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Plastic parts are standard Billings fare. Prep and paint them properly and they can look as good as wood. Consider it a multi-media kit. -
Welcome aboard, Honza!
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I have always like the looks of these vessels, and we have a fine log of a finished example here at MSW.
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Very glad to see this one still in progress, Glen!
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Newbie paint questions...
ccoyle replied to CPDDET's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I'm assuming that "chalk paint" is something that is formulated with coarser pigments than those that are used in paints intended for modeling. Ceramcoat is also not intended for scale modeling due to the same issue, but that doesn't mean that you can't use either type (I use Ceramcoat regularly) -- it just means that you won't get as smooth a finish compared to that obtained with modeling paints. But obviously you can't beat the price on something like Ceramcoat at ~$1.00/bottle, and the bottle lasts forever. -
I actually participated in an otter trawl -- once -- on board the research tug operated by the university I attended. Cooked up some of the catch in the galley, too.
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Welcome from South Carolina! Actually, we have a lot of Upper Midwesterners living in this area -- some from Michigan, too.
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Welcome aboard, Jeff! I can't tell you the scale on your kit for certain, but the type is definitely a Grand Banks schooner. Just about every kit manufacturer and his brother has put out a kit of Bluenose at one time or another, so I would start with examining dimensions for that vessel. Also have a look at the many Bluenose build logs here. Cheers!
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They roll over automatically. Actually, by magic -- but don't tell anyone!
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Jim, with your skill and considering the recent headline I read over the weekend about the finding of the wreck, I think it would be something special to do HMS Urge departing Malta.
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Hi, Siol. I think you are asking about aligning gun ports, such as the cast metal type found in kits? I have edited your post title to hopefully make the question a bit more clear. Hope you get some hits soon.
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Identification of possibly scratch-built Mediterranean fishing boat?
ccoyle replied to Richj's topic in Wood ship model kits
Rich, I had a look at your photos. The model appears to be a large-scale, scratch-built model of some type of fishing boat. The sharply forward-raked single mast carries a single lateen-rigged yard. This type of vessel, with many variations in form, was common across all parts of the Mediterranean Sea. The type was even used elsewhere, e.g. San Francisco, California, by fishermen who immigrated to this country. Some of our members are more knowledgeable about the type; I have edited your post title to attract more hits. As far as value goes, I will only say that in general warships tend to attract more buyers and therefore command higher prices than working boats, but a true valuation of your model, which looks very nice and appears likely to be a one-off, can only be made by an appraiser at a maritime art gallery. Cheers! -
Identification of possibly scratch-built Mediterranean fishing boat?
ccoyle replied to Richj's topic in Wood ship model kits
Hi! First, read this topic. Then, if you still have questions, post them with some photos of your model. Without photos, identifying your model will be pretty much impossible. Regards, -
what are these boats worth if anything?
ccoyle replied to Probate1's topic in New member Introductions
These both appear to be mass-produced decor models. As such, their value is whatever you can squeeze out of them, but don't expect to get much, because they are inexpensive to begin with and the market is flooded with them. EBay has many pages of such models. Your best bet may actually be donating them to someplace like Goodwill. -
We should award some kind of badge for such an achievement.
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Historical accuracy is something that some of our members are pursuing, but not necessarily all of them. Some of them just like to put kits together, regardless of whether it represents an actual ship. We welcome both kinds.
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Congratulations from me as well. Loved your D VII build, too! I have the D VIII from Kartonowa Kolekcja in my stash.
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I have no personal knowledge of either kit. Apostol Felipe is a larger model in a larger scale and appears to include a few more fancy bits in the kit, but I doubt that they are substantively different in their construction methods.
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Truth be told, a lot of how good a finished model looks depends on the builder. Some of the newer kits are amazing and take much of the guesswork out of the building process, but a determined builder can make even a mediocre kit look good. In the end, you'd be well advised to choose one that really appeals to you, since you'll be more motivated to finish a model of a subject that you actually like. If you really like the San Martin, then you can probably build it. Have fun!
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Welcome! Yes, we do build logs here. It's by far the largest part of the content on our forum. When you get ready to start, see the instructions on how to set up your log in the pinned topic in the kit builds area. Cheers!
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Ditto the comments regarding historicity made by Phil. For additional options for ships of that period, though not Spanish/Portuguese, check out the offerings from MarisStella. Several of them have been featured in build logs here, and they appear to be very nice kits. Cheers!
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Recommended toolkit for beginner
ccoyle replied to Niall's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
First question is what kind of tools might you already have around the house somewhere? Craft knife? Sandpaper? You may already have some of what you need. Second thing is, you don't need a huge assortment of tools to get started. Just remember that your three basic tasks are measuring, cutting, and shaping/forming. Some tools for these tasks are essential; others are nice to have but not absolutely required. Third thing is, it's normal to acquire tools as you go. Some will be new and exotic to you, but others may just be better versions of something you already have. Thus, many modelers eventually wind up with many tools that they find themselves no longer using. Fourth, tool combos can be a nice way to get started (I started with one), but you may be paying for tools that you will rarely and perhaps even never use. But, for what it's worth, I started off with a combo tool set intended for model railroaders -- it just seemed like it had more of the tools that I would actually use. I think I got pretty good use out of it, though its contents have long since been subsumed into the greater collection I now have on hand. Buying a similar set won't set you back too much. Cheers! -
I can definitely see the influence of this type on the lines of modern high-performance kayaks.
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Welcome! My coworker is a U of VT graduate. I don't know what a "qajaq" is, but yes, do a build log.
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