tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post4224032067441742311..comments2024-03-25T14:31:26.370-04:00Comments on Anton's Wargame Blog: At least this won't need rivets! 28mm Fort MatanzasAnton Ryzbakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844552779982758219noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-89461237002394865192015-05-02T12:42:45.515-04:002015-05-02T12:42:45.515-04:00Looks good, very good!Looks good, very good!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-24315460653114633832015-04-28T22:30:48.079-04:002015-04-28T22:30:48.079-04:00Thank you for the ecouragementThank you for the ecouragementAnton Ryzbakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844552779982758219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-49539974473499399852015-04-28T22:30:17.632-04:002015-04-28T22:30:17.632-04:00ThanksThanksAnton Ryzbakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844552779982758219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-5973938755769331172015-04-28T22:29:45.078-04:002015-04-28T22:29:45.078-04:00A) The original had a simple scupper insyead of th...A) The original had a simple scupper insyead of the drainpipe.<br /><br />B) See the next installment<br /><br />C) I will try to provide some foreign regimentsAnton Ryzbakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844552779982758219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-21800375135692268492015-04-28T22:27:27.192-04:002015-04-28T22:27:27.192-04:00I am still learning all the things it can do. You ...I am still learning all the things it can do. You can use it like a table saw or a jig saw (if your hand is steady enough) bu adjusting the the wire attachment point you can cut consistent angles.<br /><br />One 4x8 sheet of blue-board will keep you busy for months!Anton Ryzbakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844552779982758219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-65607640536437102592015-04-28T06:39:27.313-04:002015-04-28T06:39:27.313-04:00That looks like a great tool - just ordered one vi...That looks like a great tool - just ordered one via Amazon Prime - thanks for the ideajmilesrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961624317410579611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-30780832803541998942015-04-27T16:25:48.038-04:002015-04-27T16:25:48.038-04:00Looks excellent!!!Looks excellent!!!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-2251132332945848442015-04-27T13:37:16.445-04:002015-04-27T13:37:16.445-04:00Nice scratch model building!Nice scratch model building!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601444762722458674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-58968301519271262642015-04-27T09:57:37.658-04:002015-04-27T09:57:37.658-04:00Just a few questions:
A) Where is the rusty drai...Just a few questions:<br /><br />A) Where is the rusty drain pipe prominent in the center of the fort pictured at the top of the blog? We would not things to become unsanitary and have the battlement become a fetid torpid pool fit only for alligators and turtles. <br /><br />B) Where is the little tower on the corner of the battlement level? That look out post provides shelter to lonely guards on stormy nights, we must think of the soldiers morale. <br /><br />C) Those Spaniards look a little 'bland', when will they be ready for the Pirates to rout? They will not provide much of a fight anyway, but they should look the part at least. The Housemartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14211689142165137364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-20085073328717746742015-04-27T09:47:23.531-04:002015-04-27T09:47:23.531-04:00Looking great thus far!Looking great thus far!Paul O'Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611720164170399684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-21935417855339477032015-04-27T08:15:40.152-04:002015-04-27T08:15:40.152-04:00It is the fort that is the header (currently) for ...It is the fort that is the header (currently) for the blog. It was covered in a white stucco when it was finished, with red trim. Thank heavens I don't have to do all that brickwork!Anton Ryzbakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844552779982758219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-26004266368608649732015-04-27T08:13:58.386-04:002015-04-27T08:13:58.386-04:00I used a Proxxon Hot Wire cutter, a real nifty too...I used a Proxxon Hot Wire cutter, a real nifty tool designed for just such a modeling project. Check this link: http://shop.prox-tech.com/c/bench-top-units-and-related-accessories_hot-wire-cutter-thermocut-115-e?pkey=4b55eb98e735139e76ec5f1b0bebf3f9&ckey=1098129.1111314.0.0.0Anton Ryzbakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844552779982758219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-80584552545492970082015-04-27T06:09:41.144-04:002015-04-27T06:09:41.144-04:00Great first step - did you use a band or table saw...Great first step - did you use a band or table saw to cut the foam block?jmilesrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961624317410579611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468757974079920304.post-72399445066903450272015-04-27T03:30:46.157-04:002015-04-27T03:30:46.157-04:00Love it! look forward to seeing how it works outLove it! look forward to seeing how it works outDavid Cookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148983897942472092noreply@blogger.com