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GLakie
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GLakie reacted to Moonbug in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Echo-ing everyone else, beautiful work Mark. Nicely done!
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GLakie reacted to xken in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Working on the gundeck but having trouble posting updates so this is a test with one image.
Hope this works.
Admin----Well it worked with one; is there a size limit on posting?
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GLakie reacted to gjdale in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
Wonderful work on the rudder Bob.
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GLakie reacted to src in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
Mark, that hull looks fantastic! Clean, Fair and the finish is very nice!
A great way to start the new year.
Sam
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GLakie reacted to mtdoramike in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
I spent a little time working on the Highlander figure head. Not completely sold on the colorations yet, but it's starting to grow on me.
mike
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GLakie reacted to dgbot in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
Nice job on your rudder Bob. A bit of advice on enhancing a rudder the next time you make one. After shaping it take a very thin pen and a straight edge and draw lines along the length of the piece.
David B
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GLakie reacted to NenadM in Cutty Sark by NenadM
A bit more testing with "old quality wood"
Kiddin'
Laminated plywood with veneer 1mm + mahogany veneer 0,5mm, added acrylic playing to weather it and imitate old laquer. Just playing
Much much stronger than I expected
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GLakie reacted to KenW in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
Happy New Year!
I like your method for making your rudder and tiller. I think I will emulate it on my model
Great job (as usual).
Cheers.
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GLakie reacted to cookster in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
She's looking awesome Bob! Have a great 2016!
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GLakie reacted to captainbob in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
You're doing such a fine job. She'll be a beauty.
bob
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GLakie reacted to shihawk in HMS Victory by shihawk - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:75
Hi Keith , I,m taking a leaf out of your book and having a short rest from the Vic . I knew when i bought the next kit it would be only a matter of time but hope to get back to the rigging soon . I have learned that size ain,t everything !!!
Happy new year to you and yours
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GLakie reacted to Omega1234 in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
Thanks Frank!
I'm pretty pleased with it, as well so far; even though, she must be the most complex ship I've built.
Oh, well, we need a challenge every now and then, don't we?
Cheers
Patrick
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GLakie reacted to Mahuna in Majellan by Omega1234 - FINISHED - 1/200 - Luxury 37 m Motor Yacht - Miniature
Hi Patrick - amazing progress. This will be a beautiful addition to your miniature harbor.
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GLakie reacted to mtdoramike in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
I hope so, at $38.00 shipped, it wasn't all that cheap.
mike
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GLakie reacted to rafine in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
Thanks so much Nils, Tim, George and the "likes".
Tim, the pintles and gudgeons are made from Manila file folder card. The bands on the rudder head are from masking tape, which I secure with a dab of glue at the ends.
Bob
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GLakie reacted to Mike Y in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
I was really waiting for that moment! Congratulations, it looks great!
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GLakie got a reaction from mtaylor in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
Happy New Year to you too Bob. Nice work on the rudder.
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GLakie reacted to rafine in Cutter Cheerful 1806 by rafine - FINISHED
First, a very happy and healthy New Year to all, and one filled with modelling pleasure.
Now, for my first update of the New Year. I have made and mounted the rudder. The rudder itself is from Chuck's laser cut framing set, shaped with sanding sticks. After some indecision, I chose to paint the top portion of the rudder red to match the previously done stern post extension piece. I did , however decide to leave the tiller natural wood. The tiller was cut from boxwood sheet using a glued on copy of the plan as a template. The cutout wood blank was shaped with files and sanding sticks.
Since I don't like working with metal, I chose to do the iron work in black painted paper, with wire used for the actual mounting. This included the pintels and gudgeons and the bands at the rudder head. It doesn't show well (if at all) in my photos, but there are bolt heads, made from tiny pin heads drilled and inserted in the pintels and gudgeons.
With this work completed, it is my intention to work from the stern forward on the interior detailing. The first task will be to make, install and rig the first four guns at the aft end.
Bob
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GLakie reacted to clearway in HMS Victory by shihawk - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:75
Looking very nice and ship shape Boyd. Nice size difference in builds there . Happy new year to you m8- must put me 1/35 german armour down and get back to my Victory!
Keith
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GLakie reacted to DaveRow in HMB Endeavour by BANYAN - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - circa 1768
Hi Pat,
Congratulations on the step to retire. A well earned cold one
Not an easy decision these days to retire.
May your shipyard, shipbuilding provide much enjoyment.
Push the Endeavour along and get her finished, she looks great.
Dave R
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GLakie reacted to dgbot in Licorne 1755 by mtaylor - 3/16" scale - French Frigate - from Hahn plans - Version 2.0 - TERMINATED
You have done a lovely piece of work so far Mark. I can just imagine how the hull will look when you put a finish on it.
David B
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GLakie got a reaction from mtaylor in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
That's a nice piece of wood for a base, and should make a beautiful finish to set her on.
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GLakie reacted to Chuckaug in HMS Vulture 1776 by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - 1:48 scale - 16-gun Swan-class sloop from TFFM plans
Hi Dan,
I have been reading your fantastic log and getting a number of great ideas.
I am working on a AL Swift which I started and stopped many years ago.
I am trying to create more realistic anchors and was planning to use some ideas from your build.
I was hoping you could provide more detail for how you created the anchor straps from dyed card stock.
What type of dye and how was it applied? Anything special about the card Stock?
Your work is incredible and your log is both inspirational and educational.
Thanks and Happy New Year
Chuck
PS the question pertains to page 94
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GLakie got a reaction from Canute in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
That's a nice piece of wood for a base, and should make a beautiful finish to set her on.
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