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  • Birthday 07/24/1964

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    Nevada, USA
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    Plastic models, historical fiction, gaming, gardening.

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  1.    GrandpaPhil reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by Bolithofan - FINISHED - Revell - PLASTIC - 1969 H-329
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  11. Bolithofan
    Well, gonna call this one finished. The aft of the deck is badly warped, so were the masts. The mizzen leaned so far forward, there was no way to make it look good. The strain on the standing rigging would have been too much and something would have snapped. The mast pieces were also very warped. So I have decided to wrap this one up. I am happy with my first model in over 25 years. I'll find a little case for it and show it happily. I am going to move along to my vintage 96 scale Cutty Sark. Be back soon!
  12. Bolithofan
    Hulls are painted and ready to go. I'll assemble the halves and the deck tonight. Wish me luck!
  13.    Bolithofan reacted to a post in a topic: New Bedford Whaleboat by John Ruy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 3/4”=1’ (1/16 scale) - Plank-On-Frame Wood Kit
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  20. Bolithofan
    Hi again, Thank you all for the kind comments. Great community here! I straightened the deck REASONABLY. It's not perfect, but it fits in the hull. I carefully pulled off the old cannons and cleaned up the trucks. I am not a good painter, never was, but started the deck and hulls with enthusiasm. Here is some headway tonight.
  21.    Bolithofan reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by Bolithofan - FINISHED - Revell - PLASTIC - 1969 H-329
  22. Bolithofan
    Fantastic work!
  23. Bolithofan
    Thanks for the replies! I have safely removed the cannons so I can clean then up. The cannons were basically placed on the carriages and then cement poured over them! Goodness. I'll try some warm water to straighten the deck. You are correct Lou, the hulls do have slots for the deck, my only worry is that warp is almost 1/4" on the port side and might stress when cemented in. I'd hate for it to separate later. Here is a picture of the box, fun kit so far. It's a starter for my larger 1964 Revell Cutty Sark that I purchased. Intact and all pieces there! Posts to come.
  24.    Bolithofan reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by Bolithofan - FINISHED - Revell - PLASTIC - 1969 H-329
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  26. Bolithofan
    Hi all, Starting this kit, bought it on Ebay. Seems to be complete. I have a few issues with the deck though, it's warped with age. I am hoping somebody might have some good tips on how to flatten it so that I can start painting and refurbishing it. As you can see, the model was started and abandoned. Luckily all the parts seem to be there. The deck was started, hastily painted, cannons cemented down but not cleanly. I will fix all that. But I need to straighten this deck before I paint. Any suggestions? Steam? Boiling water? Microwave? Thank you!
  27. Bolithofan
    Welcome from Nevada, USA!
  28. Bolithofan
    Thank you all. Have a few projects up now. I'll post some builds soon. Thank you and welcome to others after me!
  29. Bolithofan
    Good day, Thank you for accepting me into the forums. I am a long time modeler, although it's been a few years since my last project. I plan on going slowly into plastic for now, and keeping the scale small. I have a small, vintage constitution that I will start with. With time I hope to move larger in size and complexity. For now, my new vintage model will be my project and I hope to post some pictures. As for other hobbies, I do some video game modding, cooking, reading historical fiction, gardening and off roading with my 2015 Jeep Willis. Thank you.

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