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  1. ccoyle
    I once built a 1/400 card model of this ship. It was a poor model, poorly executed, and long since confined to the ash heap of history. I'm sure yours will be much better and look forward to seeing it built.
  2. ccoyle
    You going for waterline or full hull?
  3. ccoyle
    Wow!!
  4. ccoyle
    Hey, Techsan (the Texan), you might not be happy with the model, but at least your workmanship is pretty good. I'd say, fix the damage, throw in some stump masts, and call it a hull model and done. Good luck with Connie 2.0!
  5. ccoyle
    If there was PE back then, I was unaware of it.
  6. ccoyle
    I built the 1/700 version back in my teen years. Can't remember who issued it -- probably Tamiya.
  7. ccoyle
    I think that with one model under your belt already that Granado is a reasonable 2nd build. If that's the one that catches your eye, then have a go at it.
  8. ccoyle
    That hull turned out very nice. I hope the pre-cut planks thing catches on beyond Master Korabel.
  9. ccoyle
    Bob, That's been the case for years now. The gentleman who originally maintained the card modeling FAQ passed away, and that site has not been updated since then.
  10. ccoyle
    Well, if you get $30 worth of enjoyment out of working on it, then yes it is worth that much. Be sure to post some pics of your progress!
  11. ccoyle
    Whoa! I didn't realize at first just how large this model is going to be.
  12. ccoyle
    This looks to be a decor piece produced in SE Asia. It bears a very slight resemblance to the Swedish warship Vasa, and when I say 'slight', I mean very, very slight. Understand first that these models are mass produced with little regard to the actual form of the ship being modeled. So, for example, the rigging on the model does not conform to actual practice. A lot of ship modeling references will be of limited use in this instance, since scale modelers are generally trying to imitate actual practice. A more general guide to ship models, such as zu Monfeld's Historic Ship Models, might give you a rough idea on how to fix up the rigging. Cannons and other bits can be purchased from ship modeling supply outfits such as Model Expo or Bluejacket Shipcrafters. As to replacing the carved figures, they are obviously hand-carved, so the only way to replace them with something similar is to carve them yourself, and that's no simple task. Good luck to you!
  13. ccoyle
    Just remember that any kind of chip board is murder on #11 blades. Another alternative is to laminate regular card sheets together using spray adhesive. A tad less sturdy, but easier on blades and easier to cut.
  14. ccoyle
    Yes, you should have fun with this. I have always described Midwest models as being just about as close to fool-proof as a beginner's kit can be.
  15. ccoyle
    I can vouch for the quality of the 1/100 HMCS Agassiz. It builds into a very impressive model, especially for fans of the The Cruel Sea.
  16. ccoyle
    Can't help you on that one. I've only done one full-hull ship (the Modelik 1/100 HMCS Agassiz), and that was ages ago.
  17. ccoyle
    Etna -- then you are truly off the beaten path! I grew up in Humboldt. Used to do a bit of backpacking and fishing in the Trinity Alps and Marble Mountain Wilderness. (Apologies for hijacking Clare's log!!)
  18. ccoyle
    So pleased to see someone finally attempting this project! Of course, you already have some experience in this medium, so I expect this one will turn out fine. Enjoy!
  19. ccoyle
    Danny, in card model parlance, the 'spikes' are called 'petals'. They are one of the hardest bits to get just right. Nice work!
  20. ccoyle
    Bob, check out these builds by Doris. I think Clare and I would agree that next to her work, our models are "not worthy"!
  21. ccoyle
    Sapperred1, have a look at our card modeling tutorial. It's not a sailing ship, but it is a free model, and completing some or all of the tutorial will give you a good grasp of the basic card modeling skills.
  22. ccoyle
    Now where would this world be if everyone thought that way?
  23. ccoyle
    Oh, Danny, I wish you well on the gap touch-ups. That is something I have not had great success with. The main issue I think is that paints, even though they may be made with a blend of different pigment powders, still give the appearance of being a single, solid color. The printed colors, OTOH, are the result of a four-color printing process, and the perceived colors (such as IJN gray or anti-fouling red) are a trick of the eye. Touch-up paints in my experience never quite match the nuanced shades present in four-color printing. It's part of the reason I prefer waterline models. Nevertheless, I hope yours comes out great.
  24. ccoyle
    Ditto what Mark said. Just think of "likes" as people who are enjoying your work but don't feel like they have anything significant to add to the discussion at that point. If you have a general question about some aspect of the hobby (planking techniques, for example), you can try asking your question in the relevant area of the ship modeling techniques forum.
  25. ccoyle
    Welcome, Ed. You have a very large task ahead of you, and I wish you the very best of luck with it. Having a personal connection with it will definitely help as a motivating factor. Have plenty of patience! Be sure to start a build log (see instructions here); when you get to the purple words part, use the word RESTORATION in your title. We have several members who are experts in this aspect of the hobby. Cheers!

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