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David, congratulations. Whoever has purchased the cutter is acquiring a true piece of art. If only had I know you were going to sell it.......- 433 replies
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If you can't get satisfaction from your supplier you may want to look into replacing the barrels. This link is barrels supplied by Cornwall Model Boats. https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000001.pl?SO=1_3_4_0&TB=O&SS=cannon barrel &PR=-1&SO=1_3_4_0&SO=1_3_4_0&SO=1_3_4_0&SS=cannon+barrel+&SS=cannon+barrel+&SS=cannon+barrel+&PN=0
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Greetings from the Great Lake State
Keith Black replied to fitz301's topic in New member Introductions
Ernie, nice to meet you. Keith here, we live in Grass Lake just west of Ann Arbor. If you had a build log it would be easier to help you. Check out the below link for a kit on eBay. It might give you a sense of scale. It looks complete, it might be worth the investment? https://www.ebay.com/itm/224473034122?hash=item3443a2ad8a:g:qzsAAOSwYABgq-UW -
Iseaz, see the following build log page 2, post #40. The cannon look like the cannon you received except they might be drilled a little more but not much more. Also, suppliers list this kit as discontinued?
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Alex, welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your Mayflower build log.
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Lynn, good to see a Pram update, I think you're doing splendid. You're excess glue removal is evident by the sharpness of detail. Twenty models into this hobby you'll still be learning because each new project presents it's on set of problems needing to be solved and you'll still be your harshest critic. Good to see you play golf, it's too easy to become one dimensional. Good work, steady on.
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Keith Black replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Pat, another lovely bit added to the mix. You'll have to treat us to a full deck photo as it's been awhile since the whole was shown in one go.- 993 replies
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Thank you, Pat. If the fog hasn't lifted by the time I need to start the running rigging I'll sing out. The standing rigging is pretty much self explanatory. I'm not holding out high hopes on hitting the belaying plan dead on but as I'll not be adding sails I think there'll be room for forgiveness. I'm certain that the "aha moment" will arrive, it just may take longer than what I had initially hoped for. I just wanted to alert those that follow my efforts to the fact that progress will be slow going over the course of the next three to four months. Thank you to all for stopping by........Keith
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LK, welcome to MSW. Once you get settled in you need to start a build log because I and I'm sure others are going to want to look over your shoulder.
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This rigging phase is going very slow, mainly because I don't know what I'm doing. I don't know how many times I've gone through Peterson's book, how many rigging plans I've looked at and how many build logs I've visited. What progress I make is monkey see, monkey do. I can't quite find a rigging plan that gives me that "aha moment". Occasionally the light bulb flickers and then goes dark. So when I get frustrated with one task, I jump to another in hopes it won't be as frustrating. Well, no such luck so far but it'll all come together eventually, one way or another. So I jumped into culling deadeyes. I bought 200 ea, 4 MM deadeyes and 80 ea, 3 MM deadeyes (they come in 40 each packs) I only got a 75% acceptance rate (144 total good ones) on the 4 MM deadeyes and 90% on the 3 MM. I don't know why there should be a lower fallout rate on the 3 MM vs the 4 MM? I need to cull the culls on the 4 MM as I need a total of 164. I need 48 of the 3 MM so I'm in good shape on those. I'm also trying to get my head and fingers trained in stropping these little buggers. I'm using 28 GA annealed black wire, it's not coming naturally yet but I'm sure it will at some point, it better as I have 106 to do. And then when that fun task is done I need to lace the 106 pairs together. Third hand don't fail me now!
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The Beagle is looking good, Rob. Your work surface looks well organized compared to mine, mine looks like it was stirred with a stick.
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kit review ENDURANCE by OcCre - 1/70 scale
Keith Black replied to ccoyle's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
John, I used white coated craft wire for the railings. I bought my stanchions from Cornwall Model Boats. I glued the stanchions in first and then ran the wire. One thing I learned, it's impossible to pull wire around a corner. I left the corner stanchion loose and only when the wire was run did I glue the corner stanchions into position. It's hard to paint railing (wire) and have a even clean look. For this reason I also left the stanchions unpainted.
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Alexander, welcome to MSW. Stow your gear in a build log and enjoy your stay.
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One runs out of superlatives to lavish on this model. David, outstanding job!
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Keith Black replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Pat, I'm glad your research paid off! The frustration of low yield results just lets the air out of one's build efforts.- 993 replies
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Hank, welcome to MSW. I look forward to seeing your work.
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MCB, I think the stern stack supports look great. Your Isis model gets better looking with each new post.
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Phil, good to see you back up and running. Sorry to see Hannah take a hit but certainly glad it wasn't worse. Moving takes a toll on everything and everybody.
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Good eyes MT, that's funny but actually the photo is the seller's photo she posted in Facebook Marketplace. Keeping Emma out during the move in will be an issue, she has been all over that case since Daddy brought it home......stupid cat.
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If I tilted the Tennessee just right going in stern first and didn't sneeze I think I could get her through the door......not a good plan. I'll need to remove the mirrored back to place the Tennessee inside. The mirror is glued to quarter inch ply which laps and is stapled to the rear stiles and rails. Once I have the back off I'll need to rework the back and make it a sliding panel to make removal easier when the model needs to be removed at some point in the future. Speaking of back, thank you Pat and Mark for having mine and thank you to all for stopping by and the likes.
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A beautiful neat little piece, very detailed at that scale.
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Looking for Intermediate Skill Level Build
Keith Black replied to Williamcpohl's topic in New member Introductions
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Chris, great first day out, I don't think you could have asked for better weather. It's nice to see the perfect finish to someone's hard work. Did your mouth hurt from all the grinning?
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