I am wondering if you have tried using magnification to help you build detail, effects and scale to your ship models. I am considering a video microscope to help me do details. Anybody do this? Your thoughts?
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You do not need the item you show for modelling. I however do not do any work on my models without magnifying glasses. Ones I own are these:
Stanz (TM) Headband LED Illuminated Head Magnifier Visor - 1X to 3.5X Zoom with 5 Detachable Lenses – Hands Free Head Worn Lighted Magnifying Glasses for Reading, Jewelry Loupe, Watch & Electronic Repair : Amazon.ca: Health & Personal Care
Stanz (TM) Headband LED Illuminated Head Magnifier Visor - 1X to 3.5X Zoom with 5 Detachable Lenses – Hands Free Head Worn Lighted Magnifying Glasses for Reading, Jewelry Loupe, Watch & Electronic Repair : Amazon.ca: Health & Personal Care
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I guess it will be not easy to put the complete model under this microscope .....
Independant of this: If you are working there under the microscope, but watching a screen, I think it can be hard to keep your fingers under control with looking into a completely different direction - it can work, but I have my doubts, that it would be a "game changer" ......
Like Y.T. I am partly using also a head band magnifier - easy handling, your view is directly to your working fingers - you have to get used to it, but I am sure much easier than your tool, which will have some limitation in the handling -> just my 2 cents
Independant of this: If you are working there under the microscope, but watching a screen, I think it can be hard to keep your fingers under control with looking into a completely different direction - it can work, but I have my doubts, that it would be a "game changer" ......
Like Y.T. I am partly using also a head band magnifier - easy handling, your view is directly to your working fingers - you have to get used to it, but I am sure much easier than your tool, which will have some limitation in the handling -> just my 2 cents
I am now 77 years old and have used Glasses since I was 7- but both my hands and eyes (with glasses) are very good. At home when I need to add a tread to the Nails, I am the one who does it. Absolutely fair to those who need them Personally I have no problems with Riggen Blocks etc.
Not to put"the entire ship" under the scope. But building tiny things to scale like ladders, grids, ship's wheels, painting figures, and of course tying flies, this kind of scope would come in handy in many respects. I'm am 74, had cataract surgery and own plenty of 'readers'. Just thinking of ways to create accuracy in my modelling. (BTW - I have a background in microscopy, SEM's and metrology)
Working with a screen, viewing in a remote way from what your hands are doing is a challenging skill needing lots of practice to rewire your brain. I watch surgeons working endoscopically and it is amazing what they can do, but it takes training and practice to translate the magnified screen image in one place to what your hands are doing in another scale in another place. Just don't expect it to be easy at first!
I don't think I would go that far, but the microscope is really cool.
I have exactly the same experience as I've got a similar but simpler (and less expensive) version of this microscope. Although the picture is very nice to have (it is nasty though seeing all those ugly details) but I have also difficulties synchronising hand movements with the display. And, on the top of it, I also have to work on the old way at the same time so I am not certain whether I can use the two methods after each other without extra stress.
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you are correct about the use of a microscope. I have been using them for a decade. However, the hardware you have shown probably will not get the job done. Go to ebay and look at 'Bosch and Lomb Stereozoom Binocular Microscopes model 3 or 4'. Model 3 is best, but model 4 will also work. They are no longer manufactured, so you have to buy used. Prices vary all over the place, so view them daily over a few weeks. Eventually you will find a good one at a lower price. I have 7 set up in workstations. I could write a small book on this subject, but this is not the format. Note _ trying to carve through a computer screen is almost a no starter. You need a binocular scope. Depth of field is a major problem. Those lights will not work. These kind of ' fits all' setups usually do not work for ship modeling. You need more vertical movement for the optics than you will get with this setup. Almost all modelers end up building everything they use specific to themselves, except for mills and lathes.
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Same as the others, lighted headband mounted magnifying glasses with a flip down "double down" increased magnification lens. I put in as much tiny details as I can....and nobody will ever see the details. You'd have to have your face right up against the ship wearing said magnifying glasses, that just won't happen as most folks don't carry a pair around with them and the ship is in a case anyway. But I know the details are there.
I agree with bill36.
I too have a background in microscopy. I have spent countless hours working under a dissecting scope. I think a B&L, AO, or similar would be great for small off the model work. Or get one on an arm and use it wherever. The loss of a direct stereo working field with the unit you show would be a serious handicap IMHO.
I too have a background in microscopy. I have spent countless hours working under a dissecting scope. I think a B&L, AO, or similar would be great for small off the model work. Or get one on an arm and use it wherever. The loss of a direct stereo working field with the unit you show would be a serious handicap IMHO.