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I would hardly expect the boys at MK to make such an admission! 😉 -
I'm not clear on what you are asking, and I don't know what is meant by "frame knockouts or strong back." What kit are you working on, and can you post a picture. BTW, I have completed four POB hulls and never used a keel clamp or building board -- have always just held the hull in my lap while I worked (and tempted to add "and I have the scars to prove it," but actually I've never really had much trouble).
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This is also my favorite among Columbus's vessels, simply because I like the look of the lateen rig. Never built it, though. Of course, there are a number of companies that make kits of her. If I had to pick based solely on what I know about the companies that offer a kit, I would choose either the Amati or Dusek versions. Both companies have good reputations for quality of materials. "Historical accuracy" is not so much an issue, since any version of Nina is based on a lot of conjecture.
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Hello, JKC (which just so happens to be my wife's initials). The reason why this type of ship is not found in kit form is that, despite their commercial importance, they are not terribly exciting to modelers on the whole. So they will probably always be a niche subject. We look forward to seeing how you tackle this project. Cheers!
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Nothing. Super Glue is a brand name; CA is the glue type (cyanoacrylate).
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Interestingly, there is another active thread on this very ship. The website you mention is described as inactive in the other thread (assuming it's the same site).
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You're right -- no legitimate manufacturers offer this as a kit. Most likely this is an unlicensed kit designed from a plan set. That's one of the ways that IP thieves can bring one of these to market.
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BTW, does anyone know if such a small warship would have flown a pennant? If so, anyone know style/colors?
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Hey, Andrew. I don't know if CLC competitively prices there supplies or not, but just for future reference if you need any of those CA applicators, they are commonly sold in hobby shops under several brand names as "Z-Ends."
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The Pacific (Monterey) Double ender. Crab and Salmon boats
ccoyle replied to Perry Sims's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Hello, Perry. First off, I am very sorry to hear about your medical condition -- I wish you all the encouragement I can, friend. We have, from time to time, made exceptions to our vending rules when extraordinary circumstances warrant. This sound like a wonderful collection that you have assembled, and the double-ender is just the kind of smallcraft that needs attention from the modeling community at large. It would be a terrible shame and waste to see these resources tossed out. We have some members who specialize in these kinds of working boats, thinking specifically of jhearl and FriedClams -- would love to see what either of these gentlemen could accomplish with your stuff. However it works out, I hope you are able to find a safe repository for your collection. Very kind regards, Chris -
Yes, I know of the stuff -- I'm just too lazy to go and buy any. 😉 I used Aleen's Tacky Glue.
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Heller Royal Louis 1/200 by Robert Taylor
ccoyle replied to Robert Taylor's topic in Plastic model kits
Well, two left sides is definitely a downer. With all the lock-down stuff going on these days, it's possible that the company may be short-staffed in the customer service department. -
At this scale, yes, I used a single fold; double folds are fine for 1/64 or larger. No stitching, just penciled and scored panel lines. I ironed the cloth before drawing the sail outlines (taken from the plans) and cut out the sails with my wife's sewing shears (an expensive pair that she's had for many years). Fraying edges can be a problem, which is why double-folds are usually necessary, but with sails this small I was able to get away with it. Cheers!
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Nothing tricky -- just cloth and glue. Hems are folded and glued. If I make bigger sails, I glue on the appropriate panels around the edges & reef point bands. All glue, no stitching. Bolt rope is glued, too.
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I'm glad that you're giving some thought to upgrading the guns. Your hull is looking quite nice and is worthy of some better-looking armament. Cheers!
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Okay, too late for the furled sail question -- I already made the new sails. It's not hard to do; I just didn't want to do it. But now they're done (though no bolt ropes yet and not bent to yards). On the left is the pre-sewn foresail, and on the right is the new sail. One of the things I don't particularly like about pre-sewn sails is that the stitching is always way out of scale, therefore I don't sew. Instead, I glue everything up. Also, panel lines are barely perceptible on real-life sails, except where adjacent cloth pieces are color-mismatched. So, I lightly penciled the panel lines on the aft side and scored them, which gives just a hint of lines on the front. BTW, for cloth I used one of my last remaining bits of drafting linen -- might have been my last piece. And here's Maisy, the suspected sail-eating culprit. She's so darn cute and lovable that it's impossible to stay mad at her. 🥰 Cheers!
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Well, I understand completely about not having one's heart in a model, but still I would lean toward stripping off the copper and going for the white stuff, which was known back in the day as "white stuff." Like Glenn said, you could easily sand down that hull. After a nice paint job, no one would have a clue about its thrice-done history. Cheers!
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All shrouds and backstays set up. Replacement main yard under construction. Before I get too far with that last bit, I'm wondering how these small boats would have dealt with furled sails. Would they have furled the sails and then re-hoisted the yards to keep them out of the way of rowers, or would they have lowered them to the deck? Asking for a friend. 😬
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This imitates the method used on the full-size boat. The idea is that the model can serve as a kind of inexpensive dry run.
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Polish PZL P.11c by ErnieL - IBG Models - 1/32 - PLASTIC
ccoyle replied to ErnieL's topic in Completed non-ship models
Nice! I have this one in 1/33 card from Halinski -- it's so beautiful and detailed that I'm afraid to booger it by actually attempting to build it! -
Welcome! Your models look perfectly presentable, and bear in mind that our community of "literal experts" includes large chunks of beginners and otherwise middling modelers who nevertheless simply enjoy the hobby. You will, for example, never find one of my models being labeled as "built by an expert," but I take satisfaction in them. Enjoy the journey!
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