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  1. CDW
    There are a number of ways one could tackle the construction sequence of these models. I chose to paint much of it before I assembled it, then touched up where I needed to. It was in the process of assembling after the paint when I smashed mine. You are going about yours in a different way and I am interested to see how you finish it. You are building yours first, then painting afterward. You might avoid some of the destruction I did when assembling mine. I am enjoying your approach to it.
  2. CDW
    After I got mine in place, I managed to smash one of them...almost flat. There was no hope saving it, just left it "battle damaged". 😄
  3. CDW
    You done well today Alan. You done well.
  4. CDW
    Came through some torrential rain on the car ride back home after the fishing trip. It was beautiful all day out in the Gulf. Could not have asked for a nicer day. Fishing was real good, too. Gag Grouper must be 24 inches or longer, I caught three that were fractions of an inch too short. But man, it was a good fight. Caught five smaller keepers called Grunts. Between us all, we caught about 25 fish so the kids all took some home for supper.
  5. CDW
    Alan I am slipping....Just now found your Gneisenau build thread, so I have some catching up to do! Looks great! One little thing I see that's different from the Scharnhorst kit is the handrails on the main turrets. Scharnhorst has none. Other than that, I have not see a difference.
  6. CDW
    My new 1:700 Flyhawk Hood Deluxe kit should arrive here by the end of this week. I'll post screen shots of the parts when it gets here.
  7. CDW
    I have bought items from Cornwall in the past and can report very good service at competitive prices. even when including the shipping from across the pond they were less expensive than Ages of Sail on model ship items I bought.
  8. CDW
    Yves Is everything provided in the shape files you purchased represented in the model, or is there more? I wonder if someone else will take up on the production of other components that will marry to this model? I can see where there could be interest in other details that are perhaps not included.
  9. CDW
    I really like the texture and finish on your hull. It looks very much like a 1:1 hull. Excellent! Oh, and by the way, the paper "decals" came out very nice as well.
  10. CDW
    It’s a start
  11. CDW
    Early tomorrow morning, am going with my son and three grandsons on this deep sea charter fishing boat. The captain says the past couple of days have been fantastic fishing. Wish us luck and I hope to bring back some great photos of the kid's fishing prowess. All of them are real anglers as men on my Mom and Dad's sides of the family have done for generations. Deep Sea Fishing - Tarpon Springs, FL - Dolphin Deep (twogeorgesdeepseafishing.com)
  12. CDW
    Thanks OC. The chain came with the kit and accessories. A great value for the money spent IMO. All these things purchased separately would have cost a LOT more than the $60 USD I spent on Amazon for it all.
  13. CDW
    great minds think alike.
  14. CDW
    Chris, Are you using water colors for the touch-ups, and is there a preferred clear coat brand/type you are using as a protective coating?
  15. CDW
    Welcome to Florida. Insects are everywhere and the rain makes them even more active.
  16. CDW
    Beautiful pair of models. The colors, shape, and overall finish are outstanding. Unless you told me, I would never guess these were card models.
  17. CDW
    Added degaussing cables and anchor chains
  18. CDW
    Wow, what a marathon to print that piece! The ant at the bottom of your control panel looks like he is observing the process while lying on his back, 🙂
  19. CDW
    The invention of the "Bobcat" skid steer front end loader was the single greatest tool invention for this old barn cleaner. 😄
  20. CDW
    Alan Another thing I remembered...next time you have the machine apart, check to make sure the long threaded rods that control your vertical axis are perfectly straight and not the slightest bent. I recall that was an issue I found that was causing my first printer to lose its level. Also, make sure the gears and belt that drives the horizontal movement are top quality. All those things add up to a better, more precise experience in the long run.
  21. CDW
    I just completed an email exchange with Kenny and he still is making custom paint masks and water slide decals. So...the suggestion I gave to Yves remains valid. Write Kenny and he can help you with a set of custom paint masks.
  22. CDW
    He may have quit making them, but I bought masks from him in Feb 2020. Still have the email exchange.
  23. CDW
    I'm anxious to see your Hood when it arrives, and am betting that Flyhawk has worked wonders with their new molds.
  24. CDW
    I got so excited seeing your painted model I missed your question in my earlier post. Write an email to Kenny Loup, gatorsmask@yahoo.com Tell him what you are doing, then give him the size and font you want for your mask. Kenny specializes in painting masks and is the maker of Gators Grip acrylic glue.
  25. CDW
    Looks fantastic Yves. Great paint job!

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