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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Ropewalk
Hi David, I was trying out something for a friend a while back and here are some results. This is using Gutermann thread, all that I have used to date. "A" and :B" are made from three ropes of four strands of thread and are approx. .85 mm, "C" and "D" are made from four ropes of three strands and measure approx approx. 1 mm. So both are twelve strands of thread with two different results in diameter.
"A" is made using 1 spool of yellow and two red, "B" is two spools of yellow and one spool of red. "C" is made with four spools one red, one yellow, one red and one yellow, "D" is made with two spools of red side by side on machine and two spools of yellow side by side. I use the Domanoff machine.
Lots of fun to do, however, you not save time doing this it is just the satisfaction knowing you did do it. To date I have used only Gutermann thread and have made 8 different sizes so far
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Very nice Mike
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
You could glue two or more pieces together, cut them to shape and then soak them in the appropriate liquid for your glue to separate them. Should speed things up a little.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
You could glue two or more pieces together, cut them to shape and then soak them in the appropriate liquid for your glue to separate them. Should speed things up a little.
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in King of the Mississippi by drobinson02199 - FINISHED -- Artesania Latina - 1:80
I've been trying to keep silent so as people don't get us mixed up again , but I can't do it any longer. She looks great, nice work
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donrobinson got a reaction from Jorez de Saint Nazaire in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
The day has finally arrived, my Trabakul is complete!! Thanks to all for following along, for all the likes and the great comments it was all very much appreciated. I would also like to thank Zoran at MarisStella for all his support and help and of course for producing this fantastic kit. Although, not an easy build, I would recommend this kit not only for the challenges you will face but also for the high quality of material and contents. So anyway here she is:
That's it and I really hope everyone enjoyed and I hope to see you over at my Stefano build
Have A Good Weekend and do think of those we have lost at war as tomorrow is "Remembrance Day" in Canada
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
You are right Mike, the stuff I use is a "no wax formula". What I do is spray some in a lid off of a jar drag my brush lightly through it then wipe the brush on a clean rag. So the brush is just barely damp before I use it on my models, it is acting more as a dust magnet than as a polish. I've been doing this for over two years now and it seems to be doing the job well so far.
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donrobinson got a reaction from EJ_L in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
You are right Mike, the stuff I use is a "no wax formula". What I do is spray some in a lid off of a jar drag my brush lightly through it then wipe the brush on a clean rag. So the brush is just barely damp before I use it on my models, it is acting more as a dust magnet than as a polish. I've been doing this for over two years now and it seems to be doing the job well so far.
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Yup, just a dusting spray of any sort
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
You are right Mike, the stuff I use is a "no wax formula". What I do is spray some in a lid off of a jar drag my brush lightly through it then wipe the brush on a clean rag. So the brush is just barely damp before I use it on my models, it is acting more as a dust magnet than as a polish. I've been doing this for over two years now and it seems to be doing the job well so far.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Yup, just a dusting spray of any sort
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donrobinson got a reaction from Canute in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Yup, just a dusting spray of any sort
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That blue is a real killer!! Looks great EJ
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donrobinson got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
The day has finally arrived, my Trabakul is complete!! Thanks to all for following along, for all the likes and the great comments it was all very much appreciated. I would also like to thank Zoran at MarisStella for all his support and help and of course for producing this fantastic kit. Although, not an easy build, I would recommend this kit not only for the challenges you will face but also for the high quality of material and contents. So anyway here she is:
That's it and I really hope everyone enjoyed and I hope to see you over at my Stefano build
Have A Good Weekend and do think of those we have lost at war as tomorrow is "Remembrance Day" in Canada
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donrobinson got a reaction from GuntherMT in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
The day has finally arrived, my Trabakul is complete!! Thanks to all for following along, for all the likes and the great comments it was all very much appreciated. I would also like to thank Zoran at MarisStella for all his support and help and of course for producing this fantastic kit. Although, not an easy build, I would recommend this kit not only for the challenges you will face but also for the high quality of material and contents. So anyway here she is:
That's it and I really hope everyone enjoyed and I hope to see you over at my Stefano build
Have A Good Weekend and do think of those we have lost at war as tomorrow is "Remembrance Day" in Canada
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Hey Elijah, sorry for taking so long. I use a very soft brush and lightly brush everything, I also made an attachment for my vacuum to hook on a 1/4" hose. When I'm all done I use the same brush and put just a very small amount of pledge then give it a quick dusting again cleaning the brush as I go and re-applying the pledge(very small amounts) to the brush. I do this usually once or twice a year, whole process takes less than an hour. I also have an air compressor, but have not used it yet as the noise is so annoying, maybe next time.
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Len, Michael and Mike Thanks so much guys
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Thanks so much Chris and Nigel
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donrobinson got a reaction from Robin Lous in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That blue is a real killer!! Looks great EJ
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donrobinson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
That blue is a real killer!! Looks great EJ
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
I agree, the blue looks real fine. Not near as bright as I first thought it was going to be, good stuff.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Le Soleil Royal by EJ_L - FINISHED - Sergal - Scale 1:77 - 1669 Version
I like that shade of blue, should look good. Might be the picture but it looks like something is happening with the bottom wale at the bow, in the first picture. Good work. Any thoughts of a stand made of lego for her?
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Tiny Hem in Sails
What a great tutorial!! Thank You. Now to find some sewing lessons!
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donrobinson got a reaction from mtaylor in Tiny Hem in Sails
You should really stain your fabric first as the glued parts will probably not take any colouring or at least not as much as the other areas not glued. Look at the MarisStella sails, theses are double folded and will give you an idea how the corners should be cut, in a "V" shape. They will also give you an idea how to do the stitch lines.
To prevent fraying on cut lines I painted all edges with watered down pva glue, I use Weldbond, I would also do this after colouring the fabric. It did not stain the fabric but your case, with colouring you may want to try a test area. I can also warn you now that when using wire be sure it is straight and in the proper position, the very outside edge of the hem, as it is a real pain to sew around. I only did a little sewing on my sails, by hand, and found the wire to be in the way all the time, with a machine you maybe going through lots of needles
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Pegasus by donrobinson - Victory Models/Amati - 1:64
Hello Jason and OC now that I have finished my Trabakul build it is my full intention to pay more time to this girl and make some progress. Thanks for the push to get things going!!
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