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That looks really good Alan, I have a couple of old White Ensign Models subjects that are mixed media and I always shut the box again when I look inside. 😆 given your fine Galatea maybe I should give them a try! -
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Looking very tidy Dan.
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Welcome to MSW!
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Congratulations Chris, another fine card build. You have inspired me,I might have to get a card model out of my stash next time I hit a hard bit on my current project.
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Santa must think you have been a good boy this year David! 🤶 Good progress on the shrouds. 👍
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Great job, interesting subject!
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Well as Sparkler is undergoing an 'ugly' phase of the build; lots and sanding, filling, primer - repeat and there is nothing much to report until that stage is done, I thought I would show the progress so far on the little 18ft. Cutter I have bought from VM to go with it. This is one of Vanguard's wood mini kits and not the latest 3D printed incarnation. I just wanted to try one, but can see myself getting the printed versions in future. There are a few logs on MSW for these mini kits, so I won't repeat what has already been said elsewhere, other than to note they are just as great quality as the main kits. The only thing I have tried to do is hone my planking skills on this smaller scale, so I did shaping and edge bending as with the main kit. I used the Super Phatic glue mentioned before and pinned the planks in place as I went. One of the hairiest parts 😬 was removing the MDF bulkheads after sanding the outer hull. - All went well in the end, but what a relief not to break anything! 😁 The last picture shows a 'dry-fit' of the P.E. deck parts. More updates in due course as I need relief from sanding & filling, thanks for looking in. 👋
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Good to see you back in the saddle Bob, making model ships is good for the soul!
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“Pew Pew” ⚡ that should have the Rebel Alliance quaking in the boots! 😆 I was going to wish you good luck on the new investment, but somehow think you will be fine - churning out 100’s of Surprises in 2026!
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Thank you Andy for your (not at all inane) ramblings and great photographs of the principles shown on a real boat! You deserve that drink! 🍹
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Evening all, second planking is complete. Well the laying of planks anyway - much sanding and filling to be done now. Overall happy with the results for a bluff bow, but equally glad it is being hidden under paint and copper! 😆 So those of you who like the look of plain wood need to avert your gaze from this log from now on.... 😎
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Looks excellent Dan, glad you keep updating your log for us. 👍
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Great scratch details and painting Dan, agreed does look rather “Spiffy” 😁
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HMS Snake by drtrap - Caldercraft
AJohnson replied to drtrap's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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That looks very good. The details of the deck below are something else.
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They look great Chris, as you know I'm wrangling one of your 18ft. wood Cutter models for Sparkler at the moment. It is a great challenge and will look fine when done, but my skills mean it won't match the fine detail in your boats above.
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