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texxn5 reacted to mischief in Best Wood Filler to use on ship hull
I have good results using Tamiya Putty, white no. 87095
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texxn5 reacted to mikiek in Best Wood Filler to use on ship hull
I use the Tamiya white putty also. Rather than waiting for it to dry and then sanding, I apply it wait about 5 minutes then wipe it down with lacquer thinner on a paper towel. You'll find that a lot of the putty wipes off with no sanding - what's left smooths out nicely. Also the paper towel is rough enough to leave a bit of texture to what's left. If you do your last wipes following the wood grain, the texture kind of steaks with the grain. What putty is left looks a little like a wood surface.
Just be sure to do this in a well ventilated area.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Elijah in USS Constitution by David Lester - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Hi David, glad to find your log. I'll be following along, this is a ship model dear to my heart....thanks for reposting and keeping us up to date.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from Elijah in USF Confederacy by UpstateNY - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Hi Nigel, just getting caught up - looks great and looks like a fun ship...much anticipation going on....Keep up the good work.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from mrshanks in USS Constitution by David Lester - FINISHED - Model Shipways
Hi David, glad to find your log. I'll be following along, this is a ship model dear to my heart....thanks for reposting and keeping us up to date.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from UpstateNY in USF Confederacy by UpstateNY - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Hi Nigel, just getting caught up - looks great and looks like a fun ship...much anticipation going on....Keep up the good work.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Proxxon TG125 Bench Disk Sander
Hello Al, glad to hear you've managed to obtain your sander. I think you should be able to use those to bolt the sander to a bench or a board. If you can post me a picture I can probably verify it for you. Enjoy your new toy...
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Charles W Morgan by texxn5 - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:64
I've added an engraved nameplate to finish things off. I represent the engraver, so anyone with custom needs let me know.
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texxn5 got a reaction from Canute in Proxxon Micro Mill vs. Drill Press
Hi, as a Proxxon Distributor, I would like to address the advantages or disadvantages of the mill vs a drill press. Ultimately, they both can achieve a desired result. The main question is whether you need vertical or "z" dimensional control. As George mentions, the Mill can achieve better results. If all you're trying to do is have somewhat control of your piece, you can probably achieve that with a drill. The results will be satisfactory, but here again accuracy is relevant. The prices are not too different, and if you are spending that kind of money why not spend a small amount more and have the Mill which does it all. I run a number of combination deals, so anyone with an interest PM me for a special MSW deal.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Yeah, that would be ideal. We've retired, and downsized so there is no more room, and if we downsize again it will be to a 5th wheel. I don't have any kids, and Diane's have no interest. So I've got my 2 cars and some ship models to deal with and no one wants any of them...lol.
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Hi Tom, thanks. Yeah, I had other plans before reading your log - but tomorrow is another day, especially when my day was consumed by your fantastic build log and work. Part of my problem is having the room for another big ship....
John
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texxn5 reacted to usedtosail in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Thanks John. Welcome to the build. Sorry if you had other plans for the day. I hope you do decide to build this model someday as it will keep you busy and is very satisfying. The Niagara looks like a nice model too.
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texxn5 got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Hi Tom, I can't believe I'm just finding your build log. I started at the beginning also and wound up spending most all of the day going through it. It is a gorgeous build of a very difficult project. I finished the Revell plastic 1/96 before I built my Morgan, but always have wanted to build the MS one. Someday, before I get too old to do this one I might make an attempt. I might do the Niagara next, and you're Carrondades solved some future problems I was contemplating. Keep it up and I'm dragging up a late chair and following along. I've had Henry's tour also and that is a real inspiring and motivating force to build this ship. Great work!
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Hi Ken, I also found that Hobby Lobby carries the same copper foil that comes in the kit. It's in their section that deals with stained glass products. It's the same foil that the glass people use. I needed some and it matched perfectly in color and size.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from mtaylor in Proxxon Micro Mill vs. Drill Press
Hi, as a Proxxon Distributor, I would like to address the advantages or disadvantages of the mill vs a drill press. Ultimately, they both can achieve a desired result. The main question is whether you need vertical or "z" dimensional control. As George mentions, the Mill can achieve better results. If all you're trying to do is have somewhat control of your piece, you can probably achieve that with a drill. The results will be satisfactory, but here again accuracy is relevant. The prices are not too different, and if you are spending that kind of money why not spend a small amount more and have the Mill which does it all. I run a number of combination deals, so anyone with an interest PM me for a special MSW deal.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in Proxxon Micro Mill vs. Drill Press
Hi, as a Proxxon Distributor, I would like to address the advantages or disadvantages of the mill vs a drill press. Ultimately, they both can achieve a desired result. The main question is whether you need vertical or "z" dimensional control. As George mentions, the Mill can achieve better results. If all you're trying to do is have somewhat control of your piece, you can probably achieve that with a drill. The results will be satisfactory, but here again accuracy is relevant. The prices are not too different, and if you are spending that kind of money why not spend a small amount more and have the Mill which does it all. I run a number of combination deals, so anyone with an interest PM me for a special MSW deal.
John
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texxn5 reacted to GLakie in Proxxon Micro Mill vs. Drill Press
A mill offers vertical and horizontal accuracy along with being better suited to handle the lateral stress, than a drill presses' bearings will.
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texxn5 reacted to whaynes in Proxxon Micro Mill vs. Drill Press
Is there an advantage to the micro mill compared to the drill press with compound table? I'm trying to decide which way to go. Thanks,
Walt Haynes
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texxn5 got a reaction from Altduck in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Hi Ken, I also found that Hobby Lobby carries the same copper foil that comes in the kit. It's in their section that deals with stained glass products. It's the same foil that the glass people use. I needed some and it matched perfectly in color and size.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Hi Ken, I also found that Hobby Lobby carries the same copper foil that comes in the kit. It's in their section that deals with stained glass products. It's the same foil that the glass people use. I needed some and it matched perfectly in color and size.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from Scallywag in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Hi Ken, I also found that Hobby Lobby carries the same copper foil that comes in the kit. It's in their section that deals with stained glass products. It's the same foil that the glass people use. I needed some and it matched perfectly in color and size.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Hi Ken, I also found that Hobby Lobby carries the same copper foil that comes in the kit. It's in their section that deals with stained glass products. It's the same foil that the glass people use. I needed some and it matched perfectly in color and size.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Hi Tom, I can't believe I'm just finding your build log. I started at the beginning also and wound up spending most all of the day going through it. It is a gorgeous build of a very difficult project. I finished the Revell plastic 1/96 before I built my Morgan, but always have wanted to build the MS one. Someday, before I get too old to do this one I might make an attempt. I might do the Niagara next, and you're Carrondades solved some future problems I was contemplating. Keep it up and I'm dragging up a late chair and following along. I've had Henry's tour also and that is a real inspiring and motivating force to build this ship. Great work!
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from trippwj in Emma C Berry by trippwj - Model Shipways - Scale 1:32
Hi Wayne, she's taking shape, nicely done. Good to see you back in the yards. I was in your area in July but forgot you lived up there. We stayed in Lubec for 2 weeks and came to Eastport a few times during our stay. Bought Lobster's off the boats and I ate them until I turned red...lol. Sorry to have missed you, we spent over a month in north eastern Maine and loved it.
John
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texxn5 got a reaction from Elijah in US Brig Niagara by mikiek - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64 - First wooden ship build
Hi Mikie, I think those are just holes for running the Stays through. You might check out my pictures of the real Bowsprit on my website - I think I show those as I took a lot of pictures of the Bowsprit back in June. Just a thought for clarity. She's looking good, keep up the good work. I drove up to the Bentwater gate and turned around today taking my little red car out for a drive.
John
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