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Looking for card model of a Thames River Barge
GrandpaPhil replied to John Ratzenberger's topic in Card and Paper Models
Found one on Cornwall Model Boats: https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/acatalog/Thames-Barge-Veronica-Model-Boat-Plan-MAR3584.html -
I have a block of beeswax that I got at a hardware store that I use for treating rigging.
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The models in the Merchant book are made of plastic? Did he build them using normal POB?
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I use Elmer’s glue sticks to glue down patterns to wood or other materials. It is generally sticky enough to hold for a bit, but then it can usually be removed relatively easily by just peeling it off. Some scraping may be required to remove all of it.
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If that has actual deadeyes, it would be highly recommended, and a lot less headache, to just run the shrouds and tie the ratlines yourself.
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Looking good! Is the centerline for planking alignment? Also, PVA sets up in about 15-20 minutes, allowing some time to work.
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Very nicely done!
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Welcome!
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Hello from North Haven, Connecticut, USA
GrandpaPhil replied to PatLynch's topic in New member Introductions
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The interior of the bulwarks are done: Next step is to finish the second planking, seal, and then paint that last band across the gunports. Then it will be time to start applying the geometric patterns that this era is known for.
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The stern piece glued to a cedar grilling plank and awaiting carving: I will draw the upper layer on there once I get around to cutting that out. In the meantime, I am prepping the forecastle inner bulwarks.
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Making progress on the interior of the bulwarks:
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The hull in the background was washed with the strong tone. The soft tone gives a much better slightly weathered look.
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Very well done!
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I just realized that the hull is closed up now, lol. That is a good feeling. It means that this is doable.
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The transom is made: And installed: I think that my next diversion/tangent is going to be to carve the stern decoration, when I go off on a tangent again. I have some cedar grilling planks that I found a while back. That will be a good source of cedar for me to carve for this one.
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Vlad, Congratulations! Very nicely done!
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The quarterdeck inner bulwarks are planked: The transom is planked:
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I just finished a quick mini project. Working inner bulwarks:
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