Re: Guillows Models

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From: Tse, Oliver
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1992 21:02

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In article <9210161937.AA12902@spot.src.honeywell.com>, stauffer@src.honeywell.com (Don Stauffer) writes...
>   One thing I do when covering a section of the plane which is metal on the
>prototype is to cover with card stock, specifically used computer punch cards.
>Some cards are only punched in a couple of columns, so almost the whole card
>is useable. The stock is ultra thin, and embosses very well for rivet detail.
>More important, some sort of plastic is added to card to resist moisture-
>induced change in dimensions.  As a result, it takes paint very well.  One
>coat of paint for a primer-sealer, a very light sand (or steel wooling), then
>finish coat.
> 
>   I also use this on model ships, and mentioned it in an article I wrote for
>Ships in Scale.  If anyone is interested I will post the issue.
> 

Yes!  I am definitely interested.  Ships?  I love ships!  Any info is most
welcome!

Oliver
st1ec@rosie.uh.edu

>PS  The thing I forgot to mention about punch card stock is that it can be
>obtained free, or at very low cost!

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