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    Grass Lake, Michigan
  • Interests
    History, Clocks, Pool, , Antique Tractors, Ship Models

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  1.    Blue Ensign reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Victory Models - 1:64 scale
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  11. Keith Black
    eBay would be proud
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  16.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: UK - wipe-on-poly brand?
  17. Keith Black
    Since I posed the question I've sized several knots using WOP. It seems to work well with the only drawback being it takes overnight for the poly to dry and hold. At first the line looks "wet" but after the line dries it's appearance is close to original and has a natural look. In CA's favor, dry time is instant but it leaves a milky look and it seems to make the knot/line look unnatural. I've not tried diluted white glue. I am new to rigging so everything is trial and error at this point. My first whipped eye looked like the casting reel you handed back to your father the first time he took you fishing.
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  19.    FriedClams reacted to a post in a topic: Schooner Germania (Nova) by KeithAug - Scale 1:36 - 1908 / 2011
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  23. Keith Black
    Dang it, I should have bought Sherwin-Williams stock when I had the chance!
  24. Keith Black started following Smoke damaged ship, HMS Pegasus by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Victory Models - 1:64 scale and New England Stonington Dragger by FriedClams - 1:48 POB - A 1920s Western-Rig
  25. Keith Black
    I just came across your build while searching "buoy". What a fantastic piece of work your Pegasus is! I'll be spending alot of enjoyable time going over the entirety of your build log, thank you for sharing your skills and the journey.........Keith
  26. Keith Black
    *KB slaps his forehead
  27. Keith Black
    Speaking of wipe on poly......I've read many discussions regarding knot sizing using CA and reasons for not using CA and the seemingly preferred method using diluted white glue. Could WOP be a viable option?
  28. Keith Black
    Don't you guys get Spring over there.........it's late here as well, we had snow on the ground this morning.
  29. Keith Black
    Before he throws the lot of us out the door!
  30. Keith Black
    Eberhard Your steam tug's binnacle (circa 1870) has Kelvin's balls, isn't that a bit early for those as Lord Kelvin didn't patent the idea until the 1880's? .......KB
  31. Keith Black
    Karen Would you please post a photo of the ship, I would love to see your Grandpa's work. It might also help those here advise you better. I wouldn't use acetone, it will remove the paint! Mineral spirits would be as aggressive as you would want to get, as suggested, a mild detergent might be best. Keith
  32. Keith Black
    Can't wait for the journey the binnacle takes us on.
  33. Keith Black
    Horsepucky! They lie Keith, I've never gotten 4 hours dry time even at temps 70 degrees or above with 60% humidity. I've always had to wait overnight before handling or applying the next coat. The hull is drop dead gorgeous, the WOP really made her pop.
  34. Keith Black
    Thanks Mark/Bob, bookmarked.
  35. Keith Black
    I like paint as it adds realism to a ship but this hull is so very beautiful that painting it would give me a sad.
  36. Keith Black
    Entry by Woodeater, I thought his method was pretty slick. Click on woodeather (2nd down) not Bob Cleek's at the top though that's useful information as well.

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