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Rudder yoke and instrument panel installed. The kit doesn't supply extra parts for adding depth to the panel. It could be done by photocopying the panel to create an extra layer, but I was too lazy. Hey, at least I'm honest! I should add that I do have the Hurricane Mk. IIc kit from Kartonowa Kolekcja, and that kit does have parts for doubling the instrument panel.
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Welcome, Christian! You did a fabulous job on your Endeavour!
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Yes, but he's talking about recent activity. That I can't vouch for, but perhaps some of our European connections, such as @0Seahorse, can shed more light.
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They're like Lay's potato chips -- no one can build just one!
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QUICK-FIND INDEXES to BUILD LOGS FOR KITS
ccoyle replied to Dan Vadas's topic in - Index of all kits by brand and subject
I already moved it once this morning, so I don't know why it still showed up in Nautical General Discussion. Anyhoo, I have moved it again. Hopefully it sticks this time. -
Just like a plastic or wood kit, a card kit can be modified and/or detailed to the modeler's content. Some highly skilled card modelers will even cut out exterior panels on planes and add internal details like engines and gun bays that were not included in the original kit. It's also possible to use 1/32nd scale after-market parts for 1/33rd scale card kits, but the cost of those details usually defeats the most significant advantage of card models, namely their affordability compared to other media. Same goes for using 3D-printed resin parts for ship models; in the case of my USS England build, I deemed the extra cost of those parts (and they weren't cheap) to be justifiable in light of the results they produced. The pre-cut frames are just a convenience -- saves a lot of time spent cutting out thicker parts, which is hard on craft knife blades. The cost of laser-cut frames is well worth the marginal extra cost, IMO. Same goes for wheels -- I have made many sets of wheels from laminated disks sanded down to the proper shape, but the resin wheels save a lot of work and look much better. Cheers!
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That would be Brian Lavery. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=books+by+brian+lavery
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I couldn't resist attempting to add some extra detail to the control column, though there is much more that could have been added. There's actually a nightmarish web of tubing, rods, and wiring in the floor of a real Hurricane, but I have my limits.
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I have some Dutch in my family tree, too, although my Dutch ancestors emigrated to what was then known as "New Amsterdam" around 1650.
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Those are credible boats.
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Surely there must be at least a little trepidation about cutting apart a hull like that, even if it is a necessary part of the process.
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I started this kit many years ago, but only got as far as the decking before I decided I wasn't happy with my work up to that point, plus I also kinda fell out of love with solid hulls. Nevertheless, the kit makes a beautiful model for those who finish it, and I'll be wishing you well as I follow along on your project. Cheers!
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Well done! Congratulations on reaching the finish line!
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It's one of the kits that has parts printed on the inside back cover. P.S. I don't build card armor kits. Never have, never will. One word: tracks. 😑
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Parts identification in Soleil Royal kit
ccoyle replied to Late to Soleil's topic in Plastic model kits
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard!
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Any stage of progress is fine.
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Welcome aboard! I have a soft spot for Tanzania -- I used to keep African cichlids from Lake Tanganyika.
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Moin, moin, Kai! I look forward to seeing your work.
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Sometimes. Depends on how much manhandling I think the part might get. I usually wick in some thin CA. Of course, my current bottle of thin CA is now more like thick CA, so if I need any, I'm gonna hafta run to Hobby Lobby.
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