norbert Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 Hi Reedoak just completed another deck-crew, this time a man carrying tie downs. So far, figure is supplied without chains as on figure below : and here is how it looks with the 4 chains installed have a nice day Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJ Martin Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Back in the day, a line rat carrying only 4 chains would have been called another name for a cat. Not sure about these days. Hell it's been almost 30 damn years since I worked the roof. Love the chains. What the hell is in his pocket though? We couldn't do that, FOD hazard and the deck apes would go spastic if they saw that. The padeyes look great, just be sure to put a bunch of nasty gunk in them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 You can add additional tie-downs as i did on this early picture, before I received my order of chains Gloves are inside the pocket. I saw with surprise some pictures of these without gloves on hand. Good to find somebody who can tell me more here Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 we made also the man who normaly seats on top of the catapult command hatch : cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJ Martin Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 On 1/6/2017 at 7:47 AM, norbert said: You can add additional tie-downs as i did on this early picture, before I received my order of chains Gloves are inside the pocket. I saw with surprise some pictures of these without gloves on hand. That looks damn good. I never had flight deck pants with huge pockets, I was an air wing (CVW-1/VF-33) roof rat in the pre-cami days. Before a boat det, we'd ride up to Langley AFB and pick up a crapload of the USAF green utility pants. They were dirt cheap and actually held up pretty well. Anything was better than dungarees! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hi We finaly found brass chains in sizes close to the tie-down chains. cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 No one makes chain that small in a Steel color? I found some for 1/72, attached to a locket, but, it was Stainless Steel, then I went online and found a way to stain it. (yeah, jewelers know how to stain Stainless, lol) But, I haven't found any Dull Steel colored chains yet. I don't want to paint the Copper chains I got in my Flightpath set, paint build up in the tiny wholes makes it look "funny." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Rex said: No one makes chain that small in a Steel color? I found some for 1/72, attached to a locket, but, it was Stainless Steel, then I went online and found a way to stain it. (yeah, jewelers know how to stain Stainless, lol) But, I haven't found any Dull Steel colored chains yet. I don't want to paint the Copper chains I got in my Flightpath set, paint build up in the tiny wholes makes it look "funny." There's a product called black brass, or blue water, that achieve this finish. You simply deep the chain in it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hi Next in the US Navy thematic with a deck crew installed in his tug : cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plastic-stasher Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Is it just me or is anyone else beginning to see the possibilities for a carrier deck diorama without the need for model aircraft? Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Another addition : shooter giving instructions to a center deck operator (sitting in the catapult hatch, yes, we are moving slowly to the catapults) cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpagueur Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 8 hours ago, plastic-stasher said: Is it just me or is anyone else beginning to see the possibilities for a carrier deck diorama without the need for model aircraft? Derek totally agreed! it's really hard to pick a few for a diorama ... they are all beautiful how can you choose just only 3-4? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 On 25/02/2017 at 10:54 AM, plastic-stasher said: Is it just me or is anyone else beginning to see the possibilities for a carrier deck diorama without the need for model aircraft? Derek That's hard to imagine... this is our french navy display we bring to exhibitions. But just with the two guys in the center, you can make a story Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted March 9, 2017 Author Share Posted March 9, 2017 HI added a new deck crew to our range of 3D printed figures : lookig downward, carrying tie-downs, crosses arms now you know why the sitted one is looking upwards cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
my favs are F`s Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Oh yeah, i see a diorama! Batman & Robin talking with someone and a space ship on the background... Very laid-back, relaxing and serene scene! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Matt Foley Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Can you show us what they look like on the sprue please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hi Basicaly, it's how they look with the sprues you remove them like other sprues, except a sprues cutter is highly recommanded (Xuron or Tamiya) cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
norbert Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi We added a blackened brass chain version In the picture, the chain in the foreground is just blackened, the one in 1/48 just behind got a powder for a more grey affect. We can imagine the use of different powders or drypaint for different effects cheers Norbert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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