bigcreekdad
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Scissors
I have been using INOX curved cuticle scissors. I'm very impressed. You get really close cuts on rigging lines, blocks, etc.
However, I fly tie as well so might try the Stellar scissors.
You can never have too many pairs of good scissors.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from John Allen in Scissors
I have been using INOX curved cuticle scissors. I'm very impressed. You get really close cuts on rigging lines, blocks, etc.
However, I fly tie as well so might try the Stellar scissors.
You can never have too many pairs of good scissors.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Scissors
I have been using INOX curved cuticle scissors. I'm very impressed. You get really close cuts on rigging lines, blocks, etc.
However, I fly tie as well so might try the Stellar scissors.
You can never have too many pairs of good scissors.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad
Some headway since last posting.Deck pretty much finished (other than anchors). Lower main and fore masts installed with first trestles, and onto the shrouds. Been studying the rigging plans, and have a headache.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Help decide next project for Syren Ship Model Company
The Chew grew on me. I wish there were more kits of NewEngland fishing vessels.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from RPaul in OcCre Dos Amigos - foresail
RPaul...Although Occre was very quick to send me (free) some parts I broke, I echo your thoughts about the kit, plans, and instruction quality. I'm building this ship now, and no way am I going to try to decipher how to rig the sails. I love the lines of this ship, but the love ends there.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Help decide next project for Syren Ship Model Company
The Chew grew on me. I wish there were more kits of NewEngland fishing vessels.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Chuck in Help decide next project for Syren Ship Model Company
The Chew grew on me. I wish there were more kits of NewEngland fishing vessels.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Superb!!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Superb!!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from CaptainSteve in OcCre kits
I'm building Ochre's Dos Amigos and the instructions are in English...but they are pretty brief. Also, the visual directions are in color. You can contact Occre....they seem very customer friendly. I lost my parts list, and they responded to my request for another in a very timely manner.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad
More progress on deck work, especially the 2000 (or so it seemed) belaying pins. I did not use the kit supplied pins. Also, finished stropping the deadeyes, attaching chains, and mounting on railings. I'd be curious to hear thoughts on using the chain material....positive or negative. I'm likely going to paint them black as I don't care for even the light shine they give off.
This ship comes with sails, which I don't intend to use. However, the rigging plans for the sails are pretty much overlaid with the running rigging...this is going to be a real best when I get that far trying to differentiate them.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Bob...love following this build. Wonderful job.
I have to ask...there is a blue tint to your masts and spars. It's got to be the lighting, but I actually kinda liked it.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Bob...love following this build. Wonderful job.
I have to ask...there is a blue tint to your masts and spars. It's got to be the lighting, but I actually kinda liked it.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Tigersteve in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad
More progress on deck work, especially the 2000 (or so it seemed) belaying pins. I did not use the kit supplied pins. Also, finished stropping the deadeyes, attaching chains, and mounting on railings. I'd be curious to hear thoughts on using the chain material....positive or negative. I'm likely going to paint them black as I don't care for even the light shine they give off.
This ship comes with sails, which I don't intend to use. However, the rigging plans for the sails are pretty much overlaid with the running rigging...this is going to be a real best when I get that far trying to differentiate them.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from rafine in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad
More progress on deck work, especially the 2000 (or so it seemed) belaying pins. I did not use the kit supplied pins. Also, finished stropping the deadeyes, attaching chains, and mounting on railings. I'd be curious to hear thoughts on using the chain material....positive or negative. I'm likely going to paint them black as I don't care for even the light shine they give off.
This ship comes with sails, which I don't intend to use. However, the rigging plans for the sails are pretty much overlaid with the running rigging...this is going to be a real best when I get that far trying to differentiate them.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from zappto in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad
More progress on deck work, especially the 2000 (or so it seemed) belaying pins. I did not use the kit supplied pins. Also, finished stropping the deadeyes, attaching chains, and mounting on railings. I'd be curious to hear thoughts on using the chain material....positive or negative. I'm likely going to paint them black as I don't care for even the light shine they give off.
This ship comes with sails, which I don't intend to use. However, the rigging plans for the sails are pretty much overlaid with the running rigging...this is going to be a real best when I get that far trying to differentiate them.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Bob...love following this build. Wonderful job.
I have to ask...there is a blue tint to your masts and spars. It's got to be the lighting, but I actually kinda liked it.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Dos Amigos by bigcreekdad
Thanks for the kind words Popeye.
Went to the rigging plans and the kit deadeyes are accurate compared to the kit supplied ones. I'll stick with them.
I really appreciate your thoughts. I am well aware the majority of builders on this site are beyond my skills ( I ain't whining BTW...I can likely out fish most of them...oops...hope that doesn't come back to haunt me). What I'm saying is that it's good to just get some advice, critical or otherwise, for many of us.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Bob
I realize your fine build is not complete, but I've wondered if you've given any thought to your next build. You've kinda set the bar for yourself ya know...LOL.
John
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Martin W in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Bob
I realize your fine build is not complete, but I've wondered if you've given any thought to your next build. You've kinda set the bar for yourself ya know...LOL.
John
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Bob
I realize your fine build is not complete, but I've wondered if you've given any thought to your next build. You've kinda set the bar for yourself ya know...LOL.
John
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Awesome...just awesome!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Bob
I realize your fine build is not complete, but I've wondered if you've given any thought to your next build. You've kinda set the bar for yourself ya know...LOL.
John
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