mtdoramike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from CaptainSteve in It's a shame politics or the lack there of has to infiltrate hobbies
I had often thought of building the Confederacy as a donation model. But after talking to a few people, I realize that my efforts would probably be in vein to even get an organization to even accept it especially with the racial tensions swirling in the US lately and the fact that every place is either taking down the stars and bars flags or contemplating it in the Southern states.
What a shame, it's such a magnificent ship and deserves it's place in history no matter how rocky that history may have been.
mike
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mtdoramike reacted to Chuck Seiler in It's a shame politics or the lack there of has to infiltrate hobbies
The frigate CONFEDERACY has nothing to do with the Confederate States of America. It is named after the country formed under the Articles of Confederation, i.e. the United States. Build the model!
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mtdoramike got a reaction from coxswain 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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mtdoramike got a reaction from toms10 in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
Here is the piece of Black Walnut that I will use to make the display base for the Montanes. I do love black walnut. I also just started planking the lower false decking.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from toms10 in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
While glancing at the pictorial illustrations, it shows that they recommend planking the false decks before installing them. I never do this and I will not do it on this model either. Yes, it might be easier planking the deck on a flat surface but and here are a few big buts: Most false decks never fit well right out of the box and must be coaxed and adjusted and even twisted a little to fit, secondly most ships have a slight arch to the deck from side to side and not flat, three I can get a much better and closer fit with the planking boards once the false deck is mounted, fourth most plank on frame or bulkhead kits actually require you to mount the bulk heads to the false keel and then place the deck on before securing the bulk heads with glue and this kit is no exception to this.
So I glued and nailed the decking down and then mixed up a fairly thin mixture of wood glue and water and then using a stiff paint brush, I covered the joints with the glue mixture which is thin enough to whisk into the joints for a better glue job.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from UpstateNY 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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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor 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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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
Here is the piece of Black Walnut that I will use to make the display base for the Montanes. I do love black walnut. I also just started planking the lower false decking.
mike
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mtdoramike reacted to GLakie 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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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
Here is the piece of Black Walnut that I will use to make the display base for the Montanes. I do love black walnut. I also just started planking the lower false decking.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GLakie in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
Here is the piece of Black Walnut that I will use to make the display base for the Montanes. I do love black walnut. I also just started planking the lower false decking.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Tphan in King of the Mississippi by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Artesania Latina - Finishing off a kit started by someone else - Restoration
Absolutely stunning. I love the two tone deck on her. I built the Constructo version of this years ago for a client and the kit wasn't bad at all.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GLakie in USF Confederacy by yancovitch - Model Shipways
Absolutely beautiful work. WOW!
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from edmay in Apostol San Felipe by costeo - OcCre
The aging look of the buckets and barrels is fantastic.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
While glancing at the pictorial illustrations, it shows that they recommend planking the false decks before installing them. I never do this and I will not do it on this model either. Yes, it might be easier planking the deck on a flat surface but and here are a few big buts: Most false decks never fit well right out of the box and must be coaxed and adjusted and even twisted a little to fit, secondly most ships have a slight arch to the deck from side to side and not flat, three I can get a much better and closer fit with the planking boards once the false deck is mounted, fourth most plank on frame or bulkhead kits actually require you to mount the bulk heads to the false keel and then place the deck on before securing the bulk heads with glue and this kit is no exception to this.
So I glued and nailed the decking down and then mixed up a fairly thin mixture of wood glue and water and then using a stiff paint brush, I covered the joints with the glue mixture which is thin enough to whisk into the joints for a better glue job.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Bobstrake in Apostol San Felipe by costeo - OcCre
The aging look of the buckets and barrels is fantastic.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Revenge by Denis R - Victory Models (Amati) - Scale 1:64
If parts are missing, it's usually due to the manufacture not including it in the box. It seems that is the practice as of late, I guess it's hard to get good help. But I would in no way blame the store. By the way, most of the ship model kits that I have received from retail stores weren't sealed with shrink wrap, which I'm sure that is the way they received them from the Manufacture.
mike
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mtdoramike reacted to Ensign in Selling price for Mamoli 1\90 Victory model kit
I have listed my Victory model kit on EBay, I have opened the box and assembled the keel but no other work has been done. I bought the kit about three years ago and then had the good fortune to be able to purchase the Caldercraft Victory therefore I have no need of the Mamoli model. The model has been listed at $500 AUD but has not attracted any bids, I paid $580 when I bought it. I have seen two kits with a retail price of $795AUD recently so thought the asking price was fair, however it has been suggested that the kit, having been opened is not worth the price I am asking and should be more like $300 AUD. I have never listed on EBay before so any advice would be much appreciated. Am I asking too much?
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mtdoramike reacted to Ensign in Selling price for Mamoli 1\90 Victory model kit
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the advice, I have an enquiry from a person who has offered around $300AUD, and he seems to be a genuine modeller not just a bargain hunter looking to resell, so I may go with that. I would rather see it go to someone who will do something with it.
Regards
Gary (Ensign)
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in Selling price for Mamoli 1\90 Victory model kit
Used kit whether opened and started or not usually will only fetch about 50 percent OR LESS than the original retail price. Ebay is a fickle market place and timing is everything. Most people will buy their hobby stuff towards the summer and fall seasons to give them something to do during those long winter months. Also even during the day of the week has it's benefits such as always try and list your items where they will end late in the morning or afternoon during the weekend rather than during the week unless it's in the evening. I might also add here that even though you have done a bit of work to the model, it's really not looked at as that much of a benefit to the buyer because they don't know your skill level and assume they may have to re-do some of your work.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in Selling price for Mamoli 1\90 Victory model kit
Used kit whether opened and started or not usually will only fetch about 50 percent OR LESS than the original retail price. Ebay is a fickle market place and timing is everything. Most people will buy their hobby stuff towards the summer and fall seasons to give them something to do during those long winter months. Also even during the day of the week has it's benefits such as always try and list your items where they will end late in the morning or afternoon during the weekend rather than during the week unless it's in the evening. I might also add here that even though you have done a bit of work to the model, it's really not looked at as that much of a benefit to the buyer because they don't know your skill level and assume they may have to re-do some of your work.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
While glancing at the pictorial illustrations, it shows that they recommend planking the false decks before installing them. I never do this and I will not do it on this model either. Yes, it might be easier planking the deck on a flat surface but and here are a few big buts: Most false decks never fit well right out of the box and must be coaxed and adjusted and even twisted a little to fit, secondly most ships have a slight arch to the deck from side to side and not flat, three I can get a much better and closer fit with the planking boards once the false deck is mounted, fourth most plank on frame or bulkhead kits actually require you to mount the bulk heads to the false keel and then place the deck on before securing the bulk heads with glue and this kit is no exception to this.
So I glued and nailed the decking down and then mixed up a fairly thin mixture of wood glue and water and then using a stiff paint brush, I covered the joints with the glue mixture which is thin enough to whisk into the joints for a better glue job.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from DenPink in HMS Revenge by Denis R - Victory Models (Amati) - Scale 1:64
If parts are missing, it's usually due to the manufacture not including it in the box. It seems that is the practice as of late, I guess it's hard to get good help. But I would in no way blame the store. By the way, most of the ship model kits that I have received from retail stores weren't sealed with shrink wrap, which I'm sure that is the way they received them from the Manufacture.
mike
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GLakie in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
While glancing at the pictorial illustrations, it shows that they recommend planking the false decks before installing them. I never do this and I will not do it on this model either. Yes, it might be easier planking the deck on a flat surface but and here are a few big buts: Most false decks never fit well right out of the box and must be coaxed and adjusted and even twisted a little to fit, secondly most ships have a slight arch to the deck from side to side and not flat, three I can get a much better and closer fit with the planking boards once the false deck is mounted, fourth most plank on frame or bulkhead kits actually require you to mount the bulk heads to the false keel and then place the deck on before securing the bulk heads with glue and this kit is no exception to this.
So I glued and nailed the decking down and then mixed up a fairly thin mixture of wood glue and water and then using a stiff paint brush, I covered the joints with the glue mixture which is thin enough to whisk into the joints for a better glue job.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Canute in Montanes by mtdoramike - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70 scale - next donation project
Thank you for the kind words Tom, I have to admit it turned out quite nice indeed.
mike
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