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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 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 Elijah 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 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 Canute 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 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 thibaultron 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 Elijah 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 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 zappto in Rattlesnake by David Lester - FINISHED - Mamoli - Scale 1:64
Looking real good David, keep up the good work
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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 Barbossa in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Thank You all so much, this is just overwhelming!! I apologise for taking so long to reply but I took Frank's(riverboat) advice and "hit the liqueur cabinet" in a little celebration.
Elijah I don't really care for cases on my models, I know it is wrong but usually once or twice a year I'll take them and give them a good cleaning, It only takes 30 minutes and gives me more "bonding time" with the model. lol
Hubac, the decking material I used is cherry
Popeye the next main project is the Stefano and also the Pegasus in my spare time
Graham, the colours are just something I thought up, it really should have a black hull with red and white trim. I just couldn't bear the thought of painting all that nice wood!
Mike, you know the feeling of "completed" and yes it is great!!
Again "Thanks" to all for the outstanding comments and for all the likes, this is exactly what makes this site the best
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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 Canute 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
Thank You all so much, this is just overwhelming!! I apologise for taking so long to reply but I took Frank's(riverboat) advice and "hit the liqueur cabinet" in a little celebration.
Elijah I don't really care for cases on my models, I know it is wrong but usually once or twice a year I'll take them and give them a good cleaning, It only takes 30 minutes and gives me more "bonding time" with the model. lol
Hubac, the decking material I used is cherry
Popeye the next main project is the Stefano and also the Pegasus in my spare time
Graham, the colours are just something I thought up, it really should have a black hull with red and white trim. I just couldn't bear the thought of painting all that nice wood!
Mike, you know the feeling of "completed" and yes it is great!!
Again "Thanks" to all for the outstanding comments and for all the likes, this is exactly what makes this site the best
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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 Elijah in Trabakul by donrobinson - FINISHED - MarisStella - 1:32 scale
Thank You all so much, this is just overwhelming!! I apologise for taking so long to reply but I took Frank's(riverboat) advice and "hit the liqueur cabinet" in a little celebration.
Elijah I don't really care for cases on my models, I know it is wrong but usually once or twice a year I'll take them and give them a good cleaning, It only takes 30 minutes and gives me more "bonding time" with the model. lol
Hubac, the decking material I used is cherry
Popeye the next main project is the Stefano and also the Pegasus in my spare time
Graham, the colours are just something I thought up, it really should have a black hull with red and white trim. I just couldn't bear the thought of painting all that nice wood!
Mike, you know the feeling of "completed" and yes it is great!!
Again "Thanks" to all for the outstanding comments and for all the likes, this is exactly what makes this site the best
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Royal William by ken3335 - FINISHED - Euromodel - Scale 1:72
Very innovative work on the parrel, looks great from where I am sitting
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donrobinson got a reaction from ken3335 in Royal William by ken3335 - FINISHED - Euromodel - Scale 1:72
Very innovative work on the parrel, looks great from where I am sitting
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Thanks Bob, I appreciate your answer
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donrobinson got a reaction from Elijah in Halifax by rafine - FINISHED - The Lumberyard - 1:48 - semi-scratch schooner
Hi Bob, she is all looking great. I was wondering about your deadeye strap technique, and how it is done. Do you wrap the deadeye with wire, give it a twist, push both ends through the channel, cut one end off then make a loop? How is the loop fixed, solder, glue or is it just left? Thanks
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donrobinson got a reaction from puckotred 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 geoff in Never too late.
Welcome, looking forward to seeing some of your builds
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Ethalion 1797 by robdurant - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Modified from HMS Diana 1794 kit
For myself I would never use a water based varnish, it just does not have the warm and depth that solvent based finishes have. You might get a satisfactory look on a darker wood but with that beautiful boxwood you have used, in my opinion, a solvent based finish is the only way to go. As for painting over varnish it is best if you can avoid it, but if needed, a light sanding of the finished area is all that is required before painting.
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donrobinson got a reaction from Old Collingwood in HMS Ethalion 1797 by robdurant - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1:64 - Modified from HMS Diana 1794 kit
Very nice planking, well done
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