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Chuck got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
I am going to use it for almost everything. The only thing I wont use it for is any scraped molding. That will be boxwood.
It is very flexible.
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Chuck got a reaction from Nirvana in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
I am going to use it for almost everything. The only thing I wont use it for is any scraped molding. That will be boxwood.
It is very flexible.
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Chuck got a reaction from Larry Cowden in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Its 1/48 scale. After much deliberation and the desire to build a true 1/4" scale frigate before I drop, this model will now satisfy that urge. I was no longer going to look at the many beautiful 1/4" scale build logs on this site with mouth open in jealousy. I have always been curious why there are no 1/4" scale frigate kits available as well. I know there are plenty who want to build at this scale and now there will finally be one available. Its not that large actually at about 3 feet long. I can do so much more at this scale from a design standpoint too!!!
Mike and I have been discussing it along with some design changes and we just decided to build it together in this scale. I believe everyone should attempt to build at least one frigate like this in 1:48 scale in their lifetime if they can. And I believe most serious model builders dream of of doing so like me, so I am going to help all of them make up their minds by making it very accessible and hopefully painless to build.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Its 1/48 scale. After much deliberation and the desire to build a true 1/4" scale frigate before I drop, this model will now satisfy that urge. I was no longer going to look at the many beautiful 1/4" scale build logs on this site with mouth open in jealousy. I have always been curious why there are no 1/4" scale frigate kits available as well. I know there are plenty who want to build at this scale and now there will finally be one available. Its not that large actually at about 3 feet long. I can do so much more at this scale from a design standpoint too!!!
Mike and I have been discussing it along with some design changes and we just decided to build it together in this scale. I believe everyone should attempt to build at least one frigate like this in 1:48 scale in their lifetime if they can. And I believe most serious model builders dream of of doing so like me, so I am going to help all of them make up their minds by making it very accessible and hopefully painless to build.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from gulfmedic1 in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Here is a very accurate photo on a neutral background to showcase the yellow cedar stem. This should give you a really good idea of the grain (lack of) and texture of the wood. It does not darken along the end grain. Laser char is at a minimum and this has just a light coat of wipe on poly. After a few months the color will deepen to nice amber color but it holds a really crisp edge and sands great. Its a soft wood but finished nothing like a soft wood. It finishes like a hard wood similar to boxwood in my opinion. But at a 40% or so discount.
Chuck
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Chuck reacted to AnobiumPunctatum in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
These are very interesting news. I like the color of the yellow ceda. I think it will be looking really nice with my favorite pear wood and a nice choice for my HMS Triton. But in the moment I don't have any idea where to buy tis kind of timber in Europe.
I like the idea of building the model in 1/48. So it has the same scale as my other projects.
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Chuck got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
This is just in the states Mike...I have no idea what is happening in Europe but I am actually looking to buy bulk from Europe soon as the prices do seem to be stable there. Also it is very very tough to find 12/4 stock boxwood in the states now and it is plentiful in Europe. There is just the shipping and taxes to contend with. Gilmer on the west coast of the US for example only has 8/4 boxwood and its priced at $40 per board foot now as opposed to $24 per board foot just last year. Its a bit of a ripp-off.
I have been led to believe by those suppliers that it is because of the increased tax placed on all lumber imported into the US by these companies. But who knows why....could just be greed.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Here is a very accurate photo on a neutral background to showcase the yellow cedar stem. This should give you a really good idea of the grain (lack of) and texture of the wood. It does not darken along the end grain. Laser char is at a minimum and this has just a light coat of wipe on poly. After a few months the color will deepen to nice amber color but it holds a really crisp edge and sands great. Its a soft wood but finished nothing like a soft wood. It finishes like a hard wood similar to boxwood in my opinion. But at a 40% or so discount.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from bruce d in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Its 1/48 scale. After much deliberation and the desire to build a true 1/4" scale frigate before I drop, this model will now satisfy that urge. I was no longer going to look at the many beautiful 1/4" scale build logs on this site with mouth open in jealousy. I have always been curious why there are no 1/4" scale frigate kits available as well. I know there are plenty who want to build at this scale and now there will finally be one available. Its not that large actually at about 3 feet long. I can do so much more at this scale from a design standpoint too!!!
Mike and I have been discussing it along with some design changes and we just decided to build it together in this scale. I believe everyone should attempt to build at least one frigate like this in 1:48 scale in their lifetime if they can. And I believe most serious model builders dream of of doing so like me, so I am going to help all of them make up their minds by making it very accessible and hopefully painless to build.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from Jack12477 in Queen Anne Barge by Rustyj - FINISHED - Syren Ship Model Company - 1:24
Its 20 lb black but 15lb is also very good.
Chuck
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Chuck reacted to herask in Swan class 3D model in progress
just a small reminder we're still alive and kicking. rigging phase draws ever nearer...:-))
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Chuck got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
I am going to use it for almost everything. The only thing I wont use it for is any scraped molding. That will be boxwood.
It is very flexible.
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Chuck got a reaction from alde in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
I am going to use it for almost everything. The only thing I wont use it for is any scraped molding. That will be boxwood.
It is very flexible.
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Chuck got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Its just one way I have seen the it done in original source material. There are many variations.
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Chuck got a reaction from maddog33 in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Here is a very accurate photo on a neutral background to showcase the yellow cedar stem. This should give you a really good idea of the grain (lack of) and texture of the wood. It does not darken along the end grain. Laser char is at a minimum and this has just a light coat of wipe on poly. After a few months the color will deepen to nice amber color but it holds a really crisp edge and sands great. Its a soft wood but finished nothing like a soft wood. It finishes like a hard wood similar to boxwood in my opinion. But at a 40% or so discount.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from FrankWouts in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Absolutely...I have read a good deal but please send me via PM so the build log doesnt get to clogged with non-build info. The yellow cedar is wonderful stuff.
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Chuck got a reaction from Jorge Diaz O in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Its 1/48 scale. After much deliberation and the desire to build a true 1/4" scale frigate before I drop, this model will now satisfy that urge. I was no longer going to look at the many beautiful 1/4" scale build logs on this site with mouth open in jealousy. I have always been curious why there are no 1/4" scale frigate kits available as well. I know there are plenty who want to build at this scale and now there will finally be one available. Its not that large actually at about 3 feet long. I can do so much more at this scale from a design standpoint too!!!
Mike and I have been discussing it along with some design changes and we just decided to build it together in this scale. I believe everyone should attempt to build at least one frigate like this in 1:48 scale in their lifetime if they can. And I believe most serious model builders dream of of doing so like me, so I am going to help all of them make up their minds by making it very accessible and hopefully painless to build.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from Sargon in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Its 1/48 scale. After much deliberation and the desire to build a true 1/4" scale frigate before I drop, this model will now satisfy that urge. I was no longer going to look at the many beautiful 1/4" scale build logs on this site with mouth open in jealousy. I have always been curious why there are no 1/4" scale frigate kits available as well. I know there are plenty who want to build at this scale and now there will finally be one available. Its not that large actually at about 3 feet long. I can do so much more at this scale from a design standpoint too!!!
Mike and I have been discussing it along with some design changes and we just decided to build it together in this scale. I believe everyone should attempt to build at least one frigate like this in 1:48 scale in their lifetime if they can. And I believe most serious model builders dream of of doing so like me, so I am going to help all of them make up their minds by making it very accessible and hopefully painless to build.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from robdurant in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Its 1/48 scale. After much deliberation and the desire to build a true 1/4" scale frigate before I drop, this model will now satisfy that urge. I was no longer going to look at the many beautiful 1/4" scale build logs on this site with mouth open in jealousy. I have always been curious why there are no 1/4" scale frigate kits available as well. I know there are plenty who want to build at this scale and now there will finally be one available. Its not that large actually at about 3 feet long. I can do so much more at this scale from a design standpoint too!!!
Mike and I have been discussing it along with some design changes and we just decided to build it together in this scale. I believe everyone should attempt to build at least one frigate like this in 1:48 scale in their lifetime if they can. And I believe most serious model builders dream of of doing so like me, so I am going to help all of them make up their minds by making it very accessible and hopefully painless to build.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from Nirvana in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Here is a very accurate photo on a neutral background to showcase the yellow cedar stem. This should give you a really good idea of the grain (lack of) and texture of the wood. It does not darken along the end grain. Laser char is at a minimum and this has just a light coat of wipe on poly. After a few months the color will deepen to nice amber color but it holds a really crisp edge and sands great. Its a soft wood but finished nothing like a soft wood. It finishes like a hard wood similar to boxwood in my opinion. But at a 40% or so discount.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from Retired guy in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Here is a very accurate photo on a neutral background to showcase the yellow cedar stem. This should give you a really good idea of the grain (lack of) and texture of the wood. It does not darken along the end grain. Laser char is at a minimum and this has just a light coat of wipe on poly. After a few months the color will deepen to nice amber color but it holds a really crisp edge and sands great. Its a soft wood but finished nothing like a soft wood. It finishes like a hard wood similar to boxwood in my opinion. But at a 40% or so discount.
Chuck
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Chuck reacted to Rustyj in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Ah you went and did it. Good for you. It will be great to see her built at 1/4"
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Chuck got a reaction from Jorge Diaz O in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Here is a very accurate photo on a neutral background to showcase the yellow cedar stem. This should give you a really good idea of the grain (lack of) and texture of the wood. It does not darken along the end grain. Laser char is at a minimum and this has just a light coat of wipe on poly. After a few months the color will deepen to nice amber color but it holds a really crisp edge and sands great. Its a soft wood but finished nothing like a soft wood. It finishes like a hard wood similar to boxwood in my opinion. But at a 40% or so discount.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from Elijah in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Here is a very accurate photo on a neutral background to showcase the yellow cedar stem. This should give you a really good idea of the grain (lack of) and texture of the wood. It does not darken along the end grain. Laser char is at a minimum and this has just a light coat of wipe on poly. After a few months the color will deepen to nice amber color but it holds a really crisp edge and sands great. Its a soft wood but finished nothing like a soft wood. It finishes like a hard wood similar to boxwood in my opinion. But at a 40% or so discount.
Chuck
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Chuck got a reaction from KenW in HMS Winchelsea - FINISHED - 1764 - by Chuck (1/4" scale)
Its 1/48 scale. After much deliberation and the desire to build a true 1/4" scale frigate before I drop, this model will now satisfy that urge. I was no longer going to look at the many beautiful 1/4" scale build logs on this site with mouth open in jealousy. I have always been curious why there are no 1/4" scale frigate kits available as well. I know there are plenty who want to build at this scale and now there will finally be one available. Its not that large actually at about 3 feet long. I can do so much more at this scale from a design standpoint too!!!
Mike and I have been discussing it along with some design changes and we just decided to build it together in this scale. I believe everyone should attempt to build at least one frigate like this in 1:48 scale in their lifetime if they can. And I believe most serious model builders dream of of doing so like me, so I am going to help all of them make up their minds by making it very accessible and hopefully painless to build.
Chuck
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