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Been so busy working!! Anyway, I am going to start a build log on the HMS Endeavour 1/60th scale. This is an Artesania Latina kit i picked up New for 50 bucks at a value village. I also snagged a Brand New Mantua Astrolabe 1812 kit $25 New. Both look pretty cool, and are complete, sealed package etc. I like the larger size, probably because my Philly build was my first, and that is a larger kit as well. Chuck, are you working on anything?
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Hi Tom, Nothing done yet. Trying to figure a way to make one. I wonder if model expo has one large enough.
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Hey Chuck! Just received today, my New project, Rattlesnake! Nice looking plans, manual and all the parts are in the box. Man, the scale is so much smaller than my Philly build. Have to get new glasses! Anyway, I will read the manual and gear up for the build. Also today I went out and purchased a few tubes of the Winsor & Newton acrylic paint. One each of black and yellow ochre. (colors for the build). Tonite I have been test painting some basswood. I used primer on one, no primer on the other. I mixed the paint 50/50 with distilled water and the results are Excellent. I am up to 6 coats. no brush marks, smooth uniform finish. However, I seem to like the Un primed surface better. My question is this. Is priming a must? Or is it important for long term duration? Anyway, I eagerly await comments and advice!
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Thanks Chuck.. Do you use an airbrush setup?
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Funny you should ask Chuck! I ordered the Rattlesnake from model expo (ebay site) and got it basically half price and free shipping. It is actually on route now..Anyway, looks like a nice long build. I am wondering if I should consider a different wood for planking hull and decks. Again, any advise welcome!! Have a Happy New Year!
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Oh and Everyone have a great Holiday Season and a happy New Year!!
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Here are a few more of the 99% completed Philly. Just adding some crates, barrels, cannon gear and cannon balls. I am actually kinda sad the build is almost over. Thinking of the Rattlesnake to start the year off, but I have to get display case conjured up for the Philly.
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Hey Tom, Thanks! I will check em out! Have a great Holiday season! Steve
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Thanks Chuck.. Any ideas on a case? any plans available?
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Thanks Dr. Per! Hawks were dialed in! Crazy, hope they can sustain. It will be tough...
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Thank You Mark! Now I need to figure a display case. Any ideas are welcome!
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Well, I am done ... except for a few very minor touch ups and procuring a display case. (Rudder is done, but not on because I am a klutz and will break it while moving the boat around)... Thanks to all who have helped! and a special thanks to Chuck Seiler who gave me great advise and answered my rookie questions. I am hooked on this ship building thing, and I know my next build will be way better. AND I know I will be asking tons of questions.. Thanks again Everyone! Have a great Holiday season !! Here are a few photos..And...Go Hawks!
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Well I got the long tweezers. I just need to slow down and be aware of surroundings.. Oh to be clumsy!
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A few more pics..rudder installed..now make the oars, touch up detail work..then figure out display plan..
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Its funny. Doing the build is pretty easy if you take your time...The hard thing is figuring a way to STOP bumping into the rigging. I am always snagging the lines with tweezers or smacking the spars with my face... crazy!!
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Getting the Awning structure in place. Getting close! Anybody have any plans or ideas for a display case?
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I cant say for sure on San Diego at this time.. However it would be a perfect thing to do some music gigs down there at the same time. Kind of tie it all together. There is a club in San Diego called Croces Park West that we might play. How is it possible to transport a model on a plane?
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So Chuck, I am getting the thing done. I am into it a year and 3 months. Crazy huh?
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Hey Chuck thanks! The rail was already curved from the kit. I used epoxy to secure it. The metal mast ring is ready to install. Hopefully San Diego, but transporting it would be a nightmare lol!. I will try and post some more pics after I place the cannoballs!
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