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  1. yvesvidal
    Interesting and unusual kit. I remember reading a review of that Kit and I am very pleased to see a Build Log of this large model. Yves
  2. yvesvidal
    That is the trick.....faking the holes and not connecting them. Yves
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    As Craig indicated, there are a lot of 1/9 scale old motorcycles from Italeri, ESCI and from PROTAR (before Italeri bought back the molds). These models are rare, cost an arm and a leg on E-Bay and are not easy to build. The NORTON 500 MANX comes to mind, as well as the ZUNDAPP and BMW. Take a look at this Japanese artist at http://kimshouse7015.com/index.html In my humble opinion, he is THE BEST !!!! Above is one of his models based on the same kit you just finished. After this fantastic rendition of the Triumph you just built, you should look into the next candidate. Yves
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    That is exactly why I did not drill these on my 1/48 Bellona. Way too dangerous..... Yves
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    James, Hamilton, Thank you for your kind words. I wish I could dedicate more time to her, but between work, family and a Classic Bally pinball that I am restoring, she is on the back-burner. Yves
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    Great kit and great subject. I will follow, if you don't mind. Yves
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    Fantastic work on the seat and great idea to clear the headlight, too. Yves
  8. yvesvidal
    The chimney has been re-painted black. I am now working (between many other things...) on the bow and more specifically trying to improve on the CAF kit. The pictures below are showing the short dowel provided by CAF Models for the Bowsprit: Of course, the original kit wants to present the model as an Admiralty proposal. I will be presenting soon the improved bowsprit that I intend to use on my model. Yves
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    I see that you like French cheeses.... Yves
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    Syren Ship Models...the ultimate kit with spare parts. What a fantastic idea, Chuck. Yves
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    Impressive stack of precious wood !!! Yves
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    Yes, I am not too sure about the quality of the wooden decks available on E-Bay: a few people have complained about the fitting. I would do some research before investing in anything. This French modeller, used a set by Vallejo to paint the deck: https://www.laroyale-modelisme.net/t32163-cuirasse-ijn-yamato-trumpeter-1-200-de-diablon Yves
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    RGL, would you mind elaborating on the techniques you used to finish the water, especially the wakes and foam? This is by far, one of the most realistic piece of ocean I have ever seen. Congratulations. Yves
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    It is really nice to see a more prototypical Nautilus being built, than the completely romanticized Disney Nautilus. When looking at the Gustave Dore drawings, the original Nautilus was very sleek and very similar to the model you are building. Yves
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    Fantastic diorama. So many great ideas in this presentation. Yves
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    What a beautiful hull and wood. How did you treat it? It looks like it has been polished. Yves
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    A quick update, as I have not had much time to work on this model, due to multiple side activities. I completed the chimney for the oven. All parts are made of copper tubes and aluminum tubes, soldered and glued together. The shape is inspired from the Anatomy of the Ship book. On the deck: Hmmm... after seeing these pictures, I think I need to paint it darker.... Yves
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    Amati offers this model in two different scales: 1/80 (as described) and 1/35. In my opinion, one is a little bit too small to appreciate the details and the exquisite shape of the hull and the other one is frankly speaking way too large for most display rooms. I wish they could still offer the one in 1/48th or 1/50 as it is called in Europe: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/amati-1700-85-endeavour-j-class--990605 Yves
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    I wonder if the Wipe on Poly will make the wood darker.... Sometimes, it does that on very light wood, such as maple. Yves
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    I was lucky enough to see about 6 of them flying in formation at Oshkosh,WI a few years ago. Quite a sight, in the air and on the ground. Yves
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    You should use the spare located in the front trunk.... Yves
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    Beautiful and lovely model. You did a fantastic job on this BB kit. Yves
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    Charming little boat. Great work putting it together. Yves
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    That is a beautiful part. The galleries (toilet rooms) were by far the most difficult and challenging parts of the CAF kit of the HMS Bellona, that I put together. I wish I had something of that nature, 3D printed. You did a great job at creating these complex parts with your software. Yves
  25. yvesvidal
    Funny how the words sound the same. In French, shrimp is a "crevette". Very close to the "Krevetka". Yves

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