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LoydB

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  1. No visible residue, but if I’m planning on painting it later, I’ll give it a light wipe with a q-tip and some ISO just to make sure.
  2. Jeweler's wax pencils are my goto for placing photoetch. After one too many cases of tweezers launching PE pieces into the void, this is all I use anymore. https://www.amazon.com/Rhinestone-Rhinestones-Tweezers-sharpener-Triangular/dp/B093PZ4NJ4/
  3. Shaped and installed the first broad plank. I need to be more aggressive on the inner bevels on the other one, I'm going to have to do some touchup sanding to get rid of the stairstep.
  4. This Dspiae one is loud and expensive (use Ali Express for cheapest, though that was pre-tariff). But it works really well for me.
  5. This is what I'm working on while wood glue dries. The SD (super deformed) range are basically cartoon versions of the bigger Gundam mechs. They are great for getting kids into building, as they take less than an hour if you're not actually painting them. I use them as test subjects for paint schemes I might want to try on larger models. This one is going to feature a Mojave Orange pearl and ZBO Hypershift pearl from DipYourCar, plus I want to try some scribing and detailing techniques.
  6. MODS - please add FINISHED to the thread title, thanks! This one wrapped a week or so ago, I had to get the photo booth set up again. I'm happy with how it came out, particularly the automotive lacquer paint (https://tropicalglitz.net/products/pinkalicious).
  7. I’ve got the Sherbourne slotted for after the Lady.
  8. This is my next build, thanks for the log, it is going to be really helpful!
  9. When attaching the second garboard plank, the transom snapped off the knee. Emergency CA and kicker was deployed. I also filled some small gaps in the bottom. Moving on to the next set of planks today.
  10. I used the inverse of the sticker to mask off the shield for painting - I've never been a fan of stickers. Almost done.
  11. Did the beveling on the garboard planks last night, and worked a little more on beveling the frames. I'm going to start the shaping this evening. The whole rolling bevel thing in the instructions didn't really become clear until I started working on it, then it made sense.
  12. @JacquesCousteau @palmerit Thanks guys. I managed to get it apart without breaking anything or cutting myself. Didn't see the tip about waiting 24 hours before it was already reglued and clamped in. I'll make sure it is bonded solid before I start on the planking.
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