Landlubber Mike
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For what it's worth, for most things, I attach the parts unpainted and then paint when I have the assembly completed. First use primer (Mr. Surfacer) and then paint - Tamiya, Mr. Color, Vallejo, etc. For parts I'm going to include at the very end after most of the model is already assembled (e.g., the railings where there is a linoleum or wood deck), I'll prime and paint them while on the fret, attach them, then hand paint to touch up. It's fairly easy to do touch ups by brush, and I find there isn't too much to touch up. Once attached, I'll spray a clear coat over the entire model. -
I'm on Safari, and doing a force refresh of the home page cleared things up for me.
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That worked - thanks James!
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Yeah, I just posted with a similar issue - except it's showing me as "Reilly".
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For some reason, Reilly's name is showing up on the MSW homepage for me, but it looks like I'm still logged in. When I go off the homepage, my name pops up. Just wanted to pass that along in case others are having a similar issue.
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Looks great Alan!
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Hi Greg, I saw the title and was thinking to myself, "didn't know Hasegawa made that kit??" Come to find out you're converting the Gambier Bay, very cool! Those pictures with the Ducks and Catalinas look like they would make for a really sweet model. I have the same kit in the stash with a bunch of the same upgrades. If you're looking for plane upgrade sets, Infini makes a USN aircraft details set (I think the one I have is IMP-35036R1). With the Hasegawa and Flyhawk sets, are you thinking the Infini USN radar set is still necessary?
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Nice start King D - looks like a great kit. I have the Lutsow too and the nets are a little intimidating. This will be a nice one to cut your teeth on!
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Sherline Mill Essential Accessories?
Landlubber Mike replied to No Idea's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
As I was reading this I was thinking of suggesting the Beall Collet Chuck for the Sherline as well. I use it to hold pen blanks when drilling the centers out and it works well. The collets I picked up on Amazon or eBay, I forget which. I wasn't particularly concerned about getting super accuracy so Chinese manufactured ones were fine - the ones I managed to pick up a few years ago seem a lot nicer than I was expecting. -
Realistic Water
Landlubber Mike replied to taylormade's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I have this book and it is fantastic. Highly recommend it! -
I think that's where a Hold and Fold comes in very handy. It holds the piece in place, while you use a blade to create the bend. I'll also on occasion use the Tamiya folding pliers (they have two sizes) which work well too, but easier to keep things steady in a Hold and Fold.
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Looks great! Glad you’re getting additional use out of the Bug - very clever!
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Wow, this is looking really good. Very nice job!
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Personally for me, researching and learning about the model subject is almost more interesting than the actual build.
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The tape worked great! That was a concern I had with my Morgan build - how to make the white lines look even. That was a big part of my decision to use separately colored woods - no paint and taping necessary, just switch woods (I’m going to use holly for the white areas).
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I kinda do as the diorama possibilities seem much more extensive than what is typically done with ships, planes, and cars which is what I currently build. But have too many future projects scattered in piles throughout the house and not enough time with 3 young kids in the house. I’ll just have to retire early and live to 100 🤓
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Cool subject Alan, nice start! Looking forward to seeing this come together. Just don't make it too nice or I'll start adding armored vehicles to the stash 🙄
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Hey Glen, I'm in on this one - what a cool project! I love your ideas, how creative! Looking forward to following along! At less than $10, I'll probably pass on helping you empty the bottle. Sounds like you have enough volunteers though
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