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Tony Hunt reacted to a post in a topic: Le Gros Ventre by marsalv - 1:48 - POF
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Rope-where to go since Syren is no longer making it?
Tony Hunt replied to bear's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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Nice work Wefalck. Ladders are so difficult, because of all the close parallel parts the eye can detect even the slightest imperfection. Yours look really good!
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Tony Hunt replied to bitao's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
It's looking fabulous Bitao. Keep it coming! -
Keith Black reacted to a post in a topic: Materials that should NOT be used to build models?
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I'm trying to only use wire for rigging these days, for exactly this reason. I have too many models 20-50 years old in my house that have brittle rigging, or the remnants of it. Admittedly they were rigged with cheap materials, mainly cotton, but even so. Making realistic "ropes" from wire is an interesting challenge, but I think it's doable. I'm having fun experimenting with it, anyway! I'm also pretty wary of using plastic parts, for the same reason. I'm not sure how long they will last. I'm interested to hear views on how long cast resin parts might last.
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Tony Hunt replied to Boccherini's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Looking good. Worth the trouble! -
I'd love to see a picture of the trophy wall, Mark. Tanami is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous, I agree.
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It's looking very nice Mark. The Huon Pine should look great when its finished to that lovely curvy shape. I occasionally crew on a boat that races with the Amateurs, mainly in the twilighters in summer. Byzance, an S&S designed Swan 40, blue hull. I'll have to watch out for Cherub!
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Oh, I absolutely agree. Epoxy glue in restorations is a complete no-no. However, this isn't the epoxy you're thinking of, it's as thin as water. And it's quite flexible when dry. As Bob says, CPES is a well-known example available in North America, but there are plenty of others and they are all pretty similar in my experience. It's pretty easy to mix up a dab of epoxy and then thin it with methylated spirits (aka denatured alcohol) to try out on a test piece. I think it might work well for making paper sails, too.
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Model from the Lancaster Maritime Museum.
Tony Hunt replied to Valeriy V's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Very good looking ship, Valeriy - I can see the attraction!
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