Keith Black
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Gary, I'm excited to see the start of another one of your projects. Are you doing a American auto repair shop, have you considered a British auto repair shop? -
Kirby, within a day he'll be having the bad guys walk the plank, be swinging from the yardarms, and demanding that "rum" and cookies be sent with the next stores. Great project, very well done.
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Retired and ready to build my first model!
Keith Black replied to lraymo's topic in New member Introductions
Iraymo, welcome to MSW. Enjoy yourself, wishing you the best with your first build. -
Mark, I hope you get your medication sorted quickly.....KB
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Will, I think it will but I strongly suggest using a test sample of wood to make that determination. I wipe or brush poly and paint, I don't have a airbrush. A airbrush may work but wiping the surface is so easy and it eliminates the need to clean the airbrush. But YOU have to use/do what you're comfortable with. I can't stress enough doing a test piece first. You've done such a great job so far, I wouldn't want you to do anything that you wouldn't have 100% confidence in doing with the expectation of being 100% happy with the results.
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Will, my experience with glue (CA) is it doesn't stick well to paint, whatever part I've glued to a painted surface always seems to pop off easily. I get away with painting first and then gluing by painting, applying poly (varnish, same thing) over the paint and then gluing the part in place. Glue (CA) holds much better to poly or varnish, IMHO. If you're not going to poly/varnish you might test paint a scrap piece of wood and glue something to the test piece and check the results for yourself.
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Will, welcome to MSW. I'm following your build log, looks great.
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New to the community and wooden models
Keith Black replied to Harland Wolff's topic in New member Introductions
Harland, welcome to MSW. There are a large number of us "elderly" types here in MSW, working with model ships keeps our old brains engaged and our fingers limber. Hope you'll start a build log, I look forward to watching your progress. -
Gus, how are you doing on the build? I hope all is going well.
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Trond, don't get frustrated. Hopefully this is the first of many model ships that you'll make. This first model is a learning experience and you're doing very well.
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Maliba, I'm not sure it wouldn't look better if the entire hull were painted.
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From what little I know about Pocher models, the Rolls Phantom is not one of the more popular models. Consequently parts for the Rolls are going to sell for less (or they should with the exception of tires and spokes) than the more popular models. I'd like to see someone buy that kit and make a model from what's there plus what styrene is required. That would be a kick in the pants build.
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"Missing" is the keyword because it's missing the frame, tires, and possibly some of the body panels. For the price it's a good for parts but there's no way you could get a finished model from what's there, IMHO.
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Trond, burnt umber = dark brown. No, I wouldn't paint acrylic on top of oil paint, I'd stay with oil paint. To varnish or not to varnish is a personal preference. I varnish because it protects, a mat varnish is best.
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Trond, when I've that same situation come up I've mixed acrylic craft paints to blend in the spots. In your case I'd start with burnt umber and add a small bit of red. If it's too dark add a small bit of yellow. You'll have to play with the mixture till you make a satisfactory match. For me, it's a lot of fun trying to mix up a suitable match. The ship is really looking nice, you're doing a great job.
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That's funny only because it was an easy fix. You need to post a picture of the culprits.
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Is that like my dog ate my homework? The model is really looking good especially considering it's your first build.
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Mauro, welcome to MSW. Your model engine is a beautiful, I look forward to following your model ship build when started.
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Brian, don't sell yourself short. If the end result is as good as the now, I think they'ed be happy to have your model provided they have the space to display it.
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That's sharp, doesn't even look close to the same ship you started with.
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Hey brother, you forgot to post the attached to boat photo, 10th step. The stove pipe turned out sweet, great job.
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bbb555, welcome to MSW. As Dmitriy said, It's never too late to start a build log. It's a lot easier for someone to help you if they can see the area you're having a problem with plus we get to enjoy your work.
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Jonathan, she's looking so nice. Just last night I was wondering about a update from you on your Alabama build. Steady on, you've rounded third and are almost home.
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Gus, go to "search" top right (corrected) on the home page and search "rope coiling". You'll see how others have done coiled rope, pictures are worth a thousand words. Where are the coils you made going to be placed?
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