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Welcome! Try the search feature to search the kit build logs. There are at least ten build logs for Virginia, including several finished ones. You should be able to find what you're looking for. Good luck!

Pete, what a gem!

Just to clarify your question, kuya, are you trying to mimic the finish on actual vessels? If so, what era and type of vessel?

I think Convulsion would be a fine choice as a second model. The only thing to be forewarned about is that it is one of Caldercraft's early releases; those kits were rather skimpy on the instructions. But with your prior experience, you should be okay.

Rob, Check out the NRG article here. Also, see the cautionary tale here. Also #2, use the advanced search feature and the keywords "first build finished" to search the kit build logs for kits that were successfully completed by beginners. These resources will give you a fair idea of what is manageable for a first-time builder. Regards,

Let's start by asking what, in particular, about these two kits appeals to you? P.S. Don't post the same topic in different forums.

Bill, that sounds like you got scammed. Shipyard kits are printed on A3 paper, a European format that measures 11.7 x 16.5 inches. Any seller in China should set off many blaring alarm bells!

Clare, I've been out of action for a while due to job change and moving into an apartment without room for modeling. All my supplies are currently in storage. It'll be some time before I have a model of any kind on the ways.

I'm actually very excited that we have both this build and Slog's build of Borodino going on concurrently, as it gives our membership a great glimpse at what is possible in card. Fantastic work so far, Clare!

Slog, I have used contact cement with some success (I mentioned it in the V108 tutorial), but like you said, it is pretty much a one-chance deal. I like it for mating large surfaces together, but I haven't tried it on anything quite so large as your model.

The reason why his inbox is full is because he hasn't logged in for 18 months. For the present time, MSW is not the best means for trying to contact him.

Outstanding! Score another one for card modeling!

Yes, no problem. The sealer is not fool-proof, either -- it just makes little boo-boos easier to clean up.

Slog, I use Krylon Matte Clear spray to prep my parts sheets. I don't find that it affects the workability of the paper at all. I use about three light coats. Your tubes came out very nice -- long tubes are definitely one of the harder card tasks.

I just want to echo what Slog said about trying to emulate Doris -- she's like the top 1% of the 1% of card modelers, and she has a ton of experience. The same advice about starting simple goes for card same as for wood, perhaps more so. Fortunately there exits a large number of interesting models available that are well-suited to novice card modelers.

Andrew, I don't think they're the same thing. You can see a brief description of drafting linen here. It is presently very hard to come by. I have a small stash myself. It has to be prepared in the manner previously described -- kind of labor intensive. The sails on my HMC Sherbourne in the gallery are made from it.

The best way I have found to find suitable sail material is to go to a fabric store, like Jo-Ann's, and look through the remnant bins for the cloth with the finest weave you can find. You should be able to find very inexpensive bolt end-remnants with enough material to do several models. They'll certainly have stuff that is better than the standard-issue kit material.

Nope. Go right ahead.

Glenn, we also had a software glitch just over a year ago that affected some photos -- some lost, some not. There's nothing for it but to re-upload. I had to do a bunch myself.

Sorry to hear about your injury, but glad to see you are back on the horse. And congrats on the new little one as well!

Doesn't hurt to ask them. Worst case scenario is you have to buy another kit somewhere, either from ME or on eBay, and it's a pretty small outlay of additional capital.

I like the tab-and-slot concept. HMV, of course, don't subscribe to that particular design philosophy; it eliminates the need for buying the extra laser-cut set (or cutting the formers from heavy card -- ugh), but it means that there is more capacity for error when putting one of their hulls together. A good substructure can make or break a build!

Hi, friends! I want to give you a preview of a new feature we are adding to the build logs section. Right now we are in the process of adding the word "FINISHED" to each completed build log immediately after the builder's username. Titles of finished logs will now look something like this: HMS Doohickey by allthumbs - FINISHED - 1/50 scale Why are we doing this? Because it makes it easier for you to use our search feature to find only finished models if you wish to do so. Plus, it eliminates the need for a separate forum for finished models. Here's how to do it: 1) Start in the Build Logs for Ship Model Kits forum. 2) Up by the search window in the upper right corner, click the little gear symbol to pull up the advanced search options. 3) Enter the name of the ship you're looking for and the word 'finished'. 4) Select the "all words" and "only search in titles" options. 5) Hit the SEARCH NOW button 6) Presto! You'll get a list of finished models. Wanna test drive? Try searching the term Constitution using the above directions. If you want to see all finished models, just search the term 'finished' by itself. Narrowing your search to finished builds is useful for finding builds that illustrate later steps of construction, such as rigging. That way you can skip past builds that end at earlier stages of construction. Once we get all the kit builds tagged appropriately, we will add the finished tag to the scratch build section as well. We added the word in all caps so that finished build logs will stand out if you decide to browse logs the old-fashioned way. Enjoy!

Awesome! Love your choice of subject and the fact that you're going all-in with the after-market details. The one thing I wish the Russians/Ukrainians would add to their offerings is laser-cut detail sets, such as those produced by HMV. These are both cheaper and infinitely easier to work with. This should build into a very nice model. Good luck!

Check this link for articles on kits at the NRG main site.