SaltyScot
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That is a good option to bring a bit of contrast to the hull, I like it. I am a woodworker anyway and this has piqued my interest for future builds. -
Well that hull certainly looks very nice all polished up like that and you did a fine job with the build. I am leaning towards adding at least a stripe of color to the hull for contrast but, as a compromise, it will no be as wide as I initially intended. Thanks for dropping by sir!
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Well that will be something worth looking forward to Phil. I used to build a lot of model aircraft when I was a younger man.
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John, At first I dismissed your suggestion because I wanted to stick to the colors on the kit box lid, they really did appeal to me. BUT, your idea has been bouncing around in my head since reading it and the CEO (after she read what you had written) said that you were on to something there, plus the fact (as you also stated) the hull did turn out quite well and it would be a shame to hide it. I now find myself weighing up differing options for a suitable color scheme. I must add, this particular model will be displayed in our nautically themed guest bathroom. I know some of you will be shaking your heads about putting a model in the powder room but when I do finally post pics, all will become clear. So, back to planning that color scheme...........
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Welcome back into the fold!
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I have completed the main part of the hull and am moving on to planking the stern. It requires a different planking pattern than the rest of the hull, that is why I have left it until the rest was done. I have put a backing piece behind where the rudder will be placed. I don't want any of the white maple strips to show once the rudder is fitted.
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This is a nice build! The Cutty Sark is another kit (more than likely wood) that I have on my wishlist, I am just waiting for my skills to reach that level
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Ha, my good lady said the very same thing ! I will be painting it though, I like the different contrasting colors of the blue and mahogany.
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A question about links
SaltyScot replied to SaltyScot's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
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The stern has a different planking pattern, this is why it is still blank at this time. I have finished the second layer of planking now and will be completing the stern section next. Thanks for dropping by!
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Alan, Those decks look amazing, I too like the look of the wood that you have managed to achieve here. She is a good looking build sir and, if you don't mind, I will pull up a chair and follow along.
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Hi guys, Is there a way I can access links to the people whose builds I am following? If I want to hop in there and comment when I pull up the site, I wondered if there was a quick way to access them. Thank you!!
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I hope to finish with the second layer of planking today. There are some spots that need extra attention, around the rudder base for example. I will need to bend the planks for those spots but they have been soaking overnight and that should not present any issues. Once fully planked I will be concentrating on cleaning up the top surface for the deck planking. The hull will be painted just like it is pictured on the box, as I had already said at the beginning of this thread. Once painted it will be sealed with a nice varnish.
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One of my fondest memories is sitting in the cockpit of a Spitfire at the Farnborough air show when I was a boy. For the longest time my mother had kept a picture she took on that day but with all the moving around I did once I joined the military and her passing away over 15 years ago the pic has been misplaced. The Spitfire is my all time favorite WWII aircraft (I particularly like the sound of those Rolls Royce Merlin engines!). Along with the Avro Lancaster, they epitomize the excellence of British engineering throughout the early 30's and 40's. I do not possess the experience and skills to even consider finishing a kit like this (your work is exceptional by the way, a real joy to behold), but there is no reason that I can't learn, right?? I am going to save this build, if only for the reason that I can come back and look at the amazing work you did on the interior before the whole thing got put together.
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This is a nice clean build, I love the contrasting wood colors. Very nice work sir.
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SaltyScot replied to Johnny Mike's topic in Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck
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I can only agree with what has been said here more than once, extremely good work. This is definitely a build to aspire to, to say I was in awe regarding the quality of the work would be an understatement. You have another follower sir!
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I agree, it looks great. Your work is impressive, a very nice build sir!
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This is great info, thank you. I had considered purchasing this kit and your input here has helped a lot regarding that decision.
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And that is the way it should be Phil. I find that enjoying it, as we so often do, makes the trickier tasks go easier. Very nice work sir.
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Guys, I have read in a couple of blogs that this kit requires some "kit bashing" in order to be compleyed. I was happy to find it on the OCCRE site but is it going to be worth the investment? If and when I complete this model, it will be proudly displayed here in our home on the bay so it needs to look good (yes, I realize that a lot of that depends on me building it correctly). I would really appreciate any input from those who have had some experience with this particular kit. Thanks all and a very Happy New Year to each and every one of you.
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This is a ship that I REALLY would like to build. I have read several books on the history, Frank Worsley's being the one I enjoyed the most. I will pull up a keg, sit down and follow along sir.
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