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As always Gary, your work and attention to detail is great. I will remember the tip about the sensitive drill attachment. Ben -
Ahhhh Rusty!!!! As sherline lathe is in my future at some point I will consider it a good omen that you will take the first plunge, I haven't used a metal lathe in 20 years but I have a lot of experience with my wood turning lathe and there are just some things, especially small items that are very difficult to do which is where the metal lathe come in. Don't forget a four jaw chuck if you plan on doing proper masts on it. Ben
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Agree with Wacko, I don't believe we have seen anybody with this build and it would be great to see lots more if you don't mind being the first! Ben
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Will be watching you and this build Sjors, it's been brewing for a while and I'm sure you will do a great job. Ben
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Hi Ir3, Glad to see that you are using a longer keel clamp, the hull is so long on this kit that she is Very prone to warping, it's happened to a few people so be aware, every now and again take her out and check that your keel is perfectly strait, but whatever you do don't leave her out of the clamp for long until all the port sills/lintels and upper hull planking is complete, this way there is almost no chance of it warping. Ben
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Looks perfect to me Augie, I can't see any sheen in the paintwork, did you try buffing the paintwork with a rag, that gave me a really flat effect when mine were a bit shiny. Happy new year, and yes, I will be picking back up with my build in a couple of weeks
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Hi ir3, If you are going to use boxwood you shouldn't have to stain it at all, I used boxwood for some parts and the color matched the stained 30/70 golden oak basswood very well, but do some testing before you commit it to your model. As for staining basswood you have to be very careful not to go too dark as it causes a blotchy effect, that's what I have found anyway and believe me I've done quite a few experiments with different stains, I even tried a ebony stain for the wales but it just didn't take it well and I ended up painting them. Please think of doing updates as you go, it's great for us people watching and will help somebody else doing the build in the future - I just love to see progress like that and how different people tackle the problems that arise. Ben
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Sweeet!! Ben
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Hi, nice to see another Confederacy build, I had the exact same issue when I started her, did you buy the kit when it first came out 18 months ago? I have seen some of the recent ones and they don't have this issue. I just covered the gap with the beakhead deck planking and it hasn't caused me any issues so far. Or you can contact MS and get new stem pieces to see if they are any better. I look forward to following along with your build. Ben
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HMS Naiad 1797 by albert - FINISHED - 1/48
Trussben replied to albert's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Looking good Jax, what finish are you using that you don't like the sheen of? I used minwax satin wipe on poly and haven't had a gloss issue. Ben
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Awesome Gary, I second or third the idea of leaving that planking a while, it will darken in time just like holly does I'm sure. Can't wait to see more of your beautiful work. Ben
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Hey Augie, 30% golden oak for the upper works is what I used and it will make a contrast with un stained lower planking, you won't really see it until you totally complete the lower planking. Look forward to seeing your progress next year, I hope to start modeling again in January when I finish rebuilding the workshop. Ben
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Coming along great Rusty, I do like your timber choices for this build. Ben
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As mark said, Tricky but you did a great job, I will have to remember this one. Ben
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Superb beam arms Toni ! Ben
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As others have said, very nice stern lights! I had a lot of fun with mine on the Confederacy getting the fit just right. Ben
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Hi Augie, very nice indeed sir! As Rusty pointed out your run looks very good, reminds me of some great times on mine. I look forward to seeing what you decide to paint and how your treenails turn out. Ben
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Wow ED, you show yet another way how to accomplish the difficult while making it look easy! More tips for when I start Pegasus. Ben
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Looks like it will work from here Rusty! Ben
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Well done Remco, superb craftsmanship. Ben
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Impressive deadeyes mike, especially like them in the bloodwood. Ben
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Beautiful Ed, Did these ships have the fillings between the frames from keel to the head of the floor timbers as in 18C RN ships? Ben
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