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I think many of us have run into some problems with the wood supplied in kits ..... particularly the basswood. I think it's fair to say most of it will 'work' with some added effort and it probably keeps the cost of the kit within reason. I know I'll be looking to Hobbymill for some planks on my next one.
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Have there been changes to Model Expo Support?
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You can just barely see a tint on the deck. Before you do anything, make yourself up some sample deck strips so you can try out what you plan to do. You don't want to chance ruining the whole deck. You might try a light sanding to see if that helps. I'm not sure about the bleach. A light stain like Minwax Light Oak (diluted with Natural perhaps 50/50) might give you what you want. Again, I can't encourage you enough to try out your complete finishing system on the sample first.
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He/she definitely looks very different from the sub-species we have here in North America. People's sentiments vary widely on these animals, as you know. But I admire what they represent. Thanks for the comment.
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Hearty congratulations on your promotion! One can never have too many stripes
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Thanks Gerty and Wolf. It's coming along well ---- but there are some true masterpieces here on MSW. I do like your avatar Wolf
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Thanks Aldo. I think you have essentially captured the spirit of all of us here on MSW who spend our time on these little replicas.......the satisfaction that the work provides.
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Yes, I believe the limit is about 30 likes/24 hours. I surmise the likes/friends aspects come from the social media world which I avoid like the plague. It does have it's uses though ---- heck, I even like Sjors
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Hey.....stop complaining. You're still building and it's nautical.
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Thanks again to all. RON- you're just about set to herd the spiders on your Supply. I'm looking forward to it
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Aw come on Robbyn. Turn key, cast off bow and stern lines and push throttle forward You're a biker gal!
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That certainly is one boatload of canon.......and more to come !!!!!! Nice work.
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Thanks to everyone for your continued interest. You're my collective mainstay. Popeye- do you notice how the completion of every major step 'adds a lot'? You spend weeks sometimes doing fiddly little things and then BAM, it all comes together at once. I think someone said it earlier......the rigging is the icing on the cake. I've struggled a lot with it making some dumb mistakes that had to be redone. Next one will be better....but I am happy with it. Wayne ----- You've mentioned Essex before. Is she your next challenge????? Might be a bunch of them starting soon
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