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  1. CDW
    Well, I have been giving my family "hints" for far too long saying I really wanted the Byrnes table saw. So, within the next few months, I WILL acquire one. Not going to ask anyone permission to buy it, either. Would rather do it and ask for forgiveness than ask for permission and be told, No.
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    Thanks for the quick reply to my question. I would rather ask the question and be safe rather than make a post that breaks the rules.
  3. CDW
    Question, guys....if I paint and decal this model in the historical paint scheme, it will have a swastika at the bow and stern deck areas. Is this a prohibited photograph on this forum? If so, I shall photograph the model before applying the decals and flag.
  4. CDW
    These photo etch frets are included with the kit. Here are detail items being added to the kit contents. * A Cyber Hobby photo etch set that includes railings * Artvox wood deck * Set of brass gun barrels from Poland When I said some of this photo etch stuff is small, a photo of three different AA guns used on the model. The tiny photo etch parts that can be seen must be folded to represent ammo racks. In reality, these may prove too small for me to work with. Building each of these AA guns is a chore as the parts are so small.
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    Decided to drag this model out of the closet at build it to try and break my model building blues. I became a bit distracted by other life events and modeling took a back seat. Am hoping this will rekindle a fire. For starters, here are a few pictures of what I am building. Will add a simple photo etch set and a wooden deck to give a little flavor. I started by building the anti aircraft guns and secondary guns. The parts are so small and detailed, it's hard to believe plastic can be molded in that fashion. Plastic models have come a long, long way since I was a kid. For the youngsters among us, that was just after Noah built his ark.
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    I like this little ship and am thrilled to see you're building it.
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    Thanks for the kind words guys. A lot of things I built, I gave to this brother down through the years, including some real nice wood ship models. My sister-in-law asked me if I wanted them back but I asked her to give them to her grandchildren who have always admired the models. They were tickled pink to get them. I am going to be just fine. It's one of those things in life we all have or eventually will go through. At this point, two brothers and one sister have passed, but wow, we had great times together. Never argued and fought with each other. Always a closeness that is invaluable and treasured memories. Here is my brother and I, a couple of months before he passed.
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    My funk came primarily when my oldest brother passed away around the first of this year. When something like that happens, it makes me realize how unimportant some things are in the big scheme of things. The model building blues will pass and once again the good times will roll.
  9. CDW
    What a clever idea using the can with a candle inside. Also, the PVC with caps for soaking the planks. These are suggestions I will be sure to use in the future and I appreciate very much your sharing these things, John. I have been in a model building funk for the past months and have gotten almost nothing done. In due time, will find a way to become inspired to get back to it. Hopefully, soon. Regards Craig PS: Florida is my natural born home, but Alabama would be my next choice if I had one.
  10. CDW
    I've had a great time looking through this build thread. Wish I had found it sooner, but better late than never. Great job, Popeye! This is inspirational for some projects I have waiting in the wings.
  11. CDW
    Mike I am serious. That ship model has your name written all over it.
  12. CDW
    Mike Are you placing the tape on the hull first, then scribing and adding the "rivets", or are you scoring and making rivets before placing the tape? I tried the latter first, and it did not work too well for me. The tape was too delicate for that. PS: very glad to see you're back!
  13. CDW
    Thanks Yves. I will kit bash and scratch build a reasonable facsimile of the helicopter using the parts I have from both kits.
  14. CDW
    Yes sir, I do plan to start a build log. Right now, I am collecting the various items I need to get started. Will start the build log, soon.
  15. CDW
    Yves What is the make and model of the helicopter you found to replace the kit helicopter? The only thing close I have found is the 1:48 Academy Hughes 500. Similar in size, but the Hughes 500 is much more modern than the one on board the Calypso. I may be able to use parts from both the Calypso kit and the Academy kit to recreate a more detailed rendering but it won't be exact. One other thing is the kit hull. Being ABS plastic, I wonder if anyone else has ever tried apply planking veneer to simulate the wooden hull on the 1:1 ship? I am going to experiment a bit to see if it is realistic to do. I have some scrap ABS plastic that I will experiment with. I think some type of contact cement would work but I need to make sure it doesn't melt the plastic. Possibly there are some 3M products that will be suitable as an adhesive for the wood veneer planks on ABS.
  16. CDW
    I just bought a kit of this Billing Calypso from the owner of Model Expo (Mr Mosko) off Ebay. Really looking forward to getting my hands on the kit and start building it.
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    I managed to finish all the hull planking with the kit supplied planks. They supplied a supplemental advisory stating that all of their planking has been changed from Basswood to Birch. Maybe that has something to do with the problems I had, don't know for sure.
  18. CDW
    Your photographs make it appear that I could climb aboard the ship and stroll about the deck. Beautiful workmanship. It looks very authentic and real, not like a model.
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    Looks beautiful so far. Very neat and clean workmanship.
  20. CDW
    Me too!
  21. CDW
    Mike I'm guessing that your score marks to represent each copper plate are spaced about 1" apart. Is that correct? Looks great! Craig
  22. CDW
    This was a very nice gesture, both on your part for donating the model, but also the City government for recognizing your contribution. I'll bet there will be a lot of kids and adults who are inspired to build a model after seeing your HMS Victory at the library. Cheers Craig
  23. CDW
    Somewhere, I have one of those ponce wheels. But I am going to need to use bloodhounds to help me find it as I can't recall for the life of me where I put it.
  24. CDW
    Hmmm...no Hobby Lobby near me. Will just have to do Amazon or do without. I checked the other large craft store in town, Michaels, but they don't carry the tape.
  25. CDW
    It took like forever to get my order of copper tape from Amazon. Don't know why, because they are usually very good about shipping. But this particular item, even though it comes from the Amazon warehouse, took me two orders before it was finally fulfilled. The first order sat for 2 weeks and never shipped. I canceled and reordered. It took one week and a phone call before they finally shipped the 2nd order. Now that I have the tape, need to do as you suggest and first paint my hull. I am glad I read your note, because I would have made the mistake of not using the Poly, first. Regards Craig

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