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Alright an update. I've made some discoveries with the pirate sloop that helped this build immensely. I kept the hull and stared at it during my past build. I kept thinking the hull is good and it would be a real shame to discard it. I was able to get most of the excess glue off and replace the main mast. Then using paint brush bristles like I did for the pirate sloop I recreated the upper portions of the mast. I like the look much better and they bend well. I'll be getting back to ratlines again. I'm thinking though of doing them differently. I had more success with my Bounty making the ratlines off ship and gluing them on all at once. That maybe a better method for this scale. I think I will also leave off the upper shrouds. They will be hidden by the sails anyways. So the build is back on. -
Beautifully done Popeye! This really is quite the ship. I like the lines colors and carvings. Great work.
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Beautiful work Popeye! I would love to work with a decal machine like that. There's so many details you can achieve with decals. Sjors I don't see any do not enter signs. Maybe they just mean use caution while boarding so you don't miss your step.
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Michael there was talk a while ago about doing a Turks head not on the tiller. There's jigs for Turks head knots that make it simple. An article was put out recently in the Ship in Bottle Association of America that showed how to build a jog and use it. I'll see if I can't PM it to you. An example of the jig can be found in my German Cutter build linked in my signature.
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Thanks Michael they really do but strangely enough I enjoy it. I've pushed my self with this build more then I thought I would and it's been fun figuring it out.
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I'm running into some problems with this one. The paper is just not holding the masts as well as I would like. I'm leaning towards restarting. The problem with this scale is glue builds up fast and it's becoming a mess. I've learned a lot though and I have a few ideas I'd like to implement with it. I'll redo the hull in paper because I like the detail. I'll paint it with Testors paint instead of the heavy acrylic so the paint will be thinner and more uniform. I will leave a piece of wood inside below the deck to glue the masts into. I will still use the wire masts as that worked out great during a test fit despite the weakness of the paper. I still think a decent ship at this scale is possible. I just have to get over the learning curve.
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That planking works and I agree with hollowing it out and showing the detail despite how tedious it is.
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Do you have a shrink ray you haven't told us about? Detailed cabin down to the period writings on the wall and photos that make you feel like your walking in the door. Makes me wonder. jk. Fantastic work!
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Augie I have an idea I've heard of but haven't tried yet. Get an electric tooth brush cut off the bristles and glue on a piece of sand paper. Theoretically it works well for detailed sanding. Ship is looking great!
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Mark look closer near the base. Ships looking good Vivian!
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Those sails look great!
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Just when you think it can't be any more amazing you build some more. Incredible metal work.
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S. os if your ship yard is messy enough she won't notice. ; )
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Trying out new things feels that way at first. I haven't tried casting but I think if you give it a few more tries and some different approaches it may come out to be what you were looking for. It may not be beneficial time wise to this build but it could be beneficial time wise to the next.
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Looks good so far.
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Restorations are some of the best logs. I look forward to your progress.
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Thank you Augie for your very nice compliment. The rope base was a last minute idea but it really turned out nice. I think I'll use it again. Thank you Popeye. Ddbot I've seen that Constitution on his website. http://www.mosaictelecom.com/~jfox3/forshow.html Absolutely incredible work. It would be fun to go but for now I can't leave the Admiral home alone that long with the little Ensigns running a muck. Maybe when their a bit older I'll bring them along. Ralph mentioned the trip recently and asked if any one wanted to send models. I think I may send this one and maybe my Cutter the Fly. I don't know how well they'll compete but it'll still be fun.
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Beautiful standing rigging. Everything pulled tight and ship shape. Great work!
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Sorry to here about your accident. Your right it isn't a matter of if but when. I recently got a new set of exacto knives and cut myself two or three times the first time using them. Not so bad as your's though it sounds. I like your idea on giving the ship a theme. It will really will make it set it apart from other models. Plus I think bashing is a good way to get into scratching.
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She's done except for seagulls. Part of me is still debating that. I know I can do it it's just a matter of do I want to spend any more time on this. I'll mull that one over. Also a something to note. The Bottle Shipwright, Ship in Bottle Association of America's quarterly magazine, had a great template for Turks head knots. One more photo just for fun.
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Thanks Michael. That means a lot coming from such an accomplished Cutter builder.
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Thanks Popeye. Thank Senior Old Salt. The first fitting was a good exercise the second took half the time and was not so tense. I have seen canoes in bottle before. If you want something a little easier try a submarine in a bottle with only the periscope sticking out of the water. Saw that once too. It was pretty hilarious. Thanks Dgbot. It is one way. There's at least six or seven others. Thanks Cap'n Bob. I think it did get me over the road block. I figured out a couple of things along the way so work on the QAR will continue after I have the presentation for RMSW done.
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Success! Still needs a bit of work with the sea and the main mast needs a slight adjustment but she's in.
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