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rwiederrich
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Finished the port side. Now to finish off the keel foot. Rob
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Took a break to be with family and grandkids. Be back at it a bit later. Rob
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Working at finishing up the starboard side. Rob
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Made the remainder embossed strips tomorrow Rob
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Fantastic work! Super attention to detail and craftsmanship. Rob
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I gather it will require around 31 more embossed strips to complete the job. Not forgetting to add the single plates needed to cover the keel foot. As is my habit, I want to create a unique mounting for Staghound. Like all my McKay clippers....she will be mounted with something that ties into her name. My first thought is to use deer antlers as the pedistals and then mount them to the base (whatever I decide) Rob.
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I’ll make more embossed strips tomorrow and then finish the coppering. Projecting forward, it will have taken me roughly 8 hours to make …..and install the copper strips on the clipper Staghound. I think that is my best time ever. I’ll paint and seal them shortly there after. Rob
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Started the port side …..a then ran out of embossed strips. I’ll do them tomorrow. Rob
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Finished up the Starboard side. Rob
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Copper plates are actually not necessary. You can use paper like you suggested....then paint them....again, as you describe. As is my own practice, I always paint over my shiny copper plates with Metalic paint...that ultimately resembles weathered muntz metal. Rob
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Nearly finished the first half of the starboard side. The next run will go to the waterline. Rob
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I lose a bit of detail when I remove the copper from its backing...but enough is present to represent the plates. They emboss well and the addition of the drywall sand screen to add the nail imprints was a game changer.
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Jared....In no way, was I referencing your coppering job. Overall, your model is wonderful and skillfully done. Rob
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What I've found out and have sought the advice of oh so many other model builders, is that at this scale...it is more important to project the *Hint* of individual plates. Too often the over exaggerated nail prints or over lapping plates...leaves the model looking more like it needs repair and replacement then actually adding to the ships detail. Plus...it just goes way faster. Thanks everyone for the fine comments and kudos. It really has taken me years of thought, and experimentation to develop and finally perform this technique. Rob
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Thanks Jared. I’ve used this system on three models now……and as is my way…..I can’t stand anything as tedious as laying 2000 individual plates. Plus it shouldn’t take me too long before Im spraying on the metallic sealer over the shiny copper. Rob
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Starting the process of coppering the hull. Rob
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Began cutting and imprinting the myriad of copper strips for the hull. using my clothes roller. Here is part of the process. Rob
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You're doing a fine job, but I think they said they will not judge blurry images....I could be wrong. Rob
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I have faith in your powers of description. And I know you can put together a good presentation. Have at it Rich...if you think you can pull off the correct imagery. The rules say you MUST use the correct angles as described. Please keep me informed. I am very appreciative of your enthusiastic demeanor. I fully understand the Connection with Mike and the story it all tells. THAT might be the clencher. Rob
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I read that...I was worrying. What did they want....my entire thought process for the build in every detail.... Rob
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I've read the full application and photo requirements. And at this time, I think I am not inclined to apply. To do the imaging right...I would have to remove both models from their cases...stage a proper photographic environment to take proper images. I will not have time to do all this in the allotted time frame. I have far too many other issues on the near and far horizon of this summer. I do, appreciate your interest and enthusiasm. I have already posted images on MSW's completed model page and, you have given me much exposure in the Journal publication. I seek no further recognition. Plus, Michael Mjelde's recognition is the greatest any could acquire. A true heart felt thanks...Rich. Rob
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Yes I did Rich. Are they requiring only finished model images ……..or in shop images acceptable? Rob
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Rich, I don’t see the add for the contest on my I phone. I want to join the contest and will pay, but collecting all the images seams to be fallen to you. Pick the four extra as well……if you don’t mind. Thanks. Rob
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Readying for copper. Rob
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Finished vents. Looks like it’s time for copper. Rob
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