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Here’s what mine looks like after 20 years. It’s been out of the sunlight in a dark closet and I used a light wipe of tung oil. The Alaskan Cedar really has a warm golden glow to it. Very pleased. Some day I’ll finish this project. Watching Chuck’s fine Winchelsea and Cheerful kits and tutorials are motivating me to start again.
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Greg, excited to see more progress. I'm glad Speedwell is back in home waters for fitting out.
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Greg, I’ve been considering this for a long time since I have issues with vertebrae in my neck. Amazon has many Amazon Lift as does Harbor Freight Harbor Freight lift Most are designed for lifting motor cycles, so more that adequate for our purposes and just might prevent some neck and back strain.
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Marvelous, ......so many layers of detail and different levels with the different houses. Nice job Rob.
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Rob, any chance we can get you to explain a “How to” on the windows? For the small scale they are wonderfully executed, sharp and clean. Especially how do you make/install the muntin dividers and frames?
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Ah yes, a classic book. So many out there sometimes it’s hard to remember where info is. Thank you. PM answered.
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Good info about the binnacle. Which book do you reference?
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Rob, amazing work. I've been following since the beginning. A real tribute to all that have collaborated. One thing I noticed is that the stairs top step doesn't go to the top the the deck on the model. But in the picture up above they seem to go all the way to the top. Which is correct? Is there other photo proof for the lower top step?
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Rich, take it to a Staples, Office Depot, Kinkos etc They have large format scanners and printers. They can scan it and print on whatever medium you want, vellum..etc. The paper is on rolls so they can print any length.
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Siggi, I hope you are doing well and unaffected in your area of Germany by all the flooding and destruction.
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Johann, I don’t think it is a typo. Look at the Main topmast and topgallant stay diameters. They are all similar proportions. Which tells me they are intentional. Topgallant and topmast stays seem to be practically the same diameter….almost. Of course this is a French rigged ship, but I would be interested how it compares to a British rigged frigate of the same period. Or perhaps other French rigged ships as well.
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This is a very useful technique that is commonly used in the scale RC plane building (my other passion). You can use plain white glue or RC canopy glue which is about the same thing. You can thin it until you get the consistency you like so it lays down and looks like dome head rivets etc. I also add some acrylic silver paint to the glue so when the dry they look like metal. Then paint and slightly rub them to give a metal look. I use a small glue bottle with a syringe tip for application. With a little patience you can get them very consistent. You can also use a toothpick etc, but I find the syringe needle with a flat opening works best.
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Ron, while you are at it, can you explain again how you ebonize the wood. Your solution and technique etc. thanks
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Vaddoc, you have a couple options for planking (spilling or edge bending), and the yawl really isn’t that difficult to plank. Chuck Passaro’s tutorials are invaluable and I highly recommend you read through his planking of the Longboat Medway, Cheerful and his Winchelsea. His planking is perfection. Although carvel planking, the lining out and edge bending should be the same. here is a link to some of his videos. But his build threads are a treasure trove. Chucks planking videos
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Excellent, long over due. Waiting with anticipation. And Mike, you are much better than a ham fisted modeler....lol
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YOUNG AMERICA 1853 by Bitao - FINISHED - 1:72
Dowmer replied to Bitao's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Bitao, your modeling is exquisite. I noticed the wood you are using for the decks and cabins has a lovely golden color. What wood is it. Do you use a stain or varnish?- 257 replies
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Looking good Svein. Here’s a pic of a real one in a museum in Toulon for reference.
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Absolutely well done. A great looking ship and one to be proud of for sure. It was very entertaining following the build.
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Well done Siggi, the lacquer takes some of the shocking brightness out of the yellow, with a deeper tone. Looks good. As far as the friezes, with your talents, if anyone can paint them at this scale, you can.
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Nice to know about the book Phil. I’ll have to get a copy.
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Once again, always a pleasure to see your updates. A marvelous and extraordinary attention to detail that pushes me to model to a higher standard. Thank you Johann 😀
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Thanks Siggi, I appreciate the step by step pictures illustrating how you carve these wonderful scrolls.
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Not to mention, look at the people in the picture. Especially the children. They are notorious for moving. All the people seem to be in the same position which would be unlikely in a multiple photos with a long exposure time.
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