popeye the sailor
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wow....did someone barf on your plane? you could use regular typing paper........make you designs.....fold around the edges of the wing, and tape in place. spray directly at it..and not at an angle -
I think it looks good.......should look real good encased in the fuselage
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I noticed that about the dead eyes........must have quite a balancing act to get the 'rope' to ride on the outside edges.. they are the most convincing tackle I've ever seen really like the way you rigged the ship!
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I think it would give you a tighter loop and you might be able to trim them a lot shorter
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you could go that route....it looks Ok. I think though that it employs a few different materials and might not last too long before coming apart. how about you keep the turn buckles the way you have them, and when you rig them..... slide small brass rings to create a loop in the cable, trapping the turn buckle in the loop. cement or anchor them in place on the deck. then tighten the cables within the rings and apply a bit of solder or CA when the proper tension is achieved.
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the hull came out rather well, considering that the combination of paints usually don't work well together. I wouldn't change a thing great start....glad to see another fine project!
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great collection Nils........the Hjejlen, a very nice addition
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your way ahead of me for sure now.
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I've never done furled sails........sails will look good on this one I'm still planking ........I think I'm at the 3/4 mark. I've done some sanding as I go along....the hull will need a little filler, but doesn't look too bad. on the second hull, I've done some of the stern work that I did with the first hull frame and fared the frame some. I'm hoping the shape is better than the first. I will post a couple pictures a bit later.....
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so your going to go with the kit box masting? if you plan to do something like a schooner, you won't need to use the tops. I think they are a terrible shape anyway. shape them something like the Connie....flat fronted with rounded corners. nice job on the boat....awesome job
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awesome looking plane ...........
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came in because I though the 1/16 funny car was interesting....now I want another one! I started with plastic........then turned to wood. I never used to have a stash either.........that sure changed in a hurry I like wood a bit more, because I can replicate parts a lot faster and without a lot of tools. I've saved the parts panels from several kits, so if I'm bored, I can clone a hull
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bring it on Jack..........a 1:1 ice boat! the admiral turned me onto steamers on our honeymoon.........I eat more than her now it's OK jack.....I still love ya!
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yea....really not a good idea to stick 'em in warm water........the only thing it works well for, is if your using the compressed air cans for airbrushing. best they be kept in a temp controlled room. ambient temp is also a plus, especially if your using lacquer paint. sometimes it's best to hold 'em upside down and spray til the nozzle is clear, but I've had mixed results from it. most of the time, I end up having to decant the paint. it's hard to swap the nozzles from one to the other........it depends on the type of can. some have the tube sticking out of the top and some don't.......so when you fins a brand that has the adjustable nozzle, it's best to stay with that brand. when I did the Nordkap........I fell in love with grabber Blue, but it only came in rattle cans......couldn't find it in tin. I decanted some for brush painting and airbrush, and the rest went for the hull. whatever type of paint your using, it's best to use that type of thinner to clean them. for all this, I use rattle cans for big jobs mostly. always do a few practice passes before you attempt to paint......if you want light coats {which is best}, you find what speed covers the best. I use the rattle can a lot at work.......Walmart in my opinion, is the silicone king. some folks can't properly repair a trailer to save their lives! I clean up old repairs and paint 'em over.......not so ugly anymore!
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popeye the sailor replied to James H's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
wow....that's what I've been tell'in the admiral..........gee .....I must have at least 15 of those hiatus's laying 'round -
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popeye the sailor replied to James H's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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cockpit is shaping up nicely
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I'd like to do them.........I have enough cloth. then again, if the admiral has her way........I will be
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sparse pictures? looks like a really good ship to model Greg. wonder what type of planes those are. no doubt you'll do well with her
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remember Annabelle? you wouldn't want an ugly faced doll chasing you .........huh?!?!?! didn't I send you a couple of 'pick n place' tools? I thought I did they have an adhesive tip on them that allows you to hold small parts.........I never used them on wood for obvious reasons. to clean them simply roll them over the sticky side of tape. https://www.billingboatsusa.com/tweezers-pick-up-tools/447-ptw1131-pick-place-tool-small.html there are three sizes
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I'm not sure of the production date of this model Mark....I haven't looked into it. it is an interesting kit though...........I'm usually not drawn to a kit like this. where one wants to add a lot on interior detail, this kit would be perfect. at least you'd get to see it as for the cabinet........I fixed the latch on the glass door, fixed the bottom drawer, and cleaned it up some. the admiral said she dust the inside for me. I removed the light........it only had a foot or so long light cord and I checked to see if I could put a longer one on it...........the way that it's made makes it hard to do, so I'll look into a pair of matching lights. I didn't need to do a lot to remove it either, as it was held in place by silicone.
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what is the cost of one of these kits? I just visited the site and there is some really nice models there! really liked the lighthouses. look forward in seeing how you progress with yours.
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rattle cans have no control........it's all in how fast you make the pass. sprayers with directional nozzles are the better to use. the orifice can be turned from a horizontal spray to a vertical spray. I'll usually shake the heck out of the can, leave it upside down for a short time, then go back and shake it some more........they set for long periods, so you need to be sure they are mixed well. one to the other......there isn't much difference. the delivery is all the same
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paint looks great.........very nice! love the color
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