilot cert. Pretty desolate!! 7 deer tried to thwart my effort to take off! Post some pics and come out to Bay City, Apr 18. (midmichiganmodelmakers 25th contest)

 As far as conversions, not much help here. I do know HO(train) is 1/87,  54mm=about1/32 and 120mm is the size of a G.I. Joe action fig. 1/16.

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