Trussben
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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 -
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
Awesome Albert, great craftsmanship. Ben -
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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A very hearty congrats on your completion of Mirage Sjors, a long road to be sure but your crossed the finish line in style. Ben
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She's looking great Augie, big beast isn't she! Ben
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Trussben replied to scrawnypaws's topic in CAD and 3D Modelling/Drafting Plans with Software
Hi Sasha, I know a gentleman you may want to contact, his name is John Andela and here is his website that you can contact him through. http://www.ageofsail.net/ Ben -
Hi bill, good to see you starting. I have to agree about flattening out the bulkhead former before doing anything else as per alistair, I have found that soaking the ply in water and then drying out over a day or so works well, just don't soak the ply to long as the glue between the plys will make it come apart. Whatever way you decide to do it, just make sure the former is perfectly strait or you will be in for trouble. Look forward to watching your build. Ben
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Sweet Gary! It is a shame to cover that great framing, but she's a man'o'war! Captains choice! Ben
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Vol 2 of Niaad is as good as if not better than Vol 1, and that's saying something. Thanks Ed and seawatch for creating this. Ben
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