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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Tom E in Hello from Reno
Hi Shawn,
Welcome! You'll have a lot of fun here. I'm on my first build, a Chesapeake Bay Flattie, not nearly as ambitious as your first build. My guess is you'll get everything you need here.
Best regards,
Mark
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Estoy_Listo reacted to Beef Wellington in 18TH c. English Pinnace by Blue Ensign - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24 scale
Great result. In my opinion the fact that they are difficult to see, yet subtlely apparent, means that you've achieved just the right balance if the photo is anything to go by. That side view shows your planking off really well.
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from thibaultron in Skipjack interior paint colors
I don't know anything for sure, but I would guess at painting the interior hold a reflective white.
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Canute in Skipjack interior paint colors
I don't know anything for sure, but I would guess at painting the interior hold a reflective white.
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from grsjax in Skipjack interior paint colors
I don't know anything for sure, but I would guess at painting the interior hold a reflective white.
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from geoff in Hello i'm new here and to ship building
Welcome, Derek
looking forward to seeing your log. Looks like you're off to a good start.
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Heronguy in Hello from New Hampshire!
Hi Tom,
Welcome aboard. I'll second Doug's comment that some of us are complete beginners. I'm proof of that. Still, a great place to be.
Your Longboat looks great, by the way. I'm working my way up to building something like that myself.
Best wishes,
Mark
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Anja in Another new one
Hi Daniel and welcome. I'm knew here myself, and like you I've taken up modeling after a very long time away. I started a build log for an entry-level kit. It's a little soft for a lot of modelers, but it works for me, and people here support you at any level.
Have fun!
Mark
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Estoy_Listo reacted to mrcc in Boulogne Etaples by popeye the sailor- Billing Boats - 1:20 scale kit
Hi Popeye, just finished looking at some of your recent logs... this one included... great stuff! Any updates upcoming?
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Elijah in Hello from Spain
Welcome aboard. Hope to see more of your work.
Mark Anderson
Seattle, Washington
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Omega1234 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
What a stunning build. Absolutely fantastic.
Congratulations, Nils
Sincerely,
Mark
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Mirabell61 in SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse 1897 by Mirabell61 - FINISHED - scale 1:144 - POF - first German four stacker of the Norddeutscher Lloyd line
What a stunning build. Absolutely fantastic.
Congratulations, Nils
Sincerely,
Mark
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Estoy_Listo reacted to JerseyCity Frankie in Rigging Tightness
Things go badly when model rigging line is too tight. Certainly standing rigging shouldn't droop MUCH, But it should not be made as tight as it's possible to tighten it. Also, what you will discover as you rig is that tension set into one part of the rig at the beginning of the work is going to trouble you later over on another part of the rig.It's best to get ALL the stays and backstays on the completed masts BEFORE you set up all the tension. You are going to have to tune the rig at the end to get all the masts in line and not leaning one way and another, and you won't be able to make any adjustments if you cement every rope end in place as you work your way up. Tie the stays and backstays with knots you can untie and adjust at the final stage of rigging. THEN make them permanent only after you have sighted down the centerline of the model AND gauged the rake of all the masts. This advice will seam overblown as you are working on the lower rigging. But as you go higher the thinner spars are very flexible and they WILL bend in ways you do not want them to so keep all your tensioning options open until the last minute.
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from russ in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Popeye's right--filler is your friend.
In looking around that blog I've found that folks use a lot of different brands and types of filler. I used a balsa filler that I bought on line. Very light weight, as you would expect, and easy to apply and sand.
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Looks pretty crude
I sanded the stem to shape and size, and was pleased to find that the bow looked pretty good. I applied another course of filler, but this time I smoothed it with a damp brush.
Looks better.
I added the hatches and tidied her up, and now on to the paint. I found a lot of useful information in the painting section. The instructions said to paint w/o sealing--it would give a more natural appearance. I was afraid that "natural" might mean "fuzzy," so I decided to seal it w/ a 50/50 mix of Elmer's and water. Turns out it didn't raise any fuzz at all--I was surprised by that, and wondered what I'd done wrong this time. Maybe nothing. Maybe that's just how it is.
Ready to paint
I"ll be using Vallejo brand paint, at the recommendation of a number of you, thinned to a paintable consistency--whatever that is. I've got scrap wood and time in equal amounts. Looking forward to practicing my painting this weekend.
Thanks for checking in.
Mark
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from geoff in 18 year old model ship enthusiast
What Cliff said: Welcome to MSW, and it's great to have some young energy on board.
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Estoy_Listo reacted to popeye the sailor in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
nice fix! looks really good.
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from mtaylor in Another new one
Hi Daniel and welcome. I'm knew here myself, and like you I've taken up modeling after a very long time away. I started a build log for an entry-level kit. It's a little soft for a lot of modelers, but it works for me, and people here support you at any level.
Have fun!
Mark
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from thibaultron in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Popeye's right--filler is your friend.
In looking around that blog I've found that folks use a lot of different brands and types of filler. I used a balsa filler that I bought on line. Very light weight, as you would expect, and easy to apply and sand.
L
Looks pretty crude
I sanded the stem to shape and size, and was pleased to find that the bow looked pretty good. I applied another course of filler, but this time I smoothed it with a damp brush.
Looks better.
I added the hatches and tidied her up, and now on to the paint. I found a lot of useful information in the painting section. The instructions said to paint w/o sealing--it would give a more natural appearance. I was afraid that "natural" might mean "fuzzy," so I decided to seal it w/ a 50/50 mix of Elmer's and water. Turns out it didn't raise any fuzz at all--I was surprised by that, and wondered what I'd done wrong this time. Maybe nothing. Maybe that's just how it is.
Ready to paint
I"ll be using Vallejo brand paint, at the recommendation of a number of you, thinned to a paintable consistency--whatever that is. I've got scrap wood and time in equal amounts. Looking forward to practicing my painting this weekend.
Thanks for checking in.
Mark
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Hey Popeye, I've followed a number of your posts and logs. I've learned a lot from you, especially the Flattie build. I recall that you and Dee Dee were exchanging ideas for making hoops.
I had an "adventure in clamping" in which I maybe used a little too much force, clamping at the bow. I split the deck and lost some wood from the hull. (Boy, those clamps sure do fly!)
I repaired it the same way I've repaired wallboard. I enlarged and squared off the hole in the hull and glued in some bracing, then I cut and glued a filler piece. I'm satisfied w/ the results, but it will take some filler to fix, and it may take some effort to get the stem to fit. We'll see.
I started the mast and boom while waiting for the glue to dry. Drilling a series of 1/16 in inch holes in an 1/8 inch gaff gave me pause, but it worked out great. Surprising for me. The six inch tri-square that I bought at the local box store helped immensely. It was a good purchase. I got a strong six inch rule w/ clear markings, a tri-square, and a scribe that I used to center the hole. And like I say, it helped me drill straight and true.
Thanks to those who have stopped by and who have wished me well.
Mark
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
It truly is a beginner's kit. Great instructions--they don't assume a thing, and the materials were nicely cut.
I goofed on one bulkhead by simply fitting the slots together w/o checking the plans. Big mistake. Fortunately I'd only spot-glued it, and it was easy to correct. I'm ready to "plank," as they call it in the instructions. I've got dozens of pictures--not that you'd want to see them all. I'll figure this picture thing out eventually, but I' have to say, it's taking up a lot of build time.
Regards,
Mark Anderson
Seattle
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Greetings, all
I haven't built a model in years, so the Flattie seems like a perfect kit to start with. I've already begun the build, and I'm enjoying it very much. It's great to be able to return to model making after building some patience and perserverance I lacked as a kid. Very rewarding
Speaking of patience and perserverance--I have no experience w/ social media, and I'm still trying to figure out how to manage getting pictures from my phone to the log. I've got the pics, but but darned if I can figure out the rest of it. So here goes--
I believe Midwest has stopped selling this model, but I found one at a good price on Ebay. The kit had been opened and the parts had been seperated from the sheets, but I figured that if I had the plans, I could replace any missing pieces. As it turned out, the kit arrived complete, with all pieces present and labled. So off to the hobby shop for supplies. It's fun going to there w/ money in your pocket, unlike the old days when the best I could do was pilfer the old man's razor blade. Boy, did my fingers take beating.
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Popeye's right--filler is your friend.
In looking around that blog I've found that folks use a lot of different brands and types of filler. I used a balsa filler that I bought on line. Very light weight, as you would expect, and easy to apply and sand.
L
Looks pretty crude
I sanded the stem to shape and size, and was pleased to find that the bow looked pretty good. I applied another course of filler, but this time I smoothed it with a damp brush.
Looks better.
I added the hatches and tidied her up, and now on to the paint. I found a lot of useful information in the painting section. The instructions said to paint w/o sealing--it would give a more natural appearance. I was afraid that "natural" might mean "fuzzy," so I decided to seal it w/ a 50/50 mix of Elmer's and water. Turns out it didn't raise any fuzz at all--I was surprised by that, and wondered what I'd done wrong this time. Maybe nothing. Maybe that's just how it is.
Ready to paint
I"ll be using Vallejo brand paint, at the recommendation of a number of you, thinned to a paintable consistency--whatever that is. I've got scrap wood and time in equal amounts. Looking forward to practicing my painting this weekend.
Thanks for checking in.
Mark
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by Estoy_Listo - FINISHED - Midwest Products - 1:32 - SMALL - First Build
Popeye's right--filler is your friend.
In looking around that blog I've found that folks use a lot of different brands and types of filler. I used a balsa filler that I bought on line. Very light weight, as you would expect, and easy to apply and sand.
L
Looks pretty crude
I sanded the stem to shape and size, and was pleased to find that the bow looked pretty good. I applied another course of filler, but this time I smoothed it with a damp brush.
Looks better.
I added the hatches and tidied her up, and now on to the paint. I found a lot of useful information in the painting section. The instructions said to paint w/o sealing--it would give a more natural appearance. I was afraid that "natural" might mean "fuzzy," so I decided to seal it w/ a 50/50 mix of Elmer's and water. Turns out it didn't raise any fuzz at all--I was surprised by that, and wondered what I'd done wrong this time. Maybe nothing. Maybe that's just how it is.
Ready to paint
I"ll be using Vallejo brand paint, at the recommendation of a number of you, thinned to a paintable consistency--whatever that is. I've got scrap wood and time in equal amounts. Looking forward to practicing my painting this weekend.
Thanks for checking in.
Mark
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Estoy_Listo got a reaction from mtaylor in 18 year old model ship enthusiast
What Cliff said: Welcome to MSW, and it's great to have some young energy on board.
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Estoy_Listo reacted to Steve 12345 in HMS Bounty by Steve 12345 - FINISHED - Billing Boats - 1:50
hello all with completion of all the rat lines on the main it was soon onto the mizzen
the mizzen was fitted in the exact same manner as the previous mast main stay first
then shrouds
backstays
then remaining stay
with that milestone reached its onto running rigging and the bow sprit has been rigged
with the remaining yards 8 of them in total pre rigged I see only a few more evenings work to go here ,I did have a snag list ive been working on and only one item remains the ships boat .
there will of course also be the final paint touchup and ropecoils
thanks for viewing
steve
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