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Very interesting, and I hope we will eventually get to see how she performs on the water. Cheers! -
Too bad we don't have a "I vicariously feel your pain" button!
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Not sure what you mean by "black rather than blue". As others have noted, content is added rapidly to this site, and your posts, which were made in quick succession, may have gotten lost in the shuffle. I assure you that no one was deliberately ignoring you. However, deciding after less than 24 hours that the site is unsupportive and unencouraging seems like a bit of a rush to judgment.
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ccoyle replied to timjina's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
No problem -- just wanted to be sure you got what you were actually looking for! Cheers! -
One of our sponsors, Chesapeake Light Craft, is currently offering free shipping on their scale model kits. These kits are scaled-down versions of their full-size boat kits. A couple have been featured in build logs here on MSW, and they turned out very nice. Check them out!
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ccoyle replied to timjina's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I'm sure I'm not the only person wondering what "coming" is. Perhaps you meant "coaming"? Or maybe "grating"? If the latter, then yes, you can buy pre-cut strips that can be cut to the proper size. Most model ship suppliers carry them. In Oz, you can get them from Modellers Shipyard. https://www.modelerscentral.com/fittings/gratings/ -
Very few of us do on our first model! Far more important is whether you make it to the finish line or not.
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Your work on the piping and wiring boggles my mind!
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Hello, Tomek. Fantastic finish! I didn't think to ask about it earlier, but I assumed at first that this was a Shipyard kit, but then I remembered that they usually publish in 1/96 scale rather than 1/100. Could you fill us in on the publisher of this kit? Cheers!
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Speaking of Paper Shipwright, I see that David has revamped his web site. It is much improved in both look and function. AND (best part) he has increased the number of free models!
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Drifting a little off-topic here, but I had a distant cousin on the Samuel B. Roberts DE-413 at Samar.
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You haven't really "arrived" in this hobby until you stab/slice/impale/gouge yourself with some sharp instrument.
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Just out of curiosity, Jack ... I have often thought that this sort of smaller plastic project is the way to go for someone looking to get into the plastic + aftermarket details action. How much did your kit, PE details set, and PE tool set you back? And will this be your first time working with these media?
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Is this a double-planked hull? If so, then also keep in mind that what you're adding there is not the true garboard plank -- it's just the substructure upon which to add the 2nd layer of planking. That's where you'll need to pay close attention to actual practice, if that's your goal.
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One possibility would be to grind a chisel blade for a hobby knife down to the plank width. Run the blade edge across a permanent marker and then use it to gently stamp a butt joint between planks. The amount of ink transferred would be very small and shouldn't bleed badly.
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These are really fantastic looking boats and a great option for folks who don't want to go the scratch route for replacing off-the-shelf kit boats. Great job!
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I had the 1/200 Orel card model of Retvizan at one point, but decided to part with it when my stash needed thinning. Orel makes some great models, but their after-market detail sets are PE brass, and I prefer to work with the laser-cut card detail sets produced by HMV.
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I wondered about that when I saw what appeared to be charring on the frames. I have a great interest in the pre-Dreadnought era ships -- fascinating that so many Russian ships were built in American yards, while the Japanese ships were built in England.
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I think my modeler's funk on HMS Fly is currently in year seven. I haven't finished any model in just about four years now, and I'm forcing myself through my current project bit by painful bit. I hope that reaching the finish line on this one will prove to be a catalytic experience of sorts. We'll see. In the meantime, I still enjoy watching the work of others take shape. Enjoy your break!
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Richmond, try contacting Shipyard through their Facebook page. That sometimes gets speedier replies.
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New Ship Modeler, but not new to modeling
ccoyle replied to Drav8r's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome, Anthony. Yes, MS is one of the best out there. I haven't ordered from them in ages though, so I don't know what their typical turn-around times are these days. I'd suggest giving them another day or two, and if it hasn't shipped by then, give them a call. -
The only legitimate kit I know of is the old Constructo 1/85 kit. There's a review of it here on MSW.
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Hello, Jim. I lived near Eureka, CA, for many years, and two of my children live near Morro Bay, so I'm familiar with the trollers that you speak of. Many of them are attractive boats and would make excellent modeling subjects. Cheers!
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Oh, if only I had a dollar for every bone-headed mistake I've made with my card models!
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Hello, Chris -- good to see you back. I'm kinda surprised to hear that designers suffer burnout, too, though I guess I shouldn't be. I have been fighting the malady myself for a number of years now (but pushing ahead with my current non-ship project). Since I know that you'll be swamped (if not already) with requests to design everybody's particular favorite ship, I will try really, really hard not to add mine to the pile; but -- I will take exception with the assertion that sail/steam transition ships are not interesting. Some are certainly more interesting than others, for instance the protected cruisers of the 1880s (e.g. USS Boston 1884 or HMS Imperieuse 1883) with their still substantial rigs and armored casemates. They're not everyone's idea of nautical beauty, but they are nonetheless very visually interesting. Just sayin'. Cheers!
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