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  13. Chuck Seiler
    When I first seriously got into wooden ship modeling about 30 years ago, our club was mostly 60, 70 and 80 year olds. They were lamenting that there were very few young people in the hobby and it was dying out. Now, at 71, I sit back and smile. The young folks who were NOT into the hobby back then are the old folks that ARE in the hobby now. In addition, our club has several 20/30-somethings, many 40-somethings and a few pre-teens. The hobby is thriving and with the plethora of resources/kit makers we will be around for a long time. ...Well, at least the hobby.
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  21. Chuck Seiler
    Your serving looks great. Hopefully I can get a better look-see next week, If you are concerned about it being too thick or bulky, use thinner line. What are you using. I think Toni Levine recommends fly tine in here rigging project. I looked that up once and went thru the various thread size formulas and standards to come up with an appropriate thread...then I dozed off (squirrel). If I remember, I will bring something in next week.
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  24. Chuck Seiler
    Nice flag. I'm jealous.
  25. Chuck Seiler
    Work proceeds outstandingly. Will it be ready for the Fair? (no pressure, eh)
  26. Chuck Seiler started following Caldercraft Red Ochre , Model Machines LLC – Byrnes Model Machines - All machines to be back in production soon. , Planking precision and wood filler and 1 other
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    Outstanding news!!!! The legacy continues. All the best to Donna and the new operation.
  28. Chuck Seiler
    Tapered or beveled? I find it is both, for different reasons.
  29. Chuck Seiler
    When you build that addition onto your casa to house your models be sure to paint one wall a pleasing photographic-backdrop colour.
  30. Chuck Seiler
    You don't indicate whether the bulwark will be planked or not. I would be inclined to NOT use the bulwark provided but instead use 1/16" basswood (using the old bulwarks as templates) then plank over it, inside and out. This would reinforce the basswood in the same manner as 2 ply lamination as suggested by James. If the kit does not supply planking material, 1/32" basswood strips (if planking interior and exterior) or 1/16" BW strips will work. That should be available from hobby shops like Michaels. Another alternative is Alaskan Yellow Cedar. It is soft like basswood but I find it much better as a planking wood. Hobby Mill EU (Europe) and Modelers Sawmill (US) bother carry AYC. Both are MSW sponsors.
  31. Chuck Seiler
    It needs to be done by mid May for entry into the Fair. Photos are submitted by April, but your PdN is far enough along that current pics are good. Delivery to the Fair is in mid May, I believe. Model must be completed by then...although the glue doesn't need to be completely dried.
  32. Chuck Seiler
    I have never used Vallejo. As mentioned above, I like Windsor and Newton. It mixes well with water and I can vary the consistency. Because I paint small areas, I have come to like the "carriage process" outlined by Chuck Passaro in one of his builds. Winchelsea, I believe. I am told it is so named because that is how they painted fine carriages in days of old. The paint is thinned to sightly thicker than water. The paint is applied and allowed to dry, then buffed between coats. I have found the first 2 coats go on without buffing in between. At first it is very transparent/translucent, but it gets better. Six to eight coats. Its marvelous!!! I have been searching for 'the perfect red' for years. I sometimes will see a great 'barn red' barn while driving. I will stop and take a pic. Cadmium Red Deep and Red Ochre (or sometimes a mix of the two) are what I have settled on.
  33. Chuck Seiler
    I really like W&N red ochre. It may or may not be available from MICHEAL'S or HOBBY LOBBY. It definitely IS available at DICK BLICK'S, if you have one near you. If not, you can order online. A tube will last you forever. I normally stain, but when I paint I use watered down artist acrylics.
  34. Chuck Seiler
    Steve, The shrouds and stays are where you will want to try your serving techniques. Get with OtherSteve regarding his rigging project. He did a good job in serving IIRC.
  35. Chuck Seiler
    Steve, The gammoning looks great. I am glad you chose NOT to serve it. I agree with Phil, detail is great, but there comes a time when 'close enough' is good enough. If you worry about absolute authenticity, you will never finish. What's a pirate's favourite letter?
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