Half models?

lolok

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March 2003
From: On the way to AC+793888

Half models?

Posted by lolok on Friday, January 23, 2004 7:13 AM

Anybody ever built a model ship or plane for mounting on a wall plaque. You know the kind of thing,with only half the model showing and maybe the wings cut off halfway? A good way of displaying and buying more kits if you are short of space. Aircraft kits lend themselves to this as they supplied in two halves anyway. I am thinking of giving it a go. Even car kits with careful surgery !

Jim Ryan Ex-Pat Limey in warsaw.Poland. " MENE,MENE,TEKEL U PHARSIN"

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scottrc

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December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Friday, January 23, 2004 7:32 AM

Half hull ships have been around for hundreds of years and are still very popular. I don't think I've seen anybody do a plane, car, or tank in 1/2. Thanks for sparking my interest. This may be a new challange.
Scott

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lolok

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March 2003
From: On the way to AC+793888

Posted by lolok on Friday, January 23, 2004 7:43 AM

I have done small yachts before and it got me thinking why not other forms of transport as well. Something a little different that takes up less space.A good Idea for gifts as well. A motorbike would be a good challenge.LOL

Jim Ryan Ex-Pat Limey in warsaw.Poland. " MENE,MENE,TEKEL U PHARSIN"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 23, 2004 7:54 AM

Iolok-that's a good idea, it's been popular with duck decoy collectors for years.

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Bossman

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December 2002

Posted by Bossman on Friday, January 23, 2004 11:16 AM

A great idea if you're having a hard time choosing between two paint / decal schemes... Do both !

For an A/C - the tough part would be splitting the canopy and a three or five bladed prop.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 23, 2004 10:38 PM

Try mounting the half model on a mirror ... I have seen this done with ships and you really have to look closely at first to realize it is not a complete hull!
Regards,
Bruce

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Dwight Ta-ala

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July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, January 23, 2004 11:24 PM

Hmmmm. Half-models on mirror. Sounds like a cool thing to do.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 24, 2004 1:00 AM

Wow, those really are GREAT ideas!!!! Do I see a new project on my bench in the future.......hmmmmm......

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Prince of Styrene II

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September 2003
From: USA

Posted by Prince of Styrene II on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 7:20 PM

I did that with the Enterprise-D once! Smile [:)]

"Hold the weapons, Daddy. I'm going to go get my monkeys." The Dutchess of Styrene

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mark956

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February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:12 PM

Interesting Idea thanks for sharing it Jim.
mark956

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cassibill

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February 2003
From: Indiana, USA

Posted by cassibill on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:58 PM

It might have been in FSM but someone did a navy bird this way. I liked it. It was different.

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