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TBlack
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TBlack got a reaction from pete48 in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
So I added the whistle and "steam blowdown muffler" to my funnel assembly. Except for some cleaning up and painting here it is:
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TBlack got a reaction from popeye the sailor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
So I added the whistle and "steam blowdown muffler" to my funnel assembly. Except for some cleaning up and painting here it is:
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
So I added the whistle and "steam blowdown muffler" to my funnel assembly. Except for some cleaning up and painting here it is:
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TBlack got a reaction from captainbob in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
So I added the whistle and "steam blowdown muffler" to my funnel assembly. Except for some cleaning up and painting here it is:
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TBlack got a reaction from Adrieke in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
So I added the whistle and "steam blowdown muffler" to my funnel assembly. Except for some cleaning up and painting here it is:
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in SS Stadacona by realworkingsailor - Sylvan Scale Models - 1:87 - Resin/Multimedia - kit-bash
That eyebrow looks fabulous! John and I both want to know how'd you pull that off so smoothly?
Tom
I see I posed my question at the same time you answered. I'll keep quiet next time. But I'm shocked! Shocked! that a sailor would swear!
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TBlack got a reaction from Piet in SS Stadacona by realworkingsailor - Sylvan Scale Models - 1:87 - Resin/Multimedia - kit-bash
That eyebrow looks fabulous! John and I both want to know how'd you pull that off so smoothly?
Tom
I see I posed my question at the same time you answered. I'll keep quiet next time. But I'm shocked! Shocked! that a sailor would swear!
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TBlack got a reaction from realworkingsailor in SS Stadacona by realworkingsailor - Sylvan Scale Models - 1:87 - Resin/Multimedia - kit-bash
That eyebrow looks fabulous! John and I both want to know how'd you pull that off so smoothly?
Tom
I see I posed my question at the same time you answered. I'll keep quiet next time. But I'm shocked! Shocked! that a sailor would swear!
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TBlack got a reaction from realworkingsailor in SS Stadacona by realworkingsailor - Sylvan Scale Models - 1:87 - Resin/Multimedia - kit-bash
Andy,
Those windows came out gloriously! Not easy to cut so many parallel lines. Bravo Zulu!
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Piet in Amanda by Tblack - FINISHED - RESTORATION
I haven't kept this log current, largely because there isn't much new or different in the way I'm approaching the rigging. The only real issue has been the stuns'l booms which are one continuous spar laid on top of the yardarms. That makes it difficult to provide proper rigging in hanging the yard on the mast, but I managed. On yeah, and the halyards, at this scale, were a pain in the neck. Try threading 2mm double blocks and keeping the lines from twisting! After this, 1:96 will look huge. At this point I need to rig the braces, hang the anchors, coil the lines.
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TBlack got a reaction from ronkh in Amanda by Tblack - FINISHED - RESTORATION
I haven't kept this log current, largely because there isn't much new or different in the way I'm approaching the rigging. The only real issue has been the stuns'l booms which are one continuous spar laid on top of the yardarms. That makes it difficult to provide proper rigging in hanging the yard on the mast, but I managed. On yeah, and the halyards, at this scale, were a pain in the neck. Try threading 2mm double blocks and keeping the lines from twisting! After this, 1:96 will look huge. At this point I need to rig the braces, hang the anchors, coil the lines.
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TBlack got a reaction from pete48 in Herreshoff Buzzards Bay 14' by pete48 - FINISHED - 3/4" = 1' - SMALL
Pete,
My aunt owns one of these, built in Eastport, Me. I think. I've sailed it a number of times. A mighty fine craft; good and solid; lots of mahogany. I'll certainly be following your progress. Did you decide on a scale? (sorry, just read the headline, duhh!)
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from dnputnam in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I made pretty good progress on the Amanda, and finished the Titanic for my grandson, so I got to try out Michael's suggestion. Duck soup! Very simple, very elegant solution:
It needs cleaning up and painted flat black, and it's done! I'm delighted.
Michael, you've gotten me through this process and also your help on the pilot house windows. There's just one more sticky wicket: the eagle on top of the pilot house. Any ideas?
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from dnputnam in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Adrieke, This is a fabulous find, and thank you very much for the lead. Initially, I was intrigued by the tutorial on building my own eagle, but then realized they were trying to model the real bird. Of course, I'm modelling a casting of an eagle. I think the way to go is with the musket miniatures offering; the price is certainly right.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from druxey in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I made pretty good progress on the Amanda, and finished the Titanic for my grandson, so I got to try out Michael's suggestion. Duck soup! Very simple, very elegant solution:
It needs cleaning up and painted flat black, and it's done! I'm delighted.
Michael, you've gotten me through this process and also your help on the pilot house windows. There's just one more sticky wicket: the eagle on top of the pilot house. Any ideas?
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Captain Slog in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I made pretty good progress on the Amanda, and finished the Titanic for my grandson, so I got to try out Michael's suggestion. Duck soup! Very simple, very elegant solution:
It needs cleaning up and painted flat black, and it's done! I'm delighted.
Michael, you've gotten me through this process and also your help on the pilot house windows. There's just one more sticky wicket: the eagle on top of the pilot house. Any ideas?
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Adrieke, This is a fabulous find, and thank you very much for the lead. Initially, I was intrigued by the tutorial on building my own eagle, but then realized they were trying to model the real bird. Of course, I'm modelling a casting of an eagle. I think the way to go is with the musket miniatures offering; the price is certainly right.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from michael mott in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Adrieke, This is a fabulous find, and thank you very much for the lead. Initially, I was intrigued by the tutorial on building my own eagle, but then realized they were trying to model the real bird. Of course, I'm modelling a casting of an eagle. I think the way to go is with the musket miniatures offering; the price is certainly right.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Adrieke in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
Adrieke, This is a fabulous find, and thank you very much for the lead. Initially, I was intrigued by the tutorial on building my own eagle, but then realized they were trying to model the real bird. Of course, I'm modelling a casting of an eagle. I think the way to go is with the musket miniatures offering; the price is certainly right.
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from popeye the sailor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I made pretty good progress on the Amanda, and finished the Titanic for my grandson, so I got to try out Michael's suggestion. Duck soup! Very simple, very elegant solution:
It needs cleaning up and painted flat black, and it's done! I'm delighted.
Michael, you've gotten me through this process and also your help on the pilot house windows. There's just one more sticky wicket: the eagle on top of the pilot house. Any ideas?
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from pete48 in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I made pretty good progress on the Amanda, and finished the Titanic for my grandson, so I got to try out Michael's suggestion. Duck soup! Very simple, very elegant solution:
It needs cleaning up and painted flat black, and it's done! I'm delighted.
Michael, you've gotten me through this process and also your help on the pilot house windows. There's just one more sticky wicket: the eagle on top of the pilot house. Any ideas?
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from mtaylor in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I made pretty good progress on the Amanda, and finished the Titanic for my grandson, so I got to try out Michael's suggestion. Duck soup! Very simple, very elegant solution:
It needs cleaning up and painted flat black, and it's done! I'm delighted.
Michael, you've gotten me through this process and also your help on the pilot house windows. There's just one more sticky wicket: the eagle on top of the pilot house. Any ideas?
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from WackoWolf in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I made pretty good progress on the Amanda, and finished the Titanic for my grandson, so I got to try out Michael's suggestion. Duck soup! Very simple, very elegant solution:
It needs cleaning up and painted flat black, and it's done! I'm delighted.
Michael, you've gotten me through this process and also your help on the pilot house windows. There's just one more sticky wicket: the eagle on top of the pilot house. Any ideas?
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from Adrieke in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I made pretty good progress on the Amanda, and finished the Titanic for my grandson, so I got to try out Michael's suggestion. Duck soup! Very simple, very elegant solution:
It needs cleaning up and painted flat black, and it's done! I'm delighted.
Michael, you've gotten me through this process and also your help on the pilot house windows. There's just one more sticky wicket: the eagle on top of the pilot house. Any ideas?
Tom
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TBlack got a reaction from avsjerome2003 in SS Vinal Haven by TBlack - FINISHED
I made pretty good progress on the Amanda, and finished the Titanic for my grandson, so I got to try out Michael's suggestion. Duck soup! Very simple, very elegant solution:
It needs cleaning up and painted flat black, and it's done! I'm delighted.
Michael, you've gotten me through this process and also your help on the pilot house windows. There's just one more sticky wicket: the eagle on top of the pilot house. Any ideas?
Tom
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