CapnMac82

CapnMac82 wrote the following post 4 hours ago: Greg we've been seeing the occasional bald eagle down in FL. Their being next to extinct for most of my adult life, they are really cool to see, and generally give me chills when I do. Enough of them in the Texas coastal waters to almost be a nuisance. Almost.

I didn't know there were large numbers anywhere. Interesting!

And so are all of the wildlife tales you guys have. I feel boring with our occasional squrrels up here in Indianer.

I live in a rural area, lots of critters- some deer ran across the parking lot at work yesterday. And saw the groundhog that hangs around this morning. Bunnies, vultures, and lots and lots of crows. 

Thankfully no feral hogs thank God. Though a bald eagle would be pretty cool. 

Last fall I saw what I thought was a large dog crossing the road until I got closer and I noticed it was actually a friggin' black BEAR! Thankfully about fifteen miles from where I live, though I'd rather have a bear than wild hogs! 

I did see this handsome devil a few monthes ago crossing the parking lot at work...

Greg

we've been seeing the occasional bald eagle down in FL. Their being next to extinct for most of my adult life, they are really cool to see, and generally give me chills when I do.

Enough of them in the Texas coastal waters to almost be a nuisance.  Almost.

Alligators are almost as far north as DFW on the Trinity and Brazos rivers.  The Prairie Chicken is bouncing back in the Trans-Pecos, and there are a number of amber and black cats eeing spotted in Central Texas (and TPW gets into tussling matches over the game camera images that go against Official Doctrine).

Austin has long had a colony of Monk Parrots (escapees) that just love to nest in powerlines.  Everybody kind of just coped with that.  Only now, apparently, there's now a group of Macaws that have become a nuisance.  Only, now there are rules about Invasive Species.

Maybe what is needed is a nuclear powered gold wagon . . .

goldhammer

Central Oregon has feral pigs too.  Got to the point all you need is the landowner permission to hunt them.  No license, tag or limit last I heard.

 

Dang. Then maybe Wisconsin will get them too.

CapnMac82

Have a bro who lives just south of here, in suburban Mansfield, who just sent cellphone video of a mob of feral pigs.  As in around 15-20.  With the smallest of the pack in the 35-40# range.  Zero fear of civilization.  Pigs are omnivores.  And ill-tempered in the wild.  Which--wild that is--does not genreally describe suburban Mansfield. There's a ig empty lot next door to my house which is (sort of ) connected to the greensward heading down to GlobeLife ballpark.  WHich has foxes and bocat in it, and recent reports of coyotes.  So, feral pigs are likely to be next. One survey estimates that there are around 25 million feral pigs in Texas, very close to the human population of 29 million. Sigh.

Oh man. I've heard about them pigs and how dangerous they can be. Sounds to me like they are a public nuisance. Let's hire Timmy to irradicate them.

You guys probably heard this but maybe it's worth repeating. They were known to feed on corpses during the civil war. In some cases the wounded as well, eaten alive. I cant imagine. As if being shot, losing limbs, or possible death is not enough... watch out for the darn pigs.

I can imagine myself in hand to hand combat whilst kicking at pigs that are gnawing on me. "Get off me you dang swine!"

Ok maybe that last part didn't happen but in my world it does.I  guess what I'd need is a war wagon with EM guns. One that is loaded with gold bullion.   

Greg

Well, Steve's threads are always a bit of a zoo, right?

Dr Smith says, INDEED! 

Greg

n a happier wildlife note, we've been seeing the occasional bald eagle down in FL

They are cool for sure. Have them here as well.

Central Oregon has feral pigs too.  Got to the point all you need is the landowner permission to hunt them.  No license, tag or limit last I heard.

Bakster

Gregbale--for some reason the reply button does not appear on your posts.

I notice that often. (Random posts, random posters) Next time you log on, the reply button below Greg's post might be there. Strange.

Yikes re all the vultures and now feral pigs. Well, Steve's threads are always a bit of a zoo, right?

On a happier wildlife note, we've been seeing the occasional bald eagle down in FL. Their being next to extinct for most of my adult life, they are really cool to see, and generally give me chills when I do.

Bakster

One morning I awoke to see 15 of them in my yard. Growing up I had never seen any in our area. The last 5 years I see them all over the place. 

This concludes my useless information for the day. Enjoy. Maybe add some stuffing and gravy to enhance it. 

Have a bro who lives just south of here, in suburban Mansfield, who just sent cellphone video of a mob of feral pigs.  As in around 15-20.  With the smallest of the pack in the 35-40# range.  Zero fear of civilization.  Pigs are omnivores.  And ill-tempered in the wild.  Which--wild that is--does not genreally describe suburban Mansfield.

There's a ig empty lot next door to my house which is (sort of ) connected to the greensward heading down to GlobeLife ballpark.  WHich has foxes and bocat in it, and recent reports of coyotes.  So, feral pigs are likely to be next.

One survey estimates that there are around 25 million feral pigs in Texas, very close to the human population of 29 million.

Sigh.

keavdog

We have turkeys AND vultures where I live.  And many birds of prey.  

 

Gregbale--for some reason the reply button does not appear on your posts. So all I can say is... THANKS FOR POSTING!

We have both here too.  Evil bird in town.  Create a hell of a mess, can tear up 3 tab shingles in a hurry.

Greg

If you literally got the lobotomy, I guess you'd have a removable roof by default. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Good one! LOL

Greg

hat is a strange sight. But thank goodness they weren't vultures, which I thought they were at first glance. Now that would be creepy.

Yeah from the back that is exactly what they look like. 

We have turkeys AND vultures where I live.  And many birds of prey.  

Greg

If you literally got the lobotomy, I guess you'd have a removable roof by default. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Bakster

Back to the lobotomy: Maybe I need a labotomy because I am seriously considering a removable roof.

If you literally got the lobotomy, I guess you'd have a removable roof by default.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Bakster

Turkey anyone? One morning I awoke to see 15 of them in my yard. Growing up I had never seen any in our area. The last 5 years I see them all over the place.

That is a strange sight. But thank goodness they weren't vultures, which I thought they were at first glance. Now that would be creepy.

Bakster

And this brings me to a side commentary. Over the months I have seen a few posts where people question the use of dremel type cutting tools in modeling. I use the thing a ton and I used it here too. Tired of endless sanding I attached a cylindrical cutter to my power tool and cut the material like it was a milling machine. It made quick work of the job and I only regret not doing that sooner. This is a case where I would have been cussing at all the hard work if I didn't have the tool. For me, the tool is almost indispensable.

It seems everybody's had some bad experience with something -- moto-tools, acrylic paints, Solvaset, or CA -- that leads them to want to 'warn' fellow hobbyists against their evils. Most often there are scores of other folks that quite happily use them all the time and are grateful to have them.

As an uncle of mine used to say, "Everybody swings the cat a little differently...and the cat doesn't care for any of them."

Keep up the good work.

Turkey anyone?

One morning I awoke to see 15 of them in my yard. Growing up I had never seen any in our area. The last 5 years I see them all over the place. 

This concludes my useless information for the day. Enjoy. Maybe add some stuffing and gravy to enhance it. 

CapnMac82

Amazing results with the metal effects.  Really outstanding.

CapnMac82

That underside is a reminder of the sort of thing we used to consider typical in a plastic kit.  O how far we have come o'er the decades.  And all the better for it.

Well said!!!

CapnMac82

Tools are tools.  Not sure why anyone would want to get hung up on whether to use one or another (ok, we humans get hung up on all manner bodkins, more than a few self-inflicted). 

Just to be clear about the posts I had seen. They were friendly and mostly just inquisitive of how others use dremels. I don't want anyone to think I was slamming them and my post might have created a grey area to my intent. To the contrary. They were good posts and it was interesting to read peoples views. It was surprising to me how few people seem to use them. As you allude to, there is no right or wrong in either camp. It is simply a preference in how one approaches the work. I wanted to show how I used mine. End of disclaimer. 

The tool I have is an old Sears unit. It must be 30 plus years old and still going strong. I had purchased the flexible shaft attachment, and for me, that makes all the difference in the world. Holding an almost pen sized shaft verses holding the entire grinder allows me to maneuver the grinding tip, or cutter, with much greater precision. If I didn't have that flexibility, I doubt I would reach for the tool even half as much. I love the thing. It makes quick work.

Back to the lobotomy: Maybe I need a labotomy because I am seriously considering a removable roof. It occurred to me that maybe I can fit a sheet of styrene over all that mess, add some flare, and rescue the piece. I will explore the idea and see how it goes.

Thanks for posting, Capn!

Steve and Cliff,

You're welcome. I'm glad you found the info on Gauzy agent useful.

Bakster

I love Alclad. Good stuff Maynard.

Below: In between things, I worked on fitting the roof to the carriage housing. Straight from the kit is a large gap where the two meet. The reason for this, as it turns out, are the circular pads. I had to drastically cut them back. And let me tell you, that was work. I used a large grained sanding stick that makes havoc with any plastic-- but there was a lot of material to cut through.

And this brings me to a side commentary. Over the months I have seen a few posts where people question the use of dremel type cutting tools in modeling. I use the thing a ton and I used it here too. Tired of endless sanding I attached a cylindrical cutter to my power tool and cut the material like it was a milling machine. It made quick work of the job and I only regret not doing that sooner. This is a case where I would have been cussing at all the hard work if I didn't have the tool. For me, the tool is almost indispensable. 

And you can see how ugly the underside is and why I probably won't have the roof removeable. Too much work to make that labotomy presentable. 

End of update.

Amazing results with the metal effects.  Really outstanding.

That underside is a reminder of the sort of thing we used to consider typical in a plastic kit.  O how far we have come o'er the decades.  And all the better for it.

Tools are tools.  Not sure why anyone would want to get hung up on whether to use one or another (ok, we humans get hung up on all manner bodkins, more than a few self-inflicted). 

Now, pulling out a 3/4" pear-shaped ball mill to knock 0.25mm off something takes skill and derring-do.  hey, if a person has the skills, more poer to them.  Now, using 40 grit on styrene when you don't have to?  That's probably worth commenting upon.

Bakster

 

 

Greg

Some folks, included our friend Ernie (PlasticJunkie) are really liking Intermediate Gauzy Agent It's from AK and folks are talking it up for clearcoating over Alclad. I bought a bottle on PJ's recommendation but haven't tried it yet. It's the green bottle. Ernie said the yellow bottle is for dipping.

 

 

Hey Greg-- good to know. I will look into this. Thanks for sharing this!

 

 

Greg

Man oh man your project is looking sweet, Steve.

 

 

 

 

Thanks, Greg.  We'll see how it ends...

 

Yeah, that's great Greg! Thanks!!! I've been using the sealer for Testor's Model Master Metalizer but since they don't make it anymore (at least I don't think so) I'll run out one day. Great to have an alternative.

keavdog

Whoa!  That looks awesome dude 

 

Hey thanks, keavdog. I appreciate the encouragment!!!

Greg

Edit: I stumbled on the above link just searching for a product description to show you. Hadn't seen that tutorial from AK before, it's pretty neat, isn't it?!  

Yes-- it is nicely laid out. 

Greg

Some folks, included our friend Ernie (PlasticJunkie) are really liking Intermediate Gauzy Agent It's from AK and folks are talking it up for clearcoating over Alclad. I bought a bottle on PJ's recommendation but haven't tried it yet. It's the green bottle. Ernie said the yellow bottle is for dipping.

Hey Greg-- good to know. I will look into this. Thanks for sharing this!

Greg

Man oh man your project is looking sweet, Steve.

Thanks, Greg.  We'll see how it ends...

Whoa!  That looks awesome dude 

Bakster

I will probably apply a topcoat to seal them, but I hate to. I love the sheen that the alclad produced. I may opt to not.

Some folks, included our friend Ernie (PlasticJunkie) are really liking Intermediate Gauzy Agent

It's from AK and folks are talking it up for clearcoating over Alclad. I bought a bottle on PJ's recommendation but haven't tried it yet. It's the green bottle. Ernie said the yellow bottle is for dipping.

Man oh man your project is looking sweet, Steve.

Edit: I stumbled on the above link just searching for a product description to show you. Hadn't seen that tutorial from AK before, it's pretty neat, isn't it?!

Gamera

Well, I just love watching other people build stuff here since I'm too lazy to get anything done myself!

Oh boy does that sound familiar.

Gamera

Love the brass look on the guns and the turret! 

 

Thanks Gam!

Love the brass look on the guns and the turret!