Pfälzer
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What a mess you've made. It's minus 45 degrees there? My wife is already shivering here at -5. -
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HMS Victory by Pfälzer - Corel - 1:98
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Hello everyone, I'm currently pulling the shrouds, which, as you know, is a tedious task. And as is often the case with such work, you end up doing something else in between. Now, Corel has such beautiful rosettes on its lights, but unfortunately they are completely soldered on. They're much too far back, which makes no sense and certainly doesn't look good. So I had to cut off the piece and drill it out. Once again, I have to thank my dentist for his ingenious tool, which made the process a breeze. Greetings to you all Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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Hi everyone, I'm starting to make the shrouds. The old book I bought with the Victory mentioned using cobbler's pitch to ‘tar’ the ropes. Well, I got some cobbler's wax and tested it out, as the rope from Corel seems quite rustic. I think it looks pretty good. It's also nice and stiff. Best regards
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Put together dry, it doesn't look too bad.
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Hey Bob, my friend, I'll take a closer look at this construction. Because at some point I want to put this beautiful ship from in my shipyard. However, I'll probably only do so according to some plans or, if from a manufacturer, then from Corel. Because if you want it to be truly original, it can't be symmetrical, and I'm very good at crooked. Have fun, my dear.
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Happy new Year Bob
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Mast's and Bowspriet are ready for Rigging
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Very Nice these 40 years old Ropes
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Now both get ready. Happy New Year
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Novice: AL Sanfrancisco II or OcCre San Martin?
Pfälzer replied to Arnie-75's topic in Wood ship model kits
Well, judging by your introduction, you don't seem to be a complete beginner, so I'm sure you'll manage it. I also don't think the difference between Al and Occre is particularly earth-shattering. With Occre, you have the advantage of a fairly good illustrated paper instruction manual and a lifetime spare parts guarantee. You can think what you like about them, but the guarantee is actually reliable. The wood was of good quality, as were the fittings, but you can read all about that in my construction report. There is also a very good video on YouTube that you can use for help. I really enjoyed building this model and it taught me a lot. It is always important to go through the construction plans and descriptions in advance, which is also appropriate for my current Corel build and my previous Amati build. The manufacturers do not seem to differ in this respect. With both, you still have the old conventional construction method where you can contribute your own creativity. To be honest, I have to criticise the new-fangled ones like Vanguard. Every little board and hole is pre-lasered. But everyone has to decide for themselves, and I also understand those manufacturers. They also have to see how they can survive with so many double left-handers nowadays. Regards Translated with DeepL.com (free version) -
Novice: AL Sanfrancisco II or OcCre San Martin?
Pfälzer replied to Arnie-75's topic in Wood ship model kits
Hello Arnie, Which part of western Germany are you from? As you can see from my username, we may not be far apart. I also built the San Martin, with a few modifications. So I have some original parts left over and know the pitfalls of the kit, so I could be of some help. Perhaps this will help you make your decision. Greetings from the Palatinate -
Recommended First Machine
Pfälzer replied to vvvjames's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
This question should not even arise. We build ships from centuries ago when there was no electricity. That's why there are deliberately no machines at my shipyard; here, we build ships just like they did back then. Especially since you have to bear in mind that with a Dremel and its 10,000 revolutions, you can cause a lot of damage if you use it incorrectly. I'm pretty sure I'm alone in my opinion, but I'm still proud of it. Take care, you engineers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) -
These Blocks are not the finest. So i must clean with special Tools from my Dentalist
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First ist ready, second on the way
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So I start here again. First building the little Boats
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