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  1. Canute
    Lawrence, as you can see I'm working on stuff, just not ship goodies. I like the way your boats are turning out, but every time I pull the launch out, someone or something crops up. Maybe when it cools down around here.
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    Carl, more like side-tracked. My model RR club has me building several wood and card buildings in Z (1/220) and G (1/24) scales. Most club members are all thumbs with regard to building almost anything. Sad. Almost went blind with these, even with good magnification and lots of light. Don't know how Piet did that SIB. This will end up about 20"/.5 m wide. It is huge! Will have a waterwheel on the right side. Kit instructions were vague. No wonder this guy went out of business. I'm shingling the roof now. Shakes! One at a time. Tedious.
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    Phil, I second Keith's recommendations. I usually use Titebond, but have used Elmer's wood glue. It works well, too. And Elmer's for white PVA glue. For epoxies, JB Weld is available in many good hardware outlets. The Bob Smith CAs are great, but a good fallback is Loctite, since many chain hardware stores carry that brand.
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    Pretty cool birthday present, Elijah!
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    Jesse, I use the same camera. Although I carry it, treating it like it was a baby. My last little DSLR got dropped and would never focus properly afterwards.
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    Nice work lowering the carronades, Jesse.
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    Beautiful job there, Piet. The diorama is exquisite.
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    Julie Mo, the Titebond III is pretty watery as it comes out of the bottle. It is a water-proof glue, meant for outdoor use. I pour a bit on a plastic sheet and then daub it onto the boards. Like Druxey says, clean up with water and a paintbrush. I'm in the midst of building a 1/24 scale grist mill, complete with a water wheel, for my railroad club's garden railroad. How long are the planks you're gluing up?
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    The model railroading community thinks of them as some kind of modeling Taliban. To me, many of their weathering techniques are overdone. Work from photos to do a good job there. Your work is very impressive, Dave. It's unfortunate that the IPMS folk fail to appreciate it. Their loss...
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    Great looking sail, Mobbsie. Take your seamstress out to dinner, soon. And kudoes to Carl/Cog, too.
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    Slog, they'll do just fine. Forming the parts requires tons of patience, which you show to a high level. I'm learning lots of small things viewing your photos. Thanks.
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    Nice cutting technique there, Slog. Will help with Choctaw.
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    Slog, good thoughts on the various glues out there. I've also tried the yellow glues; they seem to tack up faster than the white glues. With all glues, the trick is to only apply where you need it. I need more practice there. You don't want to see the interiors of some of my railroad builds.
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    Jay, great to see you back on the 'list.
  15. Canute
    Never knew civilian Stratocruisers had jet engines outboard, like the KC-97s
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    I'll tag along, too, Clare.
  17. Canute
    You may want to look for Canopy Cement - model airplane folks use it to fasten canopies. It appears to be a thickened white glue that dries clear. Holds well and won't mess with your glazing materials.
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    Murphy was an optimist - O'Toole
  19. Canute
    Max, I understand. Enjoy the summertime.
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    I have an AL Nina in the stash, so I'll be watching your build, Joe.
  21. Canute
    Slog, I'm going to hang here, too. Your techniques are very handy for this novice.
  22. Canute
    Keith, an airbrush lays down the thinnest coat of paint. The brass, or sometimes stainless steel, needs to be as clean as possible. A white or light gray primer helps, too. Especially for translucent colors like yellows and reds.
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    Nice primer on PE, DR1954
  24. Canute
    Mick, great idea with the bending station. I've tried Chuck's heat only method and it works well. Your galley looks great.
  25. Canute
    Pulling up a chair also. I have a certain fascination for this particular ship.

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