Glen McGuire
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Your choice of ships to build is always most interesting! Looking forward to your work on this one as well. -
I find it interesting that you weigh your amounts of resin and hardener. I assume that's per the product's instructions. The epoxy resin that I use is very strict about measuring equal amounts of resin and hardener before mixing but does not mention weight. I would think there might be a slight difference in weight between the hardener and resin because their viscosities seem a bit different, but I've never considered it before. Do you use equal measures of resin and hardener based on weight?
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I think you are fixing to be an expert at coppering hulls! Great job so far!
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Nice work with the brush. Your paint job looks great!
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Great idea! This is such a unique rigging job. Very cool to watch and see you pull it all together.
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Thanks for the diagram and explanation of all the wiring. That really helps to understand what I'm looking at in your model. Back to your original question about keeping that thin thread in the shape you want, rather than wrapping around itself. The thinnest thread I use is Uni fly-tying thread 72D, 8/0. To eliminate the natural curves and loops it has from being wound around the spool, I will cut a piece, drag it thru Aleene's Fusion Fabric Glue, pull it taut, and let it dry (the glue dries flexible so the thread is still workable). See pic below where I did all of that and then lay the thread on a piece of paper with a couple of smooth curves. It is just resting on the paper, not glued to it.
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This is such a unique ship, I'm having a hard time figuring out what parts of the ship you are referring to. Is this the anchor hoisting wire you are talking about?
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It's fascinating to watch your problem solving skills put to the test with each step! Such an interesting project.
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Totally agree with Chris. The carving skills on display with the small parts are particularly impressive. Well done, John.
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Hey O.B.one, sorry I'm way late to the build log. Just stumbled upon it today. That is a well-crafted ship. Looks very nice inside the bottle. I'm anxious to see how your sails turn out (I prefer fabric ones myself). I hope you are saving that polka dot material for your next build!
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HMCSS Victoria 1855 by BANYAN - 1:72
Glen McGuire replied to BANYAN's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1851 - 1900
Third time's the charm? I would say those booms are way more than acceptable. They look great and the uniformity of all three is superb.- 993 replies
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Sooooo true! If I had a dollar for all the times I've said to myself, "It's GOT TO be around here somewhere..."
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Nice work on that helicopter, Bob! And your priorities are in good order - kiddos first!! Keep that ticker in good order too! If he ever changes his mind, the longhorns here will welcome him to the herd.
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I agree with you. I like the look. Very nice work so far!
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That is a beautiful model, Jason. Congratulations on your fine work.
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Amazing work, Ian!!! This has been fascinating to follow!
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... and the hits just keep on coming!! "You fancy a bite?" 🤣🤣🤣
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Blue-footed boobies doing a mating dance?!?! OMG! Not sure how anyone will ever top that!
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