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Firstly, I am not entirely sure that this is the right blog for this question so my apologies up front if I am indeed in the wrong place. I am looking at getting different winches fir the kit I am currently building (link is in the signature below). I am not happy with how the winches that came with the kit look. In the plans they look like this: There is a protrusion on the base that allows the winch to slot into the pre-drilled hole in the deck. The winches that came with the kit look like this and I do not like the look of them at all: Could anyone point me in the right direction so that I could at least pursue other options?
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Welcome, Trevor. With a resumé like that I am sure they will want to keep you around sir . Have fun with your build.
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Here is a bit of info on that EspenT: Key differences: Primary function: Sanding sealer focuses on sealing wood pores and creating a smooth finish, while a primer focuses on enhancing adhesion between the surface and paint. Application: Sanding sealer is typically used on bare wood before applying a finish, whereas a primer is often applied to new or problematic surfaces before painting. Composition: Sanding sealers often contain ingredients like zinc stearate to fill wood pores, while primers can have different compositions depending on the surface they're designed for. Source: Google Search
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She has had her first layer of primer. It does look a lot darker in this image than it actually is, a very light slate grey color. While I wait for that to dry completely (I will wait the full 24 hours as suggested on the spray can), I am cutting up the strips for the deck planking. I will be coloring the edges to simulate the plank caulking. I had toyed with the idea of adding very thin walnut strips between the deck planks to simulate the caulk but decided against it. If the scale of the yacht was a little bigger I think that would have been the way to go.
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Good evening all, Because I have decided to paint the top half of the hull, similar to the original colors, I had to mark the waterline and mask off the part of the hull that is staying as natural wood. Once that was done I covered the hull with a very fine filler that was sanded down to give me a smooth surface for the paint job. I won't be painting until tomorrow so I carried on working on the deck. I decided to add small "islands" under the major structures on the deck. I was inspired by this through a similar build to this on the Ships of Scale forum. As well as that, I modified the planking at the bow slightly. I was not happy with having the two center planks go all the way to the bow tip. By adding a small plate I could have them sit nice and squarely at the bow and give the deck planking something to butt up against at that point. It will save a little bit of cutting and shaping I guess The top rail and the front plate I added will be painted the same color as the top part of the hull. I will be masking the deck off and painting before I add any more of the deck planks. I want the paint job on the hull finished before I carry on "up top".
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I am having an issue with the kit supplied winches guys. Because I am starting on the deck I decided to go through what will be going on it. The image of the winches in the plans looks like this: The "nub" on the bottom of this winch sits in the holes in the deck. I like the look of it because it has some detail to make it look a little more realistic. The winches supplied with the kit look like this: There is no "nub" underneath and the winches themselves are devoid of any detail. My question is, where would I find some winches for a model of this scale? I would like them to look a lot more like the real thing than these wee things do.
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A very warm welcome, Jim. I find this hobby very therapeutic, it quietens the mind and when I am in my shipyard my mind does not wander away and dwell on other everyday matters at all, I am 100% there with my build. I came in here this morning after telling the CEO "I am just popping into the shipyard for a wee while". That was at 8.30 am. I emerged at just after midday and it felt like I had only been in here for a very short time. I truly hope you find the same peace and satisfaction in this wonderful hobby sir and take full use of the incredible support from all these good folks in the forums.
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Looking good Phil and, we all learn by our mistakes, don't we? You have quite the snowy view out of that window there sir
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I am a universe and a half away from attaining this kind of quality and precision on a build. This is pristine work at a whole other level. Very nicely done sir, very inspiring indeed.
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My brother has had several LEGO Techniks models over the years and he would send me pictures of the instruction pamphlets (he built racing cars predominately). I was amazed at just how much work went into one of those kits, and this one is no different. I just saw "Bag 14" in this post and was pretty shocked. She is coming along nicely.
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She certainly is, Phil. Because I am not familiar with card models I have a question; how stable are these kits once they are put together and, do you have to treat them in any way so that they are not affected by, shall we say, humidity?
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As I did once the first layer of planking was finished, I filled the deck with a fine wood filler and flat sanded it to give me a very smooth surface for the deck planking.
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Because the deck planking and overall topside fittings are next on the plan I decided to put together a temporary platform for the yacht to sit on while I work on the deck. The stern planking is coming along too. The boom has been outfitted also and has had its initial layer of paint. It will require a light sanding to rid the wood of slight paint imperfections and a touch up to finish it off.
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OK, you have another follower sir. This is a very precise build, she looks great.
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And this is why dry fitting is so very important. Very nice work, Glenn. I may just pull up a keg and follow along.
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Golden Hind by evopg - my first galleon
SaltyScot replied to evopg's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1501 - 1750
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This is very precise work, the ship looks immaculate. Congrats on a great build thus far sir.
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While I was researching this morning (I was also looking for other racing yacht models, I think I am hooked), I found this piece of information. I love history and this model really appealed to me. In 1851, the ‘low black schooner’ was the only foreign entry to challenge the cream of British yachting in a 53 mile race around the Isle of Wight. One English yachtsman remarked, ‘If she is right, all of us are wrong.’ They were. America romped in 18 minutes ahead of her nearest competitor and brought home the Cup that still bears her name. The 1851 yacht America is a vessel that has captured the hearts and imaginations of sailors and enthusiasts for generations. Designed and built by George Steers, this magnificent yacht was intended to compete in the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron’s annual 100 Guinea Cup race, now known as the America’s Cup. With its sleek and graceful lines, the America was a true representation of the burgeoning American sailing industry at the time. Source: Yacht America Wood Ship Models
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Good morning folks! Here is something interesting I found while I was doing a little research on the history of these J class racing yachts. I had not realized that there were so many different types of J class. This little write up is just about the Endeavour itself. On a yacht racing site I found out that the hull color (in the Endeavour's case it is blue) tells you wether the boat is a defender or a challenger in the America's Cup Challenge, blue being the defender color. Source: Google Search
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This all looks very neat and precise, the beginnings of a fine ship. I am going to keep an eye on this one sir.
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Welcome to MSW, John. I am quite new here myself and am already so very pleased with the offers of help and shared experience I have received. Enjoy your journey!
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I agree 100%, John, and said the very same thing to my brother when I sent him a build update this morning.
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Welcome aboard, Dave.
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Things are moving along a little slower with the build right now because I am shaping the second planking pieces for the stern. This involves cutting them to length (I made a small template to assist with that), soaking them for a few hours and then taping them to the model so that, when they dry overnight, they retain their shape.
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