Duanelaker
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Well I used Elmer’s glue to simulate glass and well it didn’t dry as clear as I had hoped but none the less I’m not too disappointed in them. They are still wet in this pic.
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Well I put some primer down and also built the display stand. My air brush abilities are limited and I feel like I need a air brush with a wider spray pattern...I will have to check my tips. I’m thinking I let it dry, sand it then spray color on it.
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It is a 72 Chevelle Malibu, 5.7L , 5-speed...thanks for noticing!
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Looks awesome! Welcome to the site!
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Welcome to the site! pa·tience /ˈpāSHəns/ Learn to pronounce noun 1. the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
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Welcome to the site!
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Very nice! It seems like the Taurus tugboat has changed throughout the years!
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Very nice! I would love to see a picture of one if you don’t mind. I found the bulwarks were easiest to carve with a dremel tool, followed by a scalpel with #11 blade for some fine carving...my kit which was purchased about two months ago was laser cut basswood for the pilot house. Any advice on fastening the windows? It has a lot of nice details.
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Did a little more painting...it’s very nice to get things put together. Had a rough weekend finding out my 4 year old son has type 1 diabetes. So hard only seeing him on the weekends. Ok enough personal stuff, here’s some pictures.
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Welcome!
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So I tinkered with the air brush and it was easier then I thought! Definitely need practice, and definitely to find a bigger or wider tip for larger items I think.
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Enthusiastic Novices, Dad and Son
Duanelaker replied to Hotswarf's topic in New member Introductions
What a wonderful hobby to enjoy with your son! Best of luck with your build, you should certainly start a log 😊 -
I definitely need to work on my carving skills lol.ah well I’m hoping the deck, cap rails and paint will cover any mistakes that could be seen over the inter webs 🤣 one side almost complete, one side left.. forward progress is always a positive, especially the way my job have been going.
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Welcome!
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We are certainly our own biggest critics...I am not seeing the flaws you are seeing, looks beautiful!
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Also the grate looks ok with circular holes drilled I think...I didn’t have a file.reamer small enough to square of the holes anyways...
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Just for fun I cleaned up some fittings and laid them out to see what things will look like...this is actually a pretty nice model for the money! Lots of details and since it isn’t a real boat as they state in the beginning of the kit you could go many directions or color schemes, which I am undecided still...thinking black hull and red cabins with white highlights.
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I think for the most part I have gone as far as I can without picking up the dreaded paint brush.
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Welcome! Hope you find the answers you are looking for 😊
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More progress..I decided to by the paint kit from model expo since they had 40% off sale..why not.
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More work completed on the main cabin...amazing how the camera picks up all of the imperfections! Ah well, certainly worth the time... FYI...it’s only put together for the picture
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Rub rails complete!
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Greetings from Tacoma. Have I taken too big a bite?
Duanelaker replied to Paul Gardner's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome! I too have a fair American kit, I’m hoping you start a log 😊. Best of luck!
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