Don Quixote
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So, here's my idea for the fake stanchions. I'm going to try a blend of ideas I've seen. I'm mounting a plank temporarily while I add the stanchions. My thinking is that the strength of wood glue against the bottom and planks should be enough to handle adding the second plank. I'm hoping with only 1 plank to deal with it'll be easier to cut off the bulkheads. Like my hi-tech jig? I'm still not comfortable with the length of the stanchions themselves though. I've read and read, following other build, but I don't seem to understand. Oh well, I can always rip it a part or use wood filler.
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Got it. I pretty much want the stanchions to be 1/16" above the top of the 2 planks, correct?
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Can you tell me more about the masters? What are they compared against?
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@Nirvana @Worldway Getting ready to start cutting.. and cutting and cutting... fake stanchions. Near as i can figure, 7/16" long?
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A lot depends on the paint you're covering with the tape. When ever possible I'll used model masters acrylic paints. Once that stuff is dry I'll take a little rubbing alcohol to it. It's one of those, try before you buy. The longer the tape stays in warmth, the more gue it leaves behind.
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I've had success with electricians tape.
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What's that saying? Measure twice, cut once? Whoever said that never built a model ship.
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I can't believe a steamer wouldn't do it. If that won't work, I don't know what will. Someone said ammonia, but... Not this kid.
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Glad t see you;ll peruse my passion,
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I coulda painted outside today, but I'm still sanding. Beautiful weather not-with-standing, my problem will be dust. We're at 80 foot above sea level. I'll be waiting with baited breath.
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I swear our kits are different. My stern is made entirely differently.
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I'm still impressed. Looking forward to the stern. I mean watching you do it.
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I found out today that I can tag someone to say thanks for all your help @mikiek Use the @ symbol and start typing the username.
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Since I can't see it...
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Saw a guy on a corner with his hand out. Wore a sign that said, Son abducted by aliens. Need karate lessons.
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Is vagrancy illegal?
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If the admiral even so much as thought...
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It's their agility that gets me every time.
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You'll look at it more often than anyone else. I never thought of using rubber bands
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Oh, I can photo shop. These are extremely hi res pics from a Galaxy 8+. I send them to my self via email. It's easier than hooking up a cable... Perhaps when I'm doing things with great detail. Rigging. Thanks.
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Planking done. As you probably noticed above, I was crowding at the bow. I was able to fix it without breaking any rules. Thanks to Mikiek, I'm sure my next ship will be even better. Onto the dreaded stantions.
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Fantastic job! Straight and even.
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Beautiful.
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