February 2014 Meeting Recap

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Frank R

February 28, 2014 McKinstry Meeting
Theme: Modern Cats – post WW II

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A scratch-built model of a combine – all metal construction built by Dunbar Sr.  The tractor is diecast.

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January 2014 Meeting Recap

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Frank R

January, 2014 McKinstry Meeting

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November 2013 Meeting Recap

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Frank R

November 2013 McKinstry Meeting

Meeting photos

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McKinstry Club Display – November 2013 Butch O’Hare Model Show

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October 2013 Meeting Recap

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Frank R

October 2013 McKinstry Meeting

Program: Frank Ress – Casting Lead Weights

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Frank Ress described how to cast lead weights for nosecones and similar uses.  The presentation included demonstration how to use modelling clay to create a positive master, mixing Hydrocal plaster to prepare a mold from the clay master, and explanation how to use the completed mold to cast a custom weight.  Sources for tools and materials were suggested, and samples of completed weights were on display.

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