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I'm with Popeye on this. My Syren didn't have a false deck and that caused some minor alignment issues with the planks. Your Exxes and my new one both have the false deck and I know you'll find it a pleasure to work on. -
Ah, you're a chemist at heart. I usually do different materials separately but I'm not sure it makes a difference. I think you'll find the finishes will change slightly over a week or two. It's all a personal preference. I like a slightly 'weathered' / used look as opposed to a painted finish on these type of parts. Not on cannon though. I particularly like your pins and chain. You can always give them a second treatment if you like. As always, make sure you've rinsed the blackened parts thoroughly to stop the reaction and be careful not to have them rubbing against one another whilst waiting for deployment. Good stuff!
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You might want to contact Larry who has completed this kit. I'm sure he'll be happy to comment: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/186-george-w-washburn-by-larry-dumas-1890-tugboat-148/page-2
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Good to see you back in there, Adam. She's shaping up very nicely. As far as looking back in time and seeing some 'room for improvement', I do it all the time. These are long projects. And when we look back at something we did a year ago, it's almost inevitable that we're going to think 'Gee, that could have been longer/shorter, higher/lower, straighter, lighter/darker '------ you name it! Look at the positive side........ since you did 'that' you've become more skilled, more critical. In a word, 'better'. That's a good thing. Sometimes, it's worth a 'do-over'. Other times it's worth a mental or actual note for the 'next time'. We each have our own levels of tolerance. And so long as those tolerances get smaller with time, we're on the right road. That's why I always use a slightly oversized display case
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Mayflower by SawdustDave - Finished
augie replied to SawdustDave's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Thank you for providing an excellent narrative with both failures and successes. The final outcome was worth the effort. The tips on the impact of garboard plank length and using shorter lengths of planks should be heeded for all hull sizes. Well done, mate! Now stay healthy.
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One really needs to click on the photo to appreciate what's going on. Nice work, mate!
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I'm sorry, Sjors....but if you're not happy with it, now is the time to re-do. Have some Aquavite and relax!
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Well bent, mate!
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Yes Ben, the hooked scarphs against the margin plank. (This fellow doesn't miss anything!).
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Really good stuff there, Ben.
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Thanks all. And it's particularly good to see Bill has found his way back Things have been slowly progressing in spite of the distractions of summer. Deck planking has proceeded to the point where it's time to start cutting some scarph joints so we should have something to present in a week or so. Best wishes to everyone!
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Welcome home, Bill. Good to see you back.
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Thanks for the comment Mobbsie on the glue. That thick CA is easy to handle and doesn't get all over the place.....and it IS strong. Looks like Sjors will have clear sailing!
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I can't comment on these Sjors as I've only ever used the copper tape technique. In looking at your work I'm assuming they are not meant to overlap at all since the simulated rivets won't allow that? I'm thinking as long as you keep the seams tight and glue them securely they will be great. What kind of adhesive are you using?
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You call that 'muddling through' ????? Great Scott ---- keep on muddling!
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She is spectacular. Thank you for bringing her back to us!
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Splash guard/catheads really fill her out. NICE!
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Multitasking! Looks like a good way to take a break from 100 hammocks......and a nice looking kit to boot. Smooth sailing, mate!
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Looks ready to go! Coppering will be fun.....to watch!
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Tight lines on the fishing! That's a good way to rig the guns ---- beats doing it on deck.
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Mark- Considering we started with 10 cent Guillows balsa gliders, I guess the world has come a ways....technologically. I have some rock salt for you, if needed.
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