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Ryland Craze

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  1. Ryland Craze
    You are off to a great start on this build and your detailed build log is going to be a pleasure to follow.
  2. Ryland Craze
    Glad to see you back working on your Longboat. I like your method of lining off the hull. It looks much easier than using the paper tick strips. I will file this away for future use.
  3. Ryland Craze
    Here is a video showing its use: Like Bob said, it was real easy to use and very therapeutic.
  4. Ryland Craze
    Not much has happened since my last post but thought I would give an update on my progress. I have started to work on the shrouds and the first thing that I did was to make the deadeyes. The Syren deadeyes are made up of three layers that are glued together. I made a simple jig to hold the layers as I glued them up. Once glued up, I separated them from the frame that was holding them. I sanded off the laser burn on the edges being careful not to change the shape of the deadeye. I then placed them in my Model Expo block tumbler to soften and round their edges. Here is a picture with the deadeyes stropped with 24 gauge wire and the hooks added. The next step was to make the straps that hold the deadeyes and nail them to the wales. I pre-bent the straps around the molding before I installed them. I then tried blackening them, but failed miserably. So I wound up priming them and painting them with matte black paint. Then I installed them per the instructions. The next step was to use my Syren Serv-o-Matic serving machine to serve my shrouds and backstays where they are seized around the mast. This was my first time using the machine and it worked great. I had no problems and I am pleased with the results. Next up is the installation of the shrouds and the backstays.
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    It is looking good. You will be surprised at how well it looks once the hull is sanded. I have never wet sanded a hull and in my opinion I would just sand it starting with 220 grit and maybe finishing with 400 grit, but no wet sanding.
  6. Ryland Craze
    Stephen, You order this project direct from the NRG. Here is the link to the kit: https://thenrgstore.org/collections/plans-and-projects/products/half-hull-planking-project Toni Levine is active on MSW and she is always willing to answer any questions you may have.
  7. Ryland Craze
    Absolutely a work of art. I love the second picture. It is so realistic.
  8. Ryland Craze
    Great progress so far. Your attention to detail will turn out a fine model.
  9. Ryland Craze
    It's looking good Grant. I cannot wait to see the thwarts and cockpit added.
  10. Ryland Craze
    That is a fantastic build. It is so lifelike. You are a master at building these planes.
  11. Ryland Craze
    Welcome to Model Ship World Rick. YouTube has many videos on building the OcCre Polaris which may be of some help. I hope you start a build log on your model so that we may follow your progress.
  12. Ryland Craze
    Beautiful model. The finish is excellent, nothing over done. I admire the skills of the plastic modelers on MSW.
  13. Ryland Craze
    I was a huge NASCAR fan back in the 60's. I still have my autograph book with many of the drivers from 1961 to 1963. I got their autograph when they would come to the old Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway 1/2 mile dirt track. They used to let us cross over the track after the race and we would be able to talk to the drivers and crews. I do hope you order some after market decals and make a representation of one of the cars from that era. The Wood Brothers, Junior Johnson and many other teams fielded these cars. Maybe even do an independent like Wendell Scott. Lot of choices. I also got to see my first Daytona race in 2017. Wish I had attended back in the 70's to see my favorites.
  14. Ryland Craze
    Great job on the La Renard! It looks very nice in the case.
  15. Ryland Craze
    Congratulations. Excellent work on your Ferrari. This one turned out nice.
  16. Ryland Craze
    Hi Harvey and welcome to Model Ship World. If you get a chance, please share some pictures of your models. We would like to see your work.
  17. Ryland Craze
    Congratulations. Your Flirt turned out very nice.
  18. Ryland Craze
    Looking forward to your Bluenose build. There are several Bluenose build logs in progress that may help you with yours.
  19. Ryland Craze
    Your rigging has turned out very nice. You are on the home stretch for finishing this model.
  20. Ryland Craze
    Congratulations n finishing your English Man O' War. You did an excellent job on building this model. It turned out very nice.
  21. Ryland Craze
    Planking can be a slow process, but taking your time will give good results. The compound twists and turns are always tricky to do.
  22. Ryland Craze
    Welcome to Model Ship World Jose. We have many builders of plastic ship models on MSW. They build some outstanding models and you will learn a lot from them by following their build logs. We look forward to seeing your work.
  23. Ryland Craze
    Your Syren is looking good. I like the red you are using. Is this artist acrylic paint?
  24. Ryland Craze
    Nice job. What a wonderful birthday gift. Your baby is one lucky child.
  25. Ryland Craze
    Mark, You are off to a good start on your Longboat. This looks like a nice kit with good fittings and instructions. Planking can be a very enjoyable part of the build.

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