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  1. Micklen32
    They seem to be coming forward nicely Adriaan Very similar to the bow of the Thermopylae if a lot bigger I don't know whether a sharp bow is easier than one like the Endeavour or not I hope to be back in action in a few days but my ribs are still very sore
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    Hi Eamonn What happened with the last mix that ran was that it was a shade too thin Normally when airbrushing the paint dries quite quickly If it is a bit thin and I put a bit too much on.........Runs As to the colour of the base coat it is best if it is slightly lighter, but it doesn't matter too much if it is quite a bit lighter You just may need an extra spray What it doesn't want to be is a fair bit darker as it will affect a lighter colour Just to let you all know I had a bit of a fall today and bruised my ribs so I may be a bit in an out of here
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    I am working hard trying to get the hull nice and smooth with the right colour As you can see I am getting a slight problem with runs My plan is to use this paint to get a perfect base I have just sent off for some Vallejo airbrush paint as they have a fantastic range I have got Light Sea Grey and Hull Red They were the ones that most closely matched the ship as she is how Also being proper airbrush paint I shouldn't get the same problem with runs as I did with the paint I had to thin myself Going to take my time on this as it is important to get a good finish on a metal hull
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    It's times like this I wish I still had my lathe I do mine by hand as I am fairly sure then I won't destroy them So far I haven't
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    How is it bending Adriaan ? It looks fine but I have had problems bending planks that thick I guess it's all down to enough soaking Yours do look to be coming around fine
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    Great work Slog It's all about taking that extra little step It makes everything look so much better
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    Absolutely superb Grant They look so realistic in use It does make us look at our efforts with the blocks that come with the kits, and see they are a little lacking The time spent has been well worth it
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    Very nice indeed Steve Totally different to mine of course Mine are simply painted black Your whole assembly does look better scale than mine as a couple of things on mine do look a little large Certainly keeping up with your flawless standard
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    Tell me about it Eamonn I won't say they are that complicated but if everything doesn't fit perfectly they just won't spray properly And the needles in them are as sharp as any tattoo gun
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    I love those sash clamps of yours Adriaan I have a couple of small ones but thet are metal and very heavy I presume yours are plastic and a lot easier to use Good luck with the planking I normally do that sort of thing with crossed fingers
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    Rolling, or should I say floating, along very nicely Adriaan
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    Class work Tom Class work Looks very smooth and natural
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    Been very busy and no time for anything I have bought a new airbrush though with multiple nozzles and needles so it will work properly unlike my old one where I mixed nozzles and needles That just don't work I am getting a fine nozzle and needle for that so when everything arrives I should be able to do everything So I am waiting for my new airbrush to arrive before I do a lot more
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    My eyes were drawn to that double/violin block as I have had a few of them to make Yours is absolutely superb Steve I wish mine looked half as good as that I know it helps to have top quality blocks to start with But the work needed to make a block like that is outstanding
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    Thanks a lot both
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    Just working hard today on getting the hull smooth It's not the easiest thing but I am getting there Hope to get the airbrush out tomorrow We shall see There are photos of the finished guitar on the Endeavour log if you want a look
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    Just a quickie to show you how the guitar finished A couple of views inside And some outside with The Admiral holding it Not allowed to show her face as she says she doesn't take a good photo PS. Well pleased with the box of drills I bought Have a look on the Will log
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    You gotta see this I was over the moon with the drills I have bought Set Contains: 0.4mm X 10pcs, 0.5mm X 10pcs, 0.6mm X 10pcs 0.7mm X 10pcs, 0.8mm X 10pcs, 0.9mm X 10pcs 1.0mm X 5pcs, 1.1mm X 5pcs, 1.2mm X 5pcs 1.3mm X 5pcs, 1.4mm X 5pcs, 1.5mm X 5pcs 1.6mm X 5pcs, 1.8mm X 5pcs, 2.0mm X 5pcs 2.1mm X 5pcs, 2.2mm X 5pcs, 2.3mm X 5pcs 2.4mm X 5pcs, 2.5mm X 5pcs, 2.6mm X 5pcs 2.8mm X 5pcs, 3.0mm X 5pcs, 3.2mm X 5pcs That lot for £9.95 They are in a divisional case with a fitted cover inside a large plastic video case type box http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/getdirectshop that is the eBay shop they came from if you want a look Not done a thing today as we have been Busy Busy Busy Back to work tomorrow
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    I sometimes wonder how people do it I am fairly limited where I can sand because of the dust I thought I had it sanded pretty good but when I got it back under the spotlights I have set up over my work table in the bedroom it just showed how bad it was Anyway I have filled and cleaned off round the top of the hull and sanded for ages, with what looks like a lot more to do It was really annoying as it was quite dull out when I wanted to do the sanding so I had to do it in the hall Now the sun is shining as it was this morning when I was doing something else Oh well, these things are sent to try us I will have to fit up some spotlights in the hall All that just to do a bit of sanding
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    Yes Adriaan, it is looking like it's gonna be good I know everyone is saying take care with this, but I am just repeating it as it is one of my failings Great job
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    Great work again Tom I used to like doing stuff like that when I had the Unimat As I keep saying it can make so much difference by improving the supplied items if they are not quite up to scratch
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    Oh dear I see I have been promoted Never mind I won't let it go to my head I finished the guitar today I am waiting for a nice sunny day to get some nice photos to really show off the flip paint finish I did a bit on the Will as well I had a look and tried putting 1mm plank round the inside I wasn't happy So I tried 2mm Much better I will let that dry right off then sand it level I will then smooth off the inside with filler The sand sand sand
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    I wish I had the kit to do that sort of work Slog It's called the Tree of Life neck and is mainly connected to Steve Vai who uses the Ibanez Jem Evo with that neck
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    I think I see what you mean Ron Yes planking the inside of the hull would make life easier I guess and I do have plenty of planking As to the plastic parts, I have already replaced the deadeyes and blocks I will see how the others pan out as they come
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    Good question Eamonn They are not nice holes for filling as they are 'bottomless' as it were So they may sink on drying and need several applications You see on the drawing where the planking is on the bow and it is a similar distance on the stern I will wait for some more responses and then come to some sort of a decision

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