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Canute

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  1. Canute
    Wheel and deckhouse look good, Jack. I understand your issues. We keep losing decent hobby shops around here, although I heard we are getting a HobbyLobby in July. Never been in one, yet.
  2. Canute
    How the heck do you sharpen a file, especially needle files? I store my files in holders to keep the teeth from dulling, like Bill advises, and clean them with a file card before use. Once they get dull, it's time for new files.
  3. Canute
    Proxxon and Panavise are two brands of hobby sized vices off the top of my head, Cindy. We have a MSW sponsor selling Proxxon; check him out.
  4. Canute
    Here's a link for the US importer: http://www.hobbyzone.biz/psm01.shtml Price is $65 US with free shipping in the US. Canadians pay for shipping; contact the importer for costs. http://www.hobbyzone.biz/faqs.shtml I am a happy customer of some of their shop organizers - tool holders, paint holders, etc. They make up in to study tools.
  5. Canute
    Lawrence, thank you. I'm hoping the "building boom" down at the depot is winding down. I keep looking at the hull of the launch off on a (well supported) corner of the bench, and wondering when I can have another go at it. Soon....
  6. Canute
    Nobody but us squirrels will know about that Greg. Very nice job.
  7. Canute
    Great start, Matt. Looks like the rabbet was neatly built in with the way the keel-stem assembly attaches.
  8. Canute
    Elijah, nice job with your hull. Take your time and make sure it looks right to you. You'll be doing a better planking job if you're happy with your base. And remember to have fun; it's a hobby.
  9. Canute
    Druxey, thank you for sharing this build with us. It's a beauty.
  10. Canute
    Looks good, Mark. And the ship is right side up.
  11. Canute
    Jesse, that's a sad bit of news. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
  12. Canute
    That is some fiddly work, Greg. Nicely done.
  13. Canute
    Think I'll plop down on this here rope coil and open my box of popcorn. This will be good.
  14. Canute
    The only difference between men and boys id the price of the toys. We never really grow up!
  15. Canute
    That is one gem of a barge. Most excellent workmanship.
  16. Canute
    Nice work on your hull, Elijah! Very smooth looking.
  17. Canute
    Excellent, another Cheerful build. I'd like to follow along, too.
  18. Canute
    Congratulation, Matt. I really like the electronic addition. Nicely done concealing the battery and switch.
  19. Canute
    Nice looking lathe there Jesse. Have fun.
  20. Canute
    Like Mark says, Bondo Spot putty. They have several formulas, as I recall, so read the label and get one for metalwork. I have some orange label Bondo for plastics and it's a good filler. However, wear gloves and a good mask, since the stuff is loaded with VOCs. Work outside or with good ventilation.
  21. Canute
    Jack, coming along nicely. The deck looks great. And yeah, a few touch ups, but we all do them. Darn crisp, clean closeup photos. I've been working on some Z scale (1/220) structures for a diorama at my club and my brush work is the pits, in places. Good thing they're going into a dimly lit space.
  22. Canute
    Mario, you seem to have made the cant frames flow very nicely. Lookin' good!
  23. Canute
    If it was sheet plastic bricks, with brick faces and grout lines, a gray paint wash would work. Apply and wipe off the face of the bricks quickly, leaving the paint in the joints only. With real (scale) bricks, you might try a spackling/joint compound, used on drywall. Color it a medium or darker gray. You'd have to force it into the joints or try to actually fasten the bricks with the mortar. As you build up the brick floor, attach the bricks to the brass, leaving enough room between the bricks, for the "mortar".
  24. Canute
    Like John said. The parts look good.
  25. Canute
    Brian, you could do the same with a piece of sandpaper under the steel straight edge. Set if back from the edge, so you can cut against it and also draw lines, holding a pen against it.The wee space prevents wicking the ink/paint under the edge.

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