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Elijah
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Elijah got a reaction from mtaylor in Kathryn by Mahuna - FINISHED - 1:32 - Skipjack Based on HAER Drawings
Very nice! The paint job looks fantastic!
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Elijah reacted to Sjors in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
We have snow.....😇🌨🌨❄️⛄️⛸⛷🏂
Sjors
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Elijah reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
I'll be closing down my shipyard tomorrow AM and heading for cooler climates. This "closed" picture is old 'cause I'm too lazy to take a new pic. See you all in 16 days.
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Elijah reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Six planks to go with maybe a real thin one and some wedges at the stern. It's not half bad even without any sanding and filling.
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Elijah reacted to rony in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
Thank you.
See the thread I opened, it's for the model.
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Elijah reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
I've finished gluing the planks that curve up at butt up to the transom. Getting there.
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Elijah reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
No. Buy a high quality Ph neutral PVA. You can get it on E-bay
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Elijah reacted to reklein in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
I like how you're doing the tuck in thee stern. It becomes quite obvious where the stealers will go.
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Elijah reacted to HIPEXEC in US Brig Syren by Hipexec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64 - building as USS Argus
No! Purchase some ph neutral PVA glue at a hobby store. Elmers is okay but not as good as a high quality PVA. I purchased a brand called "LINECO" on E-bay.
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Elijah reacted to Chuck in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
I usually use a satin finish wipe on poly after letting the stain dry for a day. But remember test it out on some scrap first. Prepare a planking sample. Prep sand the wood with 220 grit sandpaper and try the stain....it will be slightly darker. Then try some scrap planking with 320 sandpaper and apply the stain...it will appear lighter because you have left less "teeth" so-to-speak and with a smoother surface not as much stain will penetrate. With gel stain you apply and let sit for ten minutes and then wipe it off. Then allow 8-10 hours to dry if not over night. The next day lightly sand and apply the satin finish wipe on poly.
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Elijah reacted to alde in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Great work Elijah. She looks great so far. I look forward to watching your progress right to the end.
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Elijah got a reaction from EJ_L in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Nice! It sounds like that should work! What would you use as the protective finish? I'm going for a not very shiny look, so satin sounds about right.
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Elijah got a reaction from EJ_L in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Thanks Mike and Chuck! Do gel stains have a glossy finish similar to furniture, or do they have a semi-gloss better suited to represent the boat as it was?
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Elijah got a reaction from EJ_L in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Thanks Ian, JP, and Jesse! I have yet to finish the wood, but I think it looks fairly nice.
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Elijah got a reaction from Tigersteve in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Thanks Mike and Chuck! Do gel stains have a glossy finish similar to furniture, or do they have a semi-gloss better suited to represent the boat as it was?
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Elijah got a reaction from Tigersteve in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Nice! It sounds like that should work! What would you use as the protective finish? I'm going for a not very shiny look, so satin sounds about right.
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Elijah got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Next up is the deck planking!
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Elijah got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Finished the ceiling planking! I don't think it's perfect at the ends, but I don't plan to tear it all out and get new wood. It was a fairly simple process of soaking, bending, and gluing. Anyway, here are the pictures.
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Elijah got a reaction from Canute in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Nice! It sounds like that should work! What would you use as the protective finish? I'm going for a not very shiny look, so satin sounds about right.
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Elijah got a reaction from Canute in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Thanks Mike and Chuck! Do gel stains have a glossy finish similar to furniture, or do they have a semi-gloss better suited to represent the boat as it was?
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Elijah got a reaction from thibaultron in Kathryn by Mahuna - FINISHED - 1:32 - Skipjack Based on HAER Drawings
Very nice! The paint job looks fantastic!
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Elijah got a reaction from Jack12477 in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Next up is the deck planking!
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Elijah got a reaction from Overworked724 in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Next up is the deck planking!
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Elijah got a reaction from vaddoc in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Finished the ceiling planking! I don't think it's perfect at the ends, but I don't plan to tear it all out and get new wood. It was a fairly simple process of soaking, bending, and gluing. Anyway, here are the pictures.
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Elijah got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Philadelphia by Elijah - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale - Continental Gunboat
Hello again! It might have taken a while, but I had fun with it! I finished the outer hull planking. I think I enjoyed it more this time because I had a better idea of what I was doing. Anyway, here are the pictures.
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