[Papermodels II 50404] Michael "The Haggard" has passed

2020-06-17 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
He will certainly be missed. Years ago I built one of the Arizona Fire trucks. A number of members have caricatures on their sites,. some Hakos. I used these to "crew" the fire truck with a photo program putting the caricatures on windows and Hakos on side and rear steps. I think Haggard

Re: [Papermodels II 50348] Simple Viking Ship Build/ from Hamburg Museum

2020-04-15 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Oh My, I can see where this is headed, but is the scale big enough? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to papermodels+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[Papermodels II 50343] Simple Viking Ship Build/ from Hamburg Museum

2020-04-09 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Any idea why the backs of the wooden shields are a washed out grey instead of tan? They look like they were made from drift wood? I noticed when I downloaded the kit. Present, and free, on the same page was the museum's fishing boat. I seem to remember a free fishing company promo boat that

[Papermodels II 50329] Caution: glue squeeze

2020-03-27 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Try the needle tipped "Fine Tip" bottle made in the UK. It has a pin in the cap to keep the needle clear. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[Papermodels II 50315] WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON?

2020-03-21 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Lately, finished Gunner and Lena Sillen's HY hippie van they had in the 70's. Working on Slite light diorama and Volkers C-Virus stay at home police station. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Papermodels II 50237] SUNK YAMOTO

2019-10-27 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
They should be mounted as shown with the narrow side in to the turret. There should be a black square on the front of each where the armor glass was located. These allowed the turrets to target independently should they lose contact with the sets of rangefinders located at the top of the

Re: [Papermodels II 50236] SUNK YAMOTO

2019-10-27 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Are you talking about the optical rangefinder "ears" at the top, back of the turrets? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[Papermodels II 50211] Printers

2019-09-10 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Try Epson. With dyes instead of water based inks, at least the colors don't bleed if condensation from your glass drips on your current project! I had a leak on my porch that ruined the colors on several models printed with an HP printer using water based inks. -- You received this message

[Papermodels II 50207] USS (?) Marietta River Ironclad, 1866

2019-09-01 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Nice build. I like the enlisted and officers' outhouses on the stern instead of just aft of the bow like the SMS Mosel. I guess these dumped right into the river instead of chamber pots with cleanout doors, and it is not semi-submersible like the German boats. Looks like the cupola on the

[Papermodels II 50092] Re: What have I done to myself??

2018-12-21 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
I would do like I did and borrow a Scan and Cut to try it out before buying. I bought the low tack mats for use with card stock and a blade. Just not enough control in identifying what to cut and what not with the 350, but the new DX line supposedly works better. Certainly try before you buy

[Papermodels II 50091] Re: What have I done to myself??

2018-12-20 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
On Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 8:50:47 PM UTC-6, Debbie wrote: > I decided to make 12 of these for Christmas dinner as place cards. You put > candy in the heads.  I got it from Uncommon Goods. They have several paper > models to download free.  > > > -- > > deb  Get a Brother Scan and

[Papermodels II 50050] Clear cockpit panels.

2018-10-01 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Gloss tape over the inside of the frames does not make a lot of difference since you are looking through gloss panels to see inside. However, taping over the outside makes all those panels glossy on a subdued or flat aircraft paint scheme. -- You received this message because you are

[Papermodels II 50049] Clear cockpit panels.

2018-10-01 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
I am currently building a BV-141 WWII German observation plane for my brother-in-law for an asymmetric demonstration. The kit has a basic interior I am enhancing with more detail. After coloring the insides of the panel frames, I cover the inside with clear packing tape. Then I did a test

[Papermodels II 50032] Re: camel on stand

2018-09-23 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
On Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 8:38:19 AM UTC-5, Brooks1975 wrote: > On Friday, September 21, 2018 at 6:57:57 PM UTC-5, Bones wrote: > > And this is it on the provided stand. > > > > > > Bones > > Where did this one come from? Found it and a number of others at MEGA. Thank you! -- You

[Papermodels II 50030] Re: camel on stand

2018-09-23 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
On Friday, September 21, 2018 at 6:57:57 PM UTC-5, Bones wrote: > And this is it on the provided stand. > > > Bones Where did this one come from? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [Papermodels II 50014] saladin update

2018-09-17 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
I live in a Senior's retirement community with a lot of ladies that update every year. I found current versions with minimal hours for $200 for a 12 inch machine and $300 for a 24 inch machine. I could not edit as well as I wanted to, but great for repetitive parts like tank tracks. It is an

Re: [Papermodels II 50013] saladin update

2018-09-17 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
The Scan N Cuts's are stand alone devices with a small screen that scan, let you select and edit, then cut. You can use thumb drives, cable or wireless to interface with the Internet. There is a "Canvas" software to enhance abilities, but no computer is required. -- You received this

[Papermodels II 49875] RPOH

2017-07-20 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Don't put fins on helicopter pontoons/floats. You tend to spin during startup on water and any sideways hover in contact with the water will spin you or put the rotors in the the water for a real BAD day. Love the idea. Amphibious is usually best so you can land on the ground or water when

Re: [Papermodels II 49802] Millennium Falcon

2017-04-15 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Where do I request the cockpit and gunner position enhancements? brooks1...@aol.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [Papermodels II 49743] USAF Academy Chapel

2017-02-01 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 9:43:24 PM UTC-6, nu...@bid.nes wrote: > On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 5:33:24 PM UTC-8, ARMORMAN wrote: > > [USAF chapel model] > > > could we get a link, please? > > Allow me: > > https://saba-modellbau.jimdo.com/modelle/usafa-cadet-chapel/ > > >

[Papermodels II 49737] USAF Academy Chapel

2017-02-01 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Wolfgang Bayrhuber SABA Modellbau Wolfgang lives in Austria and has never seen the Academy or the Chapel, but has designed and released for free a beautiful model of the Chapel. It is about 18 inches long and ten or twelve inches high at least. I would post photos of his beta build from

[Papermodels II 49736] USAF Academy Cadet Chapel

2017-02-01 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Wolfgang Bayrhuber SABA Modellbau Wolfgang lives in Austria and has never seen the Academy or the Chapel, but has designed and released for free a beautiful model of the Chapel. It is about 18 inches long and ten or twelve inches high at least. I would post photos of his beta build from

[Papermodels II 49698] YAMAHA ULTRA REALISTIC MT-10

2016-12-21 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Just released hours ago, the new Yamaha latest release, the Ultra Realistic MT-10. Check at Yamaha Papercraft for the new model! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from

[Papermodels II 49692] colours

2016-12-10 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Put the jpg file in a photo or drawing program and reduce the contrast and color density there. Then do a test print on one page. Lighten or darken to the colors you want then Save As or Export to a folder labeled Enhanced or similar. Then go back and remove the changes to the original file

[Papermodels II 49677] Re: UHU

2016-11-21 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
On Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2:37:01 PM UTC-6, Bones wrote: > Has anyone been keeping an eye on HUH's incredible model of the Eiffel Tower ? > > https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja=en=y=_t=en=UTF-8=http%3A%2F%2Fuhu02.way-nifty.com= > > > Bones Happens every day to me. The

[Papermodels II 49675] UHU

2016-11-20 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
This is not a model of the Eiffel Tower. This is the bottom segment of the orange and white "Tokyo Tower" as stated on his page. .. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[Papermodels II 49456] USAF Academy Chapel

2016-01-17 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
There is an excellent model of the USAFA Chapel coming later this Spring from a designer/developer in Austria. More information will be posted as available. Dennis Brooks USAFA Class of 1975 By the way, the new USAFA Center for Character and Leadership Development is a piece of junk. A tilted

[Papermodels II 49387] Fiddlers Green Burgess-Dunne Flying wing

2015-11-07 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
You know how much drag those flags would create. I am surprised it would get off the groung. Long ribbons of fabric can be almost as good as a parachute! I might display it with the flags, but never fly with them attached. I though maybe another aluminum model. Anything on the workbench in

[Papermodels II 49355] Re: KIRISHIMA DESTROYER PART 15 AVAILABLE

2015-09-28 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Try a search on "kirishima papercraft" and it will lead you to the model. The finished model is shown, but current parts sets are only up to finishing the hull, deck and main superstructure. There are still some detail pieces to go. I think I have been following the site for almost two

[Papermodels II 49345] KIRISHIMA DESTROYER PART 15 AVAILABLE

2015-09-26 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
The middle and aft deck of the Kirishima are now available as Step or Part 15. This is a long term model, but you can't argue the cost! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Papermodels II" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [Papermodels II 49299] Well, it started with paper....

2015-07-11 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Since the wind guage was a whimsy of my Dad's, you won't find it. He took his coke/beer can plane and ran a stiff, non-coroding wire down the center, with the wings level, that was about eight inches long, above the plane, and locked to the bottom of the plane. He made a reinforced inverted L

Re: [Papermodels II 49294] Well, it started with paper....

2015-06-29 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Sorry Bob, I forgot, so long ago, that you were doing the LA County variant. Are you putting the pod on the bottom, or just the hoist above the door? Does it always carry the tank pod or just for fires? I am sure they will love it. You have more patience that I do. My father made a

[Papermodels II 49292] Well, it started with paper....

2015-06-28 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Looks great! But how many hours and little fiddly bits are there??? Helicopters do bring out the crazy, whether building models or flying them! Looks really nice Bob, but even as a person that flew all the Hawks from CG, Army, Air Force and Navy, not to mention Australian, I don't think I

Re: [Papermodels II 49251] Re: Free Fiddlersgreen Memorial Day L-4 Grasshopper

2015-05-26 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Forgot the New Year's Me-109. On Monday, May 25, 2015 at 12:21:39 PM UTC-5, Brooks1975 wrote: For FG specialty paint schemes; I also have Santa's Cessna, Santa's F-4U Corsair, Alien Santa Saucer, 4th of July P-51, Easter Bulldog, Arbor Day Bulldog, Barbie PT-17, Halloween PT-17, Halloween

Re: [Papermodels II 49250] Re: Free Fiddlersgreen Memorial Day L-4 Grasshopper

2015-05-25 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
For FG specialty paint schemes; I also have Santa's Cessna, Santa's F-4U Corsair, Alien Santa Saucer, 4th of July P-51, Easter Bulldog, Arbor Day Bulldog, Barbie PT-17, Halloween PT-17, Halloween P-51, Halloween Haunted House, Halloween Witch (with and without bomb), Thanksgiving F-4U Corsair,

[Papermodels II 49248] Re: Free Fiddlersgreen Memorial Day L-4 Grasshopper

2015-05-24 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
It originally showed the Navy NE variant of the L-4, blue with Donald Duck flying, but led to last years Army L-4 with invasion stripes and emblems. Now has the VFW variant of the Grumman Skyrocket with Blackhawk colors. You have to be quick at times to catch the changes but they are giving

[Papermodels II 49276] Arbor Day Bulldog at Fiddlersgreen

2015-04-30 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
A difficult model to shape and fit the wing roots and the shaped horizontal stab. The cockpit does not fit correctly with the part as shaped. The cockpit is supposed to be a straight line of the vertical stab. I modified the part on the page and reprinted to get something that fit without

Re: [Papermodels II 49275] Fiddlersgreen Whale Boat

2015-04-30 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
I can see where you needed extra support with the 67 pound card stock. Spreading the hull to shape takes a good bit of force. With 130 pound card stock it is even harder to shape, but the folded benches are much stronger. Putting long V troughs under the seats to turn them into triagular

Re: [Papermodels II 49278] Fiddlersgreen Whale Boat

2015-04-30 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Normally I use Smith and Company two part epoxy from The Rot Doctor. It mixes up to a consistancy between alcohol and water and soaks right through the card stock coating each cell without disturbing the dye or water based ink colors. It made a great set of Pin Up playing cards for my brother

[Papermodels II 49255] Fiddlersgreen Whale Boat

2015-04-11 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
I printed it on 130 pound card stock for durability. This raised some issues. You can see on the site that I printed the backs of things like oarlocks. I also cut off all the tabs and separated pieces to be folded. 130 does NOT fold well. Where extra color blocks were meant to be folded

[Papermodels II 49259] Re: Fiddlersgreen Whale Boat

2015-04-11 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Hey Bob, What did you use for the stays and harpoon rope? Looks like wire or metallic thread? I scored the hull board laps with an embossing tool. It shows when I curve the hull to fit, highlighting the plank nature with the card folding at each score line as it curves. Your jib stay

[Papermodels II 49201] FiddlersGreen St Pat's Ercoupe

2015-03-15 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
I sent them an enhanced pattern with the back of the prop and a full green cockpit to go under a clear canopy, but they did not make it available. I guess limited computer space. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Papermodels II group. To unsubscribe

[Papermodels II 49109] Re: The Betty finished

2015-01-26 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Hey Bones, How do I get your little Hako of yourself? On Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 12:33:30 AM UTC-6, Bones wrote: It's done and it was a whole heap of fun to build. I'm really happy with it despite some of my ham fisted building on some parts. This thing was a pleasure to put

[Papermodels II 49062] Re: Two free Christmas paper planes from Fiddlers Green

2014-12-23 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
I don't see the Goon, just the pages for the Cessna 152? Different page? On Saturday, December 20, 2014 11:43:18 AM UTC-6, bpen...@aol.com wrote: http://www.fiddlersgreen.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Papermodels II group. To

[Papermodels II 48999] 1-200th JDS KIRISHIMA DDG-174 Destroyer Part 13

2014-11-05 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
For those who are gathering the parts or building as parts come available, Part 13 came up yesterday. It is a long process, but nicely detailed model and you can't complain about the price. http://papermodel.jp/kirishima-index.html Dennis Brooks -- You received this message because you are

[Papermodels II 48852] Re: Pushing paper modeling at the Ship Modelers Association Meeting

2014-07-18 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Nah, Now if you had a plane attacking the U-Boat pen On Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:35:52 AM UTC-5, bpen...@aol.com wrote: Hi, I had a chance to say a few words at this evening’s Ship Modelers Association meeting. Any doubt I am an airplane guy? Photo by David Okamura I was asked

[Papermodels II 48800] Re: Free Memorial Day L-4 Grasshopper paper model

2014-05-27 Thread 'Brooks1975' via Papermodels II
Why are all the photos of the blue Navy variant while the model parts are the Army Invasion green with stripes? On Sunday, May 25, 2014 5:26:50 PM UTC-5, bpen...@aol.com wrote: http://www.fiddlersgreen.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google