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S.Coleman replied to kier's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
You have to be careful with fillers for this as some types shrink as they dry. I use a filler called builders bog. It's the same as some plasterers use Im not sure if you get it over in England or not. It's a selleys brand. Always leave the filler proud so you have something to work with. It's easier to sand it down than build it up. -
What a brilliant job you have done. It's come along a great succses. Now the fiddly part of rigging is here. Good luck!
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Wow! Lots of details included on this build. It's coming along real good. I like the idea of the flickering LEDs.
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Good work Chuck ! Such a nice clean sharp build you have. I have waiting for me the HM cutter Mermaid. So eventually when I start that I will be using this build as a reference. If that's ok of course.
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I see what you mean. Had to read it a couple of times haha. I'm sure that your method will work out fine. Problem solved. The build looks great so far. I checked in on this build way back when the first frames were being built. Looks real good.
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Well. I can say that this looks like an absolute succes. Well done. You put a lot of time and effort into this and it looks like it was worth it. Geat job
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Hey I love your weathering on the hull. Looks a million bucks! Real neat and tidy job. Well done.
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You defiantly got this one in the bag! Looking real great! And fiddlely.
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A true treasure you have. It looks amazing. I bet a few drinks is in order when that last rope is added on.
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These carvings that were painted, using cheap paints as Michael pointed out. What was put into these paints to stand up to the harshness of the seas winds etc. Being cheap I could imagine lots and lots of repainting going on. How did they preserve the color way back in the 17th and 18th century being an exterior paint?
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Looking real smart. Real clean work. As a first time wooden ship modeler you keep that habit of a clean work space. So many of us have picked up that bad habit of messy work areas. Keep up the excellent work
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A big pat on the back for you! I love the decorative statues all painted up. And nice work on your gun carriages.
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That's an excellent job your doing. I have read somwhere on this site you can age the sails using teabags to get that old look about them. How do you feel about the running rigging colourwise? Are you still happy with the beige rope?
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CA glue question
S.Coleman replied to MikeB4's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
I would prefer PVA (Carpenters wood Glue) when gluing wooden items together. If you choose CA glue, take Brians advice and mix it with titebond -
latino nail nailer
S.Coleman replied to djs's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
So no nails included in the kit? I have used railway tacks. (the little nails that hold the track down) they do work nicely. I think finishing nails would be too big. My best bet would be to order some from your hobby dealer. You can't go wrong then. -
In the corel kit the, Lieda pleasure yacht. The plans call for a type of wood called "Tungan". to be used for planking the deck. Can someone send a pic of what this wood looks like. I've never come across this wood before. And if I have than it was called something else. Just want to be sure I'm using the right material. Thanks
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