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  1. popeye the sailor
    switching to white glue might be your best defense. I scrape very seldom, since white glue is made using water.....it does tend to cause the thin strips to curl. but, usually sanding with a coarser sand paper, then following it up with a finer sand paper, will clean it up nicely. for those who use thicker planking, this is not an issue, a damp cloth is all that's needed. I only use CA for tedious assemblies.
  2. popeye the sailor
    that's the outer frame you've built so far? all I would have suggested, is to bring in the two top windows and make them even with the lower windows. those two windows looked out of sync with the hull line. OC's picture is exactly what I'm talking about......the way they all line up. the frame you made will do just that, but it will be a lot more work........looks good though, but check out the starboard side......the line slants inward at the top.
  3. popeye the sailor
    before you get too far on the dead eyes........I really hate to tell you this......but they are too short.....lanyard wise. the spread between dead eyes should be 1 1/2 times the dead eye size. if your using 5 mm dead eyes, the lanyard spread should be something like 8 or 9 mm in between. I went into my 1:96 Connie kit to give you an example.......the actual parts appear exaggerated, but the rigging instruction sheet appears normal. the appearance factor would be greatly improved, if they were spread out more. having used CA, you may not wish to go through the change them. you could cut the thread and drill out the holes. I only say this because of the picture of them rigged on the sprue......it would be great if the model manufacturer created the sprues as a form of jig to do this. I'm surprised that no one mentioned this earlier.....even me. I'm not one to critique, but I couldn't see you doing them all like that, and then find out that they were wrong. I hope someone else can chime in and correct me if I'm wrong. the presence of draught marks on the Victory has been done by other modelers on this site. they were usually located on the stems....bow and stern. I wouldn't remove them from the rudder....that would be very messy. live and learn........no concern. they are fine the way they are please...don't take offence......I mean well........you've done some nice work at the bow
  4. popeye the sailor
    thanks Sam.....I think I can hold my own with Murphy I do my best to counter his every move. the net thingie is posing it's own problems....I'm trying to rig it, but the thread is coming out looking loose.....the uprights aren't very ridged and bend at the slightest tug. I may have to live with it, if I can't modify it......I was thinking of eliminating it all together. I hope to have her finished soon.......I have a couple chores to do beforehand though. I very well could John.......but I think the best thing to do is clear up what I have. I was looking at the Norden kit I have in the closet.......Phyl was looking as well, and asked how big it was. when I showed her, she was sorry to hear that it was a small model. I told her.......there, there.......just get me another Nordkap I have pictures of another ship...the Progress. it looks a lot like the Nordkap except it doesn't have the aft cabin. I'd love to build the Nordkap again....try a different approach.......then I could clone the hull parts for the Progress. there's a method to my madness I also have the Bluenose project, that I'd like to get off the ground finally......the Bluenose, the Bluenose II, and the America, all at 1:65 scale. I also have the A.L. kit of the Marina II that is also waiting in the wings. as a fortune teller once told me........."your future looks very busy"
  5. popeye the sailor
    the tower structure looks really super........all that PE looks awesome really nice progress Greg!
  6. popeye the sailor
    seriously nice work on the guns Dan
  7. popeye the sailor
    sweet!
  8. popeye the sailor
    stumbled onto your build....looks very interesting looking forward in seeing more.
  9. popeye the sailor
    jee Lawrence, I would have thought you'd have snow by now we are looking towards having an event or two during the week end. for all that matters as well......I am ready. not a problem......browsing around the Cornwall site, you may find other things that you might be able to use. I'm getting closer towards continuing this build....all I need is some uninterrupted time. we take it as it comes........I suppose. very nice progress on your golden Hind......I enjoy watching her develop....your visionary skills are exemplary. ......and my admiral Phyllis and I want to wish you a wonderful holiday as well. be well and enjoy!
  10. popeye the sailor
    fairly big jump today.......the only fly in the ointment, was the center breaking off one of the anchors when I went to remove it from the sprue. I usually use a razor to cut it free, but I decided to bend it off. I just touched it up and will use them.....doesn't look too bad. only the anchors and antennas are left......quite a few antennas. so first off, the props were cemented in place. then the davits for the port and starboard boats. I still need to touch up the numbers........next was the anchor chain, SAM launcher, and the bow flag the folded rotors were already cemented on the 'Choppers......I flipped a mental coin {very hard to catch, by the way}, and decided to cement them to the deck. I cemented the 'prepped' 'choppers on there too, without the rotors. when I added them, I saw that they were too close together, so I had to move one of them.......very minor glue mess to fix. they weren't on there too long before I added the rotors. the flag at the stern was next. I added the two uprights that, when I finish it, will look like a sort of net. it isn't finished yet. I may try to do some resemblance to the rigging, but there is no provision to attach it to the deck {ie....holes..instructions don't show much either}. I may have to rely on the pictures....but they can be rather bland for some of them. almost there
  11. popeye the sailor
    they do sell brass strip...cut to length, drill holes the entire length. hope you solve the problem great and interesting to see.
  12. popeye the sailor
    good to see your still making progress with her....she's a fine look'in ship. the sails look very good too.......they will really dress her up! paddle looks pretty neat.......you should have seen my first ones
  13. popeye the sailor
    do you enjoy modeling.......you seem to have a knack for it. what you learn from this model, can be applied to future models. I hope by the time your finished, you will see the fun and creativity and continue I've had a few bargains in my day, especially with the Revell series of 1:96 scale kits. the kits go for around $89.99........I got my second United States kit for $45.00.....I forget what I paid for the Cutty kit on E-bay, but it was a good buy. I recently acquired the Constitution kit for $15.00!........couldn't close that deal fast enough! felt like I was given a million bucks! your doing some seriously nice work here........look forward in seeing more progress
  14. popeye the sailor
    decks are look'in great OC.........your moving right along on this one
  15. popeye the sailor
    believe me Bob........with YOUR abilities, I would never hold it against you I prefer larger as well, but whatever falls out of the box.....ya gotta build it thanks for the good word! thanks OC......I have an optivisor, but I can't stand nothing that large on me. I have different reading glasses.......1.50 2.00 2.50.......I can't wear the latter for very long. I did a little more yesterday on her......the props are on and now working on the anchors and chain. should have an other update very soon thanks for the likes!
  16. popeye the sailor
    great job EJ!
  17. popeye the sailor
    will you be adding in the adjustment tool seen in the diagram? chances are, there was one for all of the shroud 'stations' {port and starboard, at all three masts} it would be neat to see them hanging on the inner bulwarks
  18. popeye the sailor
    she's look'in really sweet GaS........in spite of any short comings. I'd love to get into something of this magnitude.....but I don't think my admiral is ready for it yet I'm sure refinements are in the winds for the future. Keep up the fine work
  19. popeye the sailor
    when painting large areas, air brush can save you a lot of time and give you a nice finish. sounds like your using a siphon feed.....I use one as well, but it's an el cheepo glad to hear your finding it easier. your doing a super job.
  20. popeye the sailor
    really nice progress Michael......the rigging looks fabtabulous!
  21. popeye the sailor
    looks great OC........glad you were able to scrounge enough planking to finish never heard of wet sanding before.......I can see it came out well for you the transom / counter came out really good. your doing a wonderful job
  22. popeye the sailor
    I got busy first thing........I progressed further on the Helicopters. the tail rotors are tipped and in place. the main rotors were tipped at this time.....even the folded ones. I did a dry fit of the finished 'chopper then with the folded rotors.... the flags were added to the stands......then paint. the missiles were added to the launcher....waiting for touch ups almost to the point where these parts can be added to the ship......just a bit more work
  23. popeye the sailor
    it's good you won something......hope that kit isn't as sparse as the Cutty as that scale....I recall the Cutty being 1:150. I read your laments hey there Lawrence......I saw your post the other day....had to run out and didn't have time to reply. now the Christmas holiday is bearing down, but I'll try not to let it slow me down. I have a bit more to go on the Jeanne D'Arc, and then I can probably get back to some wood building.........ohhhh........my inner person is saying Yessssss! I got the belaying pins from Cornwall boats...looked in the Amati listings. it was the first one I went into that listed smaller ones...the ones I got in the kit looked like knewl post toppers! the belaying pins are 5 mm.
  24. popeye the sailor
    as you can see, the CA makes the rope look darker.......unless you have some paint, the same color as the rope, it may distract from the appearance. I would use white glue....when dry, the rope will remain the same color. what your doing looks great.......nice fix on the cannon noticed you have a dollop on the tube....did the tube split there? sad but fairly common problem with the Tubed products...happens to me with glue every once in a while. never saw Squadron putty before......I thought they sold one
  25. popeye the sailor
    really superb rigging.......love the way that yard hangs

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