bigcreekdad
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Does anyone else hate planking with basswood?
Allan.....must be me.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Knocklouder in HMS Flirt by TJM - Vanguard Models - 1:64
You are doing a great job!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from TJM in HMS Flirt by TJM - Vanguard Models - 1:64
You are doing a great job!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Archi in Thickness sanders.....Byrnes vs Micro Mart
opinions please. Or any other recommendations of thickness sanders.
This hobby is becoming more expensive than fly fishing.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Seeking paint advice for Bluenose II
😹ERS. You have built some beautiful ships. I'm humbled when I look at mine.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Seeking paint advice for Bluenose II
I used a spray can red on the lower hull. My first use of it but I really liked the finish of it. Don't remember the brand, but I bought it at our local hobby store, so I'm thinking it was nothing exotic. The upper hull black was brushed on Vallejo Negro.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Seeking paint advice for Bluenose II
😹ERS. You have built some beautiful ships. I'm humbled when I look at mine.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Glen McGuire in HM Cutter Alert by Thukydides - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - first build
Magnificent!!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Thukydides in HM Cutter Alert by Thukydides - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - first build
Magnificent!!
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Seeking paint advice for Bluenose II
I used a spray can red on the lower hull. My first use of it but I really liked the finish of it. Don't remember the brand, but I bought it at our local hobby store, so I'm thinking it was nothing exotic. The upper hull black was brushed on Vallejo Negro.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Seeking paint advice for Bluenose II
I used a spray can red on the lower hull. My first use of it but I really liked the finish of it. Don't remember the brand, but I bought it at our local hobby store, so I'm thinking it was nothing exotic. The upper hull black was brushed on Vallejo Negro.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Knocklouder in Seeking paint advice for Bluenose II
I used a spray can red on the lower hull. My first use of it but I really liked the finish of it. Don't remember the brand, but I bought it at our local hobby store, so I'm thinking it was nothing exotic. The upper hull black was brushed on Vallejo Negro.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Cheerful build on hold....drop plank phobia
Wow...lots of comments. I've been building ships for over 12 years. Have six complete under my belt, and a couple misfires. So, if I didn't enjoy it I'm clearly into some type of self abuse (lol). I got away from serious modeling for over a year while I built an online collectable postage stamp store. I now have a pretty complete inventory of the countries I enjoy, and have more time to model. I started the HMS Brig Supply and am ready to start the first planking. I do my building in my den, but sawing etc in the basement. That's where the Cheerful is hiding. Some day, I'll get back to it.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Canute in Cheerful build on hold....drop plank phobia
I purchased Chuck's Cheerful plans and lots of Alaskan Cedar wood several years ago. I was doing great (IMO) and had the planking started when I got to the drop plank. After several botched attempts, I put the build on hold. Have gone back several times to give it another go, but always retreat again. It pisses me off every time I go to my basement and see it sitting there in limbo. Such a beautiful ship and great plans. Has anyone else run into this kind of mental road block before?
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Cheerful build on hold....drop plank phobia
Wow...lots of comments. I've been building ships for over 12 years. Have six complete under my belt, and a couple misfires. So, if I didn't enjoy it I'm clearly into some type of self abuse (lol). I got away from serious modeling for over a year while I built an online collectable postage stamp store. I now have a pretty complete inventory of the countries I enjoy, and have more time to model. I started the HMS Brig Supply and am ready to start the first planking. I do my building in my den, but sawing etc in the basement. That's where the Cheerful is hiding. Some day, I'll get back to it.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Cheerful build on hold....drop plank phobia
Wow...lots of comments. I've been building ships for over 12 years. Have six complete under my belt, and a couple misfires. So, if I didn't enjoy it I'm clearly into some type of self abuse (lol). I got away from serious modeling for over a year while I built an online collectable postage stamp store. I now have a pretty complete inventory of the countries I enjoy, and have more time to model. I started the HMS Brig Supply and am ready to start the first planking. I do my building in my den, but sawing etc in the basement. That's where the Cheerful is hiding. Some day, I'll get back to it.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from Wintergreen in Cheerful build on hold....drop plank phobia
Wow...lots of comments. I've been building ships for over 12 years. Have six complete under my belt, and a couple misfires. So, if I didn't enjoy it I'm clearly into some type of self abuse (lol). I got away from serious modeling for over a year while I built an online collectable postage stamp store. I now have a pretty complete inventory of the countries I enjoy, and have more time to model. I started the HMS Brig Supply and am ready to start the first planking. I do my building in my den, but sawing etc in the basement. That's where the Cheerful is hiding. Some day, I'll get back to it.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from OllieS in Cheerful build on hold....drop plank phobia
Wow...lots of comments. I've been building ships for over 12 years. Have six complete under my belt, and a couple misfires. So, if I didn't enjoy it I'm clearly into some type of self abuse (lol). I got away from serious modeling for over a year while I built an online collectable postage stamp store. I now have a pretty complete inventory of the countries I enjoy, and have more time to model. I started the HMS Brig Supply and am ready to start the first planking. I do my building in my den, but sawing etc in the basement. That's where the Cheerful is hiding. Some day, I'll get back to it.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from davyboy in Favorite hull and deck planking wood
ROGER...Toys? Really? To each, his own I guess.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Favorite hull and deck planking wood
Allan....was the pear you are talking about native to where you were in Ohio? I've lived in Toledo area for most of my life, and I don't see any pear.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Favorite hull and deck planking wood
Greg....that's damn beautiful! Let's just say this...I wouldn't let my grandson play with that toy. Do you have a full pic you can share?
BTW, I was certainly not criticizing painters. In fact, I'm now looking at my Bluenose build....with a beautiful (IMO) paint job. I used a spray on the lower hull (RED) and it is pretty darn nice (IMO)! It's just I prefer unpainted wood on some ships. I gave away my build of Caldercrafts' Pickle...I thought the copper plating looked awful.
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bigcreekdad got a reaction from mtaylor in Favorite hull and deck planking wood
ROGER...Toys? Really? To each, his own I guess.
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