Gamera

Lol, Greg may pick us off. 

 

But I believe Captain Mac is really Batman.* Even Greg's ninja skills are no match for that!  

 

* Has anyone seen Capt Mac and Batman together? See that's proof they're both the same guy!!! 

 

Cracking up here. I like how you think, Gam.

Lol

Bakster

Greg-- Thanks for the additional printer commentary. If I ever decide to dive into a better printer--I know the guys to talk to!

Quoting Hee Haw....  

 

 

So get this.....

This morning's exciting little task during my first cup of coffee was for some reason, I decided to check out my local OTA channels. They mostly didn't work so I ran an auto-search/program.

Got a whole bunch of channels, so I started to scroll thru, see what I got, what worked, what didn't. What's the 3rd show that pops up? You guessed it.....

.....Hee Haw!!

Now I can't turn it off. Just got to see Roy Rogers stick out his tongue at Roy Clark.

PS, been pondering this tussle between me and the Cap'n you guys seem to be promoting. I think I'd get the kicked out of me.

<<< Me ascending after the fight. Maybe.

PPS, just occured to me anyone under about 60 reading this must be wondering "What the <bleep> are these old <bleeps> talking about?

Greg: I won't worry too much, Captain Mac will just arrest you. And then you can use your ninja skills to escape from prison. 

You might want to link up with Little Timmy. I saw him in a robe waving his hands around. 

He told me it was his bathrobe and he was waving a bee away.

But I think I know the truth........ Little Timmy is really a Jedi.... 

Or a Sith... 

I found a dead squirrel. I think he Force-choked it... 

Gamera

You might want to link up with Little Timmy. I saw him in a robe waving his hands around.

Read this and started lauging out loud. Still am. Wife looking at me like I've lost my mind.

Probably.

Greg

Got a whole bunch of channels, so I started to scroll thru, see what I got, what worked, what didn't. What's the 3rd show that pops up? You guessed it..... .....Hee Haw!!

Thats funny Greg. Yet another example of the Force at work. 

Greg

PPS, just occured to me anyone under about 60 reading this must be wondering "What the are these old talking about?

LOL. True but it's like a bad book where you want to see how it all ends.

Gamera

You might want to link up with Little Timmy. I saw him in a robe waving his hands around.  He told me it was his bathrobe and he was waving a bee away.  

Timmy in a bathrobe? Bad visual. Makes me think of Hugh Hefner.

Ya know it's been forever since I've seen an episode 'Hee Haw'. My parents used to watch it every week back when I was a bit younger. I watched a couple of Earnest P. Worrell movies recently- the same guy who played 'Maynard' in 'HH' was in bunch of them. 

And I have to be a little silly. It's been so depressing over the last few months if I stopped laughing I'd end up crying. I hope the end of this year is pretty good because 2020 has started off with a big heapin' pile of suck. 

Gamera

But I believe Captain Mac is really Batman.* Even Greg's ninja skills are no match for that! *

バットマンは忍者ではありません。

I used to do all sorts of martial arts stuff, but, I've become old and grumpy with bad joints which make me grumpier.  Which means I no longer tolerate horseplay much.  (The new dog gets a pass, she's not old enough to know better yet.)

To be Batman I'd have to be all rich like Bruce Wayne.
I'd need a raise to be on par with Mr Bean.

Has anyone seen Capt Mac and Batman together? See that's proof they're both the same guy!!!

Sat next to Martin Borman on a plane once (one of his own, matter of fact); and I've shared lunch with Mike Dell--those dudes are way more likely to know Bruce Wayne than me.  I've had birthday cake with Al Gray and Mike Mullins, so I have some credible witnesses that I'm just an ordinary snuffy.

And, I  live no where near Gotham.

Gamera

Greg: I won't worry too much, Captain Mac will just arrest you. And then you can use your ninja skills to escape from prison.

Now, all y'all lay off Greg.

I have enough on my plate as is, and no need to add any miscreants to the pile.

Those under my magnifying glass seldom enjoy the attention.

Most would far rather try and steal bananananas from Dr Zaius.

CapnMac82

バットマンは忍者ではありません。

Ok, but I'm still intimidated because you know how to find Japanese characters on a computer, which means you are clever.

So you might find yourself waiting for me to show up for this alleged altercation, Cap.....

Gamera

You might want to link up with Little Timmy. I saw him in a robe waving his hands around.  He told me it was his bathrobe and he was waving a bee away.

Not a Bee ...... I was trying to get the Voice's to "SHUT UP" !! ( my Tin-Foil hat wasn't working....)

Gamera

I found a dead squirrel. I think he Force-choked it... 

...... I had too ...... ( he was armed...)

Just to let you guys know what's going on in the "asylum" here.....

It took me 2 days to get logged in to this site. I "attempted" to block the ad's and I guess I shot myself in the foot. I had to go through my Java script setting's , AGAIN, ( remember last year when I had to get a new computer ??? ) and reset a bunch of UNWANTED cookie's, but now I'm back..... HEY, I hear you groaning there in the back. Quiet down !  ...... or I shall "taunt" you a second time ...

Bakster

Timmy in a bathrobe? Bad visual. Makes me think of Hugh Hefner.

I'm torn ..... he get's the lady's ...... but he's old and look's like Skelator......

AND.... he's DEAD !  

Should I be offended ?  Should I be scared ?   

............

( Do I still get the lady's regardless ??? )

Bakster

In response to your excellent comment, I think Dr Smith says it best:

littletimmy

 

 

Bakster

Timmy in a bathrobe? Bad visual. Makes me think of Hugh Hefner.

 

 

I'm torn ..... he get's the lady's ...... but he's old and look's like Skelator......

AND.... he's DEAD !  

Should I be offended ?  Should I be scared ?   

............

( Do I still get the lady's regardless ??? )

 

Lol.  Man, this is good stuff. All you guys are bringing it. Keep up the good work.

And Timmy, don't be neither. In my mind, nothing good comes from bathrobes. Never owned one, never will. Maybe I need bathrobe therapy. 

Man! Dr Smith is good! How did he convince Spock into a back rub?

Greg

Ok, but I'm still intimidated because you know how to find Japanese characters on a computer, which means you are clever.

Lol.

Hey Greg. I know how to find polish sausage in my freezer. What does that mean about me?

I realize I am stepping into a meat grinder with that one.

CapnMac82

 

 

Gamera

Greg: I won't worry too much, Captain Mac will just arrest you. And then you can use your ninja skills to escape from prison.

 

 

Now, all y'all lay off Greg.

I have enough on my plate as is, and no need to add any miscreants to the pile.

Don't look now but I think we were just called miscreants. Lol. 

Bakster

Don't look now but I think we were just called miscreants. Lol.

Didn't bother me until you just made me realise I don't know what 'miscreant' means (and I thought my vocabulary was pretty ok), so I looked it up.

Only mildly offensive, no worries at this point. Been called worse.

Put another way, Em arnt fightin' words.

Was Dr Smith in an original Star Trek episode? How can I possibly not remember that? I thought for sure I know every episode.

And isn't that his Lost in Space costume anyway???

Bakster

Hey Greg. I know how to find polish sausage in my freezer. What does that mean about me?

This is going to take some serious thought.

But in the mean time, for now it means if you add fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, some green beans and most importantly, my beloved sweet and sour cabbage, you have my favorite meal; Polish dinner!

PS, that might be a regional thing so if anyone is confused or offended, that is a wildly popular meal served in my local area for decades at Polish weddings and other get togethers.

On an even more off-topic side note, we also celebrate the Monday after Easter here. It's called Dyngus day (another Polish tradition). I believe it is an excuse to drink absurd quantities of beer after lent ends but I may have that wrong. My business used to be closed on Dyngus Day as a PAID holiday. It was fun trying to explain that to our aerospace and defense customers, in particular.

Again, this is just to tide you over whilst I ponder a proper, wise-<bleep> response.

Bakster

 

 

CapnMac82

 

 

Gamera

Greg: I won't worry too much, Captain Mac will just arrest you. And then you can use your ninja skills to escape from prison.

 

 

Now, all y'all lay off Greg.

I have enough on my plate as is, and no need to add any miscreants to the pile.

 

 

 

Don't look now but I think we were just called miscreants. Lol. 

 

I think the Captain was refering to me with the term 'miscreant'... 

Because 'He who controls the toilet paper controls the world!!!'

Whomever took that pic of the pickup truck and toilet paper may win a Pulitzer one day.

Or whatever the appropriate prize I'm trying to think of might be.

For sure one of those don't know whether to laugh or be outraged sort of things. I suppose laughing is lots healthier though.

Gamera

Because 'He who controls the toilet paper controls the world!!!'

Laughing. There oght to be a law...

And no.  I collaborated with you, so I am a miscreant too!  I have no problem with that. 

I suppose now is a good time to throw some modeling into this thread. I took off work today for Good Friday, did a little work.  BTW. Happy Good Friday everyone!

So, I constructed the first bulkhead. 

Below:  Making the curves right was interesting. I suppose a smarter modeler might have done things different, maybe measuring with an inside caliper or something. I don't own one, but probably should. Anyway, you can see in the photo how I made up a template using a piece here and a piece there. 

Below: A cockeyed view skewing things even more. My symmetry in construction is not great but for my purposes things are close enough.

Some of you that followed this thread from day 1 may remember when I was vacillating over the engine size on Icarus I. Initially, I purchased a cheap shuttle kit off Ebay just for the engines. After review and debate, it was decided they were too small for the scale. I then ordered a resin version closer to what I needed, but those ended up being a pretty ugly casting. None the less, I planned to use em.

My next step on this is to build the removable firewall. I dug out the shuttle engines and you know, I think they should look pretty good. The engine cluster shown is just for size reference. I won't be using that whole assembly.

And that is all for now.

That template looks pretty complex.

Greg

That template looks pretty complex.

 

Yeah--it's quite the mess. It's an example of flying by the seat of my pants. Heck--this whole build is. Frankly, I thinks it's coming out better than I thought it would. This isn't easy trying to construct an interior using an interior hull that may or may not be symmetrical, or even to scale. All things considered, I am pleased with it. 

Two updates in one day?  What!

I made some progress on the firewall. I wanted a rigid piece of plastic and I found this in my stash. The vertical detail sort of adds back what I removed when I sanded, but in a different way.

Originally there was a hatch between two engine bells. Having a hatch located there seems kind of lame to me. Since I am not shooting for total accuracy, I am toying with using all three engines to give the beast a blow your face off look. Open to input.

Bakster

All things considered, I am pleased with it.

You should be. This is going to come together well.

Go for the 3 engine jazzy look. I'll help cheerlead.

Greg

 

 

Bakster

All things considered, I am pleased with it.

 

 

You should be. This is going to come together well.

Go for the 3 engine jazzy look. I'll help cheerlead.

 

Thanks Greg. I will see how things look once I start test fitting.