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Old 10-13-2008, 08:40 PM   #21
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Yes, 1/36 can be a real challenge. I give a lot of credit to my customers who do nothing but 1/35 military and the detail they create with it. Detail master has .0075" wire that looks pretty good for plug wires in 1/36. Every kit I've opened has the poor fit for the hull. I just cut a piece of styrene to fit across the hull between the hatches and cabin door to the proper width and CA it in place. Below are a couple sets of stacks I did from raw aluminum tubing. The Blue Pete is a resurrected kit that I built when I was a kid (30 years ago) and the Purple Pete belongs to a customer.
I carry Detail Master in our store so if you need help finding any, let me know.

Here is a link to ScaleBot. They have a great calculator for converting scale measurements.
http://www.modelcars.iwarp.com/tips/scalebot.htm
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Old 10-15-2008, 10:40 PM   #22
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nice! I'll be doing another one of these scarab kits over the winter, hoping to eventually make a wave-crushing diorama with a few of them, so I'll definately be in contact with you.

Be sure to e-mail me updates on your build when you get back to it, and order/contact info for your store.

thanks

mattduncker@yahoo.com
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Old 10-16-2008, 11:22 AM   #23
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nice! I'll be doing another one of these scarab kits over the winter, hoping to eventually make a wave-crushing diorama with a few of them, so I'll definately be in contact with you.

Be sure to e-mail me updates on your build when you get back to it, and order/contact info for your store.

thanks

mattduncker@yahoo.com
I started a new thread for the Monogram kits.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=197189

Post your pics. The owner of DAZZLEMENT posted on the thread. The boat is from your area. Pretty cool to hear from them.

Wayne
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