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Keith Black
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Bob, being this time of year you should hang stockings from the catheads with care.- 56 replies
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Chris, It kinda looks like kits to me. *see Keith shrug https://www.amazon.com/GAWEGM-Wooden-Model-Building-Adults/dp/B09K6JZRCP https://www.amazon.com/GAWEGM-Wooden-Ship-Model-Building/dp/B0D77XDNNR https://www.amazon.com/s?k=GAWEGM+ship+model+kits&i=arts-crafts&crid=86B629LRCG08&sprefix=gawegm+ship+model+kits%2Carts-crafts%2C73&ref=nb_sb_noss https://www.ebay.com/itm/406166035433 https://woodartsupply.com/products/gawegm-ship-model-building-kits-scale-1-96-classics-antique-ship-model-harvey-1847-wooden-sailboat-diy-hobby-boat?srsltid=AfmBOor7RoXmBJipLiADsmW6333LNNo0hJkBO2zEWaqzAHvIDCe5T39T
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I could find very little but they seem to be linked to Betty Models, a China based manufacture. Myself, I wouldn't knowing buy one of their kits. There are too many well know and trusted brands/manufactures to make purchases from. See MSW's list of approved vendors. https://www.bettymodels.com/ship-models_c40?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22641265625&gbraid=0AAAAABX_hftJGwjYdwi5c3sIL3kN4h2qD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8PHL0qjCkQMVNE5HAR1omSNsEAAYASAAEgLyTPD_BwE
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Thank you, Tom. During the making of the name board there were times when a alcohol fire sounded like a fine idea. Thank you for the kind words, James John, thank you ever so much. Thank you kindly, Kurt.
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Eberhard, you deserve an explanation as to the why of it. I am using 6X glasses to work by but those letters are very small. While the pen points are small landing the pen points exactly where they need to land and not be on either side of the line but dead center is difficult even with as steady of a rest as I can make. As is I had to trace the letters with a dull point where the pen tip had a channel to follow and I still ran off course occasionally. For myself, there comes a point where it's okay as is, better leave well enough alone. I would rather the lines be less than perfect width wise and somewhat straight than try to make them wider and in the process have wiggly lines. Does that make sense?
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You're a hard taskmaster, Eberhard. As I said, it's far from perfect but as I also said, I'm done, no mas.
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Lucky number 7! When I threw my little tantrum with myself on 5.0 I immediately set it aside due to my disappointment for it not being "perfect". After looking at 6.0 for a couple of days I revisited 5.0 and reworked the lettering. Name board 7.0 is actually 5.1 but it looks ever so much better than 6.0, IMHO. I am at peace with 7.0, I am really done with the name board this time, once again it's far from perfect but I can happily live with it. I am real pleased with the scaling, note where the letters are in relationship to the two windows below. I want to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for not giving up following along and for your enthusiastic support during the trials and tribulations of making the name board. You guys rock! Keith
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I agree with Glen, Bob. The red really looks sharp.
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As sobering as life can be there are times that make it all worthwhile. Enjoy the Holidays, Grampa.
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I needed that, thanks, Keith.
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That's so cool. Is there a train layout in your future?
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Thank you kindly, Pat. Thank you, Tom. Once the name board has been attached due to it's size, there's no additional work that can be done to the lettering. It is what it is. My dry transfers have finally started moving the the USPS system and should arrive sometime this week. Since I've had a day I see the possibility of a 7.0. Thank you, Bob. Thank you very much, Ken.
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Great restart, Hakan.
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After the early 1800's and until modern 18 wheel transport racehorses and all livestock for that matter were moved by train. Horses didn't travel well when transported by rail. The noise and movement caused stress which sometimes resulted in the death of the horses. The photo below shows that a station located ramp per se wasn't necessary. Maybe it was a layover for racehorses coming out of the breeding grounds in Kentucky being transported to home stables to the west. *see Keith shrug Whatever the barn's history, it's a neat structure and you've done a fantastic job modeling the barn.
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Keith, watching you make the cabins and furnishings reminds me of Bean's dollhouse you made last Christmas. Does she still enjoy her dollhouse?
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Very nice barn, Eric. The barn could have been used as overnight quarters for racehorses being transported from one track to the next. That would explain its location next to the tracks and its seemingly out of place style. Racehorse owners wouldn't have wanted their horses slumming it.
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Tally Ho by AntonyUK
Keith Black replied to AntonyUK's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1901 - Present Day
Lovely work, Antony.- 34 replies
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That's a neat Christmas scene on the Tiger's deck, Siggi. I hope you get over your cold soon and are able to have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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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
That's fantastic news, Pat! And a Merry Christmas to you and yours.- 1,013 replies
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Thank you, John. Maybe if I did two a day for the next month I might get to a point where I'd be satisfied with the results but unfortunately I don't have that amount of time to devote to this small part of the build.
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Thank you to everyone for the likes and your comments. I guess my aspirations of becoming a miniature sign painter for fun and profit will come to naught. Name board 4.0 Name board 5.0. I had such high expectations yesterday when I started on 5.0 that once finished I was so disappointed with the results I didn't even put it on the model. Name board 6.0. I've attached 6.0 to the model in anticipation of it remaining there till CA do us part. I am far from happy with the results but at some point I have to move on. If I every get my order of dry transfers I'll see how those work out but my thinking is 6.0 is as good as I'm going to be able to do. It's past time to move on to the fore walls. Thank you for your support and being part of the journey. Keith
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If you squint and hold your mouth just right that timber kinda looks like a whale.
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They are readily available from multiple suppliers here in the US. Thank you, Eberhard.
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Thank you, Eric. It's far from perfect but I'm pleased with the way it turned out. In the original photo I can't see boards in the arches/wheel wells plus it's darker (I think) than mere shadows. It's possible and would make sense that Engel lined the inside of the arches with canvas. Just a thought. I'm leaving the arches white and will weather them with pastels. I ordered the transfers on 12-2 and still haven't received them. I called Woodland Scenics yesterday as the tracking number states the order is sitting in the post office because of a packaging issue. The person I spoke with said the post office was probably behind and the tracking info was most likely incorrect. When I suggested he contact them since they were the shipper I was told I should contact them..........hmmm. Thank you, John. Yes, I to look forward to the paddle wheels being installed as that will be the last major hurdle to cross. Thank you very much, Keith. Thank you, Paul. I checked and the pens are supposed to arrive today. Hopefully I'll have photos late4r this evening. Do you have a particular brand you prefer and the reason for that choice, Eberhard?
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