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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I took auto body filler to fair in the observation pod on the hull, sanded it smooth then cleared over it with resin.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
Now that's hot right there, I don't care what anyone else says and a bit nerve racking too. Any time I drill into a perfectly good hull I get the nervies.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from BobG in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
Now that's hot right there, I don't care what anyone else says and a bit nerve racking too. Any time I drill into a perfectly good hull I get the nervies.
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mtdoramike reacted to CDW in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
That came out nice, Mike. You really have a knack for staying on task and getting it done.
Years ago, I knew an avid aircraft modeler who built all variety of large scale model aircraft from vac-u-form kits. His work with vac-u-form plastic and scratch building was phenomenal.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I took auto body filler to fair in the observation pod on the hull, sanded it smooth then cleared over it with resin.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from lmagna in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I took auto body filler to fair in the observation pod on the hull, sanded it smooth then cleared over it with resin.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I took auto body filler to fair in the observation pod on the hull, sanded it smooth then cleared over it with resin.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I spent a little time one the calypso in the last few days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Panart - San Felipe and Corel - Prins Willem kits for sale
WOW, I can't believe these are still here. If I were still building tall ship models, I would buy them both.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from yvesvidal in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I took auto body filler to fair in the observation pod on the hull, sanded it smooth then cleared over it with resin.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from ccoyle in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I took auto body filler to fair in the observation pod on the hull, sanded it smooth then cleared over it with resin.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from AON in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I took auto body filler to fair in the observation pod on the hull, sanded it smooth then cleared over it with resin.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Ian_Grant in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I spent a little time one the calypso in the last few days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from lmagna in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I actually copied the picture of the Calypso and the Corvette side by side and I'm using it as my computer screen saver/wall paper to give me inspiration.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from lmagna in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
Those are real beauties, even the dust give them character hahahaha. You really did them proud, absolutely beautiful. If mine turns out half as nice I will be happy.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from lmagna in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
NO, I love seeing your build. Now I see what you are talking about. I'm used to seeing the entire bottom cabins being removed on most R/C builds which is why I assumed this to be no different. But now that I see your's and I looked through all the plans and deck parts, I see how it is to be done. I'm glad you caught me before I did all that work for nothing.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from lmagna in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
yes, i would like to see a picture of it if can post or send to my email mtdoramike2@aol.com
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
But with all builds, there comes some bad with the good and making an R/C model out of a static model always poses extra problems and make no mistake, the Calypso is mainly a static build eventhough they suggest a motor drive train setup diagram. Case in point are the support posts for the roof of the bottom main cabin, which extends to the deck of the ship on ten places on each side of the cabin. This will not work for radio control operation because the main cabin has to be removed to gain access to the interior of the hull for motor adjustments, battery changing switching the model on and off. So this, won't do. I will have to reconfigure this, yes, I could just install them as the plans show and just not secure the bottom of the post to the deck, but they could easily be knocked off. I may end up doing a cantilever type support like a triangle making it terminate into the sides of the cabin instead of the deck. Now if this were going to be a static build and built to represent the Calypso as museum quality or close to it I wouldn't dare think of such a dastardly deed. But since this build is more fuction than form, I'm open to it.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I'm going to fair in the observation pod on the lower stem of the boat using bondo body filler. I'm then going to drill out for the port holes on the observation pod. But before I install the port holes, I'm going to inject some clear silicone caulking into the pod through the port holes to make sure the is no open void that water could by chance leak into the pod.
I'm going to order some 7mm glazed port holes because the once furnished in the kit are unglazed meaning their open, which might work fine for the upper cabins, but not for the observation pod.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from ccoyle in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I spent a little time one the calypso in the last few days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from lmagna in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I spent a little time one the calypso in the last few days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I spent a little time one the calypso in the last few days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Nunnehi (Don) in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I spent a little time one the calypso in the last few days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from BobG in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I spent a little time one the calypso in the last few days.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Titanicphile in Calypso by mtdoramike - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:45 Scale
I spent a little time one the calypso in the last few days.
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