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Cathead, check out Gene Bodnar's build of USS Cairo, an ACW brown water ship, here: http://www.modelshipbuilder.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?5406 Another almost flat bottom (well, it does have a keel) build of a War of 1812 row galley, with an interesting build gantry idea: http://www.modelshipbuilder.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?4335 -
It looks to me like maybe either a) a gazebo base or a pivot gun platform. This weapons guy likes b. Matt, the decking looks great. My compliments to the Nutz brothers. And Uncle Salty is starting to look like a groundhog or gopher. Get him back to work!
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At what point of modifications would a kit become "Kit Bashed"
Canute replied to thomaslambo's topic in Wood ship model kits
As another with a model railroader (MRR) background, I agree with Andy. It's important to define, if we are going to an IPMS or NMRA event, when you have to categorize the models for a contest. As an occasional contest judge and model evaluator for model railroading, I've been in the cross hairs of some irate contestants. It's a tough spot to be in. I try to avoid contest judging nowadays, but still help to evaluate folks' work, normally in their homes. Can't haul your layout in to my place to look at track-work or scenery, can you? We don't judge here, we support and offer constructive criticism. Big reason why I'm here. For our purposes and usage, super-detailing and kit bashing are equally valid terms and the MRRs here will occasionally slip and call these kit-bashes superdetailing. Let's not fall on our swords over a little semantic issue. C'est la vie! -
Rick, where'd you get those glues? I've seen Duco around, but those other must be from Europe?
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I have two mates who have the same affliction. And when they get together it's an installment of "The Bickerson's", nattering back and forth on some detail. They're a hoot! This will be a most interesting build.
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I've been interested in the Brown Water naval activities of the American Civil War for years. This steamboat is a good project, since a number of those ACW boats were converted transport types. I applaud your choice and will follow along, too.
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Nice work, with those stun'sails flying!
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Try it before you jump off that pier, Cap'n.
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Cathead, excellent tip. I've got those pieces ready for the rest of the planking.
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Don't see why it wouldn't work. Don't leave tape on too long after you're done or it will pull up the paint edge.
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A tad late to this clambake, but I'll pull up a seat and an appropriate libation. One of my favorite ships, but my skills need a lot of honing afore I attempt this jewel. here's to a great build, Cap'n !
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OC, I've used 3M blue masking tape laid down on a piece of plate glass. That will take some of the stickiness off and you can cut it to width with a knife and metal straight edge. If you have a well stocked local hobby shop (LHS), you might to see if they carry Tamiya brand masking tape. It's low tack and pretty flexible. Comes in various widths. A bit pricier than the blue masking tape, but it is a very good product.
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Druxey, thanks for the added info. I have a can of it sitting down in the shop.
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Galleon by tuciship
Canute replied to tuciship's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Ahh, my ole bent wing buddy! Got around 4K hours in most USAF marks of the Phabulous Phantom, with about 2.2 K hours in those E models. Thanks for displaying the old girl. Cheers and Slainte! -
Galleon by tuciship
Canute replied to tuciship's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
Nice F-4E. -
Druxey, coat the side without printing or both sides? With wood, I'd seal both sides before using acrylics, else we get potato chips/crisps. Pitting paint over the printing seems counter intuitive. Clare, the grates look very good. Last order I got from Poland/Ukraine, it sat in a NY post office over a week. Customs, I presume. Took <1 day to get from NYC to the hinterlands of western NC. Must have used an SR-71.
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Claire, some good tips. Where did you source the GPM parts? The carriages do look good.
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I was contemplating my garboards and sheer planks, in order to add the next planks. One sheet of the laser cut planks has a very pronounced cross grain, so it looks like the outside will get painted. I'd have to go very dark and the grain still would show. Then, looking at the bow, I realized the hood ends did not remain in the rabbets. Arggh! Up with that, I will not put! Out came the IPA (no, Cap'n, not any kind of ale) and 5 minutes later, I popped the sheer planks off. (Ya know, I could have used a Smithwicks about then. Down to me last Guinness now ) Cleaned off the old glue and I will very carefully, with more lighting and my good old optivisor, re-glue the sheers. I've been putzing around on this hull long enough. Sorry for the building buffoonery, mates!
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Bryan, you may have to get a mask with organic filters.
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A beauty, Matt. Congratulations. And yeah, it should be in a case.
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My copy arrived in the post on Monday.
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Aye, I'm with Cap'n Steve on quantity. Those wee barracoes dinae hold much rum. Hae many laddies in ST1, eh? Mayhap you'll need to lay in more rum. The hull work is looking good, Matt. I can't wait to see what new developments turn up from the Nutz Brothers. very fertile imaginations
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