popeye the sailor
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looks like a very interesting project. I've been looking at the Billing's version of the Titanic......that kit has a couple of issues too. depending on how much narrowing there is, it might not be a concern....too much, and well then you would have to deal with it. you could shim the bulkheads along the outer edges and add to the overall width......or if they are full bulkheads, you could split them and add it in from the center board. -
sorry to hear of the mishap Lou.........glad to hear that things are getting better. get well wishes to your admiral I was glad to finally read your log....I haven't been on long enough lately to get any meaningful reading done. nor have I been in the mood to spend time at the table....too preoccupied in my thoughts. to make matters worse, the admiral has been berating me about all my projects........the last couple of days, I've given her even more reason to question my sanity I'm sure you'll get get back to the table soon enough........now that your looking at a hull, the allure of adding to it must have a very strong pull. as for me, I've got to get off my duff and get busy too. I think I owe you an e-mail...........
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she's looking splendid Marc....good to see your getting some play time in
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in regards to the solid towers, you could look at Plastruct and Evergreen......they carry hollow tubes. if the towers are of a hyperboloid or of a tripod style construction, you might be able to scratch build them using the hollow tubes. this would be a good way to wire the lights without them being seen.
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thankfully, you won't be plagued with bending planks. but you might be doing some tapering and nibbing the hull came out just fine........nothing that a little filler can't fix. if you are second planking it, I wouldn't even bother with the filler.......just sand till the contours are right. you do have to admit though.....that is a very blunt bow. what's even funnier {I think}....is that you can plank the same hull frame again, and it won't come out the same. heck........I've experienced that!!! the deck should be a cake walk for you
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catching up with your project JP...........mastings look very nice they will look really good when added to the model!
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this is just so perfect........starting the log at this point in time. these are some amazing pictures Greg....if you can put that much detail into the finished model, it will be one fantastic looking model! if all that PE comes to fruition, the detail will certainly be realized I can't wait to see how you modify the hull......... WOW!
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that's a sweet looking cabin Bob.........so good in place on the deck
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my Half Moon was like that........although it was sent to me for parts rather than to build. when Tom closed down his store, the kit was used to settle customer service complaints.......the kit was not complete. I scratch built the missing parts and brought it almost to the point of rigging. poor thing is sitting on top of the main table.......I was meaning to bring her back out, but went off on another tangent {yea.......that's what us unstable folks call it}. I just went through another Q&A about my projects ..........I better go make supper {I need comfort food}.
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Carl said: I'll wat for Wednesday .. but keep in mind you do not start to look like popeye, and try to keep several builds in the air at one time guilty as charged............I'm pleading insanity though don't worry Chris........the admiral has been badgering me about the TD. I'll not hear the end of it until I do. just caught up with your progress, and I gotta say.......she look'in quite stunning! really nice work! I think it's kinda funny that they'd mess up the spelling, but if they can mess up subtle detail, they can mess up anything com'in along splendidly! Happy belated birthday................is that the Mayflower on the lower shelf?
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as long as you can get'em in the ballpark, they'll do the trick perseverance pays off!
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you get a big thumbs up from me as well OC.............she's look'in great! the outdoor pictures are especially nice.
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look'in good Carl I've got three of the life color kits........haven't tried them yet since I work with enamels. a good head's up
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WELL I'm very glad you didn't get a saw! I'm so preoccupied with it........makes me angry that it's become so disruptive. I know what I need to do, but it's hard.....like the work but can't stand the company. long story. kinda like when I get an idea for something.......with all the projects I have going........you can see how I got there in the first place...just can't seem to keep it in the back of my mind. it's gotta come out I'll work on it . in the meantime.......drill away from you, or on some hard surface.....not the fleshy part of your hand no blood letting allowed! 🚫
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looks like your off to a great start! glad I haven't missed much
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looks really good........if you made the display stand 'thick' enough, you might be able to stow the batteries and switch in the base. shows up really good through the door. the direction you want to go with it is a good one too airbrush can be good.......practice with it. just grab something to practice on [junk, of course.....don't want to get blamed for you painting on the walls } or.......go an buy a cheap model kit {not a bad idea if it ends up looking good......you can keep it}. "follow your heart......that's what Pedro would do." *Napoleon Dynamite*
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I really need to get her back onto the table........better when comparing notes I have the masts already assembled...I just need to add the detail that Hume put into his. I was looking at a couple of the bracket diagrams yesterday, as I took down the rigging diagrams for the Nordzee.......feeling the urge to experiment. I feel so 'beat down', thinking about my job............it really kills my mood
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New member, still deciding ........
popeye the sailor replied to CPDDET's topic in New member Introductions
hello Dave, it's good to meet folks who are interested in what we do. folks in the past, have asked me why I model ships { I've modeled everything else in the medium}.......I simply tell them..."it's hobby." >shrug< books are great.......but you need to have the desire and the creativity to dive into this endeavor. I started building wooden ships with no books at all.....I got most of my knowledge here. I'm still learning, but what I do know now, is that it's fun, and presents a challenge that keeps me locked in....wishing I had started a lot sooner. whatever aspect of the hobby you prefer......whether it be the early sailing ships, clippers, steam, or pleasure, delving into their history, and construction can be quite fascinating. of course, you might not be able to fit everything into the model........but arriving as close a replica as achievable, is very rewarding. a lot of the techniques that go into this medium, doesn't come from books.........it comes from you. mom wasn't a good cook because she could read a cookbook.......she just was I'm not down on books......don't get me wrong, but I find them to be a great source of conjecture and arguments. I own a few books now......rigging, masting, and planking are some of the subjects I collect. I prefer to build in my own style...it's what the hobby is all about. your asking......is this for you........I think your the only one who can answer that. there are kits out there that don't cost a lot......buy one and try it out for yourself. browse the site and choose a style that fits you {some like paint.......some don't}........and start a log {we all like that}. start your own journey...there are many that will follow along and help you when asked. -
another model?!?!?! you truly have been bitten .........just don't get as bad as me absolutely.......there is a wealth of info here......and most of the techniques are universal. there are other ideas to glean in the scratch build forum as well. Cornwall's a good place......your able to view fittings by other manufacturers as well. browsing through them, you may find something that will work better for you. I'll look forward in seeing what you come up with
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