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1 hour ago, mtaylor said:

Live and re-learn.

I have found that this is not only true in ship modeling but it's also true in life in general.

She's coming along nicely, Mark, and my guess is that she'll be pretty darn good once you're finished. 👍

1 hour ago, Jack12477 said:

I recommend The Bug  

1 hour ago, Landlubber Mike said:

Agree with Jack

That looks like a good photo etch bender. I'm going to order one.

I noticed they also have Photo Etch Cut Off Sets for cutting out the photo etch parts. Do either of you use anything like this or do you just use some sharp, photo etch cutting pliers?

I'm envious of your workshop!

Glad to see you will continue this build on a new build log. Good luck!

Beautiful! Congratulations on your silver medal, Kostas!

Looking good, Grant. This is a challenging project!

13 hours ago, WalrusGuy said:

I am following David Antscherl's guide for planking

I'm curious about the differences are between the Antscherl method of planking and Chuck's method of planking? The two methods appear to be similar in lining off the hull but have differences when it comes to shaping and bending the plank. I'm far from being all that knowledgeable about planking but it seems that the Antscherl method has you spile every plank as necessary without any edge bending whereas Chuck's method uses heat to edge bend as necessary. Do you know if this is correct when comparing the two methods? 

Gosh, George, it's a bummer that those metal parts are are such a mess. Unfortunately, that's not uncommon with far too many kits especially the older ones that have been around a while and haven't been updated. You're doing such a nice job on everything else so I hope you'll find a solution that's acceptable to you. Good luck! 

2 hours ago, desalgu said:

 

I finally finished test using oil based wipe-on poly over Vallejo acrylic paint and it worked fine.

Excellent test and information, David! Thanks so much.

Nice start, Daniel! I'm looking forward to following along as you build her.

Thanks for your step-by-step explanation about your planking process, BE. I may actually learn how to properly plank a hull by continuing to read build logs like yours and Glenn and Chuck. Of course, it's one thing to read about it and another to actually do it well!

The Le Martegau is a beautiful ship with lovely lines. I look forward to following along as you build her.

I think you made the right choice regarding the rigging thread mix up, Hake. I would have done the same thing. Nobody but you will notice the difference.

What will your next project be?

Well, darn, my wife and I and our son, who lives in SF, were at the Asian Art Museum the week of September 13-20 so we just missed your display. We went to to see the amazing interactive teamLab, Continuity display. What a mind blowing experience of interactive, digital art!

Thanks for your review, Joseph. Be sure to make a build log when you begin to build this model so we can follow along.

1 hour ago, kostas_gr said:

all sails in place

The sails look fantastic, Kostas!

Lovely work, Glenn, and an outstanding build log as always! You're setting the bar very high for me if I ever get around to actually building the Flirt rather than being a vicarious, armchair builder!

Beautiful work, Sam!

I just received a Kell honing guide ordered directly from Richard Kell. I haven't used it yet but it is a beautifully made tool and he is a wonderful man to do business with. He was very helpful and prompt in answering my questions.

46 minutes ago, DelF said:

 

PS  a couple of people sent personal messages asking what sharpening stones I use. I gave up stones some time ago in favour of wet-and-dry paper stuck to a sheet of plate glass. That way I can use (and easily replace) a wide range of grits to suit whatever sharpening or honing I need to do.

I think you have posted this before elsewhere but, since we are on the subject in this thread, can you explain your sharpening process using the various grits of sandpaper again for us, Derek? Thanks!

Amazing detail work, Johann!

I just saw your models in the gallery and they are stunning. Fantastic work, Mark!

I see that you have made models of the Fitzgerald and the old and new Coast Guard Cutters Mackinaw. I would love to see you make a build log of your next model so we could see the materials and interesting techniques you use to make these wonderful models. 

I served aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Storis WAGB-38 based out of Kodiak, Alaska, way back in 1966-67. Like the old Mackinaw, the Storis was also built at the Toledo Shipyards a couple of years earlier in 1941. We were able to do light to medium ice-breaking but didn't go into the heavy pack ice in the arctic.

Thanks for sharing your work!

9 hours ago, Blue Ensign said:

 

Silver soldering is well worth adding to  your skill set, and at a basic level is quite easy to do.

Thanks so much, BE! I'll definitely be adding silver soldering to my repertoire now!

Wonderful cross-section! Well done, Kostas!

5 hours ago, Steve G said:

PS: I bet I have the oldest x-acto knife handle in the world, its the plastic (Bakelite?) One that I got in 1967.

Just make sure you have plenty of new, sharp #11 blades for it. That's the most useful blade for ship modeling.

Well, your model looks pretty darn good to me. I hope it finds a good home.

I'm 75 and I've come to the conclusion that that time defies the laws of physics and does indeed go faster the older we getting. Hell, it's flying now!