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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: jknaus on June 29, 2015, 11:48:00 AM

Title: Big purchase
Post by: jknaus on June 29, 2015, 11:48:00 AM

Well I have been thinking a lot lately and the Felixstowe is just beyond my skill levels, So not getting it. But as I was making ignition leads for my Albatros yesterday I realized that I just cant seem to do small stuff even though I do enjoy it. So bought a binocular microscope yesterday. I'll either up my game or waste a bunch of money.
Anyone else ever use one for modeling?

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/R_L.jpg)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/3_L.jpg)

(http://www.modelersalliance.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10118/2_L.jpg)

Guess we'll see when it arrives.
James

Title: Re: Big purchase
Post by: Michael Scarborough on June 29, 2015, 12:13:16 PM

We're going to have to start calling you "Doc".

Title: Re: Big purchase
Post by: Pgtaylorart on June 29, 2015, 02:11:48 PM

Man, that's some serious equipment!

George

Title: Re: Big purchase
Post by: Ernie on June 29, 2015, 08:34:17 PM

Wow, you don't fool around, James! :o ;D
Let us know how it works with the modeling.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Big purchase
Post by: uncletony on June 30, 2015, 01:23:05 AM

Interesting idea, James. Curious to learn how it works out for you...

Title: Re: Big purchase
Post by: jknaus on June 30, 2015, 02:12:09 AM

I tried making a couple of ignition leads this morning at work. A bit difficult to get used to, but it worked okay. For mine I also ordered a .5 magnification lens which is supposed to increase the work distance. I was nice to be able to see clearly what I was doing. So when mine arrives I will be experimenting a lot I think.
Maybe one day I'll buy the usb camera for it also and take some pics of my work.
James

Title: Re: Big purchase
Post by: Ssasho0 on June 30, 2015, 05:35:03 AM

I was using similar tool extensively, while i have been in the university. Ever since I got into modeling, I was wondering if one of those binocular loupes willbe usefull or not. Please shareyoyr opinion with us, butgive yourself some time to get used to the tool :)

Title: Re: Big purchase
Post by: Des on June 30, 2015, 07:49:36 AM

A very interesting and attractive looking tool James, I will also be interested in finding out your thoughts on this magnifier.

Des.

Title: Re: Big purchase
Post by: GrahamB on June 30, 2015, 08:35:05 AM

Hi James,

I've a couple of microscopes that I use for work but I've found the dissecting microscope (low power - like yours) useful for measuring wire thicknesses and occasionally for checking for burs etc on etched parts after they've been snipped off. Sometimes I've tried/experimented with threading wire/fibres in micro-tubing.

Good luck with whatever you are planning!

Cheers,

GrahamB