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  1. Ronald-V
    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.
  2. Ronald-V
    Welcome to this forum! And have fun with your first build 🙂
  3. Ronald-V
    So much detail! Really beautiful
  4. Ronald-V
    That's a nice finish of your hull!
  5. Ronald-V
    Yes that looks really good! I'm so impressed people make these scrapers themselves, really nice
  6. Ronald-V
    I keep repeating...very beautiful work!
  7. Ronald-V
    Those look indeed pretty hard to make! But you managed it well
  8. Ronald-V
    I wish you a good recovery, if necessary
  9. Ronald-V
    Good save 👍
  10. Ronald-V
    That's a milestone reached! Well done!
  11. Ronald-V
    Love the photo's! Really nice work
  12. Ronald-V
    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!
  13. Ronald-V
    Really nice result! Congratulations
  14. Ronald-V
    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.
  15. Ronald-V
    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. 🙏
  16. Ronald-V
    Really love these outdoor photo's! The lines of this vessel are very pretty 🙏
  17. Ronald-V
    Wish you all the strength needed for your wife and you in this difficult journey! 🙏
  18. Ronald-V
    Lovely work so far! That deck looks really nice! Love the subtle weathering.
  19. Ronald-V
    Really love the colors!
  20. Ronald-V
    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!
  21. Ronald-V
    Welcome! And a nice build already!
  22. Ronald-V
    Man...lightning speed! 👍
  23. Ronald-V
    Thanks Mark! 🙏 Thank you! They're pre-mixed colors (thankfully), so it's just much more convenient to have a large quantity on hand. I'm very happy I found these colors. Incidentally, I don't mind mixing them myself, but for these larger projects, it's more convenient to have some pre-mixed colors. Colors I use for the black are "matt metal black" or "Ironwork black" is it called now from Jotika/Admiralty colors. And the blue is "Tamiya Medium blue XF-18". I had seen them on the HMS Diana built by Beef Wellington here on the forum (worth a look)
  24. Ronald-V
    They look really, really small! Nice job!
  25. Ronald-V
    Thanks Nearshore! And also everyone else who gave a like, really appreciating it!

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