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It is becoming increasingly evident, Mark, that "No Idea" no longer suits you as a username, as you clearly have at least some idea! -
I think he was saying that there is no comparison.
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"Curiouser and curiouser!" I found the MS combs in my stash. The MK combs have 1mm slots, while the MS combs have 1.5mm slots. And here's where it gets whacky -- gratings made from the MS combs will fit perfectly inside the kit's coamings, but gratings made from the MK combs will not. 🤔 Seems like maybe somebody pulled the wrong combs from the shelf when they packed the kit? Stay tuned!
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That is one comically ugly tank!
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Back from the break! And first -- time for a little sleuthing! I had a very sneaking suspicion about the reason for my troubles with the grating combs, and sadly, this photo proves my suspicions were well-founded. This photo shows a random selection of combs. The middle section is aligned, as is demonstrated by the needle sitting neatly astride the combs. BUT, as you can plainly see, if you go about five rows above or below the needle, the grooves are suddenly all wonky. And wonky grooves, my friends, make combs that don't mesh together! Somewhere in my stash of Long-Forgotten Leftover Parts, I have some Model Shipways combs. I don't remember having had any issues with them -- might have some Amati combs leftover somewhere as well. Heck, the MS combs may have come from Amati -- you know how that supply chain operates! I will have to hunt those combs down and see how they work. Stay tuned!
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Not too shabby, Dave! The first few card models one attempts are more about learning techniques -- finishing the project is of secondary importance. As with any medium, your workmanship will improve with successive builds. Cheers!
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Well, it's been a mixed bag of results today. First, here's a shot of the finished quarterdeck rails, along with the completed skylight. The skylight includes plastic inserts for the 'glass'. Since the model has no interior to gawk at, I painted the backs of the inserts black. After this, I started work on the gratings, and this is where things got super annoying. First, the combs for the gratings fit VERY tight, which makes them stay together nicely when assembled but makes the actual assembly process needlessly frustrating. Second -- and here's a word to the wise -- the combs provided in the kit DO NOT produce the same spacing as seen in the photo-illustrated instructions! So, if you refer to the photos to count the number of combs to use for a particular grating, then assemble the combs and trim them to the 'proper' size, you get a grating that is TOO SMALL!! Ask me how I know this. 😡 I am presently taking a mandatory mental health break. 😑
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Vanguard afficianadios...... Cutter Alert vs Brig Adder
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The quarterdeck rails . . . . . . and taffrail are now done.
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We expect a photo. Because without a photo, did it actually happen? 🤔
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Welcome aboard! As the author of that article pointed out, there are exceptions to the general rule. I hope your project turns out to be one of the exceptions! Cheers!
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Your dhow demonstrated that you have the skills needed to complete either of those. Which one appeals more at a visceral level?
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A pity we never got a celluloid sequel to M&C in which to flesh out Dr. Maturin's character -- he was the far more interesting of the two protagonists throughout the series of novels, e.g., physician, polymath, revolutionary, spy, deadly assassin, and, as the man who somehow managed to win the affections of Diana Villiers, an inspiration for average-looking guys everywhere.
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A bit more progress. I'm not a huge fan of the brass moldings supplied in the kit (heck, I'm not a fan of PE brass in general) -- if they're not left bright, then they need to be prepped, shaped, primed, and painted before adding them. After that there is still the risk of chipping paint off of them. Following the construction sequence in the instructions takes us to the quarterdeck railings next.
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That made me chuckle! We've seen your card ships, though, so we know you have the chops for this medium. Planes are just a little different in their construction -- it takes a few tries to get the hang of them. I think you have done quite well on this one! Cheers!
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I will work on Phoenix until I can no longer resist the urge to build another card model. I have some ideas about what project to do next, but I can never be 100% certain until I actually start cutting.
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It's the Amati/Victory Models kit designed by Chris Watton, manufactured under license by Model Shipways. Be aware that since you have the MS version, you're going to get MS off-the-shelf fittings instead of their Amati counterparts.
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I have come to a decision. Here is the hull thus far: I know that some of you will think that this looks great so far, but when I look at it, what I see are nearly a dozen construction errors and fit issues. My latest flub was adding the roof over the sun deck without first adding the benches that go beneath it. I tried adding one afterward, but without success. I could simply choose to omit those benches, but that would be just another glaring shortcoming added to a lengthening list of shortcomings. In the final analysis, the first modeler one has to please is himself. Since each problematic step of the construction shrinks the remaining will to push on, I have decided to suspend this build -- I have too many other projects awaiting my attention, so I can't justify more frustration with this one. So, this model will take its place on the Shelf of Shame, where it will remain mostly invisible due to its small size. In the meantime, I have decided to return to work on Phoenix. See ya there!
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State of Play Well, I'm thinking long and hard about this model. Point of fact is that it is proving to be much more of a challenge than I anticipated -- I wasn't expecting the need to formulate so many solutions for such a small and 'simple' project. Among the issues have been: fit (some of these issues are undoubtedly due to my attempt to create a more solid hull structure) lack of clarity in the 'diagrams' (which as mentioned consist of only a few photos) print registration (these are often tiny, but they are there, and they affect the cutting out of parts, which in turn affects fit) very unsightly 'fixes' (these are entirely on me) subject matter fidelity (minor differences between model and subject -- could be due to refits made on the subject vessel over nearly 50 years of service, or could be design concessions aimed at simplifying the build process) As usual for any model kit, every minor issue contributes to a declining 'fun factor' for a build, and the question is always, "Is the diminishing fun factor enough to merit suspending the build?" I don't know if I'm quite to the point of suspension yet, but I'm thinking about it. If I do decide to put this one on the shelf of shame, the comforting fact is that I'd only be out less than $20 for the kit and laser-cut parts, so not a big financial loss.
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Congratulations on a fine finish!
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