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LoydB

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  1. LoydB
    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. LoydB
    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. LoydB
    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. LoydB
    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. LoydB
    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. LoydB
    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. LoydB
    I’ve got the Sherbourne slotted for after the Lady.
  8. LoydB
    This is my next build, thanks for the log, it is going to be really helpful!
  9. LoydB
    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. LoydB
    Both bent, will start glue up this afternoon.
  11. LoydB
    Started bending the garboard planks.
  12. LoydB
    I used the inverse of the sticker to mask off the shield for painting - I've never been a fan of stickers. Almost done.
  13. LoydB
    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.
  14. LoydB
    Gorgeous build!
  15. LoydB
    @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.
  16. LoydB
    Thanks! I will see if I can loosen the frame piece. This is the only one far enough off that I could actually measure it.
  17. LoydB
    This is one of those kits that I absolutely love, and absolutely do not have the space for it. Following along to live vicariously through you.
  18. LoydB
    Last night I did the bevels on the frames. I've got one frame that's not perfectly centered, but I think it will work out ok after dry fitting the garboard planks. Looking at how thin the planking sheet is, getting the bevels on them right is going to be exciting...
  19. LoydB
    After comparing the quality of Vanguard vs. other companies, I’m not sure I’ll buy anything other than Vanguard going forward (other than a battleship I want to do). I’ve got the Lady Eleanor and the Sherbourne in the queue, and can see myself just working my way up to the multi-mast kits.
  20. LoydB
    Not pictured, but I used the one-piece bottom, so I scribed between the planks to give it some definition. Sanded the frames, and then glued up!
  21. LoydB
    This is looking good.
  22. LoydB
    After a lovely four-day family vacation at the coast, I unpacked the knock-off Legos and worked on the build board.
  23. LoydB
    I believe they are, but you have to email them. I'm eying one to go with my sander.
  24. LoydB
    UPS charged me $40 before they would deliver my Vanguard Lady Eleanor this week.
  25. LoydB
    What pretreatment did you use before painting? Sanding sealer? This is a great log.

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