That's awsome looking wire. I repeat, that is a really cool project. Throw some oyster shells around the site and it'd be a dead ringer for any number of remote Gulf locations.
Clayton Point light tower....
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Bob, Coming back to see your progress I am in awe. You have a skilled and patient hand!
Beautiful project!
Ralph
Beautiful project!
Ralph
I appreciate the kind words, guys.
The firefly circuit is assembled and tested. While I had hoped for something a bit less strobe like, it will do for now. Overall I'm pleased with the effect and the Baka Electronics kits are satisfying to assemble---once you get past their halting command of the English language, i.e. "THE FIREFLY CIRCUIT IS FLASHING CIRCUIT AS USED TO DECORATE FOR NIGHT, WHICH IS FLASHING CONTINUE. THE CIRCUIT IS USED TO THE LAMP 3 VOLTS FOR RESEMBLE THE FIREFLY." I wish I was kidding...
The firefly circuit is assembled and tested. While I had hoped for something a bit less strobe like, it will do for now. Overall I'm pleased with the effect and the Baka Electronics kits are satisfying to assemble---once you get past their halting command of the English language, i.e. "THE FIREFLY CIRCUIT IS FLASHING CIRCUIT AS USED TO DECORATE FOR NIGHT, WHICH IS FLASHING CONTINUE. THE CIRCUIT IS USED TO THE LAMP 3 VOLTS FOR RESEMBLE THE FIREFLY." I wish I was kidding...
If I'm not mistaken, "Baka" means "Fool" Japanese...I guess it applies to the translator, Geez! 
I've constantly wondered when Razor wire came along (was it the 1970's?) and how to model it, and that's a splendid job Sahygetz, and I must congradutate you on your wonderful work that easily rivals those meticulous German models! Good Job! :thumb:
I've constantly wondered when Razor wire came along (was it the 1970's?) and how to model it, and that's a splendid job Sahygetz, and I must congradutate you on your wonderful work that easily rivals those meticulous German models! Good Job! :thumb:
Great work! :thumb: What amazes me is that such a little scene will no doubt make a big impact on the layout "look". Really, really great job of modeling. (Would a very thin coat of elmer's glue on the light bulb knock down some of the brightness and diffuse the light?)
That installation will be as secure as many military installations. The LPB's will have quite a time trying to get in there to paint the tower, tank, or do any other mischief. Very nice light assembly. I have marked this one to possibly use on my layout.
I appreciate the compliments, guys, I really do.
Miles, I believe razor wire came into vogue in the early 60s during our visit to Vietnam. It made for a quickly installed, secure perimeter when run in a 3 by stack around the firebases that could easily be left behind. Ran a few feet of it in my daze as an MP:thumb:
Happy Birthday, Rayballoon6
Herc, I usually frost all my glass with a light coat of DulCote, makes for a nice dirty window look and save me from having interior details in all but the biggest buildings. I wanted it to be remote, away from alot of other buildings and such so it was important for me that it hiold its own as an attention getter. The final scene will have a very small drainage canal, a small pier and a run down cottage---the only structures within 4-6 feet on either side of the finished layout.
Thanks, David. Where it is going on my layout is fairly remote so I gotta keep them taggers at bay.
:thumb: I do alternate between studying and model work though I am guilty of having some brainless mind candy on the tube from time to time..."Deadliest Catch" or something from the History Channel:thumb:
The fencing is now painted and the oyster shell paving is still wet from the scenic bonding method I use. Next up is the chain link fabric.
Miles, I believe razor wire came into vogue in the early 60s during our visit to Vietnam. It made for a quickly installed, secure perimeter when run in a 3 by stack around the firebases that could easily be left behind. Ran a few feet of it in my daze as an MP:thumb:
Happy Birthday, Rayballoon6
Herc, I usually frost all my glass with a light coat of DulCote, makes for a nice dirty window look and save me from having interior details in all but the biggest buildings. I wanted it to be remote, away from alot of other buildings and such so it was important for me that it hiold its own as an attention getter. The final scene will have a very small drainage canal, a small pier and a run down cottage---the only structures within 4-6 feet on either side of the finished layout.
Thanks, David. Where it is going on my layout is fairly remote so I gotta keep them taggers at bay.
TrainNut said:
:thumb: I do alternate between studying and model work though I am guilty of having some brainless mind candy on the tube from time to time..."Deadliest Catch" or something from the History Channel:thumb:
The fencing is now painted and the oyster shell paving is still wet from the scenic bonding method I use. Next up is the chain link fabric.
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great effect Bob>
Ribbon wire(Razor being a brand so I was told) had its first crude form in WW1 by the Germans. Concertina wire is just ribbon wire in a preformed loop that made it easy to use.
Ribbon wire(Razor being a brand so I was told) had its first crude form in WW1 by the Germans. Concertina wire is just ribbon wire in a preformed loop that made it easy to use.
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Thanks, Jim. I wondered when the wire had its start, I know I got to hate seeing it whenever we went out in the field:thumb:
A video to play with, showing it powered up and running. I still have to wrap the chain link around it yet but it's almost done.
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h200/shaygetz/?action=view¤t=clayton26WMV.flv
A video to play with, showing it powered up and running. I still have to wrap the chain link around it yet but it's almost done.
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h200/shaygetz/?action=view¤t=clayton26WMV.flv
That is a very impressive piece of work. I have to ask - what are you using as the flasher circuit?
Thank you, David. I used this kit from Bakatronics>>>
http://www.bakatronics.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=373
I replaced the supplied bulb with a 3mm super bright white LED.
http://www.bakatronics.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=373
I replaced the supplied bulb with a 3mm super bright white LED.
Just viewed your light tower. Nice work as always. When are we going to get a circuit for the light house on the club layout?
Chris
Chris
Bob,
I'm not all days in forum and now have seen your fine tower model!!! The fency top is a great suggestion! I'm wondering again and again about all the many fine ideas!! And I love such fine done modelling jobs!
Bernhard
I'm not all days in forum and now have seen your fine tower model!!! The fency top is a great suggestion! I'm wondering again and again about all the many fine ideas!! And I love such fine done modelling jobs!
Bernhard
Thanks, guys. I just found some silver tulle and so will be able to finish the fencing this weekend.
Finished...whoo hooo:thumb: Noticed the one corner came loose and have since fixed it. I did tie troublesome corners with a fine steel wire that seems to help hold it on top. I plan on modeling the outside perimeter of an ammunition depot or prison as I do like the effect of the razor wire.
