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About hornet

  • Birthday 03/27/1959

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    Newcastle, NSW Australia
  • Interests
    Fishing, golf, tinkering in the shed, fly tying, fishing float making, rope making, fishing rod construction, antique fishing reel collecting.

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  1.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Which HMS Victory kit do I have?
  2. hornet
    Having built the Corel version, I would say the dimensions don’t look quite right.
  3.    mtdoramike reacted to a post in a topic: Need tips on deadeyes rigging
  4.    paul ron reacted to a post in a topic: Need tips on deadeyes rigging
  5.    hornet reacted to a post in a topic: Pewter Cannons
  6.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: It's not going well, Lady Nelson
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  8. hornet
    Might I suggest you invest in some planking screws. They make a fiddly job much easier. https://www.modelerscentral.com/modeling-tools/hand-tools/holding/planking-screws-p12/
  9.    DARIVS ARCHITECTVS reacted to a post in a topic: Some beginners questions on deck planking
  10.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Block Tumbler Help
  11.    Gregory reacted to a post in a topic: Block Tumbler Help
  12. hornet
    Mine is made of a piece of poly pipe with 2 end caps. It has a four bladed sandpaper impeller. Fitted with a motor that is hooked up to a variable speed switch box.
  13.    hornet reacted to a post in a topic: What are ground toes?
  14.    hornet reacted to a post in a topic: Question about Endeavour planking
  15. hornet
    This may help. Hull of the Endeavour Replica under construction.
  16. hornet
    I built the Corel Victory approximately 25 years ago so I can’t really remember what I did in your situation. I’ve included a couple of shots of the rear deck which may help. Stick with it as she is a beautiful model when completed.
  17. hornet
    Perhaps you could experiment with Model Aircraft Dope which is used to seal and tighten the ‘skin’ on model aircraft. I’ve not tried it but it may be worth a try.
  18. hornet
    I’m currently building the Caldercraft version and it is on the brass etch sheet. It may be that yours is the same. I replaced mine with ones I made from timber.
  19. hornet
    Tweezers held in the jaws of a fly tying vice works for me.
  20. hornet
    This is mine. May give you some ideas.
  21.    hornet reacted to a post in a topic: New James Caird model kit
  22.    hornet reacted to a post in a topic: Planking Question
  23.    hornet reacted to a post in a topic: Planking Question
  24. hornet
    YouTube videos from Modellers Central will give you a basic guide to planking a hull.
  25. hornet
    Cast pieces on the Artesania Latina kits are quite well done. My biggest issue was that gluing was done with cyanoacrylate glue which I am allergic to. I used 5 minute epoxy which was awkward at times.
  26. hornet
    I decided to make a companion for my Sopwith Camel (posted here a while back) The Fokker DR 1 seemed most appropriate choice. If I had to chose the most enjoyable build, I’d say it was the Camel. In saying that, I’m happy with the way the DR1 turned out. cheers Steve.
  27. hornet
    Was quite an enjoyable kit to build. Instructions on CD not printed but you could print them off if so desired. Great detail in kit. Gave me a chance to practise my airbrushing skills too😀
  28. hornet
    Short break - something different - before beginning the HMB Endeavour. Am also going to build the Fokker Triplanes by the same manufacturer.
  29. hornet
    I find that holding very small items like blocks in an inexpensive fly tying vice is very helpful. There are many cheap vices for sale on eBay. I have found that my fly tying vice is one of my most useful tools in model making.

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