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Ronald-V

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  1. Hi and welcome to MSW! Did you try this method shown in the video below? Maybe veneer is a bit more difficult to bend laterally then something a bit thicker, but it's definitely worth trying. Also the other video's in this Youtube account are worth watching.
  2. Be aware that with almost all kits, you'll need to sand the false deck to the same size as the bulkheads. The false deck is almost always left slightly larger so you can give it the correct curve later. You can check if a bulkhead is too small by placing a strip of wood across several bulkheads simultaneously. Does the strip fit snugly against each bulkhead with a good curve? Or is there a gap between them that needs to be filled (Corel is known for this, since the bulkheads aren't laser-cut). Barkeater offers a good way to fill that gap.
  3. Welcome to this forum! And have fun with your first build 🙂
  4. Yes that looks really good! I'm so impressed people make these scrapers themselves, really nice
  5. Those look indeed pretty hard to make! But you managed it well
  6. I think this must be the most boring part of designing? At least... I started studying CAD drawing a long time ago. I lasted a few days, then I slowly died of boredom. But perhaps that differs from person to person But love the drawings!
  7. Thanks for the compliment Frank! My intention was to just use etched decoration because I didn't quite trust myself to paint it freehand (plus the enormous amount of time that would take). But I never came up with it the way you suggest. I have to say, that sounds more plausible to try it that way than freehand. Besides, it would still be incredibly time-consuming, haha. I've also already installed the channels, which would be a huge obstacle to laying the ship on its side for comfortable painting... I don't know, but it's definitely something to consider! Thanks.
  8. I know that people who prioritize quality and accuracy will always choose VM, as you can see from the reactions in the forums. But you'll probably lose some customers who aren't so keen on this and who will opt for a less accurate, lower-quality model (and one that seems rather hastily assembled), only because they find this model available first. It is sad it's happening this way, because the development of a kit is one of the most enjoyable things to watch, but I understand your decision. 🙏
  9. Wish you all the strength needed for your wife and you in this difficult journey! 🙏
  10. Lovely work so far! That deck looks really nice! Love the subtle weathering.
  11. Great photos of the exhibition! I realized too late that the exhibition was on that day...so I wouldn't have been on time, but there were quite a few models there, apparently!
  12. Welcome! And a nice build already!
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