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rhephner replied to rhephner's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
Thank you all for the words of encouragement. I think next steps will be to get a curling iron, watch more videos, and taper more. I think I’m on the right track, but need to follow through more. -
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I need some help. I'm working on Model Shipways Pinnace and it is turning into a planking disaster. This is the 5th ship I've planked, but all others I've been able to hide my sins with heavy sanding and paint jobs. This one I cannot. No matter what I do, I end up with the clinkered effect. I've tried a few different techniques, but I feel like I'm missing something fundamental. At this point, I'm about ready to throw the Pinnace in the trash and stick with plastic models. ☹️
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Model Master Paints
rhephner replied to rhephner's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
@Bob Cleek Thanks for the thorough explanation. You've opened my eyes to new possibilities for paint I didn't see before. I appreciate the response. -
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rhephner replied to rhephner's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Thanks for the reply. For what it’s worth, the Badger looks more accurate. It’s darker. But you’re correct, it would be very difficult to say the least to repaint now. -
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I guess I naively thought that O-5 gray would be the same color no matter what brand. It should be based on the same historic paint color right? Not even close. -
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rhephner replied to rhephner's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Thank you Don. I PMd you -
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A couple of years ago I bought several jars of o-5 ocean gray paint from Model Masters. I’m now close to the end of my project and almost out of paint. Problem is, Model Master is discontinued. I replaced it with badger brand o-5 ocean gray, but it doesn’t match. any suggestions for how to match the paint? I really can’t repaint everything.
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Thanks! I did not include the first two strakes in the lower belt. However, your build log is making me realize I'm not off as much as I thought. That helps me gain the courage to keep going. I also plan to steal your idea for plank clamps.
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Hello All, I'm working on NRG's half-hull planking project to bring my planking capabilities to the next level. However, I'm stymied by the planking belts. I've completed the first plank above the broad plank, but it doesn't look like I can fit three more planks in that belt without them being veeeery narrow on the bow end. If I increase the size of the lower belt, then I'm afraid I'll end up with a smiley face. The picture below illustrates my problem. You can tell be the marks that I've also redrawn the belts several times. Suggestions?
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Just curious is anyone has any experience with Worx Makerx tools. I'm particularly interested in the airbrush, which appears to be battery operated and doesn't require an air compressor. Seems too good to be true. They also have a heat gun, rotary tool, and soldering iron. All working off the same battery system. https://www.worx.com/makerx/makerx-crafting-tools.html Rich
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Reducing mast circumference without a lathe
rhephner replied to Charlie pal's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
I'd like to vote for the octagonal method. I've tried the homemade lathe/cordless drill method, but it can take a lot of sanding to get it to where you want it (depending on the wood). What I do now is take a regular old #11 blade to carve down the ends using the octagonal method and then sand it round by hand. There is a fair amount of eyeballing to this method, but you'd only be able to tell if you checked it with your digital calipers. -
Regarding how well the copper tape sticks, I've had trouble getting mine to stay put. It's not the most adhesive stuff in the world. Admittedly, I've done little to prepare the surface as suggested. I usually fix the issue with a dab of CA at the ends.
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Oh wow. That’s awesome. Thank you so much for researching it. I’ve looked at those pictures before, but totally missed it somehow. Thanks Talos
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New movie Greyhound
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Hadn't heard about Bainbridge. My understanding is that they used the Kidd. https://www.military.com/off-duty/2020/07/07/true-story-of-uss-kidd-ship-used-film-greyhound.html I enjoyed the movie even though they used a Fletcher and square bridged one at that. That left me joyfully proud of myself that I had caught the error. Still, I thought they captured the spirit of the Battle of the Atlantic, consistent with my reading of "The Cruel Sea", even with some artistic license. Rich
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This is a fascinating build. I’m not much of a car guy, but the attention to detail on these kits make them look like a ton of fun to build. From reading up on them, I was under the impression that they were mostly metal and rubber fastened together with miniature bolts, hence the high price. But I see a lot of plastic parts and CA glue in the build log. Are they really mostly metal?
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