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On 5/15/2016 at 5:09 AM, WackoWolf said:
Just order it from there web site and use PayPal smart pay. Had no problems, don't know why it's not working for you. Cost me $75.95 total. When I went to the site the price was $75.95, so they must have gone up on it by $10.00, but it was free shipping.
I just checked the link and it is up to $88.95 + shipping--total would be over $100. Hobby World USA has it for $64.99 +$13 shipping
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- Captain Slog, Canute, cog and 2 others
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Turned out that the scale was too small to use the bandage stuff. I just wrapped some thread around the stay and made a reasonable approximation. Good enough for my old eyes anyway.
- mtaylor, thibaultron and Canute
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Love your cute little helper dog.
- BETAQDAVE, Canute, Old Collingwood and 1 other
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- nancysqueaks, cog, Canute and 2 others
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I need to make a mouse for my Granado. This looks like a good technique.
- thibaultron and mtaylor
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On 10/18/2017 at 10:55 AM, Cathead said:
Ragove, that's interesting that you had quality issues, as I didn't. The only part I broke was the very thin port-side door frame which sticks up alone for part of the build, and that was my fault for rough handling. I was able to reattach and brace it with no problems. Otherwise the frames stood up well to sanding and shaping, and the planking material was strong but flexible.
I did hear from Nic at BlueJacket (I hope it's ok to share this) that the kit is due for an upgrade, which would be exciting as it's fundamentally an interesting model and well worth building.
i purchased the kit around 2008, I think it was, when we were visiting Maine and I stopped into their facility in Searsport, ME and got around to building it just a couple years ago. Perhaps the kit had been up-graded since that time. It might even have been a Laughing Whale kit in a Bluekacket box.
I have a Laughing Whale model of Slocum's "Spray" that I had been sort of reluctant to start. I just re-read his "Sailing Alone Around the World" and that has encouraged me to give it a go.
- Cathead, thibaultron, Canute and 1 other
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And I should add: Cathead’s model looks fantastic. Could be taken for a real boat with some clever photoshopping
- Canute, Cathead, thibaultron and 2 others
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I also built this lobster boat and had similar experiences as cathead: bulkheads not correct and needing shims etc. I also thought the plans were very poor and the instructions often bore little relationship to the plans. The wood was brittle and I was constantly fixing broken parts. Over all I was very disappointed with the kit, as I have been with other the Bluejacket kits I built: ironclads Monitor and Virginia.
- Canute, thibaultron, Cathead and 2 others
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The detail is amazing. You have a steady hand and a sharp eye. This model just blows me away.
- hexnut, popeye the sailor, Canute and 2 others
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5 hours ago, Dan Vadas said:
If you intend using that cradle, I'd suggest you cut largish 45 degree angles into the uprights - they look like they will restrict your reach somewhat. I can see bruised wrists coming up .
Danny
Don't think that is necessary, the cradle is foam-core poster board so not likely to injure me. But, point taken, the edges might get in the way. I will see how it goes as i progress. Not sure what to do for a permanent mount if she ever gets finished.
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- ccoyle, Captain Slog, Canute and 1 other
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Now that I have nearly finished the hull I have learned some valuable lessons.
1. Use white glue VERY sparingly.
2. Keep your workspace spotless so that you don't lay a critical part on some wet paint
3. Thicken the bulkheads or add lots of longitudinal bracing so that all of the hull plates lie smoothly.
4. Trim the seam-hiding strips so that the additional armor plates do not overlap and leave an ugly bump.
5. Write part numbers on the back before cutting out.
I can't wait to see what I learn as I attempt the deck furnishings.
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- Old Collingwood, Canute, mtaylor and 3 others
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On 10/4/2017 at 1:32 PM, cog said:
Welcome ship mate! I 'm glad to be of service Thrilled to meet a new face. You might take a look at RGL's (Greg Lester) mind blowing build logs - I do too but I don't tell anybody Do you have a build log here at MSW?
Cheers
I did a log on the Chaperon by Model Shipways and I am doing a paper model now--Helgoland
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Impressive work. I will have to pay attention and perhaps learn something. My plastic models never come out well.
- popeye the sailor, mtaylor, cog and 3 others
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I fill the larger cracks with slivers of wood. They blend in very nicely when sanded.
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Buffalo Bill's Stagecoach by JohnReid - FINISHED
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Amazing model. I thought it was the real thing.