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Capt. Kelso

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    Welcome. Lots of posts regarding the Model Shipways kits on this Forum. May be of help.
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    At 78, I'm a long-time ship modeler and have always considered NRG as my go-to resource. I've thought about the resource advantages newer modelers as well as myself this Forum provides and encourage everyone to contribute to keep it available! Contribute what you can!
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    Welcome!
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    Sounds like the book would have saved me a lot of frustration!
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    Actually, did not receive the book. I did get the plans directly from New Bedford Whaling Museum. Does the info in the book differ from the plans? At this point I am about 80 percent done with the rigging, between the kit plans and Museum plans I've been able to figure things out. Also, Tom Lauria's build on YouTube has been a tremendous resource. Oddly enough, I researched the build for years, even found old NRG articles from the 80's, no mention of the Ronnberg booklet. Nice job with your Kate Cory build. Thanks for the offer!
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    Welcome!
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    Rick, I'm unclear what you mean by "preserve the etchings/laser engravings"? Do mean still be visible after applying paint over them?
  22. Capt. Kelso
    I finished this build in April 2025, it was challenging!
  23. Capt. Kelso
    Thanks everyone for the feedback. Chris, actually I never looked at the paint schemes in the instructions and just saw the reference to "red lead". For a build reference I tend to refer to Tom Lauria's build. Tom has been very helpful in answering questions and gave me a paint mix ratio for green used on the bulwarks and deck structures.
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    Finishing the standing rigging, next step is the ratlines! Not one of my favorite steps. Decided to stage the whaleboats and am really pleased with the alignment. I've decided to add them last, thinking it would be easier to finish the running rigging without working around them. At this stage I plan on methodically going over the build and doing any touchup and cleaning before the ratlines. Fortunately, I already had finished the yards and boom. So, running rigging should move quickly. Will also start working on the display case. I love this build!!!!!!
  25. Capt. Kelso
    You might want to search the site for similar builds. Welcome and good luck.
  26. Capt. Kelso
    Here's an old chart I have. The quality of the copy is not very good; Hull Cream is not yellow! But it may provide some reference. May want to consider the colors used on whaleboats and Dory boats of that time period.
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    Where are you located, it will make a big difference on cost.
  28. Capt. Kelso
    Have been using beeswax for rigging the past 40 years with no problems, it hasn't rotted and fallen apart. It was recommended to help preserve the rigging. As for it being acidic, I'm no chemist but I just did a search: Bee's wax is not acidic; it is primarily composed of esters of fatty acids and various long-chain alcohols. This composition means that bee's wax does not contain significantly acidic compounds, making it pH neutral and suitable for various applications, including cosmetics and preservation of artifacts. Wikipedia+2
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    Welcome!

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