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    I use the Folk Art Clear Primer and brush both sides, even after laminating pieces. It helps prevent (or at least reduce) delamination when cutting small pieces out. If they still delaminate, I just clue them back together with PVA (Mont Marte to be exact). I apply the CA after cutting small pieces out to reinforce them. It essentially plasticizes them. That’s how I got my davits to retain their shape, and be functional, on my model of the Solferino.
  23. GrandpaPhil
    For really thin pieces, pre sealing both sides, and scalpels are your best friends. Then, if the pieces are super thin, I add CA to the cut edges to stiffen them up. It works quite well.
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    I would also likely be interested if they have something in my area of interest. I like predreadnought era battle wagons personally, although I would also love to get ahold of a card kit of the Akagi.
  25. GrandpaPhil
    Very cool!
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    I will, I need to finish my other projects first though. I’m going to enlarge it to 1/64 when I build, so it matches the scale of two of my other models.
  27. GrandpaPhil
    Clare, Looking forward to seeing this model as a build log! I have Shipyard’s 1/96 scale version of this kit.
  28. GrandpaPhil
    Here are the 40’ mine launches ready for installation: Here are the first of the rowed launches in progress:
  29. GrandpaPhil
    Glen, Thank you very much! I found out about that trick on this forum. Legos make excellent quick customizable jigs and temporary cradles. I bought a box of 1000 bricks and then a couple of those small suitcase type starter sets from Walmart when they went on various pre-Christmas/Easter sales. They have been immensely useful on several different projects. Also, they make a great square for traditional POB construction. They are 90 degrees, especially when built into a block and can be clamped into place, thus ensuring square construction of a POB hull. OC, Thank you very much!
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    The railings and other small pieces are made and installed on the mine launches: The rudder structure shown in the instructions/plans won’t fit on the boat in the cradle. I cut that structure off once I realized. Once the boats dry I will paint and seal them. Then, I’ll make the flag masts for them and lay them down in a storage configuration. After that it’ll be time for the rowed ship’s boats. Then I’ll finish painting the cradles and get the rest of the yards and running rigging installed.
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    Welcome!
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    Very nicely done!
  33. GrandpaPhil
    Very nicely done!
  34. GrandpaPhil
    Orel, HMV and Schreiber kits are still available on Amazon. Hopefully the other card kit sellers figure out the tariff situation and adjust their shipping policies/prices accordingly.

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