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  1. Wad_Cutter

    William Rankin, The Man Who Rode The Thunder

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cqQzcChFG0&feature=player_embedded The story of William Rankin's ejection at 47,000 feet and 500 knots is legendary, not only because the fall took him 40 minutes, but also because he lived to talk about it. There are other and more recent cases of people who...
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    Re-Scaling Models

    Has any one used Fixit for rescaling models. Fixit http://www.foxitsoftware.com/Secure_PDF_Reader/
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    Piper Cub J3

    I have been working on a Piper Cub for some time now. Doing and redoing the parts. Well today with a lot of help the windows are donw which was a major hurtle. A friend told me about a special glue he used and it did the trick. Formula 560 Canopy Glue which I got at a hobby store. Just cut the...
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    Chickens

    I love this forum and want to add to it but I would like to pay back to those who have helped me. I was thinking I might be able to do that once I get the the making of the wheels for my Piper Cub. I bought what I needed from the hardware store. waddy/john PS - I sent you a PM.
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    Introuciny Myself

    Howdy, I tried to get into N gauge and had a hell of a time with the car staying flat on the track because they were so light I guess. I got a big HO set and lost interests but but that's not to say I won't try it again. Being retired I have the time but my life has been taken over by card...
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    Coke a Cola Box

    Thank you mauter, the vending machines are great. That was a great find. Very nice. Thank you for the tip. wc
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    Chickens

    Thank you Zathros, I will give that a try. How are you doing? I hope your not mad at me. I look forward to your help. wc
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    Coke a Cola Box

    I need a red mid 1950’s Coke a Cola Box . Either the laying down or standing upright. I thought this would be a unrealistic request but as I have seen everything else here and I mean everything I didn’t think it too far fetched. I need it in HO scale to go outside a old airplane hangar. Thank...
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    Chickens

    I have been looking for HO scale models of Chickens. I have been finding everything else and I an WOWed. Anything and everything is here in Zealots. Unreal. I'm about to start on a HO scale Hangar and thought a few Chickens would make it look kind of country. Also looking for cargo boxes...
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    Colt 1911

    Colt 45 I have a good friend who has always wanted this. Looks like dreams come true. thank you. wc
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    European Robin by Johann Scherft

    Thank You I had no idea it was possible. I was looking for chickens in HO scale but these are just plain beautiful. Than you very much. wc
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    Scale

    Something I found that I thought I would pass along. I hope it helps. Scale HO Scale: This is the model train scale that has the highest popularity. HO Scale has the advantages of ease of locating paraphernalia, reasonable pricing, and a size that allows a nice layout on a standard...
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    Howdy All

    Thanks Inky, I get it now. I had no idea others would steal and try to make it theirs or get cash for the hard work of others. I have nothing to share as I'm just starting. I plan to get back into my Piper Cub and will be more then happy to put up a few photos. Based on how well that goes, I...
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    Howdy All

    Question I thought I would have a look at the down/load section and it seems no matter what I looked at I get this message: Wad_Cutter, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to...
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    Howdy All

    Thank you Zathros, real glad to be with you guys. I’m just starting down this road into card modeling. I had to drop my Piper Cub for the last two weeks due to migraines and changing my medication. As soon as I have something to share , I will. I read in your post something I don’t...
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    Howdy All

    Wad_Cutter is my handle and I am greener then grass at this card modeling. I have my hands full with a Piper Cub from Fiddlersgreen right now. I have heard about your web site around Paper Modelers and thought it was about time to come and see. I live on very west coast of Calif just below S.F...