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Post by madmorgan on Sept 17, 2016 12:23:00 GMT
Not needed for the insulators. The thought of 'drone pigeons' is now assaulting my brain. No, Martians don't 'do' aerial very well.
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Post by hardlec on Sept 17, 2016 12:23:23 GMT
Take a piece of wire and fold it in half. Loop the looped end over a hook that doesn't move. Hold the free end tightly in a drill chuck. Let the drill spin the wires together, not too tight or they'll break.
Great barbed wire. Use 28 gauge wire, available in craft stores.
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Post by madmorgan on Sept 17, 2016 12:24:38 GMT
Ty.
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Post by hardlec on Sept 17, 2016 12:25:06 GMT
Not needed for the insulators. The thought of 'drone pigeons' is now assaulting my brain. No, Martians don't 'do' aerial very well. Pigeons are annoying enough. The do carry messages well.
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Post by madmorgan on Sept 17, 2016 12:31:55 GMT
Indeed, I was wondering why I've not seen any pigeon messenger set ups with various HQ units in any produced minis company products. Even the plastic sets which often have obscure stuff on them (like the Belgian Ambulance Dog Carts) don't have any homing pigeon references - I mean like even one guy holding a pigeon for release. Power to the Pigeons! Let My Bird Fly - oh never mind, that is getting a little too personal.
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Post by morbius on Sept 18, 2016 1:10:06 GMT
Pigeons!?! Now I want the stats for "Speckled Jim"! Before his tragic demise at Flanders, of course... Now this is something interesting that I just came across, courtesy of a fellow called Matt, here: www.blogger.com/profile/06095250467469356503In 15mm scale, these would be a great addition to any Command set up Craig
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Post by hardlec on Sept 18, 2016 2:14:11 GMT
IIRC, there is a memorial for heroic animals who served in war. There are decorated pigeons.
I like the signal unit. There was communication before radio.
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Post by madmorgan on Sept 18, 2016 9:24:46 GMT
Omg! Just what I was looking for - what is the figure line - where can I get several??!!
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Post by morbius on Sept 18, 2016 11:41:52 GMT
Unfortunately, I think they are 28mm scale. www.blogger.com/profile/06095250467469356503Matt could tell you (follow the link) where he got those from. Googling "Speckled Jim" led me to discover vehicles dedicated to military pigeons as well as the memorial bust you can buy for pigeons! Craig
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Post by boxholder on Sept 18, 2016 12:28:30 GMT
Another way to make barbed wire: Go to the home improvement store and buy a bit of ALUMINUM window screen material. Lay it out and cut between the long runs of wire with a sharp razor knife. You will end up with lengths of wire with short cross lengths. Give the cut lengths a twist to randomize the barbs. Wrap around whatever size cylinder, dowel, etc you want for the coils. Or just mount the random lengths.
You will probably trash the blade doing this, but it is for a good cause.
Be careful. The cut ends are sharp.
Eduard also produces a photo etched sheet of barbed wire. About 8 meters for about $6US
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Post by hardlec on Sept 18, 2016 12:32:57 GMT
Use a rotary cutter with a blade about ready to be replaced.
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Post by morbius on Sept 23, 2016 13:14:25 GMT
I've been busy after reading what you guys have been up to. I don't work too quick at the moment as I am recovering from illness and surgery, but I am making progress. Hedgehogs and Edison Wires The Edison Wires, are surprisingly easy to make, if you have the right parts on hand. BBQ skewers, mdf for bases and a bit of balsa for the poles. The white insulators thin slices cut off of Chumpa Chumps sticks Craig
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Post by madmorgan on Sept 24, 2016 8:35:29 GMT
Well we all hope you recover swiftly and completely!! And you sure have enough projects to keep you busy. ??Chumpa Chumps sticks??
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Post by hardlec on Sept 24, 2016 16:06:29 GMT
Beware using edibles on the game table.
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Post by madmorgan on Sept 24, 2016 18:51:29 GMT
here here!
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