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KennyH78

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About KennyH78

  • Birthday 07/06/1978

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    Perry, Georgia
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    Cooking, woodworking, building models

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  1.    Glen McGuire reacted to a post in a topic: Hannah by KennyH78 - Amati - 1/300 - BOTTLE
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  3. KennyH78
    Thanks, Glen. All of those tiny details were a pain to paint. Glad I have my trusty headband with flip down magnifying lenses and light (the kind that jewelers use).
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  13. KennyH78
    Work has progressed slowly on the hull, but I think it is now completed. I finished building, painting and installing the deck house, cannon, windlass and anchors. Next task is to start the masts and rigging.
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  17. KennyH78
    These figureheads are awesome. What program(s) do you use to create your stl files and bas reliefs?
  18.    KennyH78 reacted to a post in a topic: New Decoration for 3D printing
  19. KennyH78
    Igor, your prints looks awesome! They definitely look better than the white metal one supplied in the kit from Model Shipways. I am still trying to sort out how to make up some stl files for the stern carvings that look good for my build. You wouldn't be willing to share where you got your prints from, would you?
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  29. KennyH78
    @Chuck I printed out your file of the figure and it is a perfect fit; looks great too. Now to get all of the stern carvings made into stl files and printed out. Once I have everything in stl files, I will print them out in beige resin.
  30. KennyH78
    The carvings and figurehead for Winnie are 3d printed. As for Confederacy, I am slowly working on designing and producing a set of carvings in resin using Chuck's tutorial. I really hate the white metal ones supplied with the kit. I already have the cannons printed.
  31. KennyH78
    Chuck, thanks for providing the file; I know that you are a busy man. I will print it later this week. I still need to teach myself how to do all of this.
  32. KennyH78
    I can send you a scan of the plan. I just need to take it somewhere to have it scanned. I plan to try to size it as well and create a stem slot. Lots to learn since I mainly just buy and download stl files. I have never attempted to make my own or modify files until now.
  33. KennyH78
    I will print yours as well Chuck and compare the 2. But I'm willing to bet that yours will come out nicer.
  34. KennyH78
    I have been playing around with meshy as well and think that I have come up with a better figurehead than the white metal one suppled by Model Shipways for the Confederacy kit. I did a test print and am happy with the results so far. although I need to make him a little taller. The final print will be done in a beige/tan color. I may also try to model in the indention for the stem before doing the final print. As you can see, the meshy product is 10 times better than the kit supplied one.
  35. KennyH78
    Thanks for sharing this tip. I know that FDM printing is not widely used in our hobby, but I have been trying to find ways to use them along with my resin printer. I will definitely look into picking up a filament dryer for my FDM printers.
  36. KennyH78
    She is starting to look like a miniature ship. I got the decks, bulwarks and stern piece attached. The keel is also on the model, but isn’t glued in yet. I will get it permanently attached before the bottom edge of the keel is removed so that she can sit on water in the bottle. Next up is the task of painting the hull.
  37. KennyH78
    Vaddoc, glad to see you got it all sorted out. Her lines are coming along nicely. Im sure you will end up with a very fine model.
  38. KennyH78
    Glen, as others have said; hitting the “wow” button doesn’t convey the amount of awe factor for your build. This is truly exceptional! How are you going to top this build?
  39. KennyH78
    Glen, the stand you made for the model is gorgeous. Can't wait to see the completed SIB on the stand.

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