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rcmdrvr
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Hello from spain to everybody
Welcome. Your work is superb!
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Omega1234 in Hello from spain to everybody
Welcome. Your work is superb!
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from popeye the sailor in King of the Mississippi by drobinson02199 - FINISHED -- Artesania Latina - 1:80
This model is a really fun build and when completed it makes a great show piece. There are quite a few build logs of this model and most took the "natural wood" route. One modeler even went so far as to install interior lights to give it a real special effect.
Enjoy the build.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from FessieCep in Small scale Sterling Emma C Berry - How to reinforce the balsa hull?
After getting it to its final shape and fully sanded I would apply a coat of resin. I would use the same type of resin used for glassing. You can get in most local hobby shops.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Blackreed in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Great topic. As I visit the many websites of kit manufacturers and distributors I see an abundance of model of ships with sails. I would like to see more kits of ships built after the golden age of sails. The early steam ship era represents a large population of ships that would be interesting as models. The first monitors, tugs, trawlers, riverboats, etc., would all be very interesting kits to build.
I am not a ship historian, but I think that the early steam era would provide some great models.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from drobinson02199 in King of the Mississippi by drobinson02199 - FINISHED -- Artesania Latina - 1:80
This model is a really fun build and when completed it makes a great show piece. There are quite a few build logs of this model and most took the "natural wood" route. One modeler even went so far as to install interior lights to give it a real special effect.
Enjoy the build.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from zappto in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Bazz in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from NenadM in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Well, I have been working on the ships launches for almost two weeks. The kit provided three metal launches. I started by painting them to hide the shiny metal and that was a complete disaster. I could not get the paint to stick and it would peal when I tried to glue the wooden parts to the interior. I decided to proceed without the paint hoping that the wood would hide most of the metal. The exterior hulls were planked and painted and then the interior built.
I am not entirely happy with the result; as they only look OK.
I am now starting the masts and rigging. Just thumbing through the instructions is intimidating. Well, here goes nothing!!
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from hof00 in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Since it appears that this log has been hi-jacked several times, I will stop posting and let the hijackers enjoy their discussions without my interruptions.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from tasmanian in Revell 1/400 QM2
Do you have a more close up photo of the model. Love to see the details.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from mtaylor in Revell 1/400 QM2
Do you have a more close up photo of the model. Love to see the details.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Canute in Revell 1/400 QM2
Do you have a more close up photo of the model. Love to see the details.
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
It would probably more realistic to blacken the brass. I tried painting on a previous model and was disappointed with the result; plus it chipped and scratched when I was rigging.
I have wanted to try a blackening agent; but working with toxic chemicals is a little scarey. I hear they liquid can cause burns and the fumes are caustic. Does anyone have suggestions on a non-toxic blackening agent?
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from Cuda1949 in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
I got a little upset about this log being hijacked. Perhaps I over-reacted. I will continue posting in hopes of some constructive comments. I have continued with deck equipment and structures. I round into difficulty that many of the dark (walnut) trim of the buildings crumbled when I tried to remove from die cut sheets. Had to manually reconstruct many of them. I enjoy working on deck stuff and there are plenty of it to be constructed in this model.
Here is are some photo graphs that show the model stern to bow. Tried to get in close with the camera so you can see some of the detail:
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rcmdrvr got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark 1869 by rcmdrvr - Artesania Latina
Mojo....I have only one rigged model in my past; so my CS will be a learning experience for me.
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