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Forum: Captains' Log - Messages from the Administrator
12-19-2007, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,685
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albisasky
Re: To All Members Please Read Important!Get well soon, John. My Mom was diagnosed with CHF five or six years ago and she's still going strong. Thanks, Pat for running the ship will your Dad is recovering. Merry Christmas and a healthy,... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
12-14-2007, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,086
Posted By
albisasky
Re: CSS Alabama kit in 196th Scale??Michael, Many a model shipwright cut his teeth on the Revell (et al) styrene ship model kits and there are many modelers who still build them today. As a young teen, I built both the CSS Alabama... |
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the Forum
12-04-2007, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 533
Posted By
albisasky
Re: Hello, from your newest member!No worries, Colin. She'll be right, mate. It just takes a bit of practice and patience. Welcome aboard! Al in Sykesville, Maryland, USA |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
11-26-2007, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By
albisasky
Re: Breaking chainplatesIf you purchased your model from Model Expo, they will replace them for free. One of the great advantages of buying from ME. if it were me, I wouldn't even bother with AL, but buy (better)... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
11-19-2007, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,011
Posted By
albisasky
Re: Aibrush CompressorBill, I was just reading the Scuttlebutt Forum and came across your question. I have a Badger 150-1 diaphram compressor with a Norgren regulator/moisture trap/pressure gauge combo. Static pressure... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
11-07-2007, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By
albisasky
More on Model Expo's increase in pricesI think that I may have been a bit harsh with my comment on the price hike of Model Shipway Kits. After the sticker shock wore off and I really put some thought into it, the situation is not quite... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
11-05-2007, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By
albisasky
Model Expo Increases PricesModel Expo's latest e-mail news boasts a 25% "across the board" discount on all products. However, when you go to the website, you'll notice that just about ALL of the Model Shipways produces have... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
10-17-2007, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 643
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albisasky
Re: Albatross Bulwarks problemNoel, Have you tried hot soaking and/or steaming them and then pre-bending? Al Bisasky |
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Forum: Shop and/or modeling tips
09-19-2007, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 904
Posted By
albisasky
The WoodshedI have a plastic box that measures about 12" x 6" x 2" with compartments that I call my "woodshed". After working on a model, I collect all of the the left over pieces of wood and put them in the... |
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Forum: Shop and/or modeling tips
09-08-2007, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,937
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albisasky
Rabbeting for the Neophyte Model ShipwrightOne of the most critical operations in building a p-o-b ship model is carving the bearding line at the stern and rabbeting the false keel. This is no more than a medium deal for the experienced... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
10-28-2005, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 862
Posted By
albisasky
Model Expo, Where Are You:?: I have not been able to access the Model Expo website any day this week. I'm assuming that it is due to an interruption of their telecom service as a result of the last hurricane to hit Florida.... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
08-28-2005, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,393
Posted By
albisasky
Supporting Your Local Hobby Shop:walk: SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL HOBBY SHOP I hate shopping for model shipbuilding kits, tools and materials on the Internet. What may seem like a good bargain is oft times not. A good example of this... |
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Forum: Experiences and /or reviews of model kits
08-16-2005, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,654
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albisasky
Building Mamoli's Hms Beagle (part Ii)BUILDING THE HMS BEAGLE (PART II) :build: Progress has been slow on my Mamoli kit of the HMS Beagle. This is due to the fact that it is the first true plank-on-frame ship model that I have... |
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Forum: Experiences and /or reviews of model kits
07-08-2005, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,695
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albisasky
Hms Beagle:build: BUILDING MAMOLI'S HMS BEAGLE (PART I) Model Expo recently ran an "Early Summer Sale" offering Mamoli kits at 40% - 60% off. I purchased the HMS BEAGLE that normally costs $219.99 for... |
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Forum: Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here...
07-08-2005, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By
albisasky
Re: How to shape the plank.:saw: Tapering Planks You can spend about 60 bucks on a plank tapering jig or you can fabricate one. I use two pieces of 1" x 1" aluminum angle stock ("L" shaped) about 14" long. I place these... |
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