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Always a sight to behold. Congratulations on the milestone.
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You can never have too many boats! Going back to our discussion on capstan bars, I came across an interesting photo on Trippwj's Essex log (posts 82-85) and posed a question to him about the length of the bars on his Essex plans. You'll see he responded and may do some follow up. Have a look: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/5089-us-frigate-essex-by-trippwj-aeropiccola-170-scale-pob/page-6?hl=essex
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I agree with Mark ---- she has a lot of character. Well done!
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You're right, Richard ---- it will be darker than the hull planking but I just love the look of it. It will also contrast with the open deck beams. I thought long and hard about it and decided to take the shot.
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You've done a fine job on them and David makes a good point.
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Looks about right. Just keep going! And don't try doing it all in one sitting.
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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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I'm with Larry on this. MS paints work for me. I usually dilute them quite a bit and use many thin, rather than just a few thick, coats. They usually do not give much of a 'shine' (which I hate on a ship model). If they do, a quick coat of Testor's Clear Acrylic Lacquer (Dullcoat) solves that issue.
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Haven't gotten much done of late. But I did manage to line out the deck where the bulkheads are. The decking planks will end on these lines. In addition, I prepared some sample decks as I'm not familiar with Swiss Pear. Here is what I've settled on: These are 1/8 x 1/16" planks supplied by Jeff @ Hobbymill. Beautiful stuff. The planks were lined on one edge with #2 pencil (ends also). The simulated treenails were drilled with a #75 bit and filled with dyed filler to almost match the plank color. The finish sequence was Minwax Pre-stain, one coat of Minwax Natural stain and a coat of Testor's Clear Acrylic Dull lacquer. I'll be using a 3 butt shift on the deck. Work will commence next week and may take a little time . You all stay the course !!
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US Brig Syren by Gahm - Model Shipways
augie replied to Gahm's topic in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1801 - 1850
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Enjoy the trip. I'll bet you come home with 2 good ideas for the ship!
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You might also wish to consider not attaching the lines to a common eyebolt on the bulwark.
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BIG welcome home ..... now get back to work!!!!
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Looking terrific. Where do I send the order for hammocks ???
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Sorry to say that summer activities have taken a toll on shop time. I did manage to complete one small piece of deck furniture -- the rudder trunk in the Great Cabin. The kit supplies laser cut parts, some in duplicate: Assembly of the basswood parts is fairly straightforward and the usual pre-stain, diluted Golden Oak stain, WOP and dullcoat was used . The brass hinges were blackened with Blacken-it. The trunk sits in the rear of the cabin tight against the stern lights: Will be carrying out some deck finishing tests prior to laying the deck itself.
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You might consider making the rails themselves out of wire?
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If you have the proper chain, and that's what you like ----- why not?
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