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davec got a reaction from wefalck in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Engine in place, and finally feeling like things are moving along. Not happy about most of the engine wiring and didn't spend a lot of time with extra detail in the engine compartment as none of it would be visible. I'm looking forward to the next WNW build as I think I can finally wire the engine in a way that does it justice. I've got the insides of the fuselage painted and will hopefully glue it together later today. I test fitted and everything still closes up OK with the engine installed.
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davec got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Enterprise (CV-6) by PvG Aussie - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/350 Scale - PLASTIC
Congratulations on finishing. The model came out beautifully. Glad she will be displayed somewhere a lot of people can see her.
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davec got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Enterprise (CV-6) by PvG Aussie - FINISHED - I Love Kit - 1/350 Scale - PLASTIC
Looks awesome! I especially like the planes and figures.
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davec got a reaction from Keith Black in Finish sequence
Agree that some testing would be in order. As long as the paint adheres over the clear finish, would think about applying the clear first. Seems like sealing the wood would make it less likely that the thinned paint will soak into wood in places beyond where you brush it.
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davec got a reaction from Canute in Porsche Carrera GT by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale - PLASTIC
Looks great!!
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davec got a reaction from yvesvidal in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Engine in place, and finally feeling like things are moving along. Not happy about most of the engine wiring and didn't spend a lot of time with extra detail in the engine compartment as none of it would be visible. I'm looking forward to the next WNW build as I think I can finally wire the engine in a way that does it justice. I've got the insides of the fuselage painted and will hopefully glue it together later today. I test fitted and everything still closes up OK with the engine installed.
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davec got a reaction from chris watton in HMS Winchelsea 1764 by glbarlow - FINISHED - 1:48
She came out beautifully - congratulations on finishing!
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davec got a reaction from Egilman in Porsche Carrera GT by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale - PLASTIC
Looks great!!
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davec got a reaction from mtaylor in Porsche Carrera GT by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale - PLASTIC
Looks great!!
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davec got a reaction from CDW in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Engine in place, and finally feeling like things are moving along. Not happy about most of the engine wiring and didn't spend a lot of time with extra detail in the engine compartment as none of it would be visible. I'm looking forward to the next WNW build as I think I can finally wire the engine in a way that does it justice. I've got the insides of the fuselage painted and will hopefully glue it together later today. I test fitted and everything still closes up OK with the engine installed.
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davec got a reaction from CDW in Porsche Carrera GT by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale - PLASTIC
Looks great!!
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davec got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Grand Banks Dory by davec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - Shipwright Series
Back in business - shear planks replaced. I've been afraid to look at how much glue I will need to clean up on the inside, but the outside cleaned up well enough that I think I can use a clear finish. I'm trying to decide between swiss pear, cherry, and natural pear for the contrasting wood. I really like swiss pear, but am thinking of going with one of the other woods just so it looks different from my other models.
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davec got a reaction from Jack12477 in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Engine in place, and finally feeling like things are moving along. Not happy about most of the engine wiring and didn't spend a lot of time with extra detail in the engine compartment as none of it would be visible. I'm looking forward to the next WNW build as I think I can finally wire the engine in a way that does it justice. I've got the insides of the fuselage painted and will hopefully glue it together later today. I test fitted and everything still closes up OK with the engine installed.
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davec got a reaction from king derelict in Porsche Carrera GT by CDW - FINISHED - Tamiya - 1:12 Scale - PLASTIC
Looks great!!
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davec got a reaction from Canute in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Engine in place, and finally feeling like things are moving along. Not happy about most of the engine wiring and didn't spend a lot of time with extra detail in the engine compartment as none of it would be visible. I'm looking forward to the next WNW build as I think I can finally wire the engine in a way that does it justice. I've got the insides of the fuselage painted and will hopefully glue it together later today. I test fitted and everything still closes up OK with the engine installed.
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davec reacted to GrandpaPhil in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Looking good!
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davec reacted to shipman in Finish sequence
Thanks for your advice, Graham and Davec.
I feel you are both correct; experimental testing is the sensible approach here.
Will be happy to share results, along with a build log.
Itching to get started, yet waiting for the kits to arrive from 'Falconet'.
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davec got a reaction from Egilman in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Engine in place, and finally feeling like things are moving along. Not happy about most of the engine wiring and didn't spend a lot of time with extra detail in the engine compartment as none of it would be visible. I'm looking forward to the next WNW build as I think I can finally wire the engine in a way that does it justice. I've got the insides of the fuselage painted and will hopefully glue it together later today. I test fitted and everything still closes up OK with the engine installed.
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davec got a reaction from SiriusVoyager in Grand Banks Dory by davec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - Shipwright Series
Back in business - shear planks replaced. I've been afraid to look at how much glue I will need to clean up on the inside, but the outside cleaned up well enough that I think I can use a clear finish. I'm trying to decide between swiss pear, cherry, and natural pear for the contrasting wood. I really like swiss pear, but am thinking of going with one of the other woods just so it looks different from my other models.
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davec got a reaction from robert952 in Grand Banks Dory by davec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - Shipwright Series
Back in business - shear planks replaced. I've been afraid to look at how much glue I will need to clean up on the inside, but the outside cleaned up well enough that I think I can use a clear finish. I'm trying to decide between swiss pear, cherry, and natural pear for the contrasting wood. I really like swiss pear, but am thinking of going with one of the other woods just so it looks different from my other models.
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davec got a reaction from mtaylor in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Engine in place, and finally feeling like things are moving along. Not happy about most of the engine wiring and didn't spend a lot of time with extra detail in the engine compartment as none of it would be visible. I'm looking forward to the next WNW build as I think I can finally wire the engine in a way that does it justice. I've got the insides of the fuselage painted and will hopefully glue it together later today. I test fitted and everything still closes up OK with the engine installed.
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davec got a reaction from wefalck in Halberstadt Cl.II by davec - FINISHED - Wingnut Wings - 1/32 - Plastic
Thanks everyone for the comments and thumbs ups. The woodwork is just artists oils. I've used Rob's tip about the photoetch before (great tip) but on this one most of the openings were easy to thread through except one that was so tight that the belt needed trimming. Belts are installed and I've finished as far as the end of step 2. There is some rigging, which will be completely invisible once the fuselage is buttoned up (as will most of the other detail). I've been careful scraping paint and test fitting, and the fuselage seems to close up without a lot of tension. I have some business travel coming up, but am hoping that after 8 weeks of slow progress on the cockpit that it will start to look like an airplane in a few weeks.
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davec got a reaction from JpR62 in Grand Banks Dory by davec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - Shipwright Series
Back in business - shear planks replaced. I've been afraid to look at how much glue I will need to clean up on the inside, but the outside cleaned up well enough that I think I can use a clear finish. I'm trying to decide between swiss pear, cherry, and natural pear for the contrasting wood. I really like swiss pear, but am thinking of going with one of the other woods just so it looks different from my other models.
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davec got a reaction from druxey in Grand Banks Dory by davec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - Shipwright Series
Back in business - shear planks replaced. I've been afraid to look at how much glue I will need to clean up on the inside, but the outside cleaned up well enough that I think I can use a clear finish. I'm trying to decide between swiss pear, cherry, and natural pear for the contrasting wood. I really like swiss pear, but am thinking of going with one of the other woods just so it looks different from my other models.
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davec got a reaction from Tossedman in Grand Banks Dory by davec - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 - Shipwright Series
Back in business - shear planks replaced. I've been afraid to look at how much glue I will need to clean up on the inside, but the outside cleaned up well enough that I think I can use a clear finish. I'm trying to decide between swiss pear, cherry, and natural pear for the contrasting wood. I really like swiss pear, but am thinking of going with one of the other woods just so it looks different from my other models.
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