Ronald-V
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For now, Russ, I've painted everything by hand. I'll try airbrushing the photo-etched parts, like the decorations and windows that are in the next chapter. I find these extremely small (and especially smooth) parts really difficult to paint with a brush, covering them evenly without creating a thick, lumpy finish. Wood absorbs...so applying a few relatively thin coats with a brush will give you a nice, even layer. (It's important to use the right brush for this, though.) I blackened the black metal parts that are already on the ship with a special liquid. That's given a quite nice finish too -
Yes then I understand correctly and yes they are lasercut, so I think that would be difficult to replicate. Perhaps with some kind of paper template that you can cut out after printing and then use as a template. But I'm afraid that would be very difficult at the scale you're building. Unless you're a gifted painter...then you could try it by hand. 😱
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I hope I understood your question correctly...it's still early haha, otherwise just let me know. These are lasered. Chris Watton is responsible for that (part of the kit decoration). The only thing I did was paint the lower part (which was burned away by the laser) blue. Of course, I can't paint that neatly, but I was able to scrape off any paint that ended up on the higher part with a knife. Like this:
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Your comment shows that we really are our own worst critics...because your head supports etc. look really, really good! But ofcourse thanks for your generous compliment, I really appreciate it! Not exactly sure what Imagine and Grok 4 is, but I asume it has something to do with filming? I made this with my phone...saw a friend of mine post nice little reels of her creative stuff and she did everything on her phone. And just recently I bought a better phone then I had with all the editing stuff on it (music and such). It's all very basic stuff, but fun to add and a bit different than a photo So much thanks for your compliment Frecap! I really wouldn't call myself a master (that are some others here on the forum are in my eyes) But I'm glad you can get something out of it. Everyone else thank you so much for the likes 🙏
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Thanks Mark! Really enjoying your work with the "Le Rochefort", such an inspirational build log 👍
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This chapter is finally finished! Of course, not all the parts that will be added are in place yet, but the manual now continues with other sections of the ship. A more detailed update with photos will follow tomorrow. Maybe not entirely clear...below is a reel/film, you can press play VID_20251106_152227616~2.mp4
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Thanks, Gregory for your detailed explanation! It's pretty clear how everything works, but just like in Chuck's rope walk videos... I think I'll only see if I have more questions once I actually try it. It seems like something you really need to try to see if I've got it all figured out. But I definitely understand the basics now. And you really used materials you can find anywhere, like Lego gears...perfect! Again, thanks for explaining, will bookmark this for when I need it! 🙏
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I agree with Russ! Very helpful, LoydB, thanks!
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Info is always welcome ofcourse, if it's not too much trouble. Also handy for other forum members. Your homemade rope looks great! And 48inch sounds a bit more like a realistic length for me haha, in Europe the houses are for a lot of people a bit smaller then the American ones
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Don't you need quite a large room/table for using the ropewalk? That would be a problem for me...not yet at the point of needing the rope for the Sphinx, but something that i'm considering.
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Nice start! Enjoy the process!
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That's art
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Review Le Cerf - Dusek - 1:72nd Scale French Cutter
Ronald-V replied to brunnels's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
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At least the 3d printed one had enough to eat! So much better 👍
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That's a beautiful looking stern!
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I have a faster drying one like you...Pattex if i'm not mistaking and that works just fine (waterproof). Sometimes in a difficult clamping spot, you can use your own fingers to hold the plank at the right spot and with the warmth of your fingers help drying it in a reasonable time (with the fast drying PVA) .Also a tip...sanding sticks are quite cheap to purchase at the drugstore like the Trekpleister or something like that. They use them for nail filing and work pretty good for our hobby. Also handy at the drugstore. Alcohol to dissolve PVA for fixing mistakes Aceton to dissolve CA for also fixing mistakes or clean-up
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Hello from the banks of the Tyne
Ronald-V replied to Geordie Tyne's topic in New member Introductions
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Indeed amazing work Frank! That figure with the table looks so good
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When you start...do keep a build log
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Welcome!
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Beautiful result! Well done sir!
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That's a very good planking for a first timer! Nice job! Personally I don't have experience with bending veneer edge wise. I assume it will be a bit trickier than thicker planks.
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Always tricky parts those large plywood patterns...but it seems you did a great job with it
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