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    Hello I am looking to purchase a thickness Sander, I live in California. I am spoiled I love the Byrnes Machines. Any suggestions? Thank you, Nick
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    Your deck work is fantasitc where did you learn this? Nick
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    Nice Ship, One thing about building these models one is learning all the time how to build these. I like the colors!Nick
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    This is my attempt with basswood and an xacto knife. Not happy, i did use a template and glued the paper on the wood. I will try some hard wood next. Thanks for the help, Nick
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    I have been using an xacto knife, i do have a very small belt sander I can use. I also have a scroll saw but i thought the parts would be so small. I do have Cherry wood stock
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    Hello, I am trying to contruct boom jaws for the Bowdoin. Can someone please help me an tell how me to contruct them. I have been using basswood for the jaws, and a 3x5 card paper as a template then gluing the pater with rubber cement. My cuts are not coming out evenly, this is my 3x trying to build them. Should i be measuring these out and using a a straight edge. Thank you very much! Nick
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    Good Morning Sir,

    I am looking for a good flat paint for an Airbrush, I am in the process of looking for a system.

    I like Acrylics since they are easy to clean. I have heard distilled water works well for a thinner.

    Thanks, Nick

     

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    Thank you for your insight! Nick
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    If someone can recommend a bottle flat paint for airbrushing please let me know. I am planning to order an airbrush system soon Thank you Nick
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    Hello any suggestions for a good acrylic paint for airbrushes? I have Model Expo Paint I was wondering if I could use those paints and thin them down? Thank you Nick
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    Thank you for the help and sharing!
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    Its an amercan ship , 1925-1932, Bowdoin, Model by Blue Jacket Thank you, Nick
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    Hello I need some guidence how to construct the booms and gaffs. The directions are not really all that detailed in Blue Jacket. Shound i make a template? the question is how big and what would be the measurements. Seems I will scratch build these? Thank goodness for Model Ship World. I love the ship its going to be nice when finished. Thank you, Nick
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    Hello, Is this company still in business? Just wondering i havent seen his Ad here the last couple on months? Thanks, Nick
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    Boy you are moving on this project! what did you for wood filler? Spackle or water putty? For the deck Pine stain? I havent done much on my project, just alot of sanding! The red paint for the hull? what product? Thanks, Nick
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    You can use spackle or Durams Water Putty, great stuff you can control the consistancy, dries very hard and sands well!
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    Hello Everyone ! can anyone tell me of a product that will close up small wood pores , to prep for a very smooth surface?I have some saw cross cuts to hide also. I used to build model rockets and there was a product called sanding sealer which one would paint on the wood then let the wood dry then sand. this was many years ago. Thanks Nick
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    Has anyone used dark wood putty rather than tree nails for the decks? Just a thought. Thanks, Nick
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    Hello, I am possibly thinking about bulding the HMS Victory. I was worndering if anyone could suggest a high quality Kit? I understand it is a huge time commitment. The other question is there a model that would prep me for a build like the Victory. I have been bulding ships over 25 years. Thanks, Nick
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    thank you, Nick
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    Thank you love the Pup!
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    Hello need some clarification please. I have looked at several planking fans, i see there is an end point and where the the lines fan out. In order construct this correctly i use whatever the plank width is, Example 3/16, then draw the fan the lines out, at its widest point, then divide the hull in 4 sections. I then place the fan over the section and that will give the measurements to taper the wood, Correct? Please correct me if i am off base. Thanks, Nick
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    Hello ! I am planning to save up for a mini Lathe, does any one have any suggestions and also what accessories I should purchase? I have been practicing on a friend's large lathe to get the feel . Thanks, Nick
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    Below are pictures of my cap rails. Nick
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    I am also looking a good company that would sell milled wood. I used to purchase from Warnner Woods, but i think they are no longer. Thank you Nick

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