Keith Black
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Tom, I have a collection of 6 or 7 cans of different stains as a result of trying to find the "perfect" match. Buy what stain you think will work best and test it on a scrap piece. When you see it's not going to work then go back and buy a can of lighter or darker stain depending on how the test piece came out. The second can of stain probably won't work out either so go back and get a third can, etc etc. This way you too can build up a nice collection of different stains. Then there's the alchemist method of matching and that's by mixing two different stains to match the target wood color. Just be sure to write down the volume of each stain used where you can replicate the color later because there's always a later. Writing down the amounts of each stain used in the mix is easier said than done. I always get in a rush and don't write done the proportions so consequently I not only have cans of base stains I also have a number of small canning jars of various shades. All kidding aside, get a couple of small cans of different shades and play around, it's kinda of fun. I have on occasions been dissatisfied with all the different stains tested and finally used acrylic hobby paint of different shades mixed to match the target color but that's lead to a whole different collection of small canning jars.- 326 replies
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Well, I'm quite late to this party! Sorry, Ian. Enjoy your trip.
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La Palme by Tobias - 1:36 - POF
Keith Black replied to Tobias's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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That's weird, Johnny. I use Gutermann thread and I don't have any fuzz. Then again I'm using their polyester thread straight off the spool without laying it up.
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I have been following Leo's restoration/rebuild of the Tally Ho since day one and all the work has been amazing. Only the best materials have been used and the shipwrights and workers are extremely gifted.
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Dindsy, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Mark, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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There's a man after me own heart, don't throw nuttin' away because you never know.
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The Varyag is such a beautiful model, how is she these days?
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CC, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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mob, fantastic work at 1:160. I so enjoy following your builds.
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Tim, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Phez, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Real silver wire might be good choice as it would be less noticeable in the sail edges. I've had some spools for over twenty years with no visible tarnishing.
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Ships from the world's Navies constructed during the transitional period of 1860 to 1900.
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Dave, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Phil and Rick, thank you. That means a lot coming from the both of you. Thank you, Brian. I also like seeing string getting strung to places where once only imagination linked intersecting points. Thank you, Tom. The camera I'm using is a Canon EOS Rebel T3 with a standard lens. I get the best results using autofocus and flash. Thank you so very much for the likes, everyone. As I move forward with this project it's a comfort knowing you're there following along, generously lending your support. Keith
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Kevin, I had the same problem and eventually I had to use a smaller photo.
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Golly, I love those sails.
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I held the cordless with my left hand and jewelers files/ sandpaper in my right, free handing. Please poke around in my Tennessee build log, you'll find many of the examples shown of those listed in my first post.
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I don't have a lathe, I use a cordless drill. I've made mast, yards, gun barrels, support post, water buckets, flagpole, and cowl vents. I would love to own a lathe but the ole cordless works well and is invaluable.
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Kevin, welcome to MSW. Glad to have you aboard.
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Eric, I agree with the thoughts that coal sacks were stored alongside the boiler and dumped in front of the firebox as needed. The bumper/backstop (for lack of the correct term) used to stack the coal against for shoveling into the firebox could have been as simple as a 2x12 stood on edge running on the inside edge (facing the firebox) up against the two outside support columns. There could have been rotating clips attached to the support columns to keep the board from falling flat. When finished shoveling the board could be simply laid flat till needed again. This type of arrangement would not necessarily have been seen on any of the Peerless photos.
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