mtdoramike
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Thanks Bob, I wear that title proudly hahahaha.
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In some cases of orphaned kits that I have adopted that would be the case, but not all of them. I'm always honored to finish models for those who couldn't physically finish them for health reasons or the previous builder was deceased and strive to see that the model is finished with the highest quality that I can provide. You would be surprised at how many opportunities that I'm offered to complete models for folks who for what ever reason decided they no longer had an interest in completing them. My brother was one of them. Unfortunately I have to turn down most of them due to time constraints and it not being a subject I'm particularly interested in. I'm trying to slow down, but some project will tickle my fancy.
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Yes they did, that is why it's so perplexing why they didn't go the extra effort and finish it.
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Unfortunately for the Trawler, the builder lost interest in her once the hull was built. So I adopted her to maqke her all that she can be. I really hate to see a model half finished due to lack of interest when with just a little bit of iniative on the builders part the model could be finished.
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They are styrene strips, they come with most Mahogany run about kits, but you can also find them on-line.
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Hi Mike, The decals come from CG Vinyl studio. you can also find them on ebay. They are great as long as you seal them with epoxy resin.
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OK, let me jump off this bridge: I have built better than 75 ship and boat models over the past 25 years and they have all held up to my knowledge. But no model is goping to last 100 years no matter what materials are used without constant maintence just like a house case or no case. No kit built model will ever be museum quality although the manufacture advertises them in that fashion. Built kits aare a dime a dozen, not distinction or difference they are only a short cut to building a nice represetation of the subject you are modeling nothing more. I don't build scratch built model, I build kits because I love the feeling of opening up the box and taking advantage of those short cuts. That is how I have built those 75 model in 25 years and most of them were sold, traded or donated to libraries or hospitals and all of them were greatly appreciated by the folks or companies that received.
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Well here is the finished 1930 Mahogany Run about, also known as Aces High.
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Fantastic post Rick, thius is my same feeling in regards to Jotika/Caldercraft. I don't care if they never come out with another (new) kit as long as they stay in business and continue making the kits they offer for years to come. I'm also in awe of the ships that were built for the movies, like the Bount and Surprise.
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No, that one was finished last year, this is another 1930 that I'm currently building.
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A few pictures of the cockpits with the leather applied to the floor boards and side panels.
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Here is a few pictures of my latest project, a 1930 mahogany run about. I call her Aces High. She is about 3/4 complete. The color scheme is mint green, also called mint Julip.
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Did you contact www.Billingsboats.com, even though the fittings kits are discontinued, you can still purchase fittings from them, just go on the scale you need and order each fitting individually. Yes, it's easier to b uy the fittings kits when you can find them, but to me, this is more of a mole hill to overcome rather than a mountain. I would also look at Cornwall models in England, they have an extensive fittings lineup from numerous manufactures, just look for a boat similar in style and scale as the one you are building and buy those fittings. I have had to do this many times. I order from Cornwall at least 3-4 times a year and they are a valuable resource when you can't find what you need stateside. Shipping time is about 10-14 days for me.
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Billings may not have the fittings package for the Dragen, but you can order the fittings separately. You just have to figure out what scale you need and the type of fittings you need.
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If you go to the Billings Boats web site, you can order fittings from them. The Dragen is not a very detailed boat, so you shouldn't need to buy very many fittings, Or you could email them and ask if they have the fittings set for this boat. www.billingsboats.com
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kit review USS Missouri (or any Iowa class) 1/350 by Joy Yard
mtdoramike replied to Tigerdvr's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
If you are going to use a wood to make your own, why are you concerned with grain pattern? With that scale, you would never even see any wood grain. So I would get small box wood or similar clear wood planks and plank it. -
What are you asking for the Century Sea Maid shipped to zip 32757?
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mike
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WOW, I didn't see this coming. Another one bites the dust. My resources are getting smaller and smaller. But I would like to say thank you for always being there for me as well as the rest of us die hard modelers the past 33 years.
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I have a Tamiya Tirpitz German Battleship kit 1:350 scale for sale for $40.00 plus shipping cost to the lower 48 states. The box has been opened, but the kit has not been started. the Hull length is 30". It can be built static or R/C with the included gear box and motor. The kit is from the early 90's.
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Someone should jump on that Constitution kit, it builds into a beautiful model and most all parts can be replaced if need be.
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I have a fair start on the Yoda.
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I also have another Chris Craft 1930 mahogany runabout that was an orphaned kit that I was offered that I will be starting on shortly. I usually don't like building the same thing twice (I built this same boat last year) but I hated to see it get kicked from pillar to post so I accepted it. This will be the name of the 1930 Chris Craft when finished. It will be affixed to the stern of the boat.
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I will also beef up the edges of the frames to give the planking more of a platform to attach to and give more of a structural support. I usually do this for all plank on frame models I build because most frames are not thick enough. I have built both R/C planes and boats and although planes need to be built lite to make them more air worthy, boats are totally different in that aspect. I would rather build the boat stronger and heavier rather than having to add dead weight to balance it and keep it from being top heavy. The deck cabins and super structures can use the trimming of weight.
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I have to cut the balsa 1/8" X 1/2" planking out of some solid planks that I have laying around, so it will take a bit to do this using a guide and a razor knife.
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