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Nicely done, Jim! That is really eye-catching. I hope to start work on this kit soon, but I'm forcing myself to finish my current card model first (1/33 scale Brewster Buffalo -- love the plane, kit not so much). Cheers!- 28 replies
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Congratulations! She's beautiful.
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Scott, one thing to keep in mind if all you're trying to do is make the plastic 'wood' look more like real wood (as opposed to weathering the model) is that on real sailing ships the wooden decks do have a very uniform color to them, usually a light tan. If I recall correctly (haven't seen one for years), plastic kits sometimes have a simulated grain molded into them. Such a grain wouldn't be visible at scale viewing distances. Does your deck have molded plank seams? If so, I'd probably give the deck a coat of an appropriate tan or beige paint followed by a darker wash to highlight the seams, unless someone with more experience in plastic pipes up and totally contradicts me -- which is not unlikely!
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That makes my heart ache to see photos like that. Being a native of California, I'm no stranger to wildfires and have even had to evacuate for one. Watching the forest go up in smoke is always painful to watch, even if the cause may have been natural.
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Newbie with a few tool questions....
ccoyle replied to CPDDET's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
I've managed to complete four models without items #1, #4, and #5. Like Toni, I find my Dremel tool indispensable for wood models, but others have no use for one. There's a lot of personal preference involved in buying and using tools. It's better to start your collection slowly, even if it means waiting a week here or a week there when ordering a new tool, rather than starting right off with a big collection only to find that you never use half of them. Cheers! -
Oh, dear, James! You are really setting the bar high on this latest review -- very well written and informative. I believe that every thing a potential buyer might wish to know has been addressed. Except maybe for identifying what the green material is for!
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Welcome, LG! I only took one semester of o-chem in college, but I really enjoyed it. Too bad we cannot see some pictures of your Charles P. Notman, as that is a showstopper kit as well as one that doesn't get too much face time here in social media land. Cheers!
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Congrats, Greg! Your growing fleet is looking very nice. Time to get another shelf unit!
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Check out the Master Korabel build logs and reviews to see how you like the company's design philosophy. From what I've seen, that kit looks pretty nice.
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I sometimes wonder if anyone reads that little post of mine. 😉 Glad to have you with us!
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I will politely semi-disagree with John. Smuggler is a great kit and makes a beautiful model, but having taken a crack at two solid hulls myself, I would hesitate to call them "easier". Rather, I'd just say that solid hulls are different. Solid hulls and plank-on-bulkhead kits each have their own learning curve, and you may find that you like one and not the other. No way to tell for sure until you try. Just don't be put off by the notion that one style is easier or harder than the other. Cheers!
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You're right, these are both MS kits. They both build into very nice models. MS kits tend to have fewer pre-cut parts than others and require more fabrication from sheet wood and strips -- that may or may not be your thing. You never know until you try. The two vessels are nearly identical in hull form. The main difference is the scale -- 1/48 will be slightly easier to work with. These both build into rather large (but spectacular, especially with sails) models. This makes a model harder to handle during construction and requires more room to display . Consider display case dimensions -- add roughly 6" to the length, 4" to the width, and 3-4" to the height (interior dimensions). But in terms of kit quality, you can't really go wrong with either one.
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Ugh! I've had pneumonia three times, and it always takes me months to recover full lung capacity. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Cheers!
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Welcome, Peter. I can't answer your question, but I edited the title so that perhaps you'll have a better chance at a nibble. I know that there are members who use that sort of technology, but not a lot of them. It might take a bit of time for one of them to respond. In the meantime, try browsing through the CAD section of the forum to see if you can find some info there. Cheers!
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Welcome, Dave! The Mastini book is a good read and an excellent introduction to the hobby. Do be aware, though, that a few bits of it are dated, mainly his list of suggested beginner models, some of which have long been out of production (there's still plenty of good ones around). The planking technique he describes is a simplified one, written with the beginner in mind. If you'd prefer to try something a littler closer to actual practice, then there are tutorials here at your disposal. Enjoy your book! Chris
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Don't think of it as pressure. Seeing your actual work helps people know what to recommend should you ever need help. Cheers!
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Hi, Mike! Is this going to be a build log, or is it just a general question about the kit? If the latter, then I will move it to the correct forum area. Good luck on your project! The Revell Connie is a popular subject. Cheers, Chris
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Glad to see you back, Clare!
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Well, I can't answer your paint question exactly, but I do agree that this is a fantastic kit and hope that you will post a build log for it. Be the first to "git 'er done". As far as paint goes, I wouldn't put too much stock in the box photos, because even good photos can give a false impression of the paint's actual shade. Hopefully someone can provide a better answer for you.
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A very interesting subject and a great way to honor your mother's memory. I'll be pulling for you!
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By all means, start a build log -- that's the best way to get advice on your project. Cheers!
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As you said, I don't think anyone has done an unboxing of this kit before. The contents do indeed look very good. You might consider modifying your first post entry by adding a few more thoughts and commentary and adding it to the kit reviews section. Good luck on your project!
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Hello, Frosty. Have a look here. The link takes you to one of the pages at our parent organization, the Nautical Research Guild. Lots of other resources available there as well. Enjoy looking around! Cheers, Chris
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I've heard that this kit is no piece of cake, but I've seen at least one spectacular finished example of it. I started out with the model railroad tool kit as well -- just seemed to have more of the tools I thought I would need than the actual ship modeling tool kit. Start with what you have -- you will inevitably discover additional tools you'll want later. Your glue looks more like the kind that is appropriate for card modeling. For wood, I would suggest regular Titebond or other wood glue instead. It's readily available at any hardware store. Good luck with your project!
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