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Busy with the ratlines! The first batch ready, it wasn't easy but i'm pretty happy with the result. The only thing is, that there is a twist in it, from top to bottom. Probably because of the paint and glue that added some stiffness to the whole. Anyone an idea what I can do about that? Or is there in this stage nothing what I can do to fix this? On the first not so sharp picture you can see the problem.
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Busy with the ratlines! The first batch ready, it wasn't easy but i'm pretty happy with the result. The only thing is, that there is a twist in it, from top to bottom. Probably because of the paint and glue that added some stiffness to the whole. Anyone an idea what I can do about that? Or is there in this stage nothing what I can do to fix this? On the second not so sharp picture you can see the problem.
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you are going pretty fast, good job!
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Thanks for the elaborate answer and compliment Peter, and everybody tnx for the likes. Good point on the tightness of the lanyards/shrouds. I'm making a mental note in my head for the next time i'm going trough that process. With building a model there are often questions about authenticity or just good looking for the modeller.
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Next step is knotting the ratlines. Caldercraft supplied for this 0.10 naturel thread that need to be stained black when it's knotted against the lower shrouds. Why they didn't supplied black thread in the first place? I don't know. Or is it mean't to be more authentic? Because they tarred it maybe? 🤔
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The lower shrouds are finally done. After retrying a few times i'm happy how it turned out 🙂 The lanyards could a bit tighter, but it's not to bad in my opinion for now.
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Tnx! I will try first the printed method...and if that don't work...maybe the Woodland decals will work
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Beautiful!🙂
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Tnx! Yes the solution that Y.T. used looks like a good alternative. I'm going to experiment with that. I wouldn't trust myself yet to paint the letters directly on to the ship 🤪
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That looks really good I must say. You used just normal paper?
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Hello everyone! Not sure if it's the right subforum to post this question. But i'm look for dry-rub transfer letters, and the Letraset 5mm Times new roman gold are looking real good for the job. I'm working on the Pickle kit from Caldercraft and the photo etched letters that are supplied with the kit are horrible. I saw with other builds on the forum that they use the Letraset letters. But the problem is that I could not find them on the web? Does someone know an adress?
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I wasn't happy with how the knots of the lanyards turned out. It was to sloppy and it irritated me. I had already knotted about 6 of them but cut everything loose. And searched how it could be done better and neater. I took a look in the practicum of the Syren from Chuck Passaro. He uses the cow hitch, or lark knot for that. With a lot of practice it became this, which i'm very happy with. Way more neater then the first effort!
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Very interesting! 😁👍
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That's a great idea! Tnx!
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Tnx Lazy Saint! Do you always make new diluted glue for the knots when you need it? Or do you make it once and store it somehow?
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glued and pinned the channels in place...they ain't moving anywhere anymore😎 Lighting is not great at the moment to make pictures...sorry for that!
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I just followed the instruction manual...that worked well. Offcourse the square parts were already square, but fitting them on the round dowel was not that easy. There is a small hook in the kit to draw the centerline in the dowel. But mine just didn't work that way. He was definitely not accurate, quite off center. so I eyebolded it, then I pusht a center in the dowel with a push pin, and drilled it with a hand drill for the metal pin. Is you're auxiliary tool to measure the centerline of the dowel also not okay? The octagon sections same way as in the manual. Works like a charm. I did the first part with the disc sander that I have, but a small file works just as fine, if not even better. I did the last part with the file...for accuracy :D...the disc sander goes way to fast for that😅
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I wish you all the fun with this new build Lazy Saint! It's gonna be a challenge at this scale, but you can do it!
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Great progress Vane! Some of the AOTS book are ridiculous priced on the internet. I can find the Granado version only for 70 dollars!
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Tnx Lazy Saint! I read it in your log, so experimented already with it. With pins I set it in the right shape.
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