coogrfan Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Returned home today from a weekend road trip to discover that my pre-order from Kitlinx had arrived. Stokey Pete, jeroen_R90S, Hartmann352 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/8/2023 at 8:24 AM, Neo said: @dendersive been tempted by those ceramic blades last year, could you share feedback on how they perform once you try them? Neo, Note, my comments are about the brand shown in the photo. Perhaps some other brand of ceramic blades are better. I reposted the photo here. I checked them out. First, they're just a bit wide for a #1 handle (not thick) so, they need a #2 handle, but they're not that wide, so I imagine that they will rotate in the handle when pressure is applied. I had some other blade or saw that was the same and when used in a #2 handle, it rotated when pressure was applied. They don't feel very sharp, you know, when you drag your finger perpendicular to the blade surface. I actually wonder how much pressure would be necessary to cut my finger. And to be honest, I'm not sure they're as sharp as a #11 blade. The handle shown in the photo contains a blade, but just the very tip of the blade is exposed. Perhaps the tip is sharper. Cutting a piece of paper, it doesn't really seem sharper. A couple years ago, I changed to using a scalpel because it was sharper than the #11 blades. So, these ceramic blades, I don't really recommend them. Rick Griewski, Neo, dutik and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 3:43 PM, LSP_K2 said: I received this a couple of weeks back, but neglected to do a show on tell on him. My very first ever purchased 3D product, the Lost in Space robot, and it looks just spectacular. I missed this one! I initially thought it was the original 60s bubble head LIS robot, but you did manage to get the the new series LIS robot, of which was very cool. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankBuster Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 46 minutes ago, denders said: Neo, Note, my comments are about the brand shown in the photo. Perhaps some other brand of ceramic blades are better. I reposted the photo here. I checked them out. First, they're just a bit wide for a #1 handle (not thick) so, they need a #2 handle, but they're not that wide, so I imagine that they will rotate in the handle when pressure is applied. I had some other blade or saw that was the same and when used in a #2 handle, it rotated when pressure was applied. They don't feel very sharp, you know, when you drag your finger perpendicular to the blade surface. I actually wonder how much pressure would be necessary to cut my finger. And to be honest, I'm not sure they're as sharp as a #11 blade. The handle shown in the photo contains a blade, but just the very tip of the blade is exposed. Perhaps the tip is sharper. Cutting a piece of paper, it doesn't really seem sharper. A couple years ago, I changed to using a scalpel because it was sharper than the #11 blades. So, these ceramic blades, I don't really recommend them. Hi I have seen these marketed as being used to remove mould seam lines and that is what I brought mine for , they do that job very well. Cheers. Edited January 11, 2023 by TankBuster coogrfan, Rick Griewski and MikeMaben 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denders Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, TankBuster said: Hi I have seen these marketed as being used to remove mould seam lines and that is what I brought mine for , they do that job very well. Cheers. Okay, well, I'll have to try them out for that. Thinking about that, John and I were talking about the ceramic blades and he mentioned that, but I forgot. TankBuster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I just got my pristine Hase Me 163 Komet from Jimbo. LSP_K2 and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom2 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 My delivery from MBK, Germany landed on my doorstep today! A Jeannine Stahltaube (Steel Dove) 1914 …and a Junkers D.1; ..and as I was at it, I couldn´t resist to order Revells new Hurricane IIb; Now my collection of Wing-Nuts are complete, I have all kits that I like! Stefan Rick Griewski, coogrfan, jeroen_R90S and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 My share of the Wingnut Wing "lost and found" sale: Bought from Modellbau König. Also added another WWI kit, an Austin armored car. I've spent here so much money and the Miniart kit was the least part. Right? Of course the Fokkers, Rolands and Hansa-Brandenburgs were gone when I was able to access the online shop, but the AEGs and Hannovers are nice aircrafts too, indeed. Regards - dutik Fanes, coogrfan, Rockie Yarwood and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanes Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Not a huge haul, but I found three kits for quite competitive prices and couldn't resist. Theyre somewhat of a belated Christmas present to myself Uncarina, Hartmann352, LSP_K2 and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Something a little out of the ordinary for this topic: Kev Ryan, TankBuster, denders and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggz Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 This is my fourth Airfix Spitfire. I can't make my mind up which schemes to do! I know I want two early and two late though. Can't wait to try Peter's extras for the cockpit. I might start the Hurricane too - I need more time! Rick Griewski, jeroen_R90S, coogrfan and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolga ULGUR Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 49 minutes ago, Shoggz said: This is my fourth Airfix Spitfire. I can't make my mind up which schemes to do! I know I want two early and two late though. Can't wait to try Peter's extras for the cockpit. I might start the Hurricane too - I need more time! I have got the same kits. I decided to wait for an aftermarket seat to be released to start the Airfix's Spitfire. dutik, chukw, Shoggz and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Finally got an F 84 G. It is resting comfortably in the stash. Martinnfb, Rockie Yarwood and dutik 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, LSP_Mike said: Finally got an F 84 G. It is resting comfortably in the stash. Korea war or foreign markings? Regards - dutik Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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