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Piet
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in Papegojan 1627 by mati - FINISHED - 1/48
Hello matt,
Outstanding work! I love the detail.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from J11 in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Hello everyone, well, as I have mentioned a few posts ago, the only thing left for me to do before closing this build log is a few final pics. Out of the roughly 50 pics I took yesterday I picked only nine.
I want to thank everyone for following this build and your encouragement. A special thanks to those who gave me advice and assistance in procuring photos, drawings and hardware like Gino, Remco, Amateur Jan, Mark T. If I missed anyone, please forgive me, I have thanked you on the spot in one of the earlier posts.
I will monitor this log for a short while and respond but please keep it on topic. If you have questions send me a PM and I'll answer to the best of my ability.
I have really enjoyed doing this build with all of you looking over my shoulder. Your friendship I will treasure and hopefully I'll see you all again in my VOC ship dockyard.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from Bill Morrison in USS United States by popeye the sailor - Revell - 1/96 - PLASTIC - bash
Hey Popeye, nice piece of work on the planking !!! Bravo. Yes, lacquer doesn't like humdedity. When I was painting airplanes in New Jersey I had to use a retarder when spray painting, which is not really that good for the durability of the paint but one has to do what one has to do.
Other then that, I do like the end result with lacquer though, 16 coats hand rubbed !!! Although it's now superseded by much better paints.
You gonna buy some more of that lovely lumber? It really makes the model outstanding.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Sovereign of the Seas by Hennie - Sergal - 1:78
Wow Hennie, that's a lot of gold on that ship. Nice work.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from billocrates in Young America 1853 by EdT - FINISHED - extreme clipper
Hello Ed, I have been silently following and admiring your build. A note of interest on mineral spirits.
As an artist (among many other things) using oils and now also permanent museum quality colored pencils I use Gemsol. Yes, some makes of colored pencils can be softened with mineral spirits and use it like tempera paint.
This is a truly odorless mineral spirit that dries up clear and leaves no residue.
It's not cheap $16.99 for one pint (473ml), but I don't use it a lot, so it last me a long time.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from shipman in SMS Seydlitz by Canute, Cog, Stein Gildberg & RGL - FINISHED - Hobbyboss - 1/350 - PLASTIC
Most magnificent accomplishment Greg - BRAVO!
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Hello Doris,
What a magnificent piece of art you are creating! I am literally feasting my eyes, again and again.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Nenad, when the ship is completed there will be so much "stuff" to look at that these few minor imperfections will not be noticeable. Continue on and don't fret about it, I think you have done a most outstanding job.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Cutty Sark by NenadM
Nice going Nenad, you sure are getting the hang of it, making tine parts.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Magnificent!
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Magnificent work Doris.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Stunning - breath taking. A sure joy to the eye.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Beautiful work Doris.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Indeed very beautiful work Doris. I'm speechless.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Get well Doris. Your tackling the mods is admirable and a lesson to all of us - try to stick with authenticity. Sometimes we can fudge but with those major design flaws it's better to redu things.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Very nice work Doris, it is a joy looking at it all. Those quarter galleries are a work of art and I'm sure you can pull it off.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
So good seeing you post again. Wonderful work as always.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Nice seeing you back again here Doris and your mod on the wale looks terif. I assume you are going to put some lights in her so the crew wont stumble in the dark.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Beautiful work Doris and thanks for sharing the hows,
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Fantastic Doris! Love the color of the "fake" wood, looks rel.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
Beautiful work Doris and thanks for sharing your expertise with us.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS ROYAL KATHERINE 1664 by Doris - 1/55 - CARD
So good seeing you back. Please allow me to join you with this fantastic build.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Black Pearl by Old Collingwood - FINISHED - 1/72 Scale
Hang in there OC and I share the same comments as the others, lay it us my friend. This world has become much too in-personable already - just the thought of being able to share our problems with caring friends is priceless.
Gwen and I petition our Creator for a suitable solution for you and your dear wife.
Cheers, Piet.
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Piet got a reaction from FrankWouts in De Zeven Provinciën 1665 by Dražen - Scale 1:45
Hey Dražen,
Good to see you back and good to hear you have been busy with the 7 P.
I'm also in the process of rebuilding my log but am very slow at it.
Cheers,
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Piet got a reaction from FreekS in Hr. Ms. O 19 1938 by Piet - FINISHED - scale 1:50 - submarine of the Royal Navy Netherlands in service 1939 - 1945
Hello everyone, well, as I have mentioned a few posts ago, the only thing left for me to do before closing this build log is a few final pics. Out of the roughly 50 pics I took yesterday I picked only nine.
I want to thank everyone for following this build and your encouragement. A special thanks to those who gave me advice and assistance in procuring photos, drawings and hardware like Gino, Remco, Amateur Jan, Mark T. If I missed anyone, please forgive me, I have thanked you on the spot in one of the earlier posts.
I will monitor this log for a short while and respond but please keep it on topic. If you have questions send me a PM and I'll answer to the best of my ability.
I have really enjoyed doing this build with all of you looking over my shoulder. Your friendship I will treasure and hopefully I'll see you all again in my VOC ship dockyard.
Cheers,
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