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It can be very frustrating when you have to scrounge around for information and be forced into making educated choices. I think what you have accomplished so far is very authentic indeed. Gary -
Keith, I frequently use a variation of Rob’s approach when working with rope/thread, by soaking it in a solution of 50/50 PVA/water with a tiny bit of dishwasher rinsing agent (JetDry) to help break the surface tension. I then arrange it on an off-model mockup that maintains the desired form until it’s dry. It doesn’t dry solid like a piece of plastic but still holds the shape. But the material needs to be absorbent and typically a natural fiber. Nylon and other synthetics have a memory, are non-absorbent, and difficult to work. My two cents for what it’s worth. Excellent progress Keith. Gary
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Nice score Craig! Your model is looking great. Gary
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Me thinks so too. 1:160 is just too darn small to do much of anything else. Nice work! Gary
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Ditto to all the above. Simply beautiful Keith - thanks for sharing it with us. Gary
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Excellent Mark - you're back at it. Looking good. Gary
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A very interesting build, Richard. Not being a machinist myself, I very much appreciate your detailed descriptions of the work. I read through several of your other logs, and I especially enjoyed the beam engine model. Great stuff - look forward to more. Gary
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Congratulations Glen on the completion of this amazing project. It turned out fantastic - love it! So fun and creative! Gary
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Good luck on your first build, Denis. A nice looking and interesting launch. Gary
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Good luck Paul on your first scratch model and you are certainly off to a great start! I love working boats of all sorts and to my eye, this design is beautiful. How can one go wrong with Howard Chapelle? Look forward to following along. Gary
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Beautiful Tom - she looks great in her new case. Gary
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A really nice start on this kit Jeff. Your weathering/coloration looks great, and I especially like the wear and tear on the wooden "clams and oyster co." sign. Very convincing. Gary
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Thank you, Rodger, Phil and Kurt, for the great info on soldering. Kurt, I haven't done all that much brass soldering and I didn't know about this anti-flux paste. I can see how useful it would be and I'm going to order some and play around with it. Gary
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Excellent work Steve! What is the width of the winch - around an inch or so? Terrific details especially in 1:96 and I particularly like the banks of levers. Is this lost wax work? Wonderful stuff. Gary
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All the fussy little details take tremendous amounts of time, and it can often feel like nothing is getting done. But of course, a lot is being accomplished and the end result will prove it. Looking good Keith. Gary
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US 6” gun by RGL - FINISHED - Panzer Concepts
FriedClams replied to RGL's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Fantastic painting Greg! This is going to be a great looking model. Gary -
Brig Le FAVORI 1806 by KORTES - 1:55
FriedClams replied to KORTES's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
Yes, that would be very upsetting to damage such wonderful (and no doubt time consuming) work. Very precise, clean and sharp woodworking. You are a true artist, Alexander. Gary -
Very nice progress Grant - looking good. Gary
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Congratulations on the awards, Craig! A beautiful group of models to be sure. Gary
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They look very good to me, Edward. Nice. Gary
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Whenever I'm on the verge of blowing a gasket, I find stepping away from the thing is always the best way forward. Looking good Ras. Gary
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