S.Coleman
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Nice and smooth flowing lines you got there. The gun ports look good. Your first layer of planking looks real nice. Good work. -
Never heard of the turpentine trick. Sounds worth trying I think. I like the wax on lines as it also makes the lines look taught.
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You want the bulkheads faired quite abit. Go easy on them as not to take too much off.
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You have done an excellent job on your cutter. Look forward to your next build
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For a decent work lamp I use a base mounted flexible shaft type. I was wondering would LED lights be any good? I have never used them.
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Not wood filler or putty. As mentioned before. Scrap wood and carpenters glue will do the trick. I have been there before.
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Micro wax. I might have a look around for some. I'm willing to try anything. It's good to see others opinions. Cheers guys
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Cheers Mark. I will stay with the tried and tested bees wax from now on. As you said there might be a downside to candle wax. Thanks for the Light bulb trick.
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I just want to pop a question about which wax is best for rigging lines. Usually I make my own wax blocks out of old candles melted down into old ice cube trays. This wax seems to do the trick. But recently I have used bees wax. Is there any advice on which works better? Should I stay with the old melted down candles or continue using bees wax?
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Was looking at Amati Titanic. I'm just not sure what scale would be the best.. I'm sure there is someone in our community that can help you.
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Would it be possible for you to post a pic of this? Just so when it comes time to build I have an idea in my head. Thanks.
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Actually not a bad idea. I always have trouble when it comes to that stage. Thanks for the tip.
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Yes, those lettering sets are the ones. You can measure and mark out very lightly with a pencil to get everything centered and lined up. I have had a look at that website and it is a well stocked store. And have heard great reviews about there service. I hope you have the same experience.
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Your doing a fine job indeed. I like the look of your "Chopper"! Defiantly makes it easier to cut strips in bulk quantities. I'm jealous!
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Copper transfers would be ideal. Surely ther must be some out there. After applying them a coat of clear gloss might aid in protecting them
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A real master piece! Absolutely brilliant. I love your attention to detail. I will be revisiting this log again!
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I had a look in the Painting, weathering and finishing section of this site and scroll through to I'm sure the second last page. There is a post on exactly what you were looking for. It's called "Name Templates" good luck.
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Your model looks great! And yes the kit plans for planking never look right. The best thing you did is ask on this site! Hope all goes well.
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The pirate who is buried in a church
S.Coleman replied to marktime's topic in Nautical/Naval History
Love this stuff! Great read! Thank you for sharing. You Learn something new every day. -
Very neatly done. I have the Perseverance in waiting just as soon as I can finish my blue shadow! Keep up the excellent work!
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It's looking real nice! Patience is the key. Good work
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painting the "Undersides"
S.Coleman replied to geoff's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I have Used a tiny bit of yellow mixed in to offset the color. It has seemed to work for me. As for the reason for hulls to be painted I'm not too sure. -
Still following your build and still amazed. Real neat work. I don't mind a bit of the rigging either.
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Here is a few of the models that I have built over the years
S.Coleman replied to mtdoramike's topic in Wood ship model kits
Thank you for sharing. I have built the King of the Mississippi as well. They look well done! Good work. -
You have an amazing build going on there. Real neat and tidy work. Love it. Everything looks like it fits neat and flush.
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