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  1. Tigersteve
    I've been back and forth about this all day. I'm not really happy with the nailhead effect I was going for. They seem out of scale to me and definitely not as clean as should be. I have taken off the platforms and sanded the ink off and done the same with the floorboards. I will re-stain and re-glue. Definitely been getting good practice while working on this kit! I know I wouldn't have been happy if I left it the way it was. I will post a picture when this is remedied. Steve
  2. Tigersteve
    Platforms are done. Nailheads are not as crisp as I wanted but they'll have to do. I glued the edges of the strips where the notches would be. Thank you Erik for the file recommendation. Huge help! Risers are next. Steve
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    Beautiful! Steve
  4. Tigersteve
    Very nice Karl! Steve
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    Looks like a solid start to me. Take your time and redo something if it doesn't look to your satisfaction. Awaiting your progress. Steve
  6. Tigersteve
    Little too clean- don't you think, Mike? Just kidding it looks great! Steve
  7. Tigersteve
    She's looking good. Very clean. Your other hobby work looks sharp as well. Steve
  8. Tigersteve
    Good start. Looking forward to your progress. Steve
  9. Tigersteve
    Well- of course! I may try to use the kits line. We'll see. I will def order from Chuck when I build the Mayflower.
  10. Tigersteve
    Very cool. I'm interested to see how the line is that came with the kit. I cant imagine its easy to work with. Not even close to that stage yet! Steve
  11. Tigersteve
    Thanks for the advice. Below is the set of paper templates I had made. That basswood is tricky. Maybe notching the segments before I glue might work better. I think the extra glue should help too. Steve
  12. Tigersteve
    Just a quick update. I'm on attempt three at making the platforms. Notching them out kept splitting the wood. I was able to make the front platform and notch it out but when it was mounted the planks were not straight. So frustrated! I will add some glue inbetween the planks this time and hope it will keep the notched areas from splitting. Steve
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    Seems to be the name of the game. I'm on attempt 3 of making the longboat platforms. So frustrating!
  14. Tigersteve
    Wow!
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    Ship looks great! How did you apply the white paint? Steve
  16. Tigersteve
    Have you been using water to help bend the planks? I remember you said you wanted to try without using water. Steve
  17. Tigersteve
    Super clean Mike! The paint job looks great and the guns. I don't notice any wood showing under your painted surfaces. Steve
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    Chuck, thank you for saying so and thank you everyone for the likes. I appreciate the encouragement. This is a very challenging kit. I like how Model Expo advertises it as an intro for ship modeling. Suppose it's partially because of the excellent practicum. Anyways-I didn't expect it to be easy. Great kit, Chuck! I have your Pinnace and Mayflower next in line. Steve
  19. Tigersteve
    Floorboards and simulated nails are just about done. I need to erase the guiding pencil lines tomorrow. I used a fine tip black pen for the nails. Loved Bob Fs method of using black paint brush bristles but that method would have surely stressed me out. I'm pretty satisfied with the results. Steve
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    Mike, I think if you follow Chuck's photos you should be fine. Steve
  21. Tigersteve
    Loving this build! I can't wait to see what you do with the rigging. Steve
  22. Tigersteve
    Mike, Very clean and sharp work! Steve
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    Looks good! Seems like a more relaxing build so far compared to the longboat. Steve
  24. Tigersteve
    Thanks for all the likes everyone. As most of you, I have ridiculously high standards for my work. That being said I really want to try to figure out a way to sand the inside planks where it's painted red to get a better finish. I'm just not sure if it's worth the effort. Especially when it might not be noticed after all the other inboard details are done. What do you guys think? Steve
  25. Tigersteve
    Nice!

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