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Maybe try making one with the slats transverse and the other longitudinal... just in case, you sometimes it helps to really see the merits of each on the model.. besides, you can always re-use the one not chosen on another build.. Andy -
It's not hard, just critical that you get the gunports lined up right. You can't rush that step. Keep in mind too, that these types of kits assume you have some knowledge of model ship buildings. If you want the clearest step by step instructions, then have a look at Model Expo's stuff,especially Chuck's Syren. Andy
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There ya go... join me in my frigid misery! Of course.. you get an excuse to stay indoors and work on your ship... hrmm... maybe I should rethink this.... Andy
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I liked the curved ones myself. Nice flowing slats. Obviously your stern is quite square.. maybe just round the corners. Andy
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Looking at the prototype photos... aside form that fancy one for the I/O drive, doesn't look like any of them had hinges. The more thought I give it, the more I think it would be better without hinges. It's such a complex piece of wood work, too much extra would take away from its intended effect. Andy
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I thought you might like that idea Especially those nice open slat teak ones... classy! Andy
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Didn't you hear? That's a typo in his build log title.. it should say 1:1.... Andy
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Hey Popeye.. you need one of these for you Phylly C.. http://www.woodworkingforwatercraft.com/platform.html She'd look sweet Andy
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Yup... you gonna be busy Although... I'd watch your overhead clearances on that one if you're going ot be carrying her around too much. I'd hate to see you snap something vital. (including your sanity ). Andy
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Unfortunately not on me right now, the mesh is somewhere around 2mm square (roughly). You geta lot of extra stuff of course, the kit is to build a fence, but if I remember correctly, you get a piece of mesh about 20 cm by 40 cm (maybe a bit more, like I said, it's far away from me right now.. ) Andy
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I'm going to use the material supplied with a Walthers Chain Link fence kit: http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/933-3125 for the hammock netting on my Pegasus build. It's a soft clear plastic mesh. I've had success painting mine with a few light passes of black spray paint, it still holds its flexibility. Andy
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Air brushing
realworkingsailor replied to wthilgen's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Jay, It's not just for the health... it's a lot cleaner working with a booth. The overspray is controlled, especially from things you don't want painted. It's amazing, at my club you can tell if someone has painted something outside the booth (mostly because it was too large)... there's paint "dust" everywhere... very sticky paint dust. Andy -
Very nice. The Peterboroughs that I've seen are usually stained a bit darker (red cedar), but you're looks great as is. I've seen a few at the Toronto Boat Show over the years... Incidentally, the difference in the spelling of "Peterborough" is actually due to the railway. When tracks first made it to town, there was not enough room on the station signboard for the full name, so it was shortened to "Peterboro" Did they give you the decal for the small bow deck? I found this online http://store.wcha.org/Peterborough-Canoe-Decal.html Andy
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white lead putty
realworkingsailor replied to wilbar's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
As a rule I tend to avoid lead.. the risk is not worth it, considering, as John said, modern alternatives are much safer and better. Andy -
Rusty, Between you, Chris, Ben, and of course "the Boss", I've got high standards to live up to when I get going on my Confed. Amazing work all around. Andy
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Kevin... for some reason your numbers seem to be getting larger at an exponential rate.... you don't think you need to visit Dr. Per for shipaholic therapy do you? Andy
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Have you thought about a Fly or Pegasus? They pretty much meet the criteria you suggest. Similar scale, about the right size. Good detail and some room to kitbash improvements. Or there's Caldercraft to consider.. one of their sloops, Cruizer, Snake, Mars, Jalouse? I guess the Diana is just a bit too big for your space... Maybe the Grenado (you could also consider the Amati version of that one), or Badger... Euromodel is worth looking into as well... the Mordaunt should just fit into your space and scale requirements... Ask Mobbsie about the Caldercraft HMS Surprise... but don't hold your breath waiting for it to be released any time soon... Hope that helps Andy
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You could try making relieving cuts along the inside edge of the curve to allow the wood to bend. a little bit of filler and some good sanding should hide them well enough. What kind of wood are you using? Andy
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Hey Kevin..... Stop me if I'm wrong... but it looks like one of the wabbits has taken a wee nibble out of your nice copper tiling job... Hope I'm seeing things Anyway, I remember doing the deadeyes on my build, and although it wasn't hard.. it was tedious... and you've got a lot more than I had to do... "String is in the air" as they say... Andy
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I think I agree with Mobbise on that one.... Anyway, she looks great. Keep it up Andy
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Yeah.. I must agree with everyone else. She does look good... and a little prickly too... a guilded devil.... Andy
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Before you go.. you might want to post a guard incase you-know-who and the flying squids show up... rumour has it he`s looking for chandlery stores... Andy
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Very well done. Nice work on the breech ropes, and although I'm not sure on the bronze muzzles of the guns (I'm assuming it was a holding spot when you painted them and you'll come back to get that spot later..) the flintlock detail looks great. Enjoy the sun while you can... Andy
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We may be encouraging you to go big for different reasons... I think he wants you to go big because he can't hit small targets... And I think making canonballs may be a violation under the "Anja" convention.... Andy
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Doesn't matter where they are.. without a load of money (like millions upon millions of $$) and government support, it's hard to keep these relics of the past. Britain does it much better, where they provide funding through their National Lottery to keep historic sites, machinery, and ships open to the public. Andy
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