Keith Black
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I believe in using Poly to protect the wood. It doesn't seem to matter what type of Polyurethane you use, satin, semigloss, or gloss, all three seem to have the same sheen. It's not a natural look for a ship model. You can see what I mean by going to my build log. Minwax makes a water based product called Polycrylic that comes in a ultra flat sheen. I have yet to try this product but at some point I am going to buy a can and do a test application of the Polycrylic ultra flat over the Polyurethane. If there are no ill affects I will go over everything with the Polycrylic to a more natural look. I would suggest removing as many as of the deck elements as possible before applying a Poly coat, I think it makes for a more uniform application. -
Folk art Antique model military model
Keith Black replied to Pirate55's topic in Wood ship model kits
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1882-vintage-toy-wooden-battleship-46026036 The below gives you a price guide for this type of toy. https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-REED-BLISS-WOODEN-BATTLESHIP-BOAT-COLUMBIA-PULL-TOY-PAPER-LITHO/133275634781?hash=item1f07d8cc5d:g:rhAAAOSwTbFd0Lug:sc:USPSPriority!48836!US!-1 -
Those streaks are from the misquotes and black flies (no-see-um) mixing in with your paint.
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Keith, did you even try wipe on poly and then painting?
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I've always thought this model would look great done up with cycle fenders. I once had this kit and I was going to do cycle fenders and even inquired about buying a set from an eBay supplier who said he had a set. I can't remember the price as that was many years ago.
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Keith, amazing as always. Once you have a coat of poly on the benches, could you maybe please provide a photo of the entire deck? I'm struggling with trying to get a mental image of the deck and all the wonderful things you've made since the last deck photo.
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Phil, there's nothing more satisfying that salvaging something from the dustbin and turning it into something that can be enjoyed. Very nice work and a job well done.
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Nice save, you've made neat work of that tangled mess you came home with.
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I gave the previous post a thumbs up but I disagree with the statement "plenty of room for improvement". Keith, you're being humble when you need not be because if there is anyone who strives for perfection, it's you and the amount of times you do get it perfect is amazing. I enjoy folks coming over to the house for a visit but it really twist my knickers if I see them eyeing the furniture for telltale signs of dust.
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I don't want to be an alarmist but it's been almost a month since Gary has posted anywhere on MSW. I'm concerned as I sent him a PM on May 1st that has still gone unread. Does anyone know Gary's contact information or membership in another modeling club so that I might check up on him? If so, please PM me, thank you.
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Rob, here is a photo of the APA case end. It measures 9 3/8" x 12 1/4" ......KB
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Rob, was she sold to an Alaskan salmon cannery to haul cans back to the lower 48 or was she used as salmon processing ship? Do you the name of the cannery? It was probably the Alaska Packers Association but that's a guess. The reason I ask is my wife and I lived in Alaska for nine years and we worked in the salmon canneries in Egegik. Hanging in our kitchen is the end of a very old wooden APA salmon can case. If interested I can send you a pic.
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What a joy it is to see your work, it's both pleasing and informative.
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Tony, yes they are and I'm very fortunate to have access to them for reference.
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The first photograph taken in 1869 is of the Tennessee's deck looking forward. It was sent to me by Pat's (Banyan) friend Chris Ramsey, thank you to Chris and thank you to Pat for his insight and advise. The second and third photographs by Hatton and Hart taken in 1885 from the same vantage point show a marked difference in ship and crew. That's a motley looking bunch in the first photo. One wonders if there was a morale issue in US Naval crews and US forces in general following on the heels of the Civil War? If so, morale seems to have significantly improved by 1885, that's a smart looking group of men in both the second and third photos.
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The increased weight of stud-link chain (33%?) vs standard link may have been a determining factor to use or not use stud-link chain on a particular ship?
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I wish I could train my Dremel to get that level of detail. Absolutely gorgeous work, please keep posting updates as it's wonderful to see.
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I can just see the look on your wife's face when you call her granddaughter, Splodge.
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