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Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Wood ship model kits
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. -
Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Wood ship model kits
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. -
Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Wood ship model kits
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. -
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.
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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!
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Thanks Yves. I will kit bash and scratch build a reasonable facsimile of the helicopter using the parts I have from both kits.
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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.
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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.
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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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Working with Hull Planks on Model Space HMS Victory Kit
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Wood ship model kits
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. -
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.
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Mike I'm guessing that your score marks to represent each copper plate are spaced about 1" apart. Is that correct? Looks great! Craig
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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I bought these from Amazon. They are small (compared to a visor) and comfortable. The LED lights are a plus. However, I wish it came with maybe some 2X or maybe 5X at the most, lenses. 10X is the smallest size they came with and that's a little too much for rigging. But they are very good for extremely small things. http://www.amazon.com/LEMONBEST-Magnifier-Jeweler-Magnifying-Glasses/dp/B010FOSA0W?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 Craig
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Wow, I wish I could be there to see that council meeting. That's quite an honor, Mike. So glad your good deed did not go unnoticed. Cheers Craig PS I hope you can get some photos of the event and share them here with us for posterity.
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Have you done a Xebec yet, Mike? Those are great looking ships. I am going to try and tempt you into continuing your model ship build threads.
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Having sufficient, uncorrected vision to see all this rigging is something taken for granted until you lose it. Being grateful for my corrected vision and the tools to at least get a chance to continue my modeling experience, it is no substitute for natural, uncorrected 20-20 vision. Unintentional "banging into things" just seems to go along with corrected vision, be it glasses or visors or whatever. But on to the real important business at hand...great looking model, Sal! Absolutely super.
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