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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Thanks guys, hope I don't let you down! I think the model will be generic., though the Red Baron will always be in the back of my mind. Re the wood grain, I will have to search YouTube, and practice first!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Marcus.K. in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Having completed all projects, I am now to unbox and start on the Fokker. Not done an aeroplane since I was a boy in the ATC, so very different. Also, this is largely a metal kit, so new skills required. I am not generally good at keeping up with blogs, so I promise I will try and keep things up to date. So wish me luck, and speak soon!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Thanks guys, hope I don't let you down! I think the model will be generic., though the Red Baron will always be in the back of my mind. Re the wood grain, I will have to search YouTube, and practice first!
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portchieboy got a reaction from gsdpic in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Thanks guys, hope I don't let you down! I think the model will be generic., though the Red Baron will always be in the back of my mind. Re the wood grain, I will have to search YouTube, and practice first!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Canute in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Having completed all projects, I am now to unbox and start on the Fokker. Not done an aeroplane since I was a boy in the ATC, so very different. Also, this is largely a metal kit, so new skills required. I am not generally good at keeping up with blogs, so I promise I will try and keep things up to date. So wish me luck, and speak soon!
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portchieboy got a reaction from davec in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Having completed all projects, I am now to unbox and start on the Fokker. Not done an aeroplane since I was a boy in the ATC, so very different. Also, this is largely a metal kit, so new skills required. I am not generally good at keeping up with blogs, so I promise I will try and keep things up to date. So wish me luck, and speak soon!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Egilman in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Having completed all projects, I am now to unbox and start on the Fokker. Not done an aeroplane since I was a boy in the ATC, so very different. Also, this is largely a metal kit, so new skills required. I am not generally good at keeping up with blogs, so I promise I will try and keep things up to date. So wish me luck, and speak soon!
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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Having completed all projects, I am now to unbox and start on the Fokker. Not done an aeroplane since I was a boy in the ATC, so very different. Also, this is largely a metal kit, so new skills required. I am not generally good at keeping up with blogs, so I promise I will try and keep things up to date. So wish me luck, and speak soon!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Old Collingwood in Fokker Dr.I by portchieboy - Artesania Latina - 1:16
Having completed all projects, I am now to unbox and start on the Fokker. Not done an aeroplane since I was a boy in the ATC, so very different. Also, this is largely a metal kit, so new skills required. I am not generally good at keeping up with blogs, so I promise I will try and keep things up to date. So wish me luck, and speak soon!
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portchieboy got a reaction from berhard in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Getting on, now looking for the correct placement of the deck. I have placed the parts I would think to be correct, and in pic 3 have those left over. On top of that, there are both the remaining rails, a lot of which will need re making.
I now would like please confirmation or otherwise of my thoughts, and any other comments.
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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Getting on, now looking for the correct placement of the deck. I have placed the parts I would think to be correct, and in pic 3 have those left over. On top of that, there are both the remaining rails, a lot of which will need re making.
I now would like please confirmation or otherwise of my thoughts, and any other comments.
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portchieboy got a reaction from druxey in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Getting on, now looking for the correct placement of the deck. I have placed the parts I would think to be correct, and in pic 3 have those left over. On top of that, there are both the remaining rails, a lot of which will need re making.
I now would like please confirmation or otherwise of my thoughts, and any other comments.
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portchieboy got a reaction from KeithAug in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Getting on, now looking for the correct placement of the deck. I have placed the parts I would think to be correct, and in pic 3 have those left over. On top of that, there are both the remaining rails, a lot of which will need re making.
I now would like please confirmation or otherwise of my thoughts, and any other comments.
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portchieboy reacted to KeithAug in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
i assume she doesn't follow your log. She may however start in the future!😀
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portchieboy got a reaction from KeithAug in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
We have now settled in to the new house, and so I am starting to think about some more work on the Fairland. I have now removed the unworkable wires from the model, leaving a good representation from the original. I have kept the waste wire, and can use that in smaller runs if needs be. As you can see, I have started the clean up, and it is amazing what a difference a little spit on a cotton bud makes! Thanks for that tip. I do not think the hull will need a lot more work, just a little localised attention here and there.
I have loosely placed some of the railings in place, and am just awaitng some more pins to complete this. I think I have enough 'pillars' to put under the railings, but can make more if needs be. I can then identify, clean and add the rest of the deck furniture. It is my intent to finish that element before restoring and adding the 21 spars (yes, I will put them all on despite the historical inaccuracy), as that will restore things in a 'folk art' fashion.
Rigging, whether wire or 'rope' can then follow.
As ever, I shall be waiting with baited breath for your help and assistance.....please!!!!
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portchieboy got a reaction from Keith Black in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Getting on, now looking for the correct placement of the deck. I have placed the parts I would think to be correct, and in pic 3 have those left over. On top of that, there are both the remaining rails, a lot of which will need re making.
I now would like please confirmation or otherwise of my thoughts, and any other comments.
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portchieboy got a reaction from ccoyle in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Getting on, now looking for the correct placement of the deck. I have placed the parts I would think to be correct, and in pic 3 have those left over. On top of that, there are both the remaining rails, a lot of which will need re making.
I now would like please confirmation or otherwise of my thoughts, and any other comments.
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portchieboy got a reaction from ccoyle in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Some more work finished. I have tidied up the hull painting, I have filled and mended all 3 masts, though the mizzen mast has a slight kink. Nothing to be done, it will be hidden in due course by the 7 spars! Have cleaned up and re oiled the decks, again have not sanded right down so as to keep the spirit of the original.
I must now look at the deck furniture, rails and general bits and Bob's.
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portchieboy got a reaction from berhard in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Some more work finished. I have tidied up the hull painting, I have filled and mended all 3 masts, though the mizzen mast has a slight kink. Nothing to be done, it will be hidden in due course by the 7 spars! Have cleaned up and re oiled the decks, again have not sanded right down so as to keep the spirit of the original.
I must now look at the deck furniture, rails and general bits and Bob's.
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portchieboy got a reaction from druxey in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Some more work finished. I have tidied up the hull painting, I have filled and mended all 3 masts, though the mizzen mast has a slight kink. Nothing to be done, it will be hidden in due course by the 7 spars! Have cleaned up and re oiled the decks, again have not sanded right down so as to keep the spirit of the original.
I must now look at the deck furniture, rails and general bits and Bob's.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Keith Black in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Some more work finished. I have tidied up the hull painting, I have filled and mended all 3 masts, though the mizzen mast has a slight kink. Nothing to be done, it will be hidden in due course by the 7 spars! Have cleaned up and re oiled the decks, again have not sanded right down so as to keep the spirit of the original.
I must now look at the deck furniture, rails and general bits and Bob's.
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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Thanks Keith. Totally appreciate what you say, and why. However, I am doing this on behalf of a friend of mine. We had a chat much along these lines, ie based on whether this was purely a restoration with minimal interference, or a rebuild. The ship has deep family and sentimental roots to him. If it were to be dismantled and completely rebuilt, he feels it would not hold the same memories. Also, I know from the general condition that by dismantling, the masts would not survive complete, neither for example the ratlines.
Hence why I am generally cleaning rather than sanding and repainting, and putting back the jigsaw puzzle 'along the lines' of a contemporary ship, but still with 21 spars for example, as supplied to me.
Thanks again, everyones comments and suggestions are valued.
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portchieboy got a reaction from mtaylor in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
After a few months, I have now completed the Victory, so am ready to move on to the Fairland. I intend to clean up the decks and masts, tighten up the rigging and then restore the deck areas. I can then move up, add to the standing rigging and start the spars etc. Any ongoing help and comments much appreciated.
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portchieboy reacted to Keith Black in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Sorry Mike, I forgot that this is a friends model and not yours. And now I remember past conversations.
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portchieboy got a reaction from Keith Black in Fairland by portchieboy - RESTORATION - old wooden model presumed to be Clipper from late 19thC
Thanks Keith. Totally appreciate what you say, and why. However, I am doing this on behalf of a friend of mine. We had a chat much along these lines, ie based on whether this was purely a restoration with minimal interference, or a rebuild. The ship has deep family and sentimental roots to him. If it were to be dismantled and completely rebuilt, he feels it would not hold the same memories. Also, I know from the general condition that by dismantling, the masts would not survive complete, neither for example the ratlines.
Hence why I am generally cleaning rather than sanding and repainting, and putting back the jigsaw puzzle 'along the lines' of a contemporary ship, but still with 21 spars for example, as supplied to me.
Thanks again, everyones comments and suggestions are valued.
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