Jolley Roger
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Hi Mike, A quick screen grab of their site There is some other sites that sells their products as well, although a bit more expensive: http://hobbyterra.com/search.php?subcategories_id=89&manufacturers_id=112 Hobbyterra offers free shipping if you buy over a certain amount and you can pay with Paypal, so you will be covered by the Paypal guarantee. I've seen a couple of their kits on Ebay as well.
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There is also a Russian manufacturer, Master Korabel, http://master-korabel.com/categories/korabli, with some interesting kits. ...and of course, Mr Chuck Passaro's Syren Ship Model Company, http://www.syrenshipmodelcompany.com/,
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For that type of bender the wood can be dry. Use it only on the first layer of planking, as the bender can leave blade marks on the wood(even on the opposite side of the cut!) Remember, for this type of build, the first layer of planking is to create a nice platform for the second layer. -
Permission to come on board for this build sir? The Confederacy (along with the Syren) is on my bucket list of models to build one day. She's gonna be a beauty!
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Looking good so far Rainbow. For bending planks, I use a normal household iron(the one you iron your clothes with). Just soak your planks for a couple of minutes, then use the iron to heat them until the plank start steaming and then slowly bend the plank to the required shape. I would suggest you test this method on some scrap wood first. With regards to using nails: some people do, some people don't. Just keep in mind that not all nails are equal, I use brass nails, as they won't rust. Some of the kit supplied nails contains iron, which will rust over time and might stain the wood. Good luck with the planking, I used to be scared of planking, but now I love it, there is so much to learn!
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Man, this masking business is hard work! But the results is very satisfactory, a bit of a touch up here and there, but i'm happy with it.
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You can also try using a spray can if you are not going to be painting on a regular basis. I know Tamiya have a range of colors available http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/list/spray.htm I use a variety of methods, including airbrush, hand brush and spray can.
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Painting time! First a coat of grey primer to see if there is any serious dents or bumps to be sanded smooth. Then a coat of white. I just used some Rustoleum Ultra Cover, as I want a tough covering that wont damage easily. Now it's time for some serious masking and airbrushing, as there is some intricate patterns in this build. Hopefully i'll have the masking done by the end of the week and I can finish the painting over the weekend - weather permitting.
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It has, indeed. Never turning back
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I've tried spiling the first time about two weeks ago, using mahogany veneer. Worked like a charm and in my opinion, works better than edge bending.
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The kit impression of the windows in the stern was not to my liking So i decided to make a new one using oak veneer for the frames, paper painted aluminium to simulate lead and Micro Kristal Klear to form the glass. Here it is dry fitted to the stern, it's not perfect, but i'm happy with the result.
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Hull planking done! ......finally. She is starting to look the part, hopefully I can turn this ugly duckling into a swan... I tried spiling for the first time, using Mahogany veneer, which is a slightly different and a lighter color from the kit supplied Mahogany. I will give the lighter parts an extra covering of sealer, to see if i can get it to match the rest of the planking.
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And if you want a really polished look, you can go to 12000 grit Available from http://www.umm-usa.com/onlinestore/index.php , mainly a plastic modelers site, but they've got some cool stuff!
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Hi Clock, Considering the knock we took with the exchange rate, the offering from DeAgostini for the AL HMS Surprise is not a bad offer: R7840 (+- USD550) http://www.model-space.com/za/ships/our-model-ships/hms-surprise/ Considering the guys in the UK are paying £550 for the same kit, it's looking like a good deal.
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I can vouch for Vallejo range as suggested by Dimitris, they have a great range of colors available and are airbrush ready. Tamiya and Humbrol also make acrylic paints for the hobbyist.
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Once you've done the masking, give it a clear coat of varnish first to prevent color seepage.
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Hi Sergey, Fantastic looking kit! Can you tell us more about the types of wood used for the hull and deck, etc? It looks like good quality. I did a quick search on the web and found this site that offer the kit for sale: http://hobbyterra.com/index.php?cPath=89&page=1 They accept Paypal and offer free shipping. Wouldn't mind one of these for Christmas!
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I use one of these Nail holders from Micro-Mark.
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Decking time! It's been a while, had to wait months for some replacement timber due to a postal strike and then went on vacation in between as well. At least I had the privilege of visiting the Vasa in Stockholm and the Viking ship museum in Oslo, very good motivation! I have decided to replace the AL supplied Ramin planking(top), with some Maple(bottom) supplied by Cornwall Model Boats. As you can see, there is remarkable difference in the quality. Since there is no spesific record of how decks were planked for this period, I have decided on a 13524 pattern, as described in NRG's ship modelling database. I am very satisfied with the results. A couple of mistakes here and there, but it's all part of the learning curve.
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I'm subscribed. The Alabama has a 'little' South African connection. She made quite the impression on the folks in Cape Town when she visited in 1863. The song about her(There comes the Alabama) is still sung to this day, but most people have no idea where it comes from.
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She's looking great! Looks like a real fun build. Good luck with the rigging, i'm sure you'll make a success of it.
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Samuel Pepys notes in his diary on 19 July 1667: "the Dutch fleets being in so many places, that Sir W. Batten at table cried, By God, says he, I think the Devil shits Dutchmen."
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Oops! see I have lost a little hinge on the door there... will have to make a replacement tonight, as the carpet monster probably got it. Fillers added to the bow and stern and first layer of planking started. I wanted to install the bulwarks before I started the planking, but can't wait for the deck planking any longer! The fillers are not the most elegant looking, I just used some scrap balsa to fill the gaps, but it will do the job.
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The bulwarks have been planked and bent. I can't install them yet, because i'm still waiting for some maple decking planks, from CMB, to be delivered. I ordered the planks on 19 May! Not CMB's fault, the customs and postal services over here is just pathetic. The admiral received a package about two weeks ago that was posted August last year!
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