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vossy got a reaction from CDW in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
This is really impressive mate! I have this kit along with all the PE. One day I will get around to doing it! lol
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
This is really impressive mate! I have this kit along with all the PE. One day I will get around to doing it! lol
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
This is really impressive mate! I have this kit along with all the PE. One day I will get around to doing it! lol
Chris
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vossy reacted to semorebutts in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
Today I finally start on the super structure. and A photo of some photo etch.
first I have to drill out the portholes and sand away all ladders and anything else the photo etch will replace.
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vossy got a reaction from Blackreed in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Maybe not one for the developers or manufactures, but in this hobby as general, I for one would love to see more affordable display cases. We spend $1000,s on the model, only to find they can very easily become super dust collectors because we cant afford/don't want to, spend the same amount on a display case.
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vossy reacted to Peter Bloemendaal in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Well I've done my 25 posts, so I have earned the right to put my 2 cents worth in...lol
How about we modularize some of the big ships. We buy a stage 1 of, for example, the Victory.
It keeps the cost down, we can see how we go (less wastage if we crash & burn) and 90% into the build there is a red flag in the instruction: "Stop here and purchase stage 2 to continue with the kit" or finish it off with the last 10% of instructions.
The trick is to allow each stage to finish into a presentable model. People without space can decide to end up with a beautiful finished hull without full masts and rigging.
Stage 1 can be the basic hull, stage 2 adds deck furniture, more carronades, etc, stage 3, masts with basic standing rigging, stage 4, full rigging, stage 5 sails, flags, etc.
And most importantly, it keeps the admiral at bay when you only spent 25% of the ship per year. You can make it an annual birthday present....
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Yeah these look good. Shipping to OZ is a bit expensive but I really want fancy ladies and dandy gentlemen strolling the uppers. Thanks for the link.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Eric, those are exactly the sort of figures I am looking for, however these appear to be in HO scale, which if I'm correct is a lot bigger than O scale??? If this is the case I reckon these maybe too large. Certainly O scale at 1:48 would be acceptable, but not sure about HO scale.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Hey Eric, your Bertrand is truly beautiful. Haven't actually read much of your log yet, just mainly looked at the pics. Am pretty sold on the idea of painting the hull white now. Bit of a shame to cover the lovely wood, but perhaps if I thin the paint a bit the grain will still show through somewhat. I really like your little people figures in your build. I have been trying to source some for this build in the right scale (1:50), and time period, but I haven't really had much luck. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Kurt, Eric, thanks so much for your research on the topic. I don't think I will simulate deck caulking now. I am very new to Riverboats but I have very definitely fallen in love with them. I got the Way's Packet Directory for my birthday not long ago. What an undertaking that must have been to write!
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Thanks Kurt. when you say black, are we talking tar like black? indeed, would this have been a tar like substance to improve watertight integrity? Also would upper decks have been caulked between planks like those of older sail vessels?
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Yeah these look good. Shipping to OZ is a bit expensive but I really want fancy ladies and dandy gentlemen strolling the uppers. Thanks for the link.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Eric, those are exactly the sort of figures I am looking for, however these appear to be in HO scale, which if I'm correct is a lot bigger than O scale??? If this is the case I reckon these maybe too large. Certainly O scale at 1:48 would be acceptable, but not sure about HO scale.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Hey Eric, your Bertrand is truly beautiful. Haven't actually read much of your log yet, just mainly looked at the pics. Am pretty sold on the idea of painting the hull white now. Bit of a shame to cover the lovely wood, but perhaps if I thin the paint a bit the grain will still show through somewhat. I really like your little people figures in your build. I have been trying to source some for this build in the right scale (1:50), and time period, but I haven't really had much luck. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Kurt, Eric, thanks so much for your research on the topic. I don't think I will simulate deck caulking now. I am very new to Riverboats but I have very definitely fallen in love with them. I got the Way's Packet Directory for my birthday not long ago. What an undertaking that must have been to write!
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Thanks Kurt. when you say black, are we talking tar like black? indeed, would this have been a tar like substance to improve watertight integrity? Also would upper decks have been caulked between planks like those of older sail vessels?
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Colour of riverboat hulls?
Hi all. I have very nearly finished the second planking of the Sergal Mississippi Riverboat. I understand that this model isn't a depiction of a real vessel, but I bought it because I fell in love with the box art really. Having said that, whilst the box art depicts her with a varnished hull, having looked at my Way's Packet Directory, and read some comments from other riverboat logs, am I correct in saying that most hulls would have indeed been painted?
If so, what colour would they most likely be? Would they be like many vessels with a two tone, above and below waterline scheme? Any advice greatly appreciated.
Chris
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vossy got a reaction from thibaultron in Thinning water based paint
Hey mate. Acrylic paint dries via 2 main methods; absorption via a porous substrate, or evaporation. By thinning the original paint with any only adds even more liquid to be dispersed via both these methods. If you have access to a speciality paint store they should have drying agents you can apply that will greatly speed up the process with only a few drops. Thinning paint can lead to colour change between area's unless you thin each batch with exactly the same amount of thinner/paint ratio. This occurs because you have changed the viscosity, hence drying time of the paint. A few drops of a professional drying agent is a far better way to go.
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Thinning water based paint
Hey mate. Acrylic paint dries via 2 main methods; absorption via a porous substrate, or evaporation. By thinning the original paint with any only adds even more liquid to be dispersed via both these methods. If you have access to a speciality paint store they should have drying agents you can apply that will greatly speed up the process with only a few drops. Thinning paint can lead to colour change between area's unless you thin each batch with exactly the same amount of thinner/paint ratio. This occurs because you have changed the viscosity, hence drying time of the paint. A few drops of a professional drying agent is a far better way to go.
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vossy got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Dan, are these card models just plain old cardboard? they look like thin wood? happy birthday btw.
chris
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Dan, are these card models just plain old cardboard? they look like thin wood? happy birthday btw.
chris
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vossy got a reaction from Dan Vadas in Bismarck by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - GPM - 1:200 - CARD and PE
Dan, are these card models just plain old cardboard? they look like thin wood? happy birthday btw.
chris
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vossy got a reaction from grsjax in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Maybe not one for the developers or manufactures, but in this hobby as general, I for one would love to see more affordable display cases. We spend $1000,s on the model, only to find they can very easily become super dust collectors because we cant afford/don't want to, spend the same amount on a display case.
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vossy got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Maybe not one for the developers or manufactures, but in this hobby as general, I for one would love to see more affordable display cases. We spend $1000,s on the model, only to find they can very easily become super dust collectors because we cant afford/don't want to, spend the same amount on a display case.
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vossy got a reaction from Canute in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
Maybe not one for the developers or manufactures, but in this hobby as general, I for one would love to see more affordable display cases. We spend $1000,s on the model, only to find they can very easily become super dust collectors because we cant afford/don't want to, spend the same amount on a display case.
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