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Received partially-built Corel Victory -- worth salvaging?
SaltyScot replied to SaltyScot's topic in Wood ship model kits
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Amen to that, Kurt.
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Always good to hear from you, Steve. Having to file that down made me finally mount the metal vise in my wood shop to hold it while I filed. I had the woodworkers vise already there but a metal screw head would have ruined the wooden vise faces.
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Thanks for dropping by, Alan. Yep, I am excited to see how I can incorporate 3D printed parts into my future builds. I love that stuff, especially the design aspect of it.
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That is some very neat and precise work there, Kurt. I agree with your choice of leaving the parts unpainted. If you did paint them, Murphy's Law dictates something will come up and you need to sand them
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I finally got round to re-fabricating the pump that broke earlier on in the build when I tried to drill a hole in the head for the handles. I filed this down from a screw and added some bent copper wire for the pump handles. I also designed the stand for the plaque that will be displayed with the boat. I printed it out on the new 3D printer that finally arrived and am happy with the results.
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Thanks, Steve, at least that gives me a direction to head in. The CEO has a few ideas of her own about it too. She is the seamstress in this venture by the way, if we choose to go that route, not me
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Well, please don't think me ungrateful but I much prefer a nice single malt sir
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She already volunteered to sew them for me, Keith. She wants the yacht on display in the living room as much as I do
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The word "exquisite" comes to mind. Very nice work indeed. I was just admiring your weather from these pics down there in Key West. The CEO and I have decided to spend a month down there next February to escape the cold here on the Chesapeake. She is even talking about making it 2 months after the snow we just had
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Roger that. That is not beyond the realms of possibility. It will be a fun project and you are right, it will look a whole lot better than the kit sails. Thanks again, Chris.
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Chris, The CEO and I have discussed this and I have read about it on here too. My only concern is, the racing numbers will be missing from the mainsail. Is there a decal or a way to make those?
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I am a doofus. I messed up when I was prepping the sails. Instead of mixing 50/50 white (Elmer's) glue with water to stiffen the sails, I mistakenly grabbed the Titebond bottle and mixed that 😖 I realized my mistake when I went back to my table and saw the two bottles of glue next to each other. Once it dried and after I ironed it, it was very splotchy. So, me being me, thought I would bleach it to get rid of the stains. BIG mistake. Doing that turned the sails pink! I guess the diluted bleach reacted with the glue. I have since been soaking the sails in a baking soda solution on a low simmer but there are still noticeable stains. Very frustrating but I am currently on the lookout for new sails to finish up the build. Who knows, perhaps this was meant to be and I will come across some really nice sails for her The search continues.
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A warm (and windy) welcome to MSW from the Chesapeake Bay area!
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True statement right there!
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Received partially-built Corel Victory -- worth salvaging?
SaltyScot replied to SaltyScot's topic in Wood ship model kits
Well, Phil, I was actually thinking of just using it as a "kit bash" to practice on. He gave me the box with the rest of the parts, it all appears to be there (there is a lot in the box). I shall dig through it at some time and make a decision but tossing it in the trash is not on the list -
I like the look of that, Glen. Nice work on those soldered pieces, very clean and precise.
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Received partially-built Corel Victory -- worth salvaging?
SaltyScot replied to SaltyScot's topic in Wood ship model kits
I got a chuckle out of that Keith ! -
Received partially-built Corel Victory -- worth salvaging?
SaltyScot replied to SaltyScot's topic in Wood ship model kits
Thanks. Can I edit the title or do you have to? There are a few too many letters up there at the beginning sir. -
I had a visit from an old friend today. We had kept in touch over the years and he had heard that I had moved to the area (he lives in Richmond VA). Back when we were in touch I knew that he built model ships, or at least showed a keen interest in them. At that time in my life I was working a 6 day job and didn't have the time to dedicate myself to anything remotely related to a hobby. He also heard I had retired and so decided to drop this off at my house this morning. He said he had started this build after a fairly successful first build but got bogged down very quickly and lost hope. He gifted me everything you see in the photos and told me I could try and finish it. I must say at first I was speechless! What follows is what he has managed to get done on the build thus far. This kit has been sitting in his garage like this for the past 4 some years now. He gave me a brief rundown on what he had done to get this far, thanked me for taking it (he didn't want anything for it) and went on his way. Now I am no expert by any means but even I can tell this is going to take A LOT of work to get right. MY BIG QUESTION IS, IS THIS EVEN SALVAGEABLE? 😬
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This would certainly be one to add to the list. Thanks for sharing!
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The weathering technique you have used really bring s the model to life. Just outstanding work!
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Your work is exceptional! I had planned on 3D printing some of the "upgrade" items for this kit too. You have certainly given me some very good ideas!
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Well worth the six days effort I would say. It looks nice and neat. Good job sir.
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A hearty welcome to MSW, Mark. I wish you well on your nautical journey here with us all, sir.
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