Keith Black
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Knowing a little of what I speak, once metal has pitted, the only way to remove pitting is to sand to a level surface with whatever grit is required to get the job done. This WILL change the shape of the metal. My thought is to clean the surface by whatever means works, lightly oil, and leave/live with the pitting. I have antique firearms (small caliber) that have pitting, do I wish it wasn't there, of course but I'm not about to try to sand them out. I look at pitting as being a part of the history of an object. If it's a body panel or some such, that's why God made Bondo.
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Chris It's not mid to late 19th century sail/steam combination, I wouldn't be the one to love it, I was thinking that Mark Taylor might be a match for various reasons. Shipping cost could be shared or wholly covered by someone here in the US if it was their cuppa. KB
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Chris Tried PMing you and got a note stating you can't receive messages? ........KB
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Grant But, do you have this one! No rabbit hole's decor is complete without at least one, possibly two, of each version offered by the manufacture. Such tiny little screws, drop one and it's a goner. You could pick up this kit to build or use for parts. The sirens from within the rabbit hole are calling, pull the wax from your ears and listen.................KB 🐇
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No doubt but then one can get caught up and disappear if common sense isn't applied to any hobby. Unfortunately I seem to lack common sense when it comes to hobbies. God bless my wife's heart, it's she that drags me away from the edge when I get too close. Only recently have I started to listen to her, I dang near ruined us when antique cars was my drug of choice.
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I have a Pocher Alfa Romeo Spider Touring Gran Sport 1932 Kit K 1/8 Scale Model I purchased from an estate sale that has had about 5% to 10% of the work done, kit is complete. I would like to trade for ship model as cars are no longer a part of my life. If there is any interest I'll post complete pictures so you'll know EXACTLY what you're getting..........Keith
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This looks like might be useable and as are some of the others. https://www.etsy.com/listing/559404811/brass-gallery-bezel-wire-ribbon-45mm-24?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_b-craft_supplies_and_tools-string_cord_and_wire-wire&utm_custom1=fb7d1c1f-90d5-4496-9fef-fe1be4726bfd&utm_content=go_270947795_42253719300_190780227835_aud-318110574626:pla-295943621946_c__559404811&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlLvh2rTT4AIVRP_jBx3UFAJLEAkYDSABEgLFvvD_BwE
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Early Swift, Virginia Pilot Boat ,1805 model
Keith Black replied to Keith Black's topic in Wood ship model kits
Progress to date, still need to make two cowl vents and other fiddly details to do to get her ready for rigging. I would never have taken the paint brush to her had her original build gone better but, instead of a model showcasing the builders talent, it looks more like a working ship, IMHO.
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Me thinks being daft is not optional, it's a prerequisite. 🤔
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Early Swift, Virginia Pilot Boat ,1805 model
Keith Black replied to Keith Black's topic in Wood ship model kits
Hull painted, jury is out on this color scheme. IMHO the bowsprit needs to be longer or a jibboom added, as is, it's rather stubby looking.
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Paul, sounds like that one has your name written all over it!
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Jan Sorry, the vessel on the right with the leeboard and lowered mast made me think it was a Boeir........KB
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A Boeir is clearly visible under the footbridge in the background. The Torensluis Bridge "completed in 1648 and is Amsterdam’s oldest bridge still in its original state. It was once part of a moat around Amsterdam, so it is also the widest bridge in the city. Look for the barred windows under the bridge that serve as a reminder of the former prison once housed there". Every photo of the Torensluis Bridge I click states "maybe copyrighted" so anyone interested in viewing will need to Google. The Torensluis Bridge ceiling height is more than the photo of the footbridge I posted. There are some 1,200 bridges in Amsterdam. An interesting hobby could be made of visiting and studying Amsterdam's bridge history.
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This is museum stuff right here! And I'm not talking some little Podunk museum, I'm talking a "national" transportation museum.
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Bob Is this what you're looking for? https://www.buya.com/Item/Details/BLACK-DECKER-Clamp-Vise-79-025/lite/30b4a689501f48b88bca3dcfc40b294b?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI286A2vKx4AIVkbbACh0xcgD0EAQYAiABEgKlVfD_BwE
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Early Swift, Virginia Pilot Boat ,1805 model
Keith Black replied to Keith Black's topic in Wood ship model kits
Long ago and far away when I restored cars, I could count on finding some pretty strange things but tonight has to be a topper. I had gotten the hull filled and sealed and was doing some deck work, I had the hatch covers off staining the inside and I found a broken bird's egg. I can't begin to hazard a guess but I would love to know the story behind that! -
Early Swift, Virginia Pilot Boat ,1805 model
Keith Black replied to Keith Black's topic in Wood ship model kits
Got the rear sliding hatch made. Managed to pick away most of the excess glue, still have some areas on the deck area to be taken care of. Busted off the rudder picking excess glue from around the hinges which was really a blessing in disguise as it has allowed me to get into areas I would not have otherwise had access to. Sanded through the heavy varnish on the hull and discovered why it was so heavy. The hull planking portion of the build didn't go well, reminds me of the old wood hull 32 foot Bristol Bay gill netters, more planking patches than original. Nothing like opening day watching captains play bumper boat as they set their nets. I think the only real option is to fill and paint. I'm inclined to go with a black hull as that is probably more historically accurate but any color suggestions/thoughts would be greatly appreciated! I acquired this model for 1) I felt sorry for it and 2) as a learning tool for rigging. My other project demands I have some rigging experience before attempting. New camera, hopefully I'll be able to post better pictures henceforth.........KB
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Early Swift, Virginia Pilot Boat ,1805 model
Keith Black replied to Keith Black's topic in Wood ship model kits
Gabe Thank you for the offer but from the amount of information available on the internet and build logs here, I think I'll be fine. Should I need to take you up on your offer, thank you again. Your build is fantastic! I wish someone had taken half the effort with this one as you did with yours. An absolutely beautiful job........Keith -
Early Swift, Virginia Pilot Boat ,1805 model
Keith Black replied to Keith Black's topic in Wood ship model kits
Kevin, from what I've seen Googling the Swift kits, there seem to be at least four different versions if not more. From kit to kit there are different cowl vents, with and without hand pump, barrels and no barrels, no cannons and two cannons, planked and solid sliding hatch covers, sails no sails, and unpegged and false pegged decking. Please finish it and share your efforts!........Keith
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