What Metal Do I Use

[Bill Hudson]

I have enjoyed showing at miniature shows in the past but there was very little judging and as I say SMHDV were just add ons, and doll houses were the main focus. I also enjoyed showing at model engineering shows. I have been involved in the set up and planning for two different ones. Locally we had PRIME which was financed by several people but set up and run by members of our model engineering club. We had people come from all over the world. I really enjoyed the shows and meeting and visiting with the people but again I was just a curiosity and could not compete with a loud, six inch long scale model of a Chevy big block V8 engine. The people supporting PRIME had financial problems and eventually the show had to shut down. Later several model engineering groups banded together to form GEARS which is still going. I served on the board for GEARs for several years. I have not been able to make it to the shows for the last three years because of the distance and my health. The year that I showed there I was the only HDV person and did not get too much feed back on my Vehicles but got a lot of good comments on my metal work, cans oil cans, tools etc.
Eugene, although the second largest city in Oregon was a hub of the logging world for most of its life and also is surrounded by many smaller agriculture communities. I again was the only HDV and logging equipment modeler there, I drew a lot of comments and conversations from old loggers and farmers. It was a lot of fun. My metal work and tin ware were very popular and I even sold some of it which paid for my table rent.

As much as I would like to show at one of your shows I don't possibly see that happening as I could not afford the expense of traveling and shipping my models there and back even if my health allowed it.

[AUSSIE]

Bill,You may miss out on a trip to England,but how about if some of us put in and get you to pack up one of your models and send it to John.Then he puts it into some shows for you.We would like to see plenty of PICS of it as well.
If John would organize something where some of us put in some money to help with the freight costs ,I would be willing to donate.Just a thought.

Fri 6 Aug 01 3.55 AEST- Looks like I am the only one who wanted to do this,so I withdraw the offer .Cant afford to pay the lot LOL Sorry Bill

[Simmy]

Bill,

I agree with John that all this is is a healthy exchange of opinion and ideas. What a boring old world it would be if all we did was to agree with each other all of the time. Without different opinions over various matters relating to our brilliant hobby the Forum would just be a mutual admiration society.

I cannot remember who said it but to quote ' I may not agree with your opinion but I will defend to the death your right to express it'

[Bill Hudson]

Originally Posted by Simmy

Bill,

I agree with John that all this is is a healthy exchange of opinion and ideas. What a boring old world it would be if all we did was to agree with each other all of the time. Without different opinions over various matters relating to our brilliant hobby the Forum would just be a mutual admiration society.

I cannot remember who said it but to quote ' I may not agree with your opinion but I will defend to the death your right to express it'

Simmy,
In reading back through the last few posts I can't really see where there is a disagreement, just some misunderstandings. I'm happy to see this conversation going on this forum, and yes I like the discussions, I learn a lot from them. It is good to see the old gal still has some life.

[Bill Hudson]

Back to the original subject, Metal.

Eric,

I think it would be great to learn to weld steel. Years ago I took a wheelwright class and got exposed to welding the tires and hub rings (full size). I have not had an occasion to use those skills since. I purchased the little micro torch in hopes to try welding in miniature. Never went any farther with it. I think if one learned to weld one could duplicate any steel part of a vehicle with out contending with yellow or silver solder lines showing. It would be especially good for joins of tires. Good luck on your adventures into SMHDV.

[Dick Turpin]

Well Guys, When I first ask the question regarding what metals to use and regarding the nateral rusting by the ambient atmosphere or to protect the metal to give the ( New ) look as I have seen on HDV at shows I did think
I would receive such positive comments and I can appreciate everyone`s views on finishing and what is perceived to be the naterial look of what is made and exhibited at shows or just made for personal viewing and I can also see that there is perhaps a difference of opinion which side of the water you are on, As a new boy I thank you for your views and I can see it is no good to be tunnel visioned on any aspect of building these fantastic vehicals either by a JT plan or scratch built.

Eric

[Dick Turpin]

Hi Bill,
Before I retired I was doing most of my delicate welding by TIG although I have used Oxyacetylene, Manual Arc and MIG I found that with TIG it was possible to produce some super fine welds on very thin metal and when the weld line is cleaned because you use the same material filler wire the weld line disappeares I may be worth in the future to see what a small TIG set would cost, Food for thought,

Eric

[Richard]

Originally Posted by Simmy

Bill,

I cannot remember who said it but to quote ' I may not agree with your opinion but I will defend to the death your right to express it'

This quote is generally misattributed to Voltaire. S.G. Tallentyre was a biographer of Voltaire who wrote "The Friends of Voltaire" (1907). She used the phrase to express the essence of Voltaire's fight against censorship and his "Essay on Tolerance".

For further reading: http://www.quotationspage.com/forum/...pic.php?p=8103

[Bill Hudson]

Originally Posted by Dick Turpin

Hi Bill,
Before I retired I was doing most of my delicate welding by TIG although I have used Oxyacetylene, Manual Arc and MIG I found that with TIG it was possible to produce some super fine welds on very thin metal and when the weld line is cleaned because you use the same material filler wire the weld line disappeares I may be worth in the future to see what a small TIG set would cost, Food for thought,

Eric

Yes a tig would be nice but it would be way out of my budget. I do have a set of medium size oxyacetylene tanks with guages. I also have acaptors to fit the micro torch to them. I just have to find time to play with it and a place to do the welding with out burning my garage down. I have gotten too far awayfrom the popcorn wagon and need to get back to it before I can spend any time playing with welding practice.