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Well done, Chris. Having an upgraded wood option (e.g. pear) is something I think kit builders have long yearned for. -
Me, too! But I can never eat a whole one by myself. 😝 (Full disclosure: I actually really like cats, but I've never been able to own one because I am highly allergic to them.)
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This is called spiral binding or wire binding, and it is particularly used in just such instances when something needs to be capable of being opened and laid flat. There -- now your English is far better than my German (much less Swedish, of which I know practically nothing) can ever hope to be. 😉
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kit review 1:8 Ferrari Timossi Racer ‘Arno XI’ (Special Edition)
ccoyle replied to James H's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
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A merry Christmas indeed! I look forward to watching your project come together. Cheers!
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Received my selection of books yesterday, all in good condition. Frank doesn't mess around when it comes to getting stuff shipped promptly!
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Welcome and thanks for joining in! The Mercury is a beautiful kit subject, as is Pegasus. And, as you probably already know, we are very fortunate to have the designer of both kits, Chris Watton, as a regular contributor here, sharing updates on his new designs coming from Vanguard Models. look forward to seeing your work! BTW, sharing photos is not difficult. Use the "choose files" link in the bar at the bottom of the reply window. Click on the files you want to upload. Each one will appear as a preview. When you're ready to add one to your post, simply click the "+" on the preview photo, and the pic will be inserted into your post. Cheers!
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If you're not particularly into metal work, iron work can often be simulated quite nicely by using strips of of black card stock. Bolt heads can be simulated by daubs of white glue applied with a toothpick.
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Welcome aboard! You have so many interests to dabble in, I wonder that you have time for work! I look forward to seeing your projects. Cheers!
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1st Planking
ccoyle replied to Harv33's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Ist planking is simply to provide an underlayment for 2nd planking. Most kits utilize the 2-planking method, though some don't. In kits that do, getting the correct hull dimensions is contingent upon using both layers. "Limewood" is the European term for basswood, which you can get at most any hobby shop if you run short. Gaps in the 1st planking can be filled with wood filler and sanded before you start the 2nd layer. Cradles are a matter of preference. I always planked hulls while holding them in my lap. Some modelers use keel clamps or building boards; try whatever you think you'd like best. -
Děkujeme, že jste si udělali čas na sdílení vašich fotografií s námi. Jsou velmi ceněny. Cheers!
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Welcome! Sounds like a fantastic project.
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Welcome, Harv. The nice thing about that kit is that it is a relatively easy hull form to plank and is also in a large scale -- makes fiddly bits easier to work with. Cheers!
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I do not envy you the task of trying to find homes for over 90 models. I agree with what the previous replies have stated. These are well-built models, but they appear to all be built from kits. The one in the first photo also appears to have a thick layer of dust, which means it would need a good cleaning in order to have the best chance of catching someone's eye. Follow up on the suggestions regarding craft fairs and donations; also think about antique or consignment shops. A local modeling club might be able to help you with the job.
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Welcome, Dean! (That's my middle name, BTW.) I never did RC planes, but I did build a few balsa-and-tissue examples once upon a time. The early ones all came to some sad end, e.g. crashing into a mail box. Eventually I started building them sans rubber band motors to eliminate the temptation to take them outside and wreck them, er, I mean fly them. Cheers!
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Welcome! That should be a good kit to start with -- looking forward to seeing your progress on it. Cheers!
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Please -- that's what my students used to call me. Here, I'm just Chris. 😉
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Actually, going back over the OP, it is probably more advisable that Scott find a set of full-size plans for an actual boat that he likes (e.g. one from the Wooden Boat store) and scale those down to the size of model he wishes to build. Those plans aren't cheap, though. Going back to Scott's expressed desire to scale up a model kit, I'll repeat that the only kits of small craft that I know of that faithfully replicate the construction of their full-sized counterparts are those from Chesapeake Light Craft (see image). But ... before making any hard and fast recommendation, we should probably wait to hear more details from Scott on what kind of full-size boat he wishes to build. "Schooner type" and "gaff ketch rig" describes a lot of boats and says nothing regarding construction methods, size, intended use, skill level of builder, cost, time frame, etc.
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I don't know if anyone has yet advised you about Frank Mastini's book Ship Modeling Simplified, but I believe that this is the very kit he used throughout the book to illustrate his methods. It's a great book for beginners.
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Oooh -- in my experience, that's a bad idea, 'cuz it just makes you want to build real boats instead of model ones! 😄 (BTW, I have long wanted to build a real boat, and since I will soon be moving to within spitting distance of not one but two lakes, I plan to make that dream a reality in the not-too-distant future. And BTW #2, Wooden Boat Forum -- along with their magazine, store, and other resources -- is an excellent site.)
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First of all, hi and welcome to our forum. The bringing of your search to a successful conclusion depends in large measure on what kind of boat you wish to build and, probably more specifically, what construction method you intend to use. The term "schooner type boat" is kind of vague in this regard, since it could mean anything from a traditional schooner built plank-on-frame, down to a more contemporary vessel built from plywood using a stitch-and-glue method. Regardless of which method you intend to use, model kits tend to be exercises in compromise between actual practice and what satisfies the needs of model builders. One exception to this general tendency are the kits produced by Chesapeake Light Craft (click the sponsor banner on our home page). They produce several kit versions of their full-size boats that are built in exactly the same manner as the real thing. Kind regards,
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Welcome, Tom! I am so very pleased that you and Mr. Berti have been able to resolve this issue to everyone's satisfaction. I hope that your experience with Ancre may serve as a template for other Chinese designers and that we may soon see additional white-listings. Kind regards,
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Looks a treat, Paul.
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