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mtdoramike got a reaction from popeye the sailor in I have adopted another orphaned kit
One of the first things I will have to do on the Nordkap is surgically remove the decking from midship to the stem post in order to seal the interior of the hull, which the previous builder didn't do. He may have been shooting for a static display versus R/C operation, but I'm going full R/C.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from popeye the sailor in I have adopted another orphaned kit
It appears all of the super structures have been built. The hull requires some light sanding and then it should be ready to lay fiberglass cloth to seal it. Now for the not so good news. This is an older Billings kit and for anyone who doesn';t know, older Billings kit did nor does include the fittings packages, which were sold separately. This kit did not include the fittings package. Now, finding a fittings package is like finding hens teeth, nothing on Ebay, which is my go to source for hard to finds things. Ages Of Sail, offers the fittings package, but are out of stock. So this leaves me with a few options which are overseas one of which is Cornwall models. The cost of the fittinds package alone makes you say your kidding at $174.00 that ain't shipped folks and with the supply chain, getting it here might be the bigger issue of the two. To give you an example, if I were to buy the fittings separately, the two brass anchor trawling line winches are $100.00 for the two.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Waitoa in I have adopted another orphaned kit
A Billings Nordkap R/C finishing boat. A ladies husband recently passed away while working on this kit. I was asked if I would accept it and finish it, which I humbly agreed to do. I was not only humbled, but honored that I would be asked to do so. I will strive to make his vision for this model a reality and make her all se can be.
I have several projects going, but couldn't say no, nor did I want to.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Need help from a model maker in California !
I always build a wooden frame around the model, staple cardboard to the exterior of the frame and fill the void with packing material. I have only had one model get damaged by Fedex out of close to 100 models shipped.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mort stoll in HMS Agamemnon by Henke - Caldercraft - 1:64
This is turning out to be a magnificent build!
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Henke in HMS Agamemnon by Henke - Caldercraft - 1:64
This is turning out to be a magnificent build!
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mtdoramike got a reaction from BobG in Model Shipways AVS kit for sale - sale pending
I know what you mean about going hog wild and pig crazy when it comes to hobbies, I had the monkey on my back too. I'll bet it stuck a bit to sell off the byrns tools. I hate to see unfinished models like the Bluenose. I built a few of them over the years and the Canadians go crazy for them. I could have sold everyone I could have built back in the day. It looks like you did a great job on it. Good luck on the sale.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from BobG in Benjamin W Latham by B-Ram - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48
This has been one of my all time favorite models. Your doing a fantastic job on the Ben.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from gagliano1770 in Model Shipways AVS kit for sale - sale pending
I know what you mean about going hog wild and pig crazy when it comes to hobbies, I had the monkey on my back too. I'll bet it stuck a bit to sell off the byrns tools. I hate to see unfinished models like the Bluenose. I built a few of them over the years and the Canadians go crazy for them. I could have sold everyone I could have built back in the day. It looks like you did a great job on it. Good luck on the sale.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from thibaultron in I have adopted another orphaned kit
One of the first things I will have to do on the Nordkap is surgically remove the decking from midship to the stem post in order to seal the interior of the hull, which the previous builder didn't do. He may have been shooting for a static display versus R/C operation, but I'm going full R/C.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in I have adopted another orphaned kit
One of the first things I will have to do on the Nordkap is surgically remove the decking from midship to the stem post in order to seal the interior of the hull, which the previous builder didn't do. He may have been shooting for a static display versus R/C operation, but I'm going full R/C.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from AJohnson in For sale HMS Diana
I agree Keith, it's like two steps behind me and catching up fast.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Old Collingwood in For sale HMS Diana
I agree Keith, it's like two steps behind me and catching up fast.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Keith Black in For sale HMS Diana
I agree Keith, it's like two steps behind me and catching up fast.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in Model Shipways AVS kit for sale - sale pending
I know what you mean about going hog wild and pig crazy when it comes to hobbies, I had the monkey on my back too. I'll bet it stuck a bit to sell off the byrns tools. I hate to see unfinished models like the Bluenose. I built a few of them over the years and the Canadians go crazy for them. I could have sold everyone I could have built back in the day. It looks like you did a great job on it. Good luck on the sale.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Model Shipways AVS kit for sale - sale pending
I know what you mean about going hog wild and pig crazy when it comes to hobbies, I had the monkey on my back too. I'll bet it stuck a bit to sell off the byrns tools. I hate to see unfinished models like the Bluenose. I built a few of them over the years and the Canadians go crazy for them. I could have sold everyone I could have built back in the day. It looks like you did a great job on it. Good luck on the sale.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from mtaylor in Model Shipways AVS kit for sale - sale pending
I agree, don't give up the ghost, try it. I have nere seen a truely bad build on RCG. There are too many resources here for that to happen as long as you follow their advice. There are only two things that can't be fixed on a ship model and that is a twisted or warpped keel.
I have built better than 100 models over the years and still at times, I will build a model with the intentions of building it in all natural wood only to get half way through with it and realize the planking job wasn't one of my best pieces of work for what ever reason. When this happens, no problem, I just bring out the putty and paint and when someone see's it and comments about how they love the painted finish, I reply that is what I was shooting for the whole time. No one knows but me that it was a backup and punt situation.
My point here is, Modeling is supposed to be fun, and relaxing and challenging, not stressful.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Keith Black in I have adopted another orphaned kit
One of the first things I will have to do on the Nordkap is surgically remove the decking from midship to the stem post in order to seal the interior of the hull, which the previous builder didn't do. He may have been shooting for a static display versus R/C operation, but I'm going full R/C.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Model Shipways AVS kit for sale - sale pending
I agree, don't give up the ghost, try it. I have nere seen a truely bad build on RCG. There are too many resources here for that to happen as long as you follow their advice. There are only two things that can't be fixed on a ship model and that is a twisted or warpped keel.
I have built better than 100 models over the years and still at times, I will build a model with the intentions of building it in all natural wood only to get half way through with it and realize the planking job wasn't one of my best pieces of work for what ever reason. When this happens, no problem, I just bring out the putty and paint and when someone see's it and comments about how they love the painted finish, I reply that is what I was shooting for the whole time. No one knows but me that it was a backup and punt situation.
My point here is, Modeling is supposed to be fun, and relaxing and challenging, not stressful.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from BobG in For sale HMS Diana
What a shame not to finish such a beautiful model and your work seems to be quite good.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from popeye the sailor in I have adopted another orphaned kit
I checked every where and the only place that had the Nordkap fittings package was Cornwall models in England. I was able to get the only fitting kit they had although having to bite the bullit for $192.00 minus the currency conversion rate. But it is what it is. Billings has some on order, but with the supply chain going the way it is, they have no idea when they will get them.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in I have adopted another orphaned kit
I checked every where and the only place that had the Nordkap fittings package was Cornwall models in England. I was able to get the only fitting kit they had although having to bite the bullit for $192.00 minus the currency conversion rate. But it is what it is. Billings has some on order, but with the supply chain going the way it is, they have no idea when they will get them.
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mtdoramike got a reaction from popeye the sailor in I have adopted another orphaned kit
Thanks for the link Keith, this may be an option for some of the parts.
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