Tamiya modelers hand saw 1, Masterlock 0

Puma_Adder

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May 2008
From: In transit to new location.

Tamiya modelers hand saw 1, Masterlock 0

Posted by Puma_Adder on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:31 AM

Well, it just goes to show you that you never know when your hobby tools will come in handy.

I was cleaning my barracks room for a Field Day inspection, when I locked up my night stand, nothing unusual there. Well, when I was waiting to be inspected, I wanted to grab something out of the night stand when I realized that I was a dumb@$$ and locked my keys in there. I ran all around the barracks looking for someone who could pick a lock, couldn't find one. so I asked the duty for some bolt cutters but the barracks manager had them and I didn't want to wake him. So instead, I grabed my trusty hand saw and away I went.

The hand saw won. If you don't have one, I highly recomend you purchase one. I love mine to death.(even if I do need a new set of blades)

EDIT- Here is the champ and the defeated lock for your veiwing fun.

Thanks for reading,

Jason

Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they made a difference. Gundams don't have that problem.

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jtrace214

Member since
June 2008
From: Piscataway,NJ

Posted by jtrace214 on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:02 PM

Thats very impressive I thought Master locks were the best

John

the pic to the left is my weekend condo lol

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Puma_Adder

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May 2008
From: In transit to new location.

Posted by Puma_Adder on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 6:42 PM

I thought so too, so much for that idea. On the other hand, I now know it can cut though whatever metal that lock is made of.

Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they made a difference. Gundams don't have that problem.

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DesertRat

Member since
February 2007
From: Casa Grande, Az.

Posted by DesertRat on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 10:35 PM

Nice! I'm wondering if maybe Tamiya might like to know how well their saw works!

Even if you have to replace the blade, David Horowitz would be proud......

Warmest regards,

Roger

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usmc1371

Member since
October 2005
From: Maryland

Posted by usmc1371 on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 8:13 AM

Ahhhhh, Camp Kinser. I was at Camp Hansen for a year back in '91. I really miss those cheap prices on Tamiya kits and tools. There was a hobby shop right outside the main gate.

Glad your saw worked. I'm thinking of getting one.

Do you know if the Tamiya Modeler's Knife accepts #11 blades?

Semper Fi,

Jesse

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Puma_Adder

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May 2008
From: In transit to new location.

Posted by Puma_Adder on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 6:08 PM

I think so, but I haven't tried so I could not tell you.

By the way, where in Maryland are ya? I went to MOS school at Aberdeen Proving Grounds for the LAV course.

Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they made a difference. Gundams don't have that problem.

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usmc1371

Member since
October 2005
From: Maryland

Posted by usmc1371 on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 9:46 PM

I live by Ft. Meade. It's about 1.5 hours south of Aberdeen. My in-laws live in Havre De Grace which is a few miles from Aberdeen.

Is Kin Ville still the party place? When I was in Okinawa, Marines from around the island came to Kin Ville on the weekend to "do the things Marines do". I blew a lot money out there.

-Jesse

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Daywalker

Member since
September 2003
From: South Central Wisconsin

Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 10:40 PM

Dang! That's one tough saw blade. Poor little MasterLock...

Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Frank

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Puma_Adder

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May 2008
From: In transit to new location.

Posted by Puma_Adder on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 10:46 PM

I'm not much of a party person (I know its hard to believe, me 25 and a marine, not a party guy) From what I hear from the other marines, the party scene is alive and well out there. I couldn't tell ya where to start looking for it though.

as for the lock, dont feel bad, I got a new one.

Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they made a difference. Gundams don't have that problem.

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airtrans Crash

Member since
November 2005
From: WA

Posted by airtrans Crash on Thursday, October 9, 2008 10:58 PM

Kinser eh? I'm at Kadena.

you know there is a decent hobby store by Foster right?

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. ~George William Curtis

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Puma_Adder

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May 2008
From: In transit to new location.

Posted by Puma_Adder on Sunday, October 12, 2008 11:38 AM

You talken Shima's or Tamiya? cause I frequent both. I got the saw from Shima's and I also get all my A/C and some of my gundam kits from there.

and if you ever see a tall (bout 6' 5") Marine in one of those stores don't be a stranger! I love talking to other service members that model. Thats how some of my ideas come to life and one of the ways I stay sane on this little island.

Jason

Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they made a difference. Gundams don't have that problem.

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airtrans Crash

Member since
November 2005
From: WA

Posted by airtrans Crash on Sunday, October 12, 2008 10:29 PM

Puma_Adder wrote:
You talken Shima's or Tamiya? cause I frequent both. I got the saw from Shima's and I also get all my A/C and some of my gundam kits from there.

and if you ever see a tall (bout 6' 5") Marine in one of those stores don't be a stranger! I love talking to other service members that model. Thats how some of my ideas come to life and one of the ways I stay sane on this little island.
Jason

I think timay is the store, the elderly couple run the store,the have a wall of models on the left, as well as costumes and such in the back.

not sure where the other one is.

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. ~George William Curtis

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Puma_Adder

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May 2008
From: In transit to new location.

Posted by Puma_Adder on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 4:26 PM

defenately tamiyas, though Shima's is just up the street on the same side of the road. It is closer to Foster and has Gundam and Airsoft posters plastered in the windows. mostly has a mix of robot, car, armor, A/C, and Airsoft pelet guns. he also has a much bigger model supply section.

Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they made a difference. Gundams don't have that problem.

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airtrans Crash

Member since
November 2005
From: WA

Posted by airtrans Crash on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:46 PM

Puma_Adder wrote:
defenately tamiyas, though Shima's is just up the street on the same side of the road. It is closer to Foster and has Gundam and Airsoft posters plastered in the windows. mostly has a mix of robot, car, armor, A/C, and Airsoft pelet guns. he also has a much bigger model supply section.

Dang! I'll have to check it out.

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. ~George William Curtis

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Puma_Adder

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May 2008
From: In transit to new location.

Posted by Puma_Adder on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:52 PM

no problem! if you know of any other hobby shops in the area, shoot me an email

I would be grateful and that would give me a reson to get off base and explore more of our little island.

Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they made a difference. Gundams don't have that problem.

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airtrans Crash

Member since
November 2005
From: WA

Posted by airtrans Crash on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 1:32 AM

Puma_Adder wrote:

no problem! if you know of any other hobby shops in the area, shoot me an email
I would be grateful and that would give me a reson to get off base and explore more of our little island.

email sent via our gov email, go ahead and pull yours off of here if you want.

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. ~George William Curtis

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airtrans Crash

Member since
November 2005
From: WA

Posted by airtrans Crash on Sunday, October 19, 2008 5:12 AM

I found Shimas... dont ask why I was way the hell pastfutenma... but that shop is awesome when I turned around and found it.

they have a 1/700 Aircraft carrier PE kit that has two cranes I might be able to use on my Emmons

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. ~George William Curtis

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Puma_Adder

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May 2008
From: In transit to new location.

Posted by Puma_Adder on Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:59 PM

Nice! glad I could help!

Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they made a difference. Gundams don't have that problem.

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