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Trussben
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Trussben reacted to Jason in 18th Century Longboat by Jason - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 - first wooden model
Hello Ben,
Thank you,
I did use the Model Expo paints, and I have mixed feelings about them. I'm not incredibly happy with the finish, yet it does look smoother to the naked eye than on camera. I typically use Vallejo paints, which are much thinner to begin with than the ME paints, that being said I did use some water just not nearly enough. As I go through the masting and rigging I will be trying smooth it out a little, but not with too much contrast in finish to the hull.
I have to say, there are some great paint jobs here on modelshipworld with mirror finishes, but I am going to need another 20 years or so to gain the patience to accomplish that.
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Trussben got a reaction from augie in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Sweet work there Andy, ahhh the joys of rigging, I'm sure you will do a first rate job like the rest of the build. Just keep posting photos for Sjors to keep him sane.
Ben
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Trussben got a reaction from dgbot in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Hey Greg, I know that David was your Mentor, would you like an apprentice??
I would take the position with no pay tomorrow. Lol.
Ben
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Trussben reacted to Gaetan Bordeleau in Le Fleuron by Gaetan Bordeleau - FINISHED - 1:24
You mean that one, Ben!
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Trussben got a reaction from Jdiaz in 18th Century Longboat by Jason - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 - first wooden model
Hi, I will also follow your longboat build, I stop and start on mine every now and then when I get time, I have just stepped the mast and bowsprit, rigging next :-).
You can find my log as well as a couple if others on the site. Make sure to look at Chucks.
Ben
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Trussben got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
These things are bound to happen when you have a lot of rigging to do, love the fix!
I think I have made more mistakes on the Confeds stern than you have made on your entire rigging :-)
Ben
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Trussben got a reaction from fnkershner in 18th Century Longboat by trussben - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 ( 1/4 )
More Pics of planking, staining was done with 50% mix of Minwax Golden Oak/Natural stain.
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Trussben got a reaction from fnkershner in 18th Century Longboat by trussben - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 ( 1/4 )
Here is planking completed and stained, one pic shows the stem head glued back on after I carelessly
broke it off, and the treenailing which was done using elmers natural wood filler.
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Trussben got a reaction from Saburo in USF Confederacy by Rustyj - FINISHED
Hi,
I will take some pics of the other castings and post them, If I remember right they were not
as bad as the figurehead ( absolute crap ), but nowhere near as nice as the resin ones that Chuck did - wish he
would make some more ( pretty please ) .
ben
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Trussben got a reaction from robin b in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Hey Greg, I know that David was your Mentor, would you like an apprentice??
I would take the position with no pay tomorrow. Lol.
Ben
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Trussben got a reaction from Rustyj in Seawatch Books outside of the US
Hey Chuck,
Don't forget from MSW1.0 that I was among the first to express interest in building the Winnie along with Rusty, but I'd really like an autographed copy.
Ben
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Trussben got a reaction from BANYAN in HMS Kingfisher 1770 by Remcohe - 1/48 - English 14-Gun Sloop - POF
Damn Remco, how the hell do you make such beautiful blocks, it's insane what you are capable of.
One day in the far future I would love to be able to even scratch the surface of what you achieve every day.
Ben
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Trussben got a reaction from Chuck in Seawatch Books outside of the US
Hey Chuck,
Don't forget from MSW1.0 that I was among the first to express interest in building the Winnie along with Rusty, but I'd really like an autographed copy.
Ben
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Trussben got a reaction from druxey in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Hey Greg, I know that David was your Mentor, would you like an apprentice??
I would take the position with no pay tomorrow. Lol.
Ben
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Trussben got a reaction from jml1083 in Speedwell 1752 by dvm27 (Greg Herbert) - FINISHED - Ketch Rigged Sloop
Hey Greg, I know that David was your Mentor, would you like an apprentice??
I would take the position with no pay tomorrow. Lol.
Ben
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Trussben got a reaction from Chuck in 18th-century Pinnace by Chuck - FINISHED - 1/2" scale
Yet another Passaro masterpiece, thanks for posting her again Chuck, wonderful to see.
Ben
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Trussben reacted to augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Here we go again with the sabre rattling. I am not going to be a party to starting 'The War' again.
But, if necessary, I shall be a part of finishing it!
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Trussben reacted to realworkingsailor in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
"And so, dear readers, the third Sjorsian war began"
Andy
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Trussben got a reaction from Chuck in 18th-century Pinnace by Chuck - FINISHED - 1/2" scale
You are a master at this Chuck, Its a beautiful model.
ben
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Trussben reacted to EdT in HMS Naiad 1797 by EdT - FINISHED - 1:60 - 38-gun frigate
Welcome back. We have a lot of work to do. Fortunately I have all the Naiad posts saved as Word files and all the associated images, so I will be putting up the entire 176 parts as soon as I can. The model is approaching completion, so I do not expect more perhaps 10-12 new posts, but there has been enough interest in the old posts to make the effort worthwhile. We will all need to be showing a lot of patience for awhile.
I will also opening a topic in the book section for "The Naiad Frigate - Volume I. There are some content updates I want to share there.
I will also be reposting the 1:96 Victory Build log, but that will be taking a back seat to Naiad for awahile.
Cheers,
Ed
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Trussben got a reaction from Jason in 18th Century Longboat by trussben - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:48 ( 1/4 )
More Pics of planking, staining was done with 50% mix of Minwax Golden Oak/Natural stain.
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Trussben reacted to augie in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
How did you catch up so fast? I'm going blind putting my log back in. I had the photos but lost all my jokes. Does that mean I can use them again?????
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Trussben got a reaction from augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
Very glad your among the returning faithful members, can't wait to see more rigging.
Ben
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Trussben reacted to augie in US Brig Syren by Augie - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
With the re-starting of the MSW site on 2/15/2013, it has become necessary to re-construct this build log. I have most of the photos but, of course, lack the narrative.
I plan to post the past progress in sections that make sense. It will take a while but I'll do my best.
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