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    Thanks for the update Nigel. All I have seen is the foaming and the CA. David B
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    The problem with gorilla glue is it foams up and makes a mess. Titebond or Elmers is better. Less messy and easier cleanup. David B
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    Who is the maker of the kit this might help explain what is happening. David B
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    If you have an airbrush go ahead and use it. Once you tape and mask everything the actual painting will be done in less than 1/2 the time. David B
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    Stick with strips of wood and glue you will be happier with the result. Filler is just that no support or strength for when you are planking. David B
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    Alfons, your schooner is perfect. I like the detail you have put into it. Your dories look great as well. David B
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    Nenad, in doing miniatures I have seen modelers use paper to simulate many things depending on the papers thickness. Including plating, and several metal parts. It seems like a good idea. It cannot hurt to experiment a little. David B
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    We have faith in you Nenad. You have proven you can work magic. David B
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    Pete, I have a feeling you would like to have a 12 meter of your very own. David Bq
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    That is a nice finish Pete. Almost as if you polished it. David B
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    Thanks for the advice Chris. I looked into the laser set but it is unavailable. Thanks for looking in Dan. This model is a great learning experience. And as Chris has stated it has a few wrinkles that I have to watch out for. David B
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    The basic hull is starting to become more rigid so I cannot manhandle it. The biggest trouble I have now is making sure everything is cut properly. David B
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    You did a splendid job Nenad. As far as I am concerned. David B
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    The next piece I worked on was the Aufbauwand hinten. In place of photo etched parts extra panels were added to give a 3d effect. So the first thing I did was cutout these pieces and glued them to the main piece. Then came the fun part of gluing it to the deck. This took some time. Once more the old saying less is more came into play for the glue. Just a light touch gave me all the tack I needed. Plus no overage and weakening of the part. So far so good. David B
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    You have better eyes than I do Daniel. And also a steadier hand. David B
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    That is a tight fit. Well done. David B
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    Nice and neat as always. David B
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    Nice job of planking. I like the effect you have given the deck. David B
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    Keep it up Bob. I have read Chappelle's book many times. As far as I am concerned that is the place to go for schooners. David B
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    Good luck and have fun. As for the false keel, you make one from a aircraft plywood. David B
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    Tony, I downloaded this awhile back. Now I am able to see what it looks like. From what I have seen you are doing a bang up job. I have just started the Maine in card. The good thing is if you make a mistake you can redo it. Not to many times though unless you like to buy ink alot. Keep up the good work. David B
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    I have used contact cement at work for along time. It can be messy if you are not careful. On large pieces we would thing it out so we could get even coverage. Once the surfaces were dry we would thin put the two pieces together and clamp it down to insure the cement was in contact. That is one of the things people forget. Either running a roller or burnishing to achieve full adhesion. Plus the stuff gets thick very fast. David B
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    I have seen many miniatures over the years and your is up there in the rankings as far as I am concerned. David B
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    Since it would be taking a lot of stress I would opt for iron. David B
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    Looking good Steve. As for the pitting. I was told that brass is an alloy. And depending on the supplier you might get different ratios. Once in a whille I have bought brass that will pit a little. You are doing a fine job. David B

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