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    Mark, I came onto your build late. I am learning many things. David B
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    Looking good mate. I would have to agree things would be easier if you were to use something else besides balsa. I like bass and aspen. David B
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    Pretty good. At a club meeting one of the members brought in some pieces done by 3d. The company he works for uses them. And like you said. It all depends on how much you are willing to spend. The general consensus was that for super fine detail it was cheaper to cast the part. The cannon barrel was perfect. But at 4.59 each not worth getting one. David B
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    It is amazing what a single photo can do. David B
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    Interesting, a solid hull to start with. How about other parts? David B
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    Well done bravo on a great looking model. David B
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    Nice planking, David B
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    Beautiful work. But I would have gone pin happy long before this. You patience and dedication still astounds me. David B
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    You have better eye than I do David B
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    Bravo,well done. David B
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    Nice and clean very sharp David B
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    Years ago a friend of mine owned a model shop that specialized in ship models may he R.I.P The swift was the kit that he would sell to a beginner. It makes into a real beauty and the wood can be easily replaced. Even though not fancy, I have seen several of them in many different places. David B
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    Several members of my clubs have been doing the Longboat and have had the same problems. It was discovered that if you only use white glue you can redo a frame or part. One member had to redo most of his frames. By saturating the part in iso alcohol and wrapping it the glue dissolved after a couple of hours. In your case it might no take as long. Do one frame at a time. David B
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    I prefer using white glue. As for CA you can use a debonder or acetone. David B
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    Popeye, I just finished going through your build log and I found your build very enlightening. I have always had a fondness for working vessels. The way you are building your Syborn has taught me many new things. David B
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    You have a ton of patience. This latest do over is a test in getting things right. My hat is off to you. Spyglass, spot gluing is usually a small drop to have a temporary bond that is used for placement or alignment. When you need to remove the part that little drop is easier to remove. David B
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    Try isopropyl alcohol regular strength. If you can get 99% that would be better. Just keep the joint wet or wrap it in plastic wrap. After a while the glue will disolve. David B
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    Take good care of her. Good job on your ponce wheel. David B
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    I also have a fee of them, From Hobby Lobby. David B
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    May you find treasure and have a good time. David B
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    One of the things I have learned using acrylics. I have a Badger 360 a real nice one with no complaints. I have found that no matter what acrylic paint you use it will dry out. There for I keep a bottle of cleaner by my side. When using the gravity feed which is most of the time I would fill it with cleaner and rinse it out. This might seem silly. But several artist I know recommend doing this. It helps keep the your airbrush clean. When an internal mix gets clogged it can be a nightmare. I normally use Badgers Modelflex paint because it is already for airbrushing no thinning. For brush work it use to be Floquil. Now Tamya or Model Master Acrylic. David B
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    After looking everything over I followed the same as before and assmbled the hull starting out with the backbone and then and then after assembling the turret I installed the gun deck.
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    You are making good progress. The end result should prove interesting. David B
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    Your capstain looks good. How far off are you? David B
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    You are doing fine work Dan. As for the color on th waincoting go with what you think best. David B

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