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At this stage I probably need all the pliability that I can get so I’ll stick with the Tanganyika for this kit and leave the nicer woods for the following one. Thanks for having options like this! -
Well darn, I was thinking about getting the version with the cheaper wood. I suppose I have to upgrade now 😉 Thanks for the update!
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Welcome from another fellow Floridian! I’ve always had an interest in RC planes as well (I’ve only flown one once though).
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This is really impressive! Nice job, when I get a few more ships under my belt I may have to see if my kids are interested. These kits seem perfect for that type of build.
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It’s looking great so far, the printed bucket and barrel seem like a nice update. Did you design them?
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VTHokiEE replied to shortgrass's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I’m really tempted to pick one up after I saw the review. Is there anything you don’t like about it? -
These are absolutely amazing works of art! I haven’t gone through the entire thread but I went back to the beginning and saw that you have done all of these, which impressed me very much. I can only imagine what the ways of you home must look like. Every time I find myself at an art festival I keep my eyes out for paintings like these. I passed over one years ago that I really regret not buying. The painting was from the POV of someone looking out a window upon the dock with a gorgeous tall ship. The memory still makes me mad at myself for not buying it... Thanks for sharing your work!
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I was enjoying following the build and look forward to seeing it resume eventually. Good luck with the move!
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New to ship modelling? But what do you build first?
VTHokiEE replied to MSW's topic in Wood ship model kits
I’m really glad to hear this recommendation as I’m planning on picking this up for my second build and first planning endeavor. -
Thanks Mikiek! For my first build I decided against shaping (mainly to simplify). I brushed some Polycrylic on the cloth and it dried into a (what I think) is a nice firm-ish sail. I think on my next project I’ll try to actually sew the sails (instead of lining with pencil) and potentially add some wire as that seems like a great idea.
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That is a beautiful ship! Great job on completing your build!
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Ahh I missed that on the first read through (I didn’t actually click through to the build log). I’m a novice, but aside from scale they certainly look like the same boat to me as well.
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Welcome; I can’t wait to see your build!
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I should hope so, otherwise that’s a very misleading thread name 🙂
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Nice progress, it’s so neat to see the ship slowly start to take form!
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Thank you for the explanation! Hopefully I’m overthinking it, but this seems like an easy step to mess up (if you make the sails too firm). Are there any small tutorials about it (especially details about the mixture; ratios for anything watered down)? Thanks again!
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I’m working on a Chesapeake Bay Flattie kit from Midwest (my first wooden ship and I’m very happy about the model so far) and the instructions (if I recall correctly) say to brush the sails in clear enamel and I’m curious what the point is and if I should do an alternative. I saw a partial build log where the builder mentioned using a diluted mixture of white glue and water. I tried to google the answer (as I’m almost positive it would have been asked), but alas my search terms didn’t seem to hit the mark. Thanks for any help!
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Thanks all!
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I have always wanted to build a wooden ship and (somewhat recently) I stumbled into this forum through r/modelmakers and am very glad to be here. I recently acquired the Midwest Chesapeake Flattie for my first build and now and in process of creating a work space. I can't wait to get started!
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This is only tangentially related, but I've been looking at eBay because I'm trying to find a NOS kit from Midwest. I did find the Chesapeake Flattie there (and am now trying to get a hobby space set up), but are there alternative places to shop for older kits?
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