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new kit alert! New kit on the horizon - Winchelsea Nef
bigcreekdad replied to James H's topic in Wood ship model kits
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No responses? Well, I figured how to deal with it today.
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Well, now I've done it.... I have accidentally ruined the brass mizzen iron color (5 hole) for my Erycina build. I doubt Vanguard replaces such individual small fittings that are not made individually. I was thinking I could buy some unfinished mast loops and carefully drill the required holes. Any other thoughts?
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I'm using a black work table. No drawers. Table looks like a scene out of a WWI trench warfare movie. No place to lay manual and/or plans. Building stuff all over the floor around it. Has to change. Isn't there somewhere on this site that shows pics of members work places?
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Jeff......don't worry about the "soap box" thing. I've been to the eyedoc many times over the years. Started with a retinal artery occlusion about 15 years ago, which left me blind in most of my lower right eye. Had cataract surgery and need to go back for some last work on the left...its clouded up, like looking through a dirty window. Hopefully, that will help some.
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That looks like it came from a Star Wars movie set.
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Vanguard's cutter kits....how do they differ?
bigcreekdad replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Wood ship model kits
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Vanguard's cutter kits....how do they differ?
bigcreekdad replied to bigcreekdad's topic in Wood ship model kits
Thus....I just went through your build log of the Alert. Magnificent!!! You are way above my league. BTW, my first build was Jotika's version of the Sherbourne. For a first build I was quite pleased with it. -
Realizing after all these years that it seems majority of kits that I like are 1:64, I decided to just move on with the Erycina. Eye crap is just a fact of aging. I guess it will just take longer. At least my hands don't shake....that would likely do it. Also, why I purchased a black work table is beyond me....I have spent several minutes on occasion just looking for the cap of my CA glue bottle.
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Vanguard has a few different cutters. What are primary differences? Obviously, not referring to the names.
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While trying to decide which direction to go I decided to fumble along with Erycina. Yesterday, I dropped 5 small blocks. All but one "disappeared" , and likely eaten by my carpet. This old age eye crap is a real bummer. My other two indoor hobbies are tying trout flies for a Michigan fly shop, and selling collectible postage stamps (mostly Canadian) in an online store. Good eyesight for both of these makes a world of difference.
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I've looked at both Spray and Gunboat William. I'm very familiar with Jotika's kits as I've previously built 4 of their ships. However, I kinda like the Spray. My big concern with relates to comments from a fellow shipbuilder who thought the britanis castings were too many, and a pain to work with. Any thoughts on this?
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Thanks Thunder and UBJS.....I will look into both.
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Thunder... I looked at that, but could not find any finished build logs.
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I have been more than pleased with my progress on this ship right up until masting, gaffs and spars. My problem is failing eyesight and small parts. The kit quality is great. Plans quite good. Manual could use more up close pics on both sides, and less "follow the plans" guidance. Posting this is primarily for older folks thinking of this build. I hate quitting after such great progress on hull and deck, but my progress level after is snail paced and frustrating. Too bad....very nice ship. Need to carefully pick a new build. Would one of Vanguards cutters be a possibility, or will I be faced with the same issue?
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I'll bet I have more dust than you.
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Paul Ron....why confused? Was I not clear?
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Followup.....ordered 3mm deadeyes from Chuck. I got his package promptly, but didn't get a chance to work on my ship til yesterday. Opened the package from Chuck, and it looked like he had sent the wrong deadeyes. They looked small. Maybe I ordered wrong. Went to the deadeyes supplied with the kit and they were clearly larger than what Chuck sent. I measured each. Chuck's were 3mm. The ones in the kit were closer to 5mm. The parts listed in the kit only showed 3mm. How frustrating.!
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Ok.....how about $250 + shipping?
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Ordered from Chuck last night.
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I'll be at the door.
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Besides Syren, does anyone produce a well centered pattern deadeye? I realize it may not show much...just bugs me when I'm working on that area. It's like the ONLY thing I see.
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Chuck....when does your store reopen?
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