Bought a torch

martin goddard · February 25, 2021, 09:02:36 AM

Master figures are made using a green putty.
The vulcanising /moulding process dissolves joints and reduces the master to a bunch of bits.
I pick these bits out of the master mould but often miss bits as the green is difficult to see against the mould black.
This means that often I need to go back and recast the masters having seen a missing bit.

To this end I went online to buy a torch.
At this point i met the "militarisation" of torches.
It obviously sells more.

I now have a "military specification tactical light". It can be stored in a "tactical holster" with quick draw/release.
In addition the aluminium is "military grade".

I can now imagine the SAS creeping around the undergrowth, each with a nice bright torch to light their way.
Maybe the SAS men could make shadow images on trees and engage in "blinding" each other in a fun way.
Such a powerful tactical light would be great for pointing out enemy sentries to the others in the SAS unit.

My "manliness" has been greatly enhanced by having this military light.
I might use it in conjunction with my watch, which is good to 50m underwater?

martin

Colonel Kilgore · February 25, 2021, 09:48:09 AM

That is very funny, Martin.

But does your new tactical equipment actually work? Or is it a "stealthy" torch that maybe only projects infra-red light?

I guess your next castings will tell!

Simon

martin goddard · February 25, 2021, 09:56:34 AM

Hello Simon
I think(?) it will let me claim the castings are military grade for would be warriors and samurai?

martin

Flaminpig0 · February 25, 2021, 10:02:29 AM

Quote from: martin goddard on February 25, 2021, 09:02:36 AM
Master figures are made using a green putty.
The vulcanising /moulding process dissolves joints and reduces the master to a bunch of bits.
I pick these bits out of the master mould but often miss bits as the green is difficult to see against the mould black.
This means that often I need to go back and recast the masters having seen a missing bit.

To this end I went online to buy a torch.
At this point i met the "militarisation" of torches.
It obviously sells more.

I now have a "military specification tactical light". It can be stored in a "tactical holster" with quick draw/release.
In addition the aluminium is "military grade".

I can now imagine the SAS creeping around the undergrowth, each with a nice bright torch to light their way.
Maybe the SAS men could make shadow images on trees and engage in "blinding" each other in a fun way.
Such a powerful tactical light would be great for pointing out enemy sentries to the others in the SAS unit.

My "manliness" has been greatly enhanced by having this military light.
I might use it in conjunction with my watch, which is good to 50m underwater?

martin

You need one of these as well

https://gearmoose.com/the-10-best-tactical-pens/

" The field-tested, James Bond-worthy UZI Defender Tactical Pen has seen it's fair share of duty by the special forces elite and secret service"

Colonel Kilgore · February 25, 2021, 10:28:04 AM

Mmm... it seems to make your hands grubby, and your writing pretty incomprehensible, but if it's good enough for James Bond...

Simon

Flaminpig0 · February 25, 2021, 10:35:59 AM

Quote from: Colonel Kilgore on February 25, 2021, 10:28:04 AM
Mmm... it seems to make your hands grubby, and your writing pretty incomprehensible, but if it's good enough for James Bond...

Simon

You can imagine the conversation with M where Bond is ordered to abandon his favoured effeminate Italian pen

Colonel Kilgore · February 25, 2021, 10:45:34 AM

Quite - an outrage.

And it looks as though the model used bites his nails too - that would never do...

Simon

sukhe_bator (Neil) · February 25, 2021, 11:01:55 AM

Sounds cool, but hearing the term 'tactical torch' - surely that's an oxymoron!? I can't get that picture of the kids attracting the attention of the T-Rex in Jurassic Park out of my head!

martin goddard · February 25, 2021, 03:28:35 PM

Talking of bits of equipment.

I have just sent off for a new piercing saw ( a very fine hacksaw). £80.
I might take it to wargames in order to impress passers by?
With a bit of paint it could alos serve as an oxbow lake or sci fi gantry?

Grasping for justifications to justify the money spent.

martin

Colonel Kilgore · February 25, 2021, 04:20:30 PM

Wow - that must be quite some saw!

Maybe merits its own article in The Mill?

Simon

Smiley Miley 66 · February 25, 2021, 04:25:56 PM

So this feed needs a new name ? "Tactical equipment" ?
Great what comes up with some internet searches ?
This has made me laugh this afternoon reading it.
Miles

martin goddard · February 25, 2021, 06:42:43 PM

Simon, i think at least one article so that i feel more sure about the money spent.

martin