Canute

Mark, if I may add something. Check in a well stocked hobby shop for Microscale Decals Micro Kristal Klear. It can be used on windows up to about a quarter inch. In a pinch, some have used it as a glue for clear plastic, since CA tends to fog up clear plastic. Sells in a 1 ounce bottle.

Daniel, that's great support. Thank you for doing that.

Congratulations, Grant! She's a beauty. And your display case looks excellent, too. Outstanding work.

Sean, the framing and aft deck look good.

Wrapping the piece around the mug was great. I've use various tin cans to do the same. Overbend them; the wood tends to spring back to close enough to the curve you need.

I like Cathead's solution more than drilling a hole. And like George says, the rest of the timbering goes on and strengthens the whole she-bang.

Sean, I'll grab a seat to follow along. And I've brought some popcorn, too.

We all seem to get photos jumbled, so I try to always use the Review Post button when I compose a reply with pictures with the full editor screen. That way if the order of layout isn't to my liking, I can adjust it. Hang in there!

Brush or air brush to apply? I know what it is, but I've never used it.

Looking good, Greg. Thanks for posting.

Count me in too, Bob!

Hi Ken, your work is outstanding. Some questions for you. How was the wood affected with the water-based stain? Did it seem to warp at all? I used some similar stain on sheet stock and had to go back and add bracing to flatten it.

Tim, your overall procedures look good. The Tamiya tape should peel off OK, it's not a high tack tape. How did that come off the hull. If it peeled off alright, you shouldn't have any peeling issues, since the primer is doing it's job. Have fun finishing the paint.

The deck color is darker than the verticals. The real stuff has almost a sandy feel to it, since it's meant to be a non skid surface.

Keith, I had a similar Spanish dish at Casa Bottim's in Madrid. Needed a hammer to crack the clay, but a most aromatic chicken dish. MMMM!

As far as salt dough, must be an inexpensive modeling clay-like concoction. Around here, I think they bake it to hold it's shape.

Mike, clean off any paint on the threads for the top. Put a circle of plastic bag material over the mouth of the bottle. Screw the top on and invert the bottle. Use the paint to seal out any air. I've stored Floquil paints for years by doing that.

Nice start, Deon. I'd like to follow along, too.

Cathead, well done. The steamboat looks great. And thank you for showing us a glimpse of history.

I just started to read this today and I'm blown away. Such beautiful workmanship. The carvings are superb! Viele danke.

A tough decision, but one that you know is the correct one.

Like the advice from one of the other threads on this site. Put a nylon stocking down the inlet of your vacuum hose. The itty-bitty parts get caught. Unfortunately, if you're picking up sawdust too, it'll clog up.

Grant, nice recovery on the chainplates. The section looks great!

An intriguing build, Druxey. I'll tag along, too.

Another company from mostly model railroading is Grandt Line. They list nut/bolt/washers, rivets, turnbuckles, hinges and much more: Check them out at: http://grandtline.com/products/mrr/mrr%20details/augmentables.html

George, Dave is located towards the coast. It would take me 6 hours to drive to where he's located.

Interesting tying in the archaeology with your build. Thanks for sharing this.Think I'll follow along.

Nicely done. It's a unique build.

Slog, any time. We're all going the same way. Thanks.