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About RVB

  • Birthday 09/12/1948

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    Lanesboro, Massachusetts
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  1.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: Picket Boat #1 by RVB (Rick) - Model Shipways - Scale 1/24
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  3.    Ronald-V reacted to a post in a topic: Bluenose by by RVB - Amati - Scale 1/100 - license-manufactured Model Shipways 2008
  4.    ccoyle reacted to a post in a topic: Picket Boat #1 by RVB (Rick) - Model Shipways - Scale 1/24
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  7.    RVB reacted to a post in a topic: Oryol 1902 by GrandpaPhil - FINISHED - Orel - 1/200 - CARD - Russian Battleship
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  11. RVB
    So far my sailing adventure going well. Time to lift anchor and start the day. Teak planking bow the bulkheads main deck and stern deck to follow.
  12.    RVB reacted to a post in a topic: Speeljacht by GrandpaPhil - Seahorse - 1/50 - CARD
  13. RVB
    Thanks Chris for the info. Best Rick
  14. RVB
    Thanks for the info Phil. i’d like to try my hand on the Orel Ironclad. I have always been interested in them. Who makes it and where can I acquire one. Thanks again Rick
  15. RVB
    Thanks Johnny i think that a ship in standing rigging displayed on a launch way looks far better than 2 brass pedestals. It draws your attention to the ship for a good look. Best Rick
  16.    TerryPat reacted to a post in a topic: Bluenose by by RVB - Amati - Scale 1/100 - license-manufactured Model Shipways 2008
  17.    TerryPat reacted to a post in a topic: Bluenose by by RVB - Amati - Scale 1/100 - license-manufactured Model Shipways 2008
  18.    TerryPat reacted to a post in a topic: Bluenose by by RVB - Amati - Scale 1/100 - license-manufactured Model Shipways 2008
  19.    vvvjames reacted to a post in a topic: Bluenose by by RVB - Amati - Scale 1/100 - license-manufactured Model Shipways 2008
  20. RVB
    Many Thanks Geordie and Tossedman! All the Best to both of you Rick
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  22. RVB
    Phil I’m using 0.5mm teak to deck the Picket Boat #1 and I covered over the atrocious deck on the Amati Bluenose with the same teak. It worked out great. The reason I asked is I am impressed with the card models you build and I am thinking of making one. All the Best Rick
  23. RVB
    Started adding scenery to the launch way deck.
  24.    RVB reacted to a post in a topic: Speeljacht by GrandpaPhil - Seahorse - 1/50 - CARD
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  28. RVB
    Phil -This build is very impressive! I’ll enjoy following it. I have a question since it is a card build for the .5mm needed thickness can you substitute .5mm walnut veneer to get the wood look? As always Best Rick
  29.    RVB reacted to a post in a topic: Speeljacht by GrandpaPhil - Seahorse - 1/50 - CARD
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    Going to be a very interesting build. Like Terry and Bob going to look in and follow it closely. Can’t wait to see how you paint the “ Little People “. Good luck on the river and watch out for small logs I ment basswood strips and the chop saw! As always Best Rick (RVB)
  31. RVB
    Test fitting gunnel surrounds.
  32. RVB
    Primed bow gunnel surrounds. Notice the neat airbrush parts holder. I find it very handy and was reasonable on eBay.
  33. RVB
    I plan on planking all the decks with 0.5mm teak (the main the bow and the stern). The instructive narrative calls for lead pencil lines to remark the planks and then overlay with varnish. Sounds kind of fluky. Teak decking will look much better. I needed to make 1mm gunnel surrounds for both the bow and stern. I laminated 1mm basswood together with computer paper backing. I also used paper backing to bridge the area of the bulkheads that are prone to breaking to strengthen the area (the paper has a thickness of 0.07mm which is negligible. If the part does break the paper is flexible enough for replying in perfect alignment. ) The basswood sheets were then primed and sanded after drying. Printer copies 100% accurate of the laser marked basswood gunnels were attached and sprayed with a light coat of brown primer. After drying the gunnels were cut out and sanded and are put aside for later installation. Best. Rick
  34. RVB
    Welcome Geordie Beautiful build!! Don’t under sell yourself you are already a skilled modeler and will be a key asset to our forum. I am anxious to follow your future builds. As always Best Rick (RVB)
  35. RVB
    Building Model Shipways Picket Boat #1and it is just about devoid of rigging also.

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