Admiral Rick
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John very interesting but I don’t know. That’s the way Amati has it on the box and in the kit. I think Amati made a big mistake and I fell into the trap. Great catch.
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I found the vintage chopper on eBay and is for sale right now. A new one updated from the model I have is still for sale. If you get the one on eBay I have replacement pads and will be very glad to send you one. Seller is also advertising it as make offer and $17 to $18 may take it! Rick
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Ellie life will get easier (if you plan to continue with this hobby) if you buy 2 very necessary tools, an electric plank bender which as soon as you soak the basswood put it in the form and it will steam bend it to sharp curves ( I included pictures of the stern of the Constitution that required critical bends made very easy with the steam bender) and a chopper sold by many different companies besides North West Shortline which I got years ago ( It allows you to cut multiple pieces precisely all the same length in seconds and this one is on eBay now and is hard to find ) Rick
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Ellie life will get easier (if you plan to continue with this hobby) if you buy 2 very necessary tools, an electric plank bender which as soon as you soak the basswood put it in the form and it will steam bend it to sharp curves ( I included pictures of the stern of the Constitution that required critical bends made very easy with the steam bender) and a chopper sold by many different companies besides North West Shortline which I got years ago ( It allows you to cut multiple pieces precisely all the same length in seconds and this one is on eBay now and is hard to find ) Rick
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U-47 by RVB (Rick) - Amati - Scale 1/72 - Length 92.4cm or 36.38 inches - marketed by Model Shipways c. 2013
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U-47 by RVB (Rick) - Amati - Scale 1/72 - Length 92.4cm or 36.38 inches - marketed by Model Shipways c. 2013
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Tom the spray booth comes with the duct and flared end that goes in a window. My isn’t ducked to the out side because I only spray acrylic paints and not oil based. I use the booth with the exhaust. Fan on to draw any mist into the filter in the back of the unit. Acrylic paints have almost no smell and are considered quite safe. If you are worried you could wear a mask like used when you spray a car. Artists and tee Shirt artists use acrylic paint and spray it indoors without a spray booth. I hoped I answered you question I did auto restoration for years and Urethane car paints are highly toxic and require positive pressure masks Admiral Rick
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Tom the spray booth comes with the duct and flared end that goes in a window. My isn’t ducked to the out side because I only spray acrylic paints and not oil based. I use the booth with the exhaust. Fan on to draw any mist into the filter in the back of the unit. Acrylic paints have almost no smell and are considered quite safe. If you are worried you could wear a mask like used when you spray a car. Artists and tee Shirt artists use acrylic paint and spray it indoors without a spray booth. I hoped I answered you question I did auto restoration for years and Urethane car paints are highly toxic and require positive pressure masks Admiral Rick
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Update 15:00 hours In anticipation of the approaching launch I went out and got plastered I mean painted. Hopefully in the state I am in I can make it up on the conning tower to address my crew. Admiral Rick
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Look at an Iwata hp-cs airbrush you won’t be disappointed. They are a little pricey( around $175) but if you keep looking you can find a new one for about $100. Also if you see a nice used one since we live close I can rebuild it with you. Probably the only part you may have to get is a new needle. You can spray acrylic paints inside safely and you can get a small spray booth with lights, and air exhaust for around $60. To me it is the only way to paint. Just takes 3or4 practices to develop your skills. Stay away from airbrushes in the $30 range a complete waste of money. You will also need a small compressor. When you get to this point let me know. I just bought this airbrush for my son who is just getting into the hobby. Rick
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Welcome Alexa Your first build is great and can only get better. I build by 3 beliefs: A quitter never wins and a winner never quits. You only learn from your mistakes and not from your successes. A little plaster and a little paint will make things look like what they ain’t. Good luck on your adventure. Best Rick
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Painting looks great Tom. I find painting can sometimes be the most difficult part of the build. I use Liquitex Basic Acrylic Fluid and Liquitex Gesso for primer which leaves almost no brush strokes when it dries. Liquitex is professional artists paint and available at Michaels. I also like to paint the hulls with an airbrush which leaves no brush strokes and is great when painting water lines because it almost goes on dry so there is very little bleeding. Also 3M automotive masking tape works a hell of a lot better than regular masking tape and doesn’t leave residue on the surface. Best Rick
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GOOD LUCK! Setting goals definitely helps except when you don’t meet them. Many times I have been on both sides of goal setting and I am sure you have to. Rick
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Looks great Terry Tocl
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Terry I just noticed that we joined MSW 9 days apart. No wonder we get along so well. Rick
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The Plano Case is cheep and you can arrange it any way you want. I used to hunt thru that dam plastic container and swear then I finally looked for an answer and when I found this case it worked out perfectly. This morning it took about 15 minutes to put all the parts in it and I am ready to start. Remember when I sent you the wheel well I have 4 containers that hold 100s of parts. These containers I got at Walmart for $7. If any of my U-47 crew need something they can’t find, message me I might have it and Peter on eBay is also a great source. I look on eBay under model ship parts lot and if I see a lot very very very reasonable I will buy it When ever I am in a build and I drop a part (the last one) I can usually find a replacement in one of the containers. Best Admiral Rick
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