Chuck Seiler
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Canute in Staining Wood - Minwax touch up pens
My experience is kind of a blend of KGSTAKES and Jacques. I went with the pen because I thought it would be easier touching up small parts rather than applying stain-from-the-can with a toothpick. The color is not bad, but as I said, my experience is that it is different from the can. Also, as pointed out, if you press too hard it comes out too much. I had to press down off-work to get it flowing, then go to the piece.
Whatever works.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from JacquesCousteau in Staining Wood - Minwax touch up pens
My experience is kind of a blend of KGSTAKES and Jacques. I went with the pen because I thought it would be easier touching up small parts rather than applying stain-from-the-can with a toothpick. The color is not bad, but as I said, my experience is that it is different from the can. Also, as pointed out, if you press too hard it comes out too much. I had to press down off-work to get it flowing, then go to the piece.
Whatever works.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Santa Maria by Gusar - FINISHED - 1/100 - built as a nao
Very nice. What wood are you using for planking and doors, etc?
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Santa Maria by Gusar - FINISHED - 1/100 - built as a nao
I see, the inaccuracies are within the plan itself.
Very true. It is very frustrating when you have what appears to be a good set of plans, but AFTER you start working on it you find the various parts of the plan are not reconciled with each other. I guess learning that, and learning what things you need to verify early on are part of the 'gaining experience' process.
Looking good so far.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Staining Wood - Minwax touch up pens
My experience is kind of a blend of KGSTAKES and Jacques. I went with the pen because I thought it would be easier touching up small parts rather than applying stain-from-the-can with a toothpick. The color is not bad, but as I said, my experience is that it is different from the can. Also, as pointed out, if you press too hard it comes out too much. I had to press down off-work to get it flowing, then go to the piece.
Whatever works.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Staining Wood - Minwax touch up pens
I have used them. The one I used was not wax, but indeed stain. The problem was the stain in the pen was not the same color as the stain in the can, even though they had the same name (golden oak). I agree with Gregory, go with the original 'in the can' stain.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Gregory in Staining Wood - Minwax touch up pens
My experience is kind of a blend of KGSTAKES and Jacques. I went with the pen because I thought it would be easier touching up small parts rather than applying stain-from-the-can with a toothpick. The color is not bad, but as I said, my experience is that it is different from the can. Also, as pointed out, if you press too hard it comes out too much. I had to press down off-work to get it flowing, then go to the piece.
Whatever works.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Gusar in Santa Maria by Gusar - FINISHED - 1/100 - built as a nao
Two halves were nothing comparing to rounded stern it could have been better, but next time it will be.
Thank you all for kind words here is continuation of the work.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Louie da fly in Santa Maria by Gusar - FINISHED - 1/100 - built as a nao
Very impressive work. I've tried a couple of models built on a plug and always found difficulty in getting the two halves exactly the same. You seem to have succeeded admirably. And you've done a superb job on the (difficult) rounded stern. Very precise work.
Steven
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Gusar in Santa Maria by Gusar - FINISHED - 1/100 - built as a nao
I see, the inaccuracies are within the plan itself.
Very true. It is very frustrating when you have what appears to be a good set of plans, but AFTER you start working on it you find the various parts of the plan are not reconciled with each other. I guess learning that, and learning what things you need to verify early on are part of the 'gaining experience' process.
Looking good so far.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Bob Cleek in Staining Wood - Minwax touch up pens
I have used them. The one I used was not wax, but indeed stain. The problem was the stain in the pen was not the same color as the stain in the can, even though they had the same name (golden oak). I agree with Gregory, go with the original 'in the can' stain.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Gregory in Staining Wood - Minwax touch up pens
I have used them. The one I used was not wax, but indeed stain. The problem was the stain in the pen was not the same color as the stain in the can, even though they had the same name (golden oak). I agree with Gregory, go with the original 'in the can' stain.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from mtaylor in Santa Maria by Gusar - FINISHED - 1/100 - built as a nao
Gusar,
Please define 'inaccuracies'. Since there is no record of the details of the Santa Maria, there is alot of leeway in the building process.
The build looks good so far. What other builds have you done?
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Gusar in Santa Maria by Gusar - FINISHED - 1/100 - built as a nao
I did two Adriatic Trabaccolo, and one fishing boat.
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Gusar in Santa Maria by Gusar - FINISHED - 1/100 - built as a nao
Hi Chuck,
I will list some of inaccuracies or mistakes I found.
When you compare body plan with sheer and half-breadth plan and measure everything this what you get. This is in milimeters. I took that sheer and half-breadth plan are more accurate.
One ladder not two.
Had to add the this for main yard hoisting.
Cleats are on wrong places, found out later when started putting the shrouds
Absolutely no cleats for fastening all the ropes, also lack of better explanation of how forecastle is constructed.
Two different fore stay versions
Spritsail is too large, spritsail on the previous picture is better
This framing is not in an alignment with other plans, so much correction is need if you want to make admiralty model or just to match visible frames with other plans.
There are some other mistakes I can't remember now, for example anchor is too big for the scale so adjustments are needed. Much care is to be taken studying plans before starting the build. I don't have so much experience so i didn't see all of this in advance.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Many thanks. Camber is currently the correct term for the transverse curve (down on the sides) of the deck, correct? I seem to remember that from my navy days as well.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Is this correct? I've long understood camber to be the transversal curve of the deck, while the longitudinal curve is sheer.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from druxey in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Many thanks. Camber is currently the correct term for the transverse curve (down on the sides) of the deck, correct? I seem to remember that from my navy days as well.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Many thanks. Camber is currently the correct term for the transverse curve (down on the sides) of the deck, correct? I seem to remember that from my navy days as well.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Is this correct? I've long understood camber to be the transversal curve of the deck, while the longitudinal curve is sheer.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from thibaultron in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Many thanks. Camber is currently the correct term for the transverse curve (down on the sides) of the deck, correct? I seem to remember that from my navy days as well.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from thibaultron in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates Volume 2
Is this correct? I've long understood camber to be the transversal curve of the deck, while the longitudinal curve is sheer.
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Chuck Seiler got a reaction from Ferrus Manus in Holy Ghost 1227 by Ferrus Manus - FINISHED - Revell - 1/50 - PLASTIC - English Nef
Next....a Cog/Kogge?
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Chuck Seiler reacted to Ferrus Manus in Holy Ghost 1227 by Ferrus Manus - FINISHED - Revell - 1/50 - PLASTIC - English Nef
You know what that means?
It's DONE!!
This is an interesting time, because this is the first time in quite a while (Over a year??) that I haven't had a new project that i have already started or am about to start. Nothing on the modelling bench, nothing in a stash somewhere, nothing in the mail. I guess i will have to adjust to taking a (probably short) break, at least for a while.
Thank you to all (especially Steven) who watched me take a significant first step into the realm of scratchbuilding.
Until next time, fair winds and calm seas.
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