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  1. Baker
    Thanks Lawrence. Your G.H. also looks beautiful. Smaller scales are indeed difficult to add more detail.
  2. Baker
    Ken, thank you for the positive comment and the link. Short run kits are indeed a challenge. But, only thanks to manufacturers such as ace. I can continue my hobby. Otherwise, with about 1400 models build, its scratchbuilding or semi scratchbilding for me
  3. Baker
    question : When I look at my pictures and books. Then I have to provide 2 holes for the anchor cables. On most images the holes are quite large. And the round shape around it looks robust, sturdy my solution : (4 bolts will be added later) The view, as it is now, is not complete what I had in mind. I think I'm going to sand it a bit thinner Hase someone a better idea, or leave it as it is, or make thinner.
  4. Baker
    I am thinking about it. But, all that work is later almost invisible. First must i decide how 'thick' the paint is going to be below the waterline. first i do "trail and error" on a test plank. Thanks for following and likes
  5. Baker
    apply rivets from stretched spreu, and other small parts.
  6. Baker
    The high open railing has also been lowered. Before after Index see post 1
  7. Baker
    I think I'm ready with the treenails. For the treenails in the upper wales, I looked at examples of replicas and in other building logs on MSW. The planks between this wales are not ready yet.
  8. Baker
    Welcome back G.L.
  9. Baker
    detailing the doors and adding other new parts Inspection
  10. Baker
    The front and rear wheel axles. A lot of cleaning work needed Left pre-cleaning, right is cleaned The middle axes are for later.
  11. Baker
    Great idea. And explained step by step. thanks Michael
  12. Baker
    If I have to saw or sand a lot. Then I work outside The disadvantage is that in winter the shipyard is usually "closed" I wear safety goggles, dust mask and ear protection
  13. Baker
    A few days later, Details that are not good are sanded away and doors and hatches are made new.
  14. Baker
    Since 1985 I have been building military models on scale 1/72 I'm going to start a small buildlog of the ADGZ M35(fu) Mittlerer Panzerwagen from manufacturer ACE. http://acemodel.com.ua/en/news http://acemodel.com.ua/en/model/332 (Foto from ace) Ace produces plastic scale models in so-called “short run” production. This means : they make a mold for a model and once the mold is worn out, then the model goes "out of production". They make interesting and rare models. Buy only suitable for builders with some experience. This buildlog is not a product review. But just to show you how I make my military models. Info about this armoured car : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADGZ http://www.achtungpanzer.com/polizei-panzerkampfwagen-adgz-m35-mittlere-panzerwagen.htm. As will be visible on the photos The construction will not always be smooth. And some pieces will not fit or will need to be replaced. Start Box building the hull and the tower now i let this dry for at least 24h.
  15. Baker
    you're welcome
  16. Baker
    maybe this helps, If you search for "Mayflower" Then you will find interesting building logs of the mayflower. Not from the same manufacturer but they can perhaps give the solution to your question (see example)
  17. Baker
    Have looked at all your paintings and enjoyed them a lot. Well done
  18. Baker
    And greetings from Belgium.
  19. Baker
    And greetings from Belgium
  20. Baker
    And greetings from Belgium
  21. Baker
    Greetings from Belgium.
  22. Baker
    The treenails are done on the planks and wales (About 1850). The stern is next to do. Perhaps the hull will also be done under the waterline. Dont know yet. My method for adding treenails close to each other. Make treenails short, medium and long. Dril holes and add glue treenails are fixed with a small hammer (gotten in my childhood, and about 50 year old..) Add small treenails Add medium treenails Add the long treenails cut with pliers after sanding And, there is a new lamp on the ceiling in the hobby room. A much better lighting from now on. If there is time available, the shipyard is also open in the winter.
  23. Baker
    Old billing kits come in 2 parts. Be sure to buy a complete kit. For a complete kit this Old billing kits come in 2 parts. Be sure to buy a complete kit. For a complete kit this looks a good price.
  24. Baker
    Might have a drink or two before those bolts though... Well done and enjoy your drinks
  25. Baker
    My first wooden ship was the Vasa of Billings. It took me 10 years to build. And actually, I almost gave up twice. You can build a ship like this for the first time. But not doing this is better. best try a smaller model first. as E.J. wrote Whichever path you choose, start a build log.

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