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  1. Rustyj
    I also feel that if I'm buying a kit the additional cost for better materials is the way I'll always go. Can't wait to see what else your head and heart come up with.
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    Hi Glenn, Just caught up with your progress and it's looking really nice.
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    That's a great job lining her off. It will make the planking so much better. I'm guessing upper three rows port side bow area? Now I'm going to look for some for myself! Thanks
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    Thanks for the comments and likes everyone.
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    Great job on the drops Mike! I am using a similar technique as we speak.
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    Work has progressed on the stern and I've completed placing all of the figures etc. I can't say enough about the quality of the castings. Now I just have to finish placing the drops and the two figures on the quarter galleries. Now in other news.... a year and a half ago our other shipmate passed leaving our Westie as the sole assistant. The Admiral decreed that a new shipmate must be acquired. After months of searching a suitable replacement was found and arrived this week. She is an eight week old miniature schnauzer. Now some may be wondering why I'm putting this here in my build log? The Admiral knows and supports my ship building hobby but other than the Constitution I don't think she could name any other model I have built over the years. So when the new shipmate arrived I inquired as to the name she had chosen and this floored me. Everyone meet Winnie!!!!!
  7. Rustyj
    Very nicely laid out and explained. Looks like a lot of fun!
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    Thanks Reg. Yes the pear and cherry work really well together. Thanks Glenn. Big is and understatement! I worked with Cheerful right in my lap. Not this time.
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    Glenn, not knowing is not an issue. As you said they look good to me so for once I'm leaving well enough alone. As far as scrapers go if your like me you'll be making a lot more than one! I've printed out the stern frieze and have applied them. They went on well except for the lower counter. My model was off just a little and there was a small gap at the lower molding. I had to reprint the lower counter at 102% so that it would fit correctly. Also using nzreg's idea for attaching the hull to work on the stern worked terrifically. Thanks! Oh and the shop foreman was awake, sort of.
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    Looking really good Fred.
  11. Rustyj
    Welcome aboard Adriano! As I'm sure you already know both of those shops are a lot of fun to build. I look forward to seeing both progress.
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    Hi Glenn, No sharpening. Just cut the profile and scrap. The hardest part for me was learning the angle to hold the scraper and the amount of pressure. I also found that going with the grain works better. I also got the dullcoat today, just sprayed them I think they look good. I do have weathering powders but I don't think they would right for this.
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    Thanks Joe. I have been away more than at it but the hot weather gave me a bit more free time.
  14. Rustyj
    Dullcoat it is! Thanks Chuck. 😁
  15. Rustyj
    Thanks Reg and Steve, I'm thinking about WOP or a fine spray coating of a matt fixative or poly. Hmmm..... Thanks for all the likes too!
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    As you can see I've applied the Old Masters Fruitwood Gel Stain to the stern decorations. I applied the stain with a soft paint brush, let it sit for a couple of minutes and then used a clean dry brush to even out and wipe off the excess stain. I left the drops undone so you can see the difference. Here is one figure tacked temporarily in place to see how it looks and I'm happy with it. One question though would be after staining the pieces should they be sealed with something or leave them as is?
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    Watching you use string will be a great learning experience and I look forward to your updates. Travel safe!
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    I agree Glenn. I spent a couple hours last night cleaning up the flash etc. on the pieces and will start experimenting soon. I'll temporarily tack them in place to evaluate the look.
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    Glad you liked it JJ and I look forward to your next update! Thanks Chuck, I was wondering if I could do the Fruitwood 1st and if needed darker later. Thanks Reg. Yes Ben they were actually a lot of fun. Chucks design modifications really improve them. Thanks for all the like too!
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    Hi Pete, Welcome back and it's great to see you building again! Nice work as always.
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    I've had plenty of free time the past week and I was able to complete the port qgalleries roof and the starboard side frieze, moldings and qgallaries roof. Next I'll start fitting the figures and stern moldings etc. One decision I need to make is what color to go with for the resin cast figures and moldings. I'm undecided if I'll stick with the fruitwood gel stain Chuck used or go with something a bit darker. I do like the fruitwood color and think the contrast may look real good. The hard part is there is little extra material to test on. I'll post some ideas soon.
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    Looking good Bob and it's great to see you back at it!
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    Hi Glenn, Everything turned out magnificently. Your explanations will truly help those who follow. It also shows that no matter how closely we try to stick to the plans there are always slight variations, created by us, as we build. Adapting and correcting them as we go is what makes for so much "fun".
  24. Rustyj
    Great workshop B.E. Really enjoying your build. I'm also interested in the Lady Isabella and may have to breakout the cc. 😊
  25. Rustyj
    Oh that is great. I'm thinking I'll be doing the same when I get to the stern! Thanks

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