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Many folks advise against tea staining because of the acidic nature of tea; others will tell you that they have used the technique for years with no obvious ill effect. But you can avoid the question entirely by using fabric dyes, e.g. Rit, or by purchasing fabric of the desired color. One thing to take note of, which you can see in photos of tallships, is that life under the glaring sun at sea tends to bleach sails lighter than some modelers might expect.
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Matthew, the best option is to find whether any modeling clubs exist in your local area and see if any members are willing to do the job. You can also state your location here to see if any of our members live nearby. Be advised, though, that finishing a model as complex as Victory can take a great deal of time, as much as several years for a hobbyist, depending on what stage of construction your father-in-law left off at.
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Model #2 - Mamoli Constitution vs. The Field
ccoyle replied to CarolinaCommodore's topic in New member Introductions
I'm not a South Carolina native, being originally from California, so I have no irons in either the SEC or ACC fires. I was rather surprised though by the number of "USC" fans I encountered when I arrived here. Took me a while to figure it out. -
Welcome aboard! I look forward to seeing your work.
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Thanks for sharing your work! I look forward to seeing further progress.
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations -- looks sharp!
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Model #2 - Mamoli Constitution vs. The Field
ccoyle replied to CarolinaCommodore's topic in New member Introductions
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I think that some of the newer kits coming from lesser-known European manufacturers are setting the bar pretty high, e.g. MarisStella, Vanguard Models, and Master Korabel. Of course, as has been pointed out, any kit involves some element of compromise -- the makers do have to make at least some profit. Still, there are any number of kits that will build into decent replicas, going even as far back as Chris Watton's early Caldercraft designs, although I'm sure that even he would admit that his current methods yield superior results compared to those early kits. It's worth a mention that even though Model Shipways kits are well-regarded, they don't have a stable of in-house designers, and apart from the relatively small number of MS kits that are rebranded Syren designs, most of the MS lineup is getting somewhat long in the tooth when compared to the newest stuff coming into the market. They still make very nice models, but they're no longer cutting edge designs.
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Welcome aboard, Taylor! I agree that Atlantic is a great model subject and look forward to watching your progress. I wouldn't mind seeing a few images of your catspaw dinghy, too.
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Welcome aboard, Mark!
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Oops! I missed that detail in her description. Either way, she will require a large display area!
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Excellent! I was hoping that we'd have a chance to see her on the water. She really was making quite the headway in a breeze that barely rippled the water!
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E6000 is a family of industrial strength craft glues based on a tetrachloroethene solvent, i.e. not water-based. We usually have a tube of it somewhere around the house. Should be available at your local hardware or crafting store.
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Welcome, Mike! I hope you will enjoy your time here. Cheers!
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Catching up on your log, G.L. What an outstanding model! It is a testament to the fact that the model builder's art can be as much in evidence in a "small"craft as in any 1st-rate man-of-war. Cheers!
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At 1/96, Wyoming's hull alone would be 56" long. 😮
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Moin, moin! Welcome to our group!
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Wyoming was a 6-masted schooner. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyoming_(schooner) That will certainly make an impressive model!
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Welcome, Phill! Looks like you have already found all, or at least most of, the resources you will need to make a good first go at this great hobby. I look forward to seeing your build log in the new year!
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Popeye, you are a master of understatement! 😉
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Fabulous! The model in its case should be required viewing for beginners as an example of how large a display area a finished model can require, even at a "small" scale such as 1/80.
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Welcome! Paper is a fine modeling medium, and we have a few members who dabble in it.
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With one post, Bob has outed me as a lubber! 😝
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