GrandpaPhil
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The second planking continues: Especially considering that this was very much an impulse build, this model is coming along quite nicely. I am thoroughly enjoying it.
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Thank you very much! They are definitely something different to make! My wife was very pleased with them!
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My Admiral’s last house for Christmas is done: It’s game on for the Revenge next time I work on my models!
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Welcome!
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I use generic craft paint brushes for larger surfaces, like hulls, and dry brushing. I use Qualrite Miniature Fine Detail brushes for detail work and miniatures.
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Nicely done!
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Model Shipways has plans of the Bluenose I.
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The Hitch-Hiker’s series was great! Your Soleil Royale is absolutely amazing!
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Where is the model located? I ask because there may be someone relatively local to you or a model ship club in your area. I am not interested in another project myself, but there may be someone in your area that is.
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Looking forward to this build, Chris!
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Very nice find! Looking forward to seeing this build!
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Light table question
GrandpaPhil replied to GrandpaPhil's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
What about just buying a glass dining room table and putting lights below it? Those run about $110 from Home Depot. -
DE ZEVEN PROVINCIEN 1665 - SEAHORSE- 1:100 - CARD KIT UNBOXING
GrandpaPhil replied to Johngr's topic in REVIEWS: Model kits
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Also, paint from the inside out. That way you can cover up your earlier mistakes as you paint.
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Use a piece of a paper clip. Paint it and no one will ever be the wiser.
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Congratulations! Very nicely done!
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GrandpaPhil replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Nice job on the coppering! Constitution is looking good, Mustafa! -
I got pieces of heavy-ish cardboard for at least two of the decks now. I will need between three and four decks total for this one. There are two internal gundecks and then the weather deck, with a forecastle. I might drop in an orlop deck too, just for structural integrity, which would be the 4th deck.
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Light table question
GrandpaPhil replied to GrandpaPhil's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
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If you are going to convert a table to a light table, how thick does the acrylic sheet need to be to prevent flexing while drawing? I am going to frame in the top of the table in my model room with 2x4’s, put LED stick lights inside and then close it in with a hinged 4’ x 8’ sheet of acrylic, but I am debating between a 1/4” thick and an 1/8” thick.
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