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kenr got a reaction from Victoria in Niagara by greatgalleons - FINISHED - Model Shipways January 16, 2022

Hi AJ
I think most of us have had that gap problem
Your solution is a good one

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from Victoria in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64 August 31, 2021

Hi Mainstay
I think I may be responsible for starting the Niagara Club !!.
It is intended as humour but it is real in that we do watch out for each other and help wherever we can.
Having said that you are most welcome to join
As Rich said the best thing you can do is start you own build log

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from Dimitris71 in HMB Endeavour by Captain Slog - Caldercraft - 1:64 October 24, 2015

Hi Slog
As discussed I have taken some pics of my Endeavour bowsprit
Hope they help

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from mtaylor in Choosing next build - advice, please. January 1, 2015

Hi Brett
I like a lot of others are building the Niagara from Model Expo
Whatever you decide you will need to order from the US or UK which works
when you pay by credit card
The Niagara requires more carpentry than some Here is some strip wood go
build it !!
Also the plans are in imperial measurements I tend to use a scale rule and measure off the plan
The Caldercraft Endeavour is another good choice
I don't think you need to buy practicums The 2 models I mentioned come with good instructions.
But your best option is to start a build log and tap into the experience and skills here

Good luck with it

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from ortho85 in Choosing next build - advice, please. January 1, 2015

Brett
Jotika/Caldercraft plans/instructions are probably as good as you can get
For one thing they are originally written in English, not translated

Ken
kenr got a reaction from geoff in Online pirate sites and unscrupulous merchants to avoid September 9, 2014

Hi Geoff
If you have paid already it might be an idea to get your credit card company to
reverse the charge
I don't know the company but I don't like the smell of it

Ken
kenr got a reaction from Doreltomin in Battens lay naturally, but wait'll you see this! August 22, 2014

I always use
Is there any " port wine left "
Which reminds me its time for a drink
The sun is over the yardarm here in Melbourne

Regards
Ken
kenr reacted to Laxet in US Brig Niagara by Laxet - FINISHED - Model Shipways August 16, 2014

These are the little things that I guess the old pros assume everybody knowns how to do. That is why I will highlight these things for us neophytes, so others won't have to go searching for how to do this stuff. Call it a public service.
kenr got a reaction from moflea in Battens lay naturally, but wait'll you see this! August 16, 2014

I always use
Is there any " port wine left "
Which reminds me its time for a drink
The sun is over the yardarm here in Melbourne

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from dgbot in Battens lay naturally, but wait'll you see this! August 16, 2014

I always use
Is there any " port wine left "
Which reminds me its time for a drink
The sun is over the yardarm here in Melbourne

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from _SalD_ in Battens lay naturally, but wait'll you see this! August 16, 2014

I always use
Is there any " port wine left "
Which reminds me its time for a drink
The sun is over the yardarm here in Melbourne

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from edmay in Niagara 1813 by Don Quixote - Model Shipways - 1:64 - First build July 25, 2014

Hello Brian
I will attempt to answer you first email
A kit bash is where you buy a kit and then enhance it
By buying better quality fittings and wood for example

Scratch is where you start from plans only. Purchase all you
components and build the model from " scratch"
Cutting everything to size yourself Usually needs a lot more
equipment such as planes band saws etc than a kit does
Hope that helps

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from mtaylor in Pin pushers for planking? May 30, 2014

Hi Mike
I use map pins And push them into the bulkhead adjacent to the plank I am gluing
The pins I use have a plastic head about 6mm in diameter which holds the plank
until the glue dries
Hope that helps

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Pin pushers for planking? May 30, 2014

Hi Mike
Yes I can.
You have to be careful not to split the bulkhead ply.
But as you said pre drilling a hole could help

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Pin pushers for planking? May 30, 2014

Hi Mike
I use map pins And push them into the bulkhead adjacent to the plank I am gluing
The pins I use have a plastic head about 6mm in diameter which holds the plank
until the glue dries
Hope that helps

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from hamilton in model expo & Euro kit manufacturers March 30, 2014

Hi Hamilton
I don't know the answer to your question re ME and what they stock
But the cost of importing and holding stocks and supplying service for multiple kit
ranges would be significant
You should look at sourcing these kits for the UK
Freight from the UK to Canada would only take a few days.
It works for us here in Australia

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from DaveG in Niagara by greatgalleons - FINISHED - Model Shipways January 16, 2014

Hi AJ
Going back to your comments about the Humbrol paints
I sand off the scorch marks and always apply white undercoat before putting the top coat on
The top coat could need 2 or 3 applications

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from lb0190 in Niagara by lb0190 - Model Shipways - 1/64 January 15, 2014

Hi Larry
I am pleased the primer idea worked for you

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from Rich_engr in Niagara by Rich_engr - Model Shipways - 1:64 January 9, 2014

Hi Rich
I am truly pleased to see you so excited about your job
Particularly after all the time and effort you put into job hunting

Enjoy
Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from DaveG in Niagara by greatgalleons - FINISHED - Model Shipways January 8, 2014

Hi AJ
I do have a build log although it is not updated very often at the moment
It is called " US Brig Niagara by Kenr"

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from Captain Slog in HMB Endeavour by Captain Slog - Caldercraft - 1:64 December 29, 2013

Hi Sam
It comes with the Caldercraft Endeavour kit
it is black card about 250-300 gsm

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from Captain Slog in HMB Endeavour by Captain Slog - Caldercraft - 1:64 December 29, 2013

Hi Slog
As discussed I have taken some pics of my Endeavour bowsprit
Hope they help

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from Dfell in HMB Endeavour by Captain Slog - Caldercraft - 1:64 December 28, 2013

Hi Slog
As discussed I have taken some pics of my Endeavour bowsprit
Hope they help

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from Captain Slog in HMB Endeavour by Captain Slog - Caldercraft - 1:64 December 2, 2013

Hi Slog
No problem
I went back and read the cameras close up instructions after I had taken the pics !!
So let me know if there is anything else I can help you with

Regards
Ken
kenr got a reaction from riverboat in HMB Endeavour by Captain Slog - Caldercraft - 1:64 December 1, 2013

Hi Slog
As discussed I have taken some pics of my Endeavour bowsprit
Hope they help

Regards
Ken

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