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cdogg reacted to Chuck Seiler in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
Jud,
I strongly disagree. I take Chris' original post for what it is, a warning. I provide the same warning anytime I speak to a perspective modeler, whether it be at a club meeting or at our Ship Modeling booth at the county fair. Most people don't realize how difficult building a wooden ship is and how many sub-skills need to be developed before you can do a bang up job on a complicated model.
As seasoned modelers, we owe it to them to give them reasonable advice.
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cdogg got a reaction from Canute in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
This is a good topic, I have thought about it a lot over the past few years.
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cdogg got a reaction from Keith Simmons in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
This is a good topic, I have thought about it a lot over the past few years.
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cdogg reacted to vaddoc in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
And building a simple boat first and progressively taking on more complex projects allows one to gradually buy the truckloads of necessary and "nice to have" stuff without the admiral realising the cost. Also, one can gradually expand and occupy space in the house that otherwise would be point blank denied.
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cdogg got a reaction from Scottish Guy in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
I have a theory that may apply to Chris's post. When I started building my first log, I came to conclusion that my boat will never look as good as most of the builds on this site no matter what I did at the time. This led me to find myself at times thinking, "If I do this, I'll never be able to post the pics on MSW". Now that I have four kits under my belt I feel a lot better about posting to build logs. Unfortunately I do not have the time these days like I did 4 years ago to work on my builds. My Scotland Kit is over two years old now, still trying to get one whole day to sit down and get going on it.
These people may have finished their boats but chose not to continue the log because they felt it wasn't good enough to share. Some of the people on this forum are 30 plus year veterans at this hobby and they make such beautiful ships that it may drive away novices from posting.
Who knows where these build logs have gone, just saying my theory could be valid along with people just losing interest.
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cdogg got a reaction from AlleyCat in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
I have a theory that may apply to Chris's post. When I started building my first log, I came to conclusion that my boat will never look as good as most of the builds on this site no matter what I did at the time. This led me to find myself at times thinking, "If I do this, I'll never be able to post the pics on MSW". Now that I have four kits under my belt I feel a lot better about posting to build logs. Unfortunately I do not have the time these days like I did 4 years ago to work on my builds. My Scotland Kit is over two years old now, still trying to get one whole day to sit down and get going on it.
These people may have finished their boats but chose not to continue the log because they felt it wasn't good enough to share. Some of the people on this forum are 30 plus year veterans at this hobby and they make such beautiful ships that it may drive away novices from posting.
Who knows where these build logs have gone, just saying my theory could be valid along with people just losing interest.
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cdogg got a reaction from Dave_E in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
I have a theory that may apply to Chris's post. When I started building my first log, I came to conclusion that my boat will never look as good as most of the builds on this site no matter what I did at the time. This led me to find myself at times thinking, "If I do this, I'll never be able to post the pics on MSW". Now that I have four kits under my belt I feel a lot better about posting to build logs. Unfortunately I do not have the time these days like I did 4 years ago to work on my builds. My Scotland Kit is over two years old now, still trying to get one whole day to sit down and get going on it.
These people may have finished their boats but chose not to continue the log because they felt it wasn't good enough to share. Some of the people on this forum are 30 plus year veterans at this hobby and they make such beautiful ships that it may drive away novices from posting.
Who knows where these build logs have gone, just saying my theory could be valid along with people just losing interest.
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cdogg got a reaction from Teppegtb in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
I have a theory that may apply to Chris's post. When I started building my first log, I came to conclusion that my boat will never look as good as most of the builds on this site no matter what I did at the time. This led me to find myself at times thinking, "If I do this, I'll never be able to post the pics on MSW". Now that I have four kits under my belt I feel a lot better about posting to build logs. Unfortunately I do not have the time these days like I did 4 years ago to work on my builds. My Scotland Kit is over two years old now, still trying to get one whole day to sit down and get going on it.
These people may have finished their boats but chose not to continue the log because they felt it wasn't good enough to share. Some of the people on this forum are 30 plus year veterans at this hobby and they make such beautiful ships that it may drive away novices from posting.
Who knows where these build logs have gone, just saying my theory could be valid along with people just losing interest.
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cdogg got a reaction from Estoy_Listo in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
I have a theory that may apply to Chris's post. When I started building my first log, I came to conclusion that my boat will never look as good as most of the builds on this site no matter what I did at the time. This led me to find myself at times thinking, "If I do this, I'll never be able to post the pics on MSW". Now that I have four kits under my belt I feel a lot better about posting to build logs. Unfortunately I do not have the time these days like I did 4 years ago to work on my builds. My Scotland Kit is over two years old now, still trying to get one whole day to sit down and get going on it.
These people may have finished their boats but chose not to continue the log because they felt it wasn't good enough to share. Some of the people on this forum are 30 plus year veterans at this hobby and they make such beautiful ships that it may drive away novices from posting.
Who knows where these build logs have gone, just saying my theory could be valid along with people just losing interest.
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cdogg got a reaction from Keith Simmons in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
I have a theory that may apply to Chris's post. When I started building my first log, I came to conclusion that my boat will never look as good as most of the builds on this site no matter what I did at the time. This led me to find myself at times thinking, "If I do this, I'll never be able to post the pics on MSW". Now that I have four kits under my belt I feel a lot better about posting to build logs. Unfortunately I do not have the time these days like I did 4 years ago to work on my builds. My Scotland Kit is over two years old now, still trying to get one whole day to sit down and get going on it.
These people may have finished their boats but chose not to continue the log because they felt it wasn't good enough to share. Some of the people on this forum are 30 plus year veterans at this hobby and they make such beautiful ships that it may drive away novices from posting.
Who knows where these build logs have gone, just saying my theory could be valid along with people just losing interest.
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cdogg got a reaction from Splitpin in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
I have a theory that may apply to Chris's post. When I started building my first log, I came to conclusion that my boat will never look as good as most of the builds on this site no matter what I did at the time. This led me to find myself at times thinking, "If I do this, I'll never be able to post the pics on MSW". Now that I have four kits under my belt I feel a lot better about posting to build logs. Unfortunately I do not have the time these days like I did 4 years ago to work on my builds. My Scotland Kit is over two years old now, still trying to get one whole day to sit down and get going on it.
These people may have finished their boats but chose not to continue the log because they felt it wasn't good enough to share. Some of the people on this forum are 30 plus year veterans at this hobby and they make such beautiful ships that it may drive away novices from posting.
Who knows where these build logs have gone, just saying my theory could be valid along with people just losing interest.
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cdogg got a reaction from Elijah in For Beginners -- A Cautionary Tale
I have a theory that may apply to Chris's post. When I started building my first log, I came to conclusion that my boat will never look as good as most of the builds on this site no matter what I did at the time. This led me to find myself at times thinking, "If I do this, I'll never be able to post the pics on MSW". Now that I have four kits under my belt I feel a lot better about posting to build logs. Unfortunately I do not have the time these days like I did 4 years ago to work on my builds. My Scotland Kit is over two years old now, still trying to get one whole day to sit down and get going on it.
These people may have finished their boats but chose not to continue the log because they felt it wasn't good enough to share. Some of the people on this forum are 30 plus year veterans at this hobby and they make such beautiful ships that it may drive away novices from posting.
Who knows where these build logs have gone, just saying my theory could be valid along with people just losing interest.
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cdogg got a reaction from WackoWolf in MONTAÑES by Amalio
Chris asked him in Spanish a few posts ago, google can translate too
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cdogg got a reaction from mtaylor in MONTAÑES by Amalio
Chris asked him in Spanish a few posts ago, google can translate too
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cdogg got a reaction from GuntherMT in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by cdogg - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Got around to finishing the deck. Now fitting the mast.
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cdogg reacted to Ulises Victoria in GS Hypo glue / Beeswax
As long as it dries hard, and without leaving a shiny spot, like CA does, it will be OK.
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cdogg reacted to S.Coleman in To help kit developers and kit builders alike-What would you like to see developed for the hobby.
I guess I would like to see something developed in the hobby like pre -cut and pre made sails. The best model with the most accurate detail is spoiled because of sails made with oversize stitching and folds.
I don't have any sails on any of my builds because I just can't get them to look right. The Flags are pre made. Why can't the sails instead of giving us a fooled up sheet to make our own? Just my two cents. I hope this s a valid post.
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cdogg got a reaction from Elijah in Mamoli model kits are back
Awesome news! Ala carte parts would be great, also maybe you could bring back the pre colored wood for the Golden Hind kit, they switched to cardboard. In any case thanks for saving the Mamoli Kit line!
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cdogg got a reaction from John Allen in Mamoli model kits are back
Awesome news! Ala carte parts would be great, also maybe you could bring back the pre colored wood for the Golden Hind kit, they switched to cardboard. In any case thanks for saving the Mamoli Kit line!
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cdogg got a reaction from Elijah in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by cdogg - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Got around to finishing the deck. Now fitting the mast.
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cdogg got a reaction from GuntherMT in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by cdogg - FINISHED - Midwest Products
As I did with my other boats, I throw in a thin dark plastic cover for the windows.
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cdogg got a reaction from GuntherMT in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by cdogg - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Decided on a paint scheme, went with three types of gray. Good old Folk Art acrylic from the craft store.
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cdogg got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by cdogg - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Almost to the paint
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cdogg got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by cdogg - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Got the sides on, now I need to straighten the edges some more, build going pretty smooth so far. The bottom strip are next. After that the agonizing step of choosing a paint scheme will follow.
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cdogg got a reaction from Cap'n Rat Fink in Chesapeake Bay Flattie by cdogg - FINISHED - Midwest Products
Now that the deck is in place it was time for the keep strip and the chines. Pretty straight forward, the basswood works great for this step, soaked them in water for an hour and they went in perfect. Sanded each end to flush with the frame.
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