Wawona59
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New BlueJacket Shipcrafters kit in development: West Coast lumber schooner
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Hello and thank you for having me
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Welcome to Model Ship World Danny. This is a great modelling community. Would you tell us more about the model you will be building? Welcome Aboard
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The latest to begin the Model Shipways 3 kit set
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My introduction on Model Ship World
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My introduction on Model Ship World
Wawona59 replied to ANDY GRAY's topic in New member Introductions
A very warm welcome to Model Ship World Andy. Nice work on your Endeavor. The Caldercraft Victory will be much more of a challenge than your Endeavor. I recommend that you get a couple of reference books before you begin your Victory build. I like the following books to start with: 1. The Anatomy of Nelson's Ships by Nepean Longridge. This is a classic ship modeling book that will be useful for future builds as well. The fold-out drawings by George Campbell are excellent. 2. Anatomy of the Ship Series: The 100 Gun Ship by John McKay. This book has detailed drawings of the framing and interior spaces of the Victory. Both of these can be purchased at reasonable cost in the used book market. I purchased my copies of each of these from Thriftbooks.com for about $35 each. Best wishes on your Victory build. I do hope that you consider starting a build log. There are a lot of experienced ship modelers on MSW who are willing to answer questions. Welcome Aboard! -
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The latest to begin the Model Shipways 3 kit set
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Wawona59 replied to Taken Aback's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome to Model Ship World Brian. You are in the right place. There is a lot of experience on this site as well as modelers willing to help. Enjoy your ship modeling journey and don't stress yourself about mistakes, "Mistakes Happen". There really isn't a mistake that can't be fixed. Enjoy the process. Welcome Aboard! -
Very nice rigging work Nic (as usual). I've been eagerly anticipating this kit ever since the kit development was first announced. Is there an estimated release date as well as an estimated price point for this kit? I'd like to put this on my wish list to give to "Santa-wife". I think I've been a pretty good boy this year.
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Red Jacket by John Ruy - Marine Model Company - 1/16”=1’ (1/192 scale) - Vintage Solid Hull Clipper Ship Kit
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Lowell Grand Banks Dory by Galkar - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:24
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Forester 1900 by sheepsail - Model Shipways - 1:128
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uthor #29 Posted yesterday at 03:05 PM I think one of the main reasons that the Wawona was scrapped was due to a gross lack of $$funding. The city of Seattle wasn't interested in participating financially in the Wawona project. In fact, I recall that the city wanted the Wawona removed from her berth on South Lake Union as a public danger and eyesore. There also was a proposal to include the Wawona as the centerpiece of the South Lake Union Park https://historylink.org/Content/Media/Photos/Small/wawona 3.jpg The wood salvaged from the Wawona was used by Seattle artist John Grade to create a series of sculptures now in private collections. Another of the Wawona sculptures resides in the Seattle Museum of History and Industry (MOHI). https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.5a44BuVDWkG2KvE9v4Hh6wHaE8?w=231&h=180&c=7&r=0&o=7&dpr=1.6&pid=1.7&rm=3 . At least the salvaged wood was used to create something that could be enjoyed in the future.
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Could this be the Wawona Chomp Chomp video we're discussing?
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Santos-Dumont 14 BIS build by FokkerD7 - Model Airways
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Welcome to MSW Rowland. I really like your lobster smack. You've done some very nice and clean work. Your models will only get better as you progress in this wonderful pastime.
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As mentioned earlier in this thread, the key to a successful brushed finish is 1. Surface Preparation (and cleanliness) 2. Technique (and practice) 3. High quality artists' brushes purchased at an art supply store. 4. Proper care, maintenance and storage of your brushes. 5. High Quality paints such as artist' acrylics. 6. Thin the paint to the consistency of a stain and plan on multiple coats maintaining a wet edge. I used to use a Paache Model H which is a decent airbrush for starting out and can adequately do most tasks. Then, I switched to a double action Harder & Steenbeck but I never use it. It's unused and still in the box. I'll probably just end up selling it on MSW. Once you've bought the airbrush, compressor and some sort of paint booth and airbrush cleaning supplies you've spent some $$. I find my go-to is still a hand brush. It's quiet without a noisy compressor. I frequently work on my models at night when the family is asleep. Stick to hand brush painting and practice your techniques.
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I'm really enjoying following along with this build. I never thought of using hot hide glue for a wooden ship model. I learned something there. Since hide glue has been used for centuries to build furniture it stands to reason that it should also work on a wooden ship model. Keep up with your great work.
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Welcome to Model Ship World Willi. Working sailing ship models, especially square-rigged models have been a source of utter amazement ever since I read John Bowen's book on the subject many moons ago. Your models are absolutely beautiful! I hope we will be treated to more of your work in the future. Welcome Aboard
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I have a book called, "Pacific Schooner Wawona" by Harriet Tracy DeLong. Published by Documentary Book Publishers Corporation Bellevue Washington 1985.
It has a good many photos of the Wawona that might be helpful in building this vessel.
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Your Forrester is really coming along nicely. I'm enjoying following your modeling techniques and use of different materials. I'm learning a lot. As for thickness of the planks, I'm finding the Bridge City HP-8 plane delivers precise thickness cuts. It's a bit pricey at $100 but I really enjoy it. https://cdn.dictum.com/media/image/f5/6b/bb/720954_01_P_WE_8_Bridge_City_HP_8_Mini_Einhandhobel_WZ_jpg_c1.jpg
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Welcome to Model Ship World! Ship modeling is a great, relaxing, pastime (most of the time) and Model Ship World is, in my opinion, the best ship modeling site. MSW has about 40,000+ members worldwide. Our members have experience from newbie/novice to expert with 50+ years of ship modeling experience and everything in between. I've never had anything but positive feedback from any MSW member. For a little inspiration, check out some of the build logs in both kit as well as scratch built models. Welcome aboard and don't be shy about asking questions.
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I think this model could be built as either the C.A. Thayer or Wawona as both are essentially the same. Can you guess what my preference would be?
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