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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 11, 2017 18:01:58 GMT -5
Todd, THANK YOU once more............. Here is a couple of shots of the spent round casings. They started life from plastic tube (that is at least 30 years old so please don't ask me what when or who made it). Then I filled each casing with solid plastic rod. Then took Grandt Line washers, added one to each to format the rim on the casing......
  
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Post by Leon on Oct 11, 2017 18:34:49 GMT -5
Spent rounds look good PJ! Your really detailing this to the hilt.  |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 11, 2017 19:46:33 GMT -5
Thanks Leon.....the devil's in the details
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Post by TRM on Oct 11, 2017 20:16:14 GMT -5
Whatever it takes! Great in-house sourcing to materials!  Only 30 year? Not too bad!  |
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Post by Ray Dunakin on Oct 12, 2017 0:56:04 GMT -5
Beautiful! Great work so far!
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 12, 2017 11:32:38 GMT -5
Funny thing I thought about your gatling gun over the weekend when I watched the movie 'Magnificent Seven'. The one that was released last year and it was pretty good. You will see plenty action of gatling gun but its a different model even tho.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 12, 2017 15:17:02 GMT -5
Todd, Ray, Deaf... MANY THANKS.....
Deaf, I believe that was the Civil War version...... Which, heck they are close, it's mostly the ammo can and barrel configuration that makes the 1880's variant . Thanks for the lead thou.
So here is an update to the gun. Been working on the crank handle and elevation crank... they both still have Aero Dope on them.....   
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Post by Leon on Oct 12, 2017 15:50:22 GMT -5
Excellent work PJ! This is looking like a Museum piece. |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 12, 2017 17:07:24 GMT -5
Leon, You Sir are far far to kind.
Here's a big plug..... as the "kids" say Big PROPS go out to Billie Jean. She bailed me out by reproducing wheels for me. After I "screwed the pooch" on them
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Post by TRM on Oct 12, 2017 17:36:09 GMT -5
Looking good, still, PJ! Something might seem small, but it i the bigger picture that improves each time you add them! Kudos to BJ for the wheels! The modeling Gods work in mysterious ways! |
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Post by `Boots` on Oct 14, 2017 8:46:43 GMT -5
Simply stunning work PJ...........those spent casings look the dingo`s danglers fella, great save with the wheels for sure...............keep it lit dude |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 14, 2017 9:18:59 GMT -5
Todd, Boots, I say this a lot, BUT it is really meant: MANY THANKS |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 17, 2017 22:43:52 GMT -5
Well HUGE THANKS go out to Panzer Concepts, (billiejean), She replicated some new wheels for me, that is after I butchered up the originals. If you need casting work and she has openings, Panzer Concepts is the way to go.
   
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Post by Leon on Oct 18, 2017 4:30:59 GMT -5
Wheels look good PJ!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 18, 2017 8:06:51 GMT -5
Thanks Leon,
Someone PM'd me..... asking if the wheels were finished.... NO the wheels haven't been cleaned yet, they're just "dry fit"....
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Post by TRM on Oct 18, 2017 16:16:48 GMT -5
And just like that....Boom!! Wheels! They look Superb! Gun stand well on her own two feet! BJ is at the top of her game with this sh*t! |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 28, 2017 20:03:52 GMT -5
So, I got motivated and been hitting the Gatling Guns details. Now as you out there in "model land" know, just because I build something in "X" scale, doesn't mean that the details on the 1/1 scale original translate to being shrunk down to my "X" scale. Most experienced modelers know that sometimes due to this loss in shrinking, details have to be added. Now how this relates to the Gatling-gun is, that i have added details that are not "historically" accurate. But are necessary for the model to be symmetrical. Those who have followed my posts know that I am a big fan of the late Shep Paine. Shep spoke and wrote about the concept of "balance versus symmetry". His builds represent this concept. It's one of the lessons I learned from him....... So here are shots on the details I added, including a ejector cover that I am betting isn't anywhere near historically accurate but add symmetry.................
     
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Post by joelsmith on Oct 28, 2017 22:09:31 GMT -5
Looking killa! Are you going to build a crewman for the gun?
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 28, 2017 23:46:59 GMT -5
Thanks Joel. I don't think so, see I wasn't 100 percent accurate when labeling it 1/15th scale...it's more like 1/13th....and that means no figures are available. But i am working on the concept of the Regimental Guide-on, with my friends initials.....
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Post by moramarth on Oct 29, 2017 0:07:36 GMT -5
"I wasn't 100 percent accurate when labeling it 1/15th scale...it's more like 1/13th....and that means no figures are available."
People come in various sizes: there's plenty of 1/12th scale figures out there, some should have conversion potential.
Regards,
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Post by Leon on Oct 29, 2017 6:42:39 GMT -5
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 29, 2017 9:22:19 GMT -5
Moramarth, THANK YOU for the info........... (what follows next is humor)......rotten stinkin' no good so and so, now you went and made more work for me... LOL LOL LOL
Leon, Thank you kind sir. Like I posted earlier, she's really getting into shape
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Post by panzerjager2 on Oct 31, 2017 16:06:18 GMT -5
Been cleaning the Gatling-gun, and finally primed it with gunmetal grey. Also added a tow hook for the chain. To the IPMSer's out there, I had to pull the design out of my a$$ because there isn't a whole lot out there on post American Civil War Tow Chains..........................
    
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Post by Ray Dunakin on Oct 31, 2017 21:13:44 GMT -5
The gun looks great painted!
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Post by Leon on Nov 1, 2017 5:37:29 GMT -5
Tow hook and barrel look good PJ! Getting close now.
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Post by panzerjager2 on Nov 1, 2017 5:58:48 GMT -5
Ray, Leon Thank you for the kind posts
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Post by jpc1968 on Nov 1, 2017 8:13:58 GMT -5
Wow, so different from what came in the box. Excellent build my friend. Bravo!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Nov 1, 2017 10:49:27 GMT -5
Thanks JPC
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 16, 2017 12:39:12 GMT -5
Great finish... that's for sure!!!
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Post by panzerjager2 on Nov 16, 2017 13:12:13 GMT -5
Thanks Deaf, she's getting close... updates soon to follow
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Only 30 year? Not too bad! 
