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ChrisLBren
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Hey Chuck - don’t miss this place in New Orleans - Napoleon House. Great Gumbo and Muflettas. The place has history - originally they wanted to spring Napoleon from Elba and move him here but he died first. Favorite bar in New Orleans - have a Pims Cup !
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Natural looks better to me !
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Beautiful job on the planking ! I agree with you - the less is more approach works very well - heck I almost decided not to simulate caulking but have changed my mind there. No treenails for sure. Hopefully Ill be back in the shop this weekend after many honey dos to get the house ready for winter - which is coming early here in the Midwest. Kudos to a brilliantly executed model so far !!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
Looking good Rusty - your instincts are right with Pear -I am a big fan of more of a monochromatic look - especially with the bright friezes.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
Looks great Rusty !!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by Rustyj - FINISHED - 1:48
Nice work Rusty !!!!
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ChrisLBren reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in 74-gun ship by Gaetan Bordeleau - 1:24
I glued the parts and there are still a few parts to be done.
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ChrisLBren reacted to mtaylor in HMS Sphinx 1775 by mtaylor - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64
Thanks for the likes and comments. Sadly, the other side isn't looking as good. Trying to clean up the mess removed some of the line of the planking. <sigh> Looks like this will be "back" side of the display. Still need touch ups.....
Edit... forgot the photos. Here they are.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from popash42 in La Renommee 1744 by ChrisLBren - 1/48 Scale
Hey Group,
I broke out my Proxxon MF70 to try some joints on some scraps- 5 minutes of work and here is the result. Much tighter and SO much easier than chisels with better results. I will need to be using this tool extensively on the keel parts, stem and stern and all of their respective notches - so will be bolting it down on my work bench tomorrow AM.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from thibaultron in wipe-on poly or other final wood treatment education request
I personally love pure tung oil - it allows the wood to patina over time and age. My experience with WOP - its easy to use - however you freeze the look of the wood - which some people prefer
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from ted99 in 1:200 Bismarck - coming soon!
Hi Ted,
I too haven't built a plastic model in over 35 years. On my Bismarck the best technique with both photo etch and plastic parts if using medium CA. I apply it with a pin vise and a dressmakers needle inserted (you can buy 40 of them at any store for under 4 dollars).
Hope this helps !
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Lou its trial and error - this is my third attempt on the stem to get the fit as close to where Im satisfied with the assembly. The flitch of French Pear I bought a couple of years ago is really nice. I had a local facility mill it to my specs for billets @ 3/8, 1/4 and 3/16 for 100 dollars - way cheaper than buying milled sheets. And you get consistency of color.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Who needs a laser cutter ? Keel cut out in three parts with my Dewalt Scroll saw - dead flat and true.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Damn Chuck - that looks amazing !!!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Battle of Waterloo Attack on La Haye Sainte Farm by Old Collingwood - 1/56 (28mm)
Looks great !!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Pack 5 is completed out of 12 - this model at this stage has more wires than our Christmas Tree. I should be testing many of the functions in the next Pack. Forward superstructure complete - second turret "Bruno" added.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from rvchima in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Pack 5 is completed out of 12 - this model at this stage has more wires than our Christmas Tree. I should be testing many of the functions in the next Pack. Forward superstructure complete - second turret "Bruno" added.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from king derelict in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Pack 5 is completed out of 12 - this model at this stage has more wires than our Christmas Tree. I should be testing many of the functions in the next Pack. Forward superstructure complete - second turret "Bruno" added.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
So I added a comparison photo of 1/2 the length of Bismarck @1/200 scale compared to the WVH @ 1/50 -crazy how long this beast will be when completed.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mikegr in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Pack 5 is completed out of 12 - this model at this stage has more wires than our Christmas Tree. I should be testing many of the functions in the next Pack. Forward superstructure complete - second turret "Bruno" added.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by ChrisLBren - FINISHED - Agora - 1/200 Scale
Pack 5 is completed out of 12 - this model at this stage has more wires than our Christmas Tree. I should be testing many of the functions in the next Pack. Forward superstructure complete - second turret "Bruno" added.
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from FriedClams in Battle of Waterloo Attack on La Haye Sainte Farm by Old Collingwood - 1/56 (28mm)
Looks great !!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from Canute in Battle of Waterloo Attack on La Haye Sainte Farm by Old Collingwood - 1/56 (28mm)
Looks great !!!
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ChrisLBren got a reaction from mtaylor in Battle of Waterloo Attack on La Haye Sainte Farm by Old Collingwood - 1/56 (28mm)
Looks great !!!
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