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I need assembly instructions for Vanguard Models 18ft cutter.
ronv replied to ronv's topic in Wood ship model kits
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I received this kit yesterday in the mail. No instruction were included. It is a simply kit with I'm sure simple instructions. I am hoping the instruction may be available on line somewhere. Any advise would be appreciated...
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Mixing different types of paint?
ronv replied to ronv's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
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Can you, for example, Paint with acrylic and then weather or wash with enamel or with artists oils? Also, what is varnish? I see discussions about gloss coats or dull coats with varnish. How does that mix with either acrylic or enamel?
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This sale is complete. The purchaser is Captain Poison. Thanks everyone.
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Thanks Mike. Since I listed it, I will stand by my offer for another 24 hrs. If no takers, I will remove the offer and try again later on. I also have a Bluenose 2 ( untouched) and a Harvey that the bulkheads are attached to the keel. Maybe I will try to sell them all together. Thanks again.
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Yes Charles W Morgan 1841 1:50 scale. Sorry
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Where do I find PM's on this forum?
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I have read the "rules for sellers" and will try to do this correctly. Item #1 tho, I can't do. I'm an old dude and the technology age has passed me by. I don't know how to post pictures. I will try to do everything else. My name is Ron VanZant. I live in Lanett, Alabama, USA. The kit has been opened (years ago) but is complete and un-started. everything inside is still sealed. PM and I will provide phone #. I am asking $50.00 plus actual shipping cost to you. If you are not happy, I will refund if you pay shipping back to me. I am open to questions. I do not have many posts but I have been a lurker for years. I am currently working on Pegasus and the Sea of Galilee boat. I have so many kits I know I will never do them all. Thanks for your interest.
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Coffee maybe or tea? Advise please.
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I wonder if the tissue that comes in boxes with new shoes would work for sails. I'm tempted to try it on my rebuild of Swift using the technique demonstrated by BE. The tissue is shiny on one side and dull on the other. Before I waste time on this, has anyone else every tried it?
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Keith, thanks for jumping in. I have been through your log several times from beginning to end for inspiration. I have no illusion that my rebuild will come close to the quality of your Swift or "Dark Side of the Moon"... For reference I have discovered that I have an old Model Shipways kit of "Katy of Norfolk". It is almost identical to Swift. I'm hoping that will be all I need along with Petersson's two book on rigging. I have cleaned up the old boat a little and offer a couple of pictures.
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Trusses and Lifts and Jeers, Oh My (Fair American)
ronv replied to GaryKap's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
Gary, you tried to help me with my Swift question so I'm going to try to return the favor. Page 24 of Petersson's book shows a single block on bottom of each side of the cap. Do you by chance have fax capability? I would be glad to shoot that page to you. -
Thanks for the offer Gary, but I'm going to follow the "Katy" plan mentioned before. It also shows the shrouds but I suspect that was just thrown it to add interest to the kit.
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Purple Power... An industrial strength cleaner and degreaser. Believe me it works. I got mine from Wal Mart. I thing it is also available at auto supply stores like Auto Zone.
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Cool... Thanks Russ. All one color rigging lines then.
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Hi Chuck. Thanks for your reply. My assumption that no standing rigging is present is based on an old-old single sheet plan of "Katy of Norfolk" Virginia Pilot Boat from a Model Shipways kit. It appears that Katy is very similar to Swift. A note on the plan says "references- Chapelle. "The Baltimore Clipper. Salem 1930"... Chapelle "American Sailing Craft. New York 1936" and Steel "Naval Architecture. 1804". A note on the top of the page while discussing how to rig the stay sail says" There were no stays on these vessels. Both jib and topmast stay sails were set flying as shown." (which I also don't understand, but that is another topic LOL.). In another place under rigging notes it says "Though two shrouds a side are shown for each mast, these vessels normally had none. Your model is correct if they are not rigged"... So, confusion abounds at least for me. But it is fun. I am learning something new. At my age, they say keeping your mind active is important. This is definitely doing that. Today I learned what a stay sail is... sort of. LOL.
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I asked this question in my build log yesterday, with no luck. That post is already buried on page three. It is amazing how many posts on this forum daily. It is great. So... maybe it will get more attention here. I am rebuilding the AL swift which I originally built many, many years ago and this time I want to add a little more detail. I can't seem to find much information and my plans (probably not very accurate) were tossed years ago. I think I have discovered that these pilot boats had no stays or shrouds, so no standing rigging. Is this correct? That seems a little strange to me. But if so all the rigging would be the same, lighter color. Is that correct?
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I am still having trouble finding data on "pilot boats" in general but I think I have determined that these boats had no shrouds or stays, therefore no standing rigging. Is that correct? If that is correct, all the rigging lines would be of the lighter color. Right? I'm getting ready to order some blocks and line from Chucks website and I want to get as close to right as possible. No deadeyes, no ratlines, etc. Correct?
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Thanks much...
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Does a tutorial exist for making silkspan sails?
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Very nice. I'm attempting a rebuild of an old Swift kit now. Mine will never look that good.
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Hi Tom. Thanks for reply. My masts were not glued, so no problem removing them. The deckhouses will be left in place. I'm not sure yet what all will be reused. Actually I'm not even sure what I'm going to do. I'm having trouble finding research material so I don't know what a pilot boat is suppose to look like. I just received a copy of Lennarth Petersson's book "Rigging Period Fore-and-Aft Craft" hoping for a guide of sorts but it won't help much. It is a great book but doesn't cover this type boat. I have done some searching of plan services with no success... I have continued to work on Swift. Mostly covering poor workmanship. I have painted the lower hull white and reworked the bow. Right now I am adding a new cap rail. I will add some updated pictures in a day or two. Why don't you pull out your old Swift and let's collaborate. A word of warning.. I'm not very good at this. I will surely learn more from you than you will from me.
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I need a set of plans for my Swift rebuild. The kit supplied set was discarded 30 years ago. I have checked on Model Expo's website and they don't list Swift plans available. I think that is where I bought this kit long ago but I'm not sure. I understand the new Swift kit has sails. Do the plans have a sail plan? If so, where can I get a set? Would someone here that has finished the kit be willing to sell me your set???
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