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tradewinds got a reaction from Elijah in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
I am new to the hobby. These types of kits intrigue me and would therefore like to request permission to come aboard Captain.
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tradewinds got a reaction from Canute in Battle Station by cobra1951 - FINISHED - Panart - 1:23 - Also known as Posto Di Combattimento
I am new to the hobby. These types of kits intrigue me and would therefore like to request permission to come aboard Captain.
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tradewinds got a reaction from Elijah in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Thanks, the kit should be fun. Glad you like the tank. Saltwater isn't has difficult as it once was, I'm proof of that. Glad you like the tank.
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tradewinds got a reaction from Elijah in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Plastic color is gray
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tradewinds got a reaction from Elijah in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
I opened the box and it is molded in.... (anyone care to guess?)
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tradewinds got a reaction from Elijah in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Believe it or not, I do wear a black eye patch occasionally.
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tradewinds got a reaction from Elijah in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Here is a photo of the 180.
Here is a photo of the Mermaid tank I made for a 65 gallon tank. I was going for a distressed Caribbean look.
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tradewinds got a reaction from Elijah in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
For my first build, I thought I would start with a plastic kit and see how it goes from here. After a couple trips to my local hobby shop I purchased an 896-piece model called Pirate Ship. 896 parts may seem a bit ambitious, but I wanted a fair amount of detail.
Perhaps a bit of back-story is in order. My basement's decor is loosely based on the period of Age of Sails. It started with my wife's and I love of the sea, but being landlocked, we thought we'd bring a small window of the sea into the home. A 180-gallon salt-water aquarium was set-up in the basement and we were well on our way. From there it seemed only natural to go with a nautical theme.
I also enjoy woodworking and built an aquarium tank stand with two mermaids holding up a portion of the stand. From there an interest in historical accounts of pirates evolved, which lead to the purchase of the Revell Kit.
Here is a photo of the boxed kit, as I am still working up the nerve to opening it.
What's a ship without a crew?
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tradewinds got a reaction from docidle in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Here is a photo of the 180.
Here is a photo of the Mermaid tank I made for a 65 gallon tank. I was going for a distressed Caribbean look.
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tradewinds got a reaction from docidle in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
For my first build, I thought I would start with a plastic kit and see how it goes from here. After a couple trips to my local hobby shop I purchased an 896-piece model called Pirate Ship. 896 parts may seem a bit ambitious, but I wanted a fair amount of detail.
Perhaps a bit of back-story is in order. My basement's decor is loosely based on the period of Age of Sails. It started with my wife's and I love of the sea, but being landlocked, we thought we'd bring a small window of the sea into the home. A 180-gallon salt-water aquarium was set-up in the basement and we were well on our way. From there it seemed only natural to go with a nautical theme.
I also enjoy woodworking and built an aquarium tank stand with two mermaids holding up a portion of the stand. From there an interest in historical accounts of pirates evolved, which lead to the purchase of the Revell Kit.
Here is a photo of the boxed kit, as I am still working up the nerve to opening it.
What's a ship without a crew?
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tradewinds got a reaction from Canute in Enamle vs Acrylic
I had the same question and am happy to have found this thread before creating a duplicate.
From what I've read here, there appears to be similarities between the two types of paint, but most shipmates feel acrylic is a bit easier to work with as the modeler won't need to use solvents to thin the paint or clean brushes. It was also noted that different brands of acrylics tend to mix better than different brands of enamels. Is this a fair recap of the conversation?
Can enamel and acrylic be used on the same model without ill effects?
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tradewinds got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Plastic color is gray
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tradewinds got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
I opened the box and it is molded in.... (anyone care to guess?)
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tradewinds got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Here is a photo of the 180.
Here is a photo of the Mermaid tank I made for a 65 gallon tank. I was going for a distressed Caribbean look.
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tradewinds got a reaction from mtaylor in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Thanks, the kit should be fun. Glad you like the tank. Saltwater isn't has difficult as it once was, I'm proof of that. Glad you like the tank.
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tradewinds got a reaction from mtaylor in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Plastic color is gray
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tradewinds got a reaction from _SalD_ in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Believe it or not, I do wear a black eye patch occasionally.
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tradewinds got a reaction from _SalD_ in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Here is a photo of the 180.
Here is a photo of the Mermaid tank I made for a 65 gallon tank. I was going for a distressed Caribbean look.
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tradewinds got a reaction from reklein in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
I opened the box and it is molded in.... (anyone care to guess?)
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tradewinds got a reaction from reklein in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Here is a photo of the 180.
Here is a photo of the Mermaid tank I made for a 65 gallon tank. I was going for a distressed Caribbean look.
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tradewinds got a reaction from reklein in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
For my first build, I thought I would start with a plastic kit and see how it goes from here. After a couple trips to my local hobby shop I purchased an 896-piece model called Pirate Ship. 896 parts may seem a bit ambitious, but I wanted a fair amount of detail.
Perhaps a bit of back-story is in order. My basement's decor is loosely based on the period of Age of Sails. It started with my wife's and I love of the sea, but being landlocked, we thought we'd bring a small window of the sea into the home. A 180-gallon salt-water aquarium was set-up in the basement and we were well on our way. From there it seemed only natural to go with a nautical theme.
I also enjoy woodworking and built an aquarium tank stand with two mermaids holding up a portion of the stand. From there an interest in historical accounts of pirates evolved, which lead to the purchase of the Revell Kit.
Here is a photo of the boxed kit, as I am still working up the nerve to opening it.
What's a ship without a crew?
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tradewinds got a reaction from Cathead in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Believe it or not, I do wear a black eye patch occasionally.
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tradewinds got a reaction from Cathead in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Here is a photo of the 180.
Here is a photo of the Mermaid tank I made for a 65 gallon tank. I was going for a distressed Caribbean look.
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tradewinds got a reaction from mtaylor in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
I opened the box and it is molded in.... (anyone care to guess?)
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tradewinds got a reaction from mtaylor in Pirate Ship by tradewinds - Revell - PLASTIC - 1:72 - 05605
Believe it or not, I do wear a black eye patch occasionally.
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