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  1. AJohnson
    Well thank you all for following along and the kind words and encouragement, these are the last few pictures of the finished model. Final touches were the rigging, handrails, crew ladder and life rings made out of slices of plastic sprue that had a hole drilled in it. Also added a little cotton wool glued along the waterline in places to 'hide' the base of the model. Now, I really must get back to my Vanguard "Nisha" ! after this initial foray into card models 😄
  2. AJohnson
    Really nice and tidy work again David, I like the use of the cardboard templates. 👍
  3. AJohnson
    Brilliant model, well done! 👏
  4. AJohnson
    Very nice scene, what era is this? The lighthouse seems more recent the Brig timeless 👏
  5. AJohnson
    Here you go, after much rummaging in the garage and disturbed dust and spider webs we have this Ol’ girl awaiting her turn on the slipway. I have had this years, - you can tell by the state of the “Dead Sea Scrolls” that pass for plans! 🤣 I this bought from an old chap who said he would not get around to building it (I’m in danger of following that path myself if not careful!) Interesting to compare a 1/32 to 1/250 scale Puffer.
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    Ah that is good news, I have had my old Caldercraft “Northlight” Puffer years and just chickened out of doing it! If we were each other’s “Wingman” we might just build them! 🤣 A dual build if you like. You have given me an idea - hold my beer….
  7. AJohnson
    The stern decorations have come out really well, lovely job! 👏
  8. AJohnson
    Another Victim about to fall to the “Dark Arts” 👹
  9. AJohnson
    Agreed they look the business, she is starting to get her teeth! 👏
  10. AJohnson
    Meticulous work Slog, I really admire the patience and perseverance to do the detail that probably won’t be seen, but WE know you did it! 👏
  11. AJohnson
    Looking very good Sam, I have this kit in my stash, so following your progress with interest. 👍
  12. AJohnson
    Decided I needed to think about mounting the Puffer before I got onto the delicate rigging phase. Used a small rectangular piece of MDF then made a sea “texture” using Gesso. Painted using a mix of brown, crimson and Phthalo blue, with some light highlights for the wake and a few wave tops. Nothing too over the top. Finished in Acrylic gloss medium and gloss varnish
  13. AJohnson
    Lovely painting skills again OC 👏
  14. AJohnson
    Brilliant work Chris! 👏 I hope your friend has big shelves in his new house when he moves!
  15. AJohnson
    The link in the post Gregory posted (#198) is a very good read, the binnacle houses the compass(s) and lamp to read by night.
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    Oh heck guys, this sounds bad! 😥Snake is my next ‘big’ build once I finish a couple of project’s off that are close. Though I am going to ‘kit bash’ it into a different “Cruizer” class ship rigged of 1830s vintage, so probably will end up semi-scratch built anyway.
  17. AJohnson
    I know that look, get that at home from my pooches! - “Will you stop what you are doing, we need to go sniff some lampposts and bums NOW!”
  18. AJohnson
    Very nice detailing and painting effects! 👏
  19. AJohnson
    Oh, how we suffer for our Art! 😆 That said, I bet you have to be careful separating some of the printed parts from the little "stalks" 🤯
  20. AJohnson
    Sorry that does not compute for me Chris, now I have tried it, how the heck to you get the edges to line up! 🤔, you lured me into the ‘Dark Arts’ and then you show us card parts that look like moulded ones! Witchcraft I say! 🧙
  21. AJohnson
    I know, Greg probably has enough ‘spares’ to equip an entire 1/350 fleet. 🤣 But I understand, once you know there is something more accurate out there, well, that is one awful scratch to not itch! If you are going to build a “Roma” you probably only doing it once, so might as well do it right! 👏
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    Must admit, I left off the Binnacle securing rope on my Bounty, it was trapped between the belaying rails, so I chickened out. I may go back and redo that when I get back to my Bounty. I will see how you do it! 😁
  23. AJohnson
    Nice detailing you added there. 👏 - Looking good!
  24. AJohnson
    Those look stunning, I have in mind a few 1/350 RN subjects and had looked at this company, but wasn't sure, the quality you have there has made up my mind. Now I just need to plan what I would need for a few projects to make the postage work for me and get a few items/projects in together. Thanks for sharing a look at your goodies Greg. 👍
  25. AJohnson
    Really tidy Chris 👏

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