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08-04-2017, 09:39 AM
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Murph's Models 1/388 USS Macon
Gang,
Here's my latest 6-week opus: Aaron's 1/388 airship USS Macon. At about two feet long, it looks impressive on the shelf, but it's a definite three-footer (viewing distance). I'm not really satisfied with my craftsmanship. I made my own joining strips in lieu of using the integral tabs, so I don't know if that had anything to do with being unable to get smooth, uniform joints. I used a couple of the formers, but they tended to distort the other end of the section I used them on. Most of the model is filled with my preferred substance -- toilet paper!  Anyway, constructive criticism welcome. I still don't really understand how papermate and Pericles get such seamless joints using integral tabs. I know one or both have explained their technique, but I just can't seem to master it.  Les (The Voice of Authority)
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#5
08-04-2017, 01:28 PM
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Simply wonderful
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#6
08-04-2017, 02:12 PM
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Looks good from here Les. Admittedly I'm more than 3 feet away....
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08-04-2017, 02:16 PM
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I think it is an awesome build!
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#8
08-04-2017, 03:55 PM
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It looks very well.I always had problems with fit of parts on larger models.I'm sure you would be more satisfied if you tried scaling it down a bit.Won't hurt to try and it might give you some interesting result.
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08-04-2017, 08:31 PM
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Quote:
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Screw the rivets, I'm building for atmosphere, not detail. later, F Scott W
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