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yvesvidal
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Yes, Isopropyl alcohol will remove acrylic paints. It can be a good thing (when you goof off) or a bad thing (as you know....). Yves- 120 replies
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And so, did this kit was ever made available in the USA? Sincerely, I doubt it will be and the Trumpeter kit (although plastic) will fill the niche of that incredible vessel in 1/200 scale. The Revenge designed by Chris Watton took quite a few years to be proposed by Amati. The Victory (1/64) also designed by Chris Watton is still not available, years after the kit has been delivered to their office in Italy. I am not holding my breath on this one, even though the Parts were distributed in Europe a few years back. Yves
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Beautiful colors selection. You are turning this little kit into a masterpiece. Yves
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Delf, You are starting a fantastic kit here. Chris Watton's realizations are top notch and I have been following his work for many years. The structure of the hull seems to be the MDF parts that Chris started using for the Victory that he designed for Amati. I will be following with a lot of interest. Yves
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In parallel to the building of the frame to display the model, I am starting the antennae module, containing the infamous AE-35 device that is the reason HAL 9000 invokes to terminate the astronauts aboard the Discovery: The parts are very delicate and the main cross was broken in my box. A coat of German Grey before applying the white color on top. Below is a picture of Stanley Kubrick, inspecting the original antennae prop built for the 2001 Movie: Yves
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All these round shapes do not make the planking easier.... You are doing a good job on that delicate part of the construction. Yves
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Beautiful. Yves
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Old Collingwood, here are a few pictures of the two Mosquitoes that were on display (and flying) at the past 2019 Oshkosh airshow. An incredible machine and so elegant in flight: Yves
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So, you are testing the water with a scratch build, before going for the big challenge? Very good idea. Yves
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Very nice model. I love the theme that you gave it....naughty and spicy, for great evenings and nights! Are you planning to place some figures, men in elegant suits and ladies in long dresses? Yves
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This is a fully rigged vessel, for sure. Thank you for explaining to us what each line is used for. I find that very useful. Yves
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Nice collection of ships on your bench. Congratulations. Yves
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A major milestone has been attained: front and rear spines have been connected to each other: It does not sag too much. Obviously, this brass piece of tube, helps tremendously. I can actually hold the ship from the propulsion block without much noticeable sagging. Of course, once the living quarters (Sphere) will be in place, it will be another story: I am now going to start working on the frame, used to display the model, and will try to finish the front electrical connections, so that I can close the lid on the front section. Yves
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Thank you Popeye. I hope that my whole anchoring idea is going to work.... 3 mm times two, should do the trick.... crossing my fingers. Yves
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Popeye, the sphere will be unglued from the rest of the vessel. The ship will rest horizontal, and with the magnets, the tight fit of the copper tube on the steel rod and the three little plastic prongs, the Sphere/Living spaces should hold decently. In addition, there will be electrical wires....so I am pretty confident, it will stay in place. Yves
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No, that would not make it: front and rear would be sagging.... These tubes, although made of steel, are somewhat flexible. Yves
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Still working on the forward spine. First, some Primer (Vallejo): Details of the anchor and electrical feed. The device is glued with epoxy two components for extra strength. Once the lid (right) is closed, it will not be possible to access the wires and anchor nut: I just finished assembling the some 30 PODs required for the front spine.... Slightly boring, but not too bad overall. In this picture, you can see the difference between the plain molded white of the parts and the base coat in dark gray, oversprayed with white. It is worth the extra efforts, for sure. All the PODs are in place and glued to the spine: A heavy coat of dark gray (German Grey) to finalize the whole Kebab: Yves
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Fantastic work! Could you elaborate a little bit on that kit ? CAF ? Grazie mile. Yves
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