I thought the Carpet Monster was Dead

MontanaCowboy

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From: I'm here physically, but not mentally.....

I thought the Carpet Monster was Dead

Posted by MontanaCowboy on Sunday, August 28, 2005 7:52 PM

I recently moved my workspace from a carpet floor to a medium gray cement floor. I thought I had gotten rid of my carpet monster, but I was working with some zoom PE and, uh oh! on the floor with them. Does anyone have any tips for searching for lost PE? Don't worry little PE, the search boats ARE coming! Tongue [:P]

"You know, Life is like a Rollercoaster. Sometimes you just die unexpectedly." No wait, that's not it.

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Bgrigg

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May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Sunday, August 28, 2005 8:28 PM

Good luck PE hunting!

I beat the carpet and concrete monster! I take the oldest sheet in the house (kids, get your mom's permission, adults, get your wife's, batchelors, buy another sheet) and lay it under my work space. If when something falls on the floor it is a simple matter of picking up two corners and folding the sheet. Everything will fall into the center where it is easily found. OH! I'm going to paste this into the "Household Objects" thread!

So long folks!

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qmiester

Member since
May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Sunday, August 28, 2005 8:32 PM

If you've got a fairly smooth floor, get a flashlight, turn it on, and lay it on the floor (in the general area and direction you think it went). Then turn off the room lights. The flashlight will cause the part to cast a shadow (small but it's there). That is assuming the part is already bent - If it's still flat, then all bets are off.

Quincy

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MontanaCowboy

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June 2005
From: I'm here physically, but not mentally.....

Posted by MontanaCowboy on Sunday, August 28, 2005 8:43 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by qmiester

If you've got a fairly smooth floor, get a flashlight, turn it on, and lay it on the floor (in the general area and direction you think it went). Then turn off the room lights. The flashlight will cause the part to cast a shadow (small but it's there). That is assuming the part is already bent - If it's still flat, then all bets are off.

Try doing that with a bunch of small paint spills and other small useless pieces on the floor. BTW it is flat. Thanx tho

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rjkplasticmod

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February 2003
From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State

Posted by rjkplasticmod on Sunday, August 28, 2005 9:07 PM

The Carpet Monster is now the Concrete Monster. I'd use the Vacuum cleaner & panty hose trick. Works on carpet, should work on concrete.

Regards, Rick

RICK

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Swanny

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February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Monday, August 29, 2005 6:37 AM

I would go with Rick's method as well. Good luck.

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berny13

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February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Monday, August 29, 2005 8:55 AM

I was working on my kit last night, installing seat belts. One piece was held by small tweezers and as I was ready to install it , it went flying. I looked for it in the carpet but assumed the Carpet Monster ate it. Getting ready for bed last night, I found the peice super glued to my sock.

So now I have a Carpet Monster and Sock Monster. Evil [}:)]

Berny

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overkillphil

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October 2004
From: Northern Indiana

Posted by overkillphil on Monday, August 29, 2005 11:40 AM

Will a magnet pick up PE? I've never bothered to check what that stuff is made of.

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MontanaCowboy

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June 2005
From: I'm here physically, but not mentally.....

Posted by MontanaCowboy on Monday, August 29, 2005 5:16 PM

Good thought! a magnet just might work!

"You know, Life is like a Rollercoaster. Sometimes you just die unexpectedly." No wait, that's not it.

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Swanny

Member since
February 2003
From: Sandusky Ohio, USA

Posted by Swanny on Monday, August 29, 2005 5:23 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by berny13

I was working on my kit last night, installing seat belts. One piece was held by small tweezers and as I was ready to install it , it went flying. I looked for it in the carpet but assumed the Carpet Monster ate it. Getting ready for bed last night, I found the peice super glued to my sock.

So now I have a Carpet Monster and Sock Monster.

Evil carpet monster, good sock monster.

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crockett

Member since
April 2004
From: The cornfields of Ohio

Posted by crockett on Monday, August 29, 2005 5:38 PM

The easiest way on concrete is to sweep with a broom and scoop the flotsam into a dust pan, all your litttle bits (to include pop corn chicken) will show up in there. Use a synthetic broom, works every time. You can use that dust pan as if you're panning for gold!

Steve

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Tigertankman

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April 2005
From: Valley Spings, CA

Posted by Tigertankman on Monday, August 29, 2005 6:57 PM

i have the concrete monster problem at my house, heres what you do:

1. think about which way the piece bounced
2. DO NOT sweep the floor
3. Blow on the floor gently so your eye will catch anything that moves
4. If that fails, consider looking in another possible area
5. consider the size of the part, the smaller, the more it could have bounced and the harder it will be to find
6. If all else fail, bring out the shop vac, and search through the drum when your done

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Thehannaman2

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August 2004
From: Buffalo NY

Posted by Thehannaman2 on Monday, August 29, 2005 8:31 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by berny13

I was working on my kit last night, installing seat belts. One piece was held by small tweezers and as I was ready to install it , it went flying. I looked for it in the carpet but assumed the Carpet Monster ate it. Getting ready for bed last night, I found the peice super glued to my sock.

So now I have a Carpet Monster and Sock Monster.

LOL LOL LOL! I found a PE canopy release hatch that I had lost while washing my hair. Straightened it out (after I finished the shower of course), and it sits proudly inside my 109G. Approve [^]

Justen

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MontanaCowboy

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June 2005
From: I'm here physically, but not mentally.....

Posted by MontanaCowboy on Monday, August 29, 2005 11:24 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by thehannaman

QUOTE: Originally posted by berny13

I was working on my kit last night, installing seat belts. One piece was held by small tweezers and as I was ready to install it , it went flying. I looked for it in the carpet but assumed the Carpet Monster ate it. Getting ready for bed last night, I found the peice super glued to my sock.

So now I have a Carpet Monster and Sock Monster.

LOL LOL LOL! I found a PE canopy release hatch that I had lost while washing my hair. Straightened it out (after I finished the shower of course), and it sits proudly inside my 109G.

You think that's bad! just yesterday I superglued a toothpick into my hair! Blush [:I]

The funny part is it was accidental. A week ago I was playing with the small, high speed motor again and wondered what it would feel like in my hair. It got closer and closer to the hair until it took of like a plane. I now know what a 18000 RPM motor does to your hair. PS, it not feel so good.

"You know, Life is like a Rollercoaster. Sometimes you just die unexpectedly." No wait, that's not it.

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archangel571

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June 2005
From: NJ 07073

Posted by archangel571 on Thursday, September 1, 2005 12:00 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by overkillphil

Will a magnet pick up PE? I've never bothered to check what that stuff is made of.

PE frets are mostly brass. magnets won't work with them.... : (

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Harrowbeer

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October 2004

Posted by Harrowbeer on Thursday, September 1, 2005 7:46 AM

For what its worth I'd go with the Vacuum and pantyhose method, and a little prayer!!

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MontanaCowboy

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From: I'm here physically, but not mentally.....

Posted by MontanaCowboy on Thursday, September 1, 2005 8:01 PM

What is the pantyhose technique?

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Bgrigg

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May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Thursday, September 1, 2005 10:22 PM

That's what you wear on your head when you search...

Okay, no it's not! Stretch a piece of old pantyhose or stockings over the end of a vacuum tube and the suction of the vacuum will pick up the stuff of the floor without sucking it into the bag. I bet a "Swiffer" would work, too!

So long folks!

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berny13

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February 2003
From: Panama City, Florida, Hurricane Alley

Posted by berny13 on Thursday, September 1, 2005 10:31 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Bgrigg

That's what you wear on your head when you search...

Okay, no it's not! Stretch a piece of old pantyhose or stockings over the end of a vacuum tube and the suction of the vacuum will pick up the stuff of the floor without sucking it into the bag. I bet a "Swiffer" would work, too!

I tried a Swiffer. It doesn't work very good on carpet. It just might work on concrete though. Good idea.

Berny

Phormer Phantom Phixer

On the bench

TF-102A Delta Dagger, 32nd FIS, 54-1370, 1/48 scale. Monogram Pro Modeler with C&H conversion.

Revell F-4E Phantom II 33rd TFW, 58th TFS, 69-260, 1/32 scale.

Tamiya F-4D Phantom II, 13th TFS, 66-8711, 1/32 scale. F-4 Phantom Group Build.

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Jim Barton

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February 2003

Posted by Jim Barton on Thursday, September 1, 2005 11:08 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by MontanaCowboy

QUOTE: Originally posted by thehannaman

QUOTE: Originally posted by berny13

I was working on my kit last night, installing seat belts. One piece was held by small tweezers and as I was ready to install it , it went flying. I looked for it in the carpet but assumed the Carpet Monster ate it. Getting ready for bed last night, I found the peice super glued to my sock.

So now I have a Carpet Monster and Sock Monster.

LOL LOL LOL! I found a PE canopy release hatch that I had lost while washing my hair. Straightened it out (after I finished the shower of course), and it sits proudly inside my 109G.

You think that's bad! just yesterday I superglued a toothpick into my hair! The funny part is it was accidental. A week ago I was playing with the small, high speed motor again and wondered what it would feel like in my hair. It got closer and closer to the hair until it took of like a plane. I now know what a 18000 RPM motor does to your hair. PS, it not feel so good.

Ow! Ow! Ow! Big Smile [:D]

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DURR

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Posted by DURR on Monday, September 12, 2005 9:27 PM

i went to a model show this weekend and i talked to a wife of a modeler
he wont let her near his model room with a vacuum cleaner
if she did she would probably come up with enough p/e for 3 or 4 models
she was funny

i guess the only way to not have a problem would be to sit in a pure white round room naked so as to never lose anything well except maybe your mind Big Smile [:D]

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willuride

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Posted by willuride on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:26 PM

i was reading and laughing at this thread, especially the toothpick and 18000 rpm motor tool. that is too funny. As I was reading though I figured out exactly how to find your part (if you haven't yet). Think about which way you "think" it bounced and look in the opposite direction. Walah!! you should find it exactly where you didn't or wouldn't expect it to be. Big Smile [:D]

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