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Kurt Johnson
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Hey, no jumping to the head of the line. 😉
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Hey, no jumping to the head of the line. 😉
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Chris, How closely does your Alert compair with Peter Goodwin’s AOS version?
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
We’ll do our very best to be patient. Looking forward to the new arrival.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Chris, Is there a way to preorder or reserve a Alert kit?
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Chris, Keep us updated on the Alert. I definitely want one of those!
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from Canute in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Alert has always been one of my all time favorites!
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Chris, Is there a way to preorder or reserve a Alert kit?
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
We’ll do our very best to be patient. Looking forward to the new arrival.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
We’ll do our very best to be patient. Looking forward to the new arrival.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Chris, Keep us updated on the Alert. I definitely want one of those!
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Chris, Keep us updated on the Alert. I definitely want one of those!
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from mtaylor in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Alert has always been one of my all time favorites!
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from vossiewulf in Schooner Polotsk 1777 by Mike Y and his daughter - Master Korabel - 1:72
The shoemaker’s stain is supposed to be particularly effective in staining the wood to look like ebony. I believe it is supposed to penetrate the wood better.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from chris watton in Chris Watton and Vanguard Models news and updates
Alert has always been one of my all time favorites!
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Kathryn by Mahuna - FINISHED - 1:32 - Skipjack Based on HAER Drawings
Frank,
Quick question, excluding the legs and eyes, just concerning the body, approximately how many portions are separate pieces? I realize this would depend on the pose, but in general? Then back to ships.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Kathryn by Mahuna - FINISHED - 1:32 - Skipjack Based on HAER Drawings
I looked up a photo of her, good choice. Same scale? Can’t wait.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Kathryn by Mahuna - FINISHED - 1:32 - Skipjack Based on HAER Drawings
Thanks,
You know I carved, but I would never have the patience to do those feathers, and the painting is amazing. The ship models have to be a walk in the park. Its one thing to have a detail come out really well, and another to have it perfect over and over and over again and look natural, not rigid and machined.
Can't wait for what your next creation will be (what is it?)
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from PeteB in Vanda-Lay Industries
I have the treenail maker and to me it just okay. It can make beautiful tree nails but often they break in the cutter. That is a royal pain because it involves a considerable amount of work to clear the cutter. You can drill the center clear, but the wood caught between the cutting blades just has to be picked at with a knife blade to remove and it really gets stuck in there tightly. If I use bamboo for the treenail which is supposed to offer the most strength it will often twist unlike wood and I end up with a miniature twizzler. For bamboo I use my draw plate and soak the bamboo in water first.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from Canute in Vanda-Lay Industries
I have the treenail maker and to me it just okay. It can make beautiful tree nails but often they break in the cutter. That is a royal pain because it involves a considerable amount of work to clear the cutter. You can drill the center clear, but the wood caught between the cutting blades just has to be picked at with a knife blade to remove and it really gets stuck in there tightly. If I use bamboo for the treenail which is supposed to offer the most strength it will often twist unlike wood and I end up with a miniature twizzler. For bamboo I use my draw plate and soak the bamboo in water first.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from mtaylor in Schooner Polotsk 1777 by Mike Y and his daughter - Master Korabel - 1:72
The shoemaker’s stain is supposed to be particularly effective in staining the wood to look like ebony. I believe it is supposed to penetrate the wood better.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from Obormotov in MONTAÑES by Amalio
That's my idea of heaven. I better start behaving a little better, if it's not already too late.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from mtaylor in Vanda-Lay Industries
I have the treenail maker and to me it just okay. It can make beautiful tree nails but often they break in the cutter. That is a royal pain because it involves a considerable amount of work to clear the cutter. You can drill the center clear, but the wood caught between the cutting blades just has to be picked at with a knife blade to remove and it really gets stuck in there tightly. If I use bamboo for the treenail which is supposed to offer the most strength it will often twist unlike wood and I end up with a miniature twizzler. For bamboo I use my draw plate and soak the bamboo in water first.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from Canute in Schooner Polotsk 1777 by Mike Y and his daughter - Master Korabel - 1:72
The shoemaker’s stain is supposed to be particularly effective in staining the wood to look like ebony. I believe it is supposed to penetrate the wood better.
Kurt
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Kurt Johnson got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Vanda-Lay Industries
I have the treenail maker and to me it just okay. It can make beautiful tree nails but often they break in the cutter. That is a royal pain because it involves a considerable amount of work to clear the cutter. You can drill the center clear, but the wood caught between the cutting blades just has to be picked at with a knife blade to remove and it really gets stuck in there tightly. If I use bamboo for the treenail which is supposed to offer the most strength it will often twist unlike wood and I end up with a miniature twizzler. For bamboo I use my draw plate and soak the bamboo in water first.
Kurt
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