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Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Post by philipy » Fri Mar 15, 2019 9:05 am

Well done Mark
ge_rik wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:01 am I've now got bags of 1mm, 2mm and 3mm half round (ie domed) as well as 1mm hexagonal for bolt heads.
Thanks for that idea Rik.
I've got assorted sizes of domed ones but had no idea they come in hexagonal as well!
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Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Post by Andrew » Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:42 am

ge_rik wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:01 am as well as 1mm hexagonal for bolt heads.
I'm a big fan of round nail art gems (for modelling purposes I should add. RAILWAY modelling...) but didn't know they came in hexagonal varieties. I can see 1mm hexagonal glitter shapes, but they're rather lacking in depth - have you found something thicker, Rik?

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Post by -steves- » Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:33 pm

No idea why, but I have only just seen this thread. Superb work, that really looks something special now, great job :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Post by ge_rik » Fri Mar 15, 2019 3:27 pm

Andrew wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:42 am
ge_rik wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:01 am as well as 1mm hexagonal for bolt heads.
I'm a big fan of round nail art gems (for modelling purposes I should add. RAILWAY modelling...) but didn't know they came in hexagonal varieties. I can see 1mm hexagonal glitter shapes, but they're rather lacking in depth - have you found something thicker, Rik?
Thanks,
Andrew.
Hi Andrew
No mine are quite slim. Not had cause to use them yet. I suppose, if we are very careful, we could try a double thickness, though the thought of lining up the edges isn't one I relish. :shock: :?

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Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Post by ge_rik » Sat Mar 16, 2019 8:32 am

Andrew wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:42 am
ge_rik wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:01 am as well as 1mm hexagonal for bolt heads.
I'm a big fan of round nail art gems (for modelling purposes I should add. RAILWAY modelling...) but didn't know they came in hexagonal varieties. I can see 1mm hexagonal glitter shapes, but they're rather lacking in depth - have you found something thicker, Rik?

Thanks,

Andrew.
Hi Andrew
Not sure if these are any thicker (depends what 'chunky' means) - I've sent off for some and will let you know.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272798675082

Rik
PS - What a strange hobby this is. Who'd've thought we'd end up discussing the merits of different types of nail art adornments? :?
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Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Post by Andrew » Sun Mar 17, 2019 12:58 pm

Thanks Rik! And don't worry, I've heard there are far stranger corners of the internet than this one...

I found some 1mm hexagonal plastic rod which might do the trick if these don't...

Sorry for the minor thread hi-jack - it's in a good cause!

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Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Post by markoteal » Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:18 pm

It definitely is worth the diversion - hex nail art - I love it - small bag ordered ready for my next build!
Where did I put that uncoupler?

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Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Post by markoteal » Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:20 pm

-steves- wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:33 pm No idea why, but I have only just seen this thread. Superb work, that really looks something special now, great job :thumbup: :thumbup:
Steve - thank you - you should submit an article about your build - its fantastic
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Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Post by -steves- » Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:55 pm

markoteal wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:20 pm
-steves- wrote: Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:33 pm No idea why, but I have only just seen this thread. Superb work, that really looks something special now, great job :thumbup: :thumbup:
Steve - thank you - you should submit an article about your build - its fantastic
Thank you very much :) I have submitted it to one of the magazines in the hope that it gets published, just playing the waiting game now :thumbleft:
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Re: Now....what should i do with this?

Post by markoteal » Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:29 pm

Brilliant - yes it can take a few months for it to appear based on my experience
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Post by ge_rik » Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:34 pm

markoteal wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:29 pm Brilliant - yes it can take a few months for it to appear based on my experience
I think it largely depends on what other articles he has waiting to be published - to get a balance of content in each issue.

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