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  1.    GrandpaPhil reacted to a post in a topic: Best Wood Cutty Sark Kit?
  2.    Ryland Craze reacted to a post in a topic: Received partially-built Corel Victory -- worth salvaging?
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  5. Kelp
    Mark, I second Thunder’s comments. If I had this kit, I would strip off the planking to the bulkhead framework and re-plank. I was in a similar situation a while back when I was given a partially built kit of the Flying Cloud. The planking was similar to yours. I got great satisfaction in saving the model by starting over with the planking. Since you have the materials and fittings for the kit, I would recommend continuing with this Victory. As you can see on the model box, this is a nice looking model when finished. Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of resurrecting it from the scrap heap. Don
  6. Kelp
    Thanks for your responses. Grandpa Phil, the Sergal model does look good for a start. I don’t care for the copper sheets they provide for the cabin details. I think this is an instance where scratch building the cabins in wood would give a more realistic result. Blackdog & Thunder, I agree, the Woody Joe kit looks really good. I saw it for sale on EBay once, but it was located in Japan and I didn’t have any idea what customs fees would cost. I had a Constructo USCG Eagle years ago, which required a lot of scratch built modifications. Don
  7. Kelp
    Lee, You’re doing a very nice job on this Eagle model. Don
  8.    mtaylor reacted to a post in a topic: Best Wood Cutty Sark Kit?
  9. Kelp
    James, Thanks for moving my topic to the correct area. I’m not sure how I ended up posting on the New Members section.
  10. Kelp
    Hello, I’m thinking of purchasing a wooden Cutty Sark kit and was wondering which kit to get. I know there are kits by Billing Boats, Artesania Latina, and Sergal. Any preferences or experiences building these kits? Likes and dislikes about certain things in the kits? Thanks, Don
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  12.    Kelp reacted to a post in a topic: SOLEIL ROYAL by Robert Taylor - Heller - 1/100 scale - PLASTIC - side project
  13.    Robert Taylor reacted to a post in a topic: SOLEIL ROYAL by Robert Taylor - Heller - 1/100 scale - PLASTIC - side project
  14.    Kelp reacted to a post in a topic: San Felipe 1690 by dziadek4444 - Panart - 1:75
  15. Kelp
    Hi Robert, Thank you very much for your reply. I also have this kit, but it will be a few years until I’m able to work on it, due to a backlog of kits. In the meantime, I’m learning some very helpful techniques from you and enjoy seeing your progress. Thanks and all the best with your build, Don
  16. Kelp
    Robert, your model looks fantastic! I especially like the gold painting on the quarter galleries and stern. The wood deck also looks great and was worth doing. I have a couple of questions: What type of glue did you use to attach the decking to the plastic? What size paintbrush did you use to paint the gold? Looking forward to seeing your next build update. Don
  17.    Kelp reacted to a post in a topic: Indian Girl canoe by Mike Collier - FINISHED - Midwest Products
  18.    Kelp reacted to a post in a topic: Cutty Sark by uscharin - Sergal - 1:78
  19.    Kelp reacted to a post in a topic: RMS Titanic 1912 by Paul Jarman - FINISHED - Amati - 1/250
  20. Kelp
    It’s great to see a Mamoli Constitution being built here! I also have this kit, but it is stashed away until I finish some current work. I look forward to seeing your progress as you continue with this great ship. One thing I will probably change is the bow area, to make it look more like the Model Shipways version, which I think looks closer to how the ship looks now. I will have to do a little studying to figure out how to do this conversion. Your model is looking great! Don
  21.    Hostez reacted to a post in a topic: CUTTY SARK by Hostez - Sergal - 1:78
  22.    Bill Morrison reacted to a post in a topic: Sea Witch by Moltinmark - FINISHED - Lindberg - 1/96
  23.    dziadek4444 reacted to a post in a topic: San Felipe 1690 by dziadek4444 - Panart - 1:75
  24. Kelp
    Hi Marek, The model is looking fantastic! I really like the close up photos of the rigging connections. These photos show your first class work in detail and are also very helpful to modelers who are building the San Felipe or a similar ship. I look forward to your continuation in October. Don
  25.    uscharin reacted to a post in a topic: Cutty Sark by uscharin - Sergal - 1:78
  26. Kelp
    Your Cutty Sark model is looking fantastic! I’ll be looking forward to your updates on this build. Don
  27. Kelp
    The planking looks great! This will turn into a very nice model. Don
  28.    Kelp reacted to a post in a topic: Cutty Sark by David Chapman - Revell -1/96 - PLASTIC - beginner's build
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  30.    Kelp reacted to a post in a topic: Bluenose by Tony28 - Amati - scale 1:100 - first build
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  33. Kelp
    Marek, A fantastic looking build. You are a true master of the ship modeling craft. Don
  34. Kelp
    Looking forward to your build of the Titanic!
  35. Kelp
    Nicely done!
  36. Kelp
    Nice work on the planking!

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